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Esteban

I'll try to listen for the fuel pump. Car was out of 3 yr warranty in Aug & it only has 22,000 miles on it.

Esteban

OOPS ! When I try to start it & turn the key to start & let go of it, it goes back to " ON " position & motor keeps spinning over without starting. I must manually turn the switch to off & retry, which usually works. The car is just out of its 3 year warranty . Whatever the...

Esteban

The key & switch is stuck in the start position.

Esteban

Every so often, when trying to start my 2010 Vibe, the ignition switch gets " stuck " in a forward starting position. The starter just keeps spinning & it doesn't start. I can remove my hand from the key & it still spins over. I have to manually turn the key to off & try again....

Esteban

I do not have a screen . I have " On-Star " , but want a good quality rear camera.

Esteban

I am looking for recommendations for a good back-up/rear view camera for my 2010 Vibe . I want one to be of good quality & NOT a tiny screen like some I have seen. What have you been pleased with ?? Thanks in advance.

Esteban

Yes, it was honored once their GM mechanics were able to hear the noise & read the bulletin I had given to them. It will be interesting to see if GM now issues the same bulletin for their Vibes. It is for the 1.8 engines.

Esteban

Just to let others know, My 2010 Vibe had a brief rattle sound lasting about one second when starting with a cold engine . It sounded like the heat shield over the catalytic converter was rattling, but that wasn't it. The dealer could not hear this til I left it , overnight, & started it the nex...

Esteban

I am the opposite . I am about 70% deaf & wish mine , 2010 Vieb , beeper was louder. Dealer sayd there is no volume adjustment

Esteban

http://www.villagetoyotaparts....37306Enlarge the parts view to see the part 77740 at the top. This is the cannister & related related parts. Make sure this is for your engine model. Their price is pretty fair & it is not hard to replace. There is a valve there that sometimes needs replacing...

Esteban

The parts that are probably damaged, are emission parts & covered under warranty. BUT, dealers know very well why these parts get damaged & may refuse to replace them. You could take it to any GM dealer & try, though. If they try to charge you, expect a quote of $450 , up. Til you get it...

Esteban

Possible the drive belt is slipping under the strin. Inspect it ,,, closely.

Esteban

I have a 2010 & it has never done that. I have never seen a code show up because of it. I have seen many Toyotas , & other cars damaged by doing this . Gas gets into everything & damages it. NOT CHEAP to replace these parts, either , unless you can do it yourself with junkyard parts. A f...

Esteban

Turn motor off & look under the hood at the fuse/relay box. Remove the one for A/C Clutch Relay & replace it with the one for the horn , [ same thing ] located in the same compartment . Start car & turn on a/c. If it works,, you know you need to buy one !!!

Esteban

If it is doing that every time , at every gas station, there is probably some damage done to the cannister & valve. This is a FACT ! Trying your best to fill the tank to the very top can do damage to your car. You see this in many Toyotas. Expensive damage. Let it fill , the nozzle clicks off, &...

Esteban

Just filled up & it took 11.6 gallons for 400 miles. This was 75% hwy & 25 city. Combined, I usually get 32-33 mpg.Standard engine, automatic, older driver , but still 75mph hwy

Esteban

There are a couple of these engines affected by this TSB. http://www.empirepao.com/tsb/T-SB-0087-09.pdf

Esteban

As posted above the brake rust is the squeeking & is no problem. As far as the smearing ,,, I don't know. Try cleaning with alcohol to determine it is really on the inside or not.Gas pedal is touchy . Make sure the recalls have been done to yours by the dealer.You will love it. Mine is a 2010, t...

Esteban

I am an " (removed) gas mileage checker . "Here is a link to ethanol free gas. I buy it whenever I can. I have a gas saving Ford Focus that I drive the most. When gas swithched over to 10% corn likker,, my mileage on my first tank && every one since, has dropped 5-10%. Ethano conte...

Esteban

I have seen this happen to other cars as well. I never had any luck drying the cannister out. A friend's Corolla did that, [ he filled every tank to the top ] & I told him what was wrong with it. He went to a junkyard & they sold him everything, cannister & all related parts, for $40.

Esteban

My Vibe's mpg are in the lower to mid 30's all the time. There are NOT any traffic jams around here, though.

Esteban

Yesterday, I talked to the dealer where I purchased my new 2010 Vibe. He said that he wished he could find some, because people are still calling him & wanting to buy a new one. He said that he has to refer them to a Matrix. Just TOO BAD !

Esteban

Do a search ; " Overfilling the gas tank " & you will find all the info you need on the damage & repair costs involved. It is a bad habit, & one I WAS guilty of years ago, too. I just saw another car, 2008 Nissan , that was having the same refueling issue. Damage has been done ...

Esteban

All the items replaced were made of rubber & plastic. I was sure that at least the valve was defective. She got all of the parts for $50. I think we have all been guilt of trying to get " every last drop " of gas into the tanks. But, with newer cars, it is a bad habit.

Esteban

Another article I found about this problem.Toyota Corollarefilling problem ;Q: Can overfilling the gas tank cause the Check Engine light to come on & damage my car. A: Yes, overfilling the gas tank can trigger the "check engine" light to come on. Modern cars are equipped with an Evapor...

Esteban

Quote, originally posted by 06pvibe Â»'Been watchin' a little Pat Goss on Motorweek, huh?I saw that too just last week. Nope, about 2 years ago, an elderly ladyfriend's car started having this problem. It took forever to fill it up, { Toyota Corolla ], because of the gas pump, kicking off. I didn't ...

Esteban

Quote, originally posted by 06pvibe Â»'Been watchin' a little Pat Goss on Motorweek, huh?I saw that too just last week. Nope, about 2 years ago, an elderly ladyfriend's car started having this problem. It took forever to fill it up, { Toyota Corolla ], because of the gas pump, kicking off. I didn't ...

Esteban

I have a 2010. Only " mods " are trailer hitch w/wiring kit .

Esteban

Quote, originally posted by beemerphile1 Â»You need a hitch receiver. I use the Curt 12228. Look here; http://www.etrailer.com/hitch-...e.htm You also need a wiring kit, you can get one that requires hacking into your harness or use a Vibe specific plug in type. http://www.etrailer.com/t1-2009_Ponti...

Esteban

I am not sure about whether or not it has been tampered with . What I am sure about, is that if the owner fills the tank to the very top of the fuel tube, it can damage the cannister & other parts. An expensive fix !! Signs of damage are not being able to put but a little gas in at a time til no...

Esteban

You have gotten good advice. I have seen those R134 cans with attached gage, & the gage didn't work correctly. Every time you used in, it would show the exact same pressure. Too little or too much pressure is not good. A trained a/c tech is most often needed. Having a good A/C is worth it.

Esteban

This may,, or may not be your problem. I had a friend in the alternator rebuilding business. He was meticulous in the way everything was rebuilt or replaced. Alternators, from many places, that state, rebuilt/remanufactured, are junk. TYhey are " patched-up." I have watched him open up som...

Esteban

To be " precisely-precise " [ as my former FIL would say ] the color I believe, was " Salsa."

Esteban

http://www.onstar.com/web/portal/plansservices

Esteban

I couldn't get a photo of it. Burgundy may not be the factory name of the paint color. I was on vcation, so I'll never see it again. The teardrop trailer, was finished in clear polyeirethane & SHIIIIINY !

Esteban

I agree with " VforVibe." They cannot be too careful when unlocking a paid-up client's car, much less one whose account has expired. I check & update my Onstar acc't quite regularly. Although I live a very simple life & am not into technology that much, I like Onstar & will kee...

Esteban

I saw a nice burgundy Vibe pulling a wood-finish teardrop trailer at Yosemite Park. Just wondered if it might belong to a member here. NICE RIG !!!

Esteban

EXACTLY

Esteban

NOTE; There are a lot of " pop-up campers " on the market. BUT, watch the weight of these. Some can be quite heavy. TOO heavy for the Vibe.Good luck.

Esteban

I am not sure this is the cause, but DO NOT overfill gas tank. DON'T " fill to the brim." This can cause $$$ problems with new cars. Also, sounds like there may be water in the fuel. Add a can of Seafoam && " HEET " to remove & clean.

Esteban

I have a hitch on my 2010 & it doesn't hit the muffler. Mine is not AWD, but I couldn't live with it if it did . I first tried an inexpensive wiring kit & it was some labor to " wire " it in. I started having brake light problems. I got the kit you mentioned, & it was much easi...

Esteban

An old mechanic's tip, to keep from a hood slamming on your head, because of a weak strut. Open & clamp a "Vise-grip" to the strut's inner rod where it won't close. Better than a broomhandle !! Works til you can buy new ones.

Esteban

I only added a little darker tint to the driver's side window , $40, & a darker strip at top of windshied. $20

Esteban

Do a search of " Consumer complaints " & you will be surprised to see & read those. I got my initial 3 free months, then got called to renew. I tried to cancel @ the normal price, but finally we agreed to $5 for 5 months. She took my cc # over the phone. The card was never charged ...

Esteban

I have driven & towed everything from a bicycle trailer , to a small utility trailer , to tractor-trailer rigs. That trailer should serve you well, as long as it && your car are not overloaded. !! Be sure to consider the total gross weight. If I had much of a load, I would not pull in O....

Esteban

This poster is parting out a couple of Vibes & may have one !http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=37786

Esteban

I, first tried to splice the wires on my 2010 , & had some problems, with the " running lights " not working. I was told by a trailer building shop that the factory " plug-in" type kit, was the way to go. Wiring straight to the battery would prevent possible onboard computer ...

Esteban

""""Uhaul sells a 1 1/4" receiver that accepts 2" inserts. Handy. I use my 1 1/4" and sometimes my 2" for the bike rack. Last time I checked it was $24.95. Good luck! """Just be aware that using a 1 1/4" to 2" receiver bar adapter, red...

Esteban

OUTSTANDING ! But, I would go a step further & prime then paint the wood with gray enamel to match the interior.

Esteban

The dealer would have to remedy the shimmy-shaky - noise situation,, before I would buy it.

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Re: " STICKING " ignition swith ??

Re: " STICKING " ignition swith ??

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" STICKING " ignition swith ??

Re: Back up/rear view camera recommendations.

Back up/rear view camera recommendations.

Brief engine " rattle " at cold start-up ,

Re: AC on 09 vibe (Zimm)

Talked to dealer yesterday. He wishes he had new Vibes

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Re: OnStar FAIL! (Blanco_Diablo)

Burgundy Vibe pulling " teardrop trailer ? "