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by joatmon
Tue Mar 12, 2024 4:47 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: the official guide to successful pooping at work (the Work Poop)
Replies: 13
Views: 1253

Re: the official guide to successful pooping at work (the Work Poop)

saw this cartoon, and thought about drunkenmaxx, who used to be drunkenvibe, and who used to be active here and kept the place jumping with off color and often quite funny stuff, so in his memory:

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by joatmon
Mon Mar 11, 2024 4:44 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Roof rust - best cheap repair?
Replies: 5
Views: 84

Re: Roof rust - best cheap repair?

I’ve converted 1/3 using naval jelly and primer/touch up but can’t get all. sucks to have to deal with rust. what about the other 2/3 makes it hard to get at with naval jelly? Too bad Earl Scheib isn't around anymore a long shot, but you might luck out and find a tech school or an autobody place wi...
by joatmon
Sun Mar 10, 2024 4:20 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: How to adjust light direction?
Replies: 2
Views: 44

Re: How to adjust light direction?

Looks like you can only adjust the headlights up or down, not side to side. There are a number of threads here about this, but sometimes the search tool here isn't as helpful when searching for commonly used words. Sometimes I use google and add in a site: qualifier. do a google search for pontiac v...
by joatmon
Sat Mar 02, 2024 12:53 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 1st Gen Vibe GT Wanted in Virginia
Replies: 2
Views: 121

Re: 1st Gen Vibe GT Wanted in Virginia

The only GT I see in your search area is this one in Philly

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sal ... /698245476

after that one, the next closest one I see is in Kansas
by joatmon
Thu Feb 29, 2024 6:06 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Solar Eclipse April 8 2024
Replies: 2
Views: 139

Solar Eclipse April 8 2024

Thought about posting to the Astronomy thread but its a big event, figured it deserved its own thread. Is anyone going to do anything special to see the upcoming total solar eclipse? Won't see it here in Maryland, but I've got relatives in the various parts of the totality path and will likely go vi...
by joatmon
Thu Feb 29, 2024 5:49 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 2003 GT - Ruthenium Spark Plugs?
Replies: 1
Views: 160

Re: 2003 GT - Ruthenium Spark Plugs?

I hadn't been paying enough attention to even know that ruthenium plugs were a thing. The internet stuff I found is inconclusive, claims of performance can be placebo effect, and its too soon to know about longevity. All that being said, they seem to cost about the same as the iridium ones, so I vot...
by joatmon
Thu Feb 22, 2024 9:41 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: finding replacent Right Front CV axle
Replies: 5
Views: 152

Re: finding replacent Right Front CV axle

if you can't find a new one maybe look for one in a junkyard

car-part.com is a good junkyard search tool, looks like a lot of them listed, maybe you can find a yard with one near wherever you are
by joatmon
Wed Feb 21, 2024 2:22 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: finding replacent Right Front CV axle
Replies: 5
Views: 152

Re: finding replacent Right Front CV axle

according to this excerpt from the 03 Matrix parts pdf

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seems like the toyota part number is 43410-02320 but I don't know if toyota still stocks them
by joatmon
Tue Feb 13, 2024 4:08 am
Forum: Washing, Waxing, Cleaning
Topic: grey plastic cladding protectant ???
Replies: 3
Views: 138

Re: grey plastic cladding protectant ???

I never tried it, but there are a number of threads here where people swear that something called "Refinish Restorer" works miracles.
by joatmon
Fri Feb 09, 2024 4:32 am
Forum: Vibe/Member Of The Month
Topic: June VOTM nomination thread
Replies: 6
Views: 3558

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by joatmon
Tue Jan 30, 2024 3:06 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 2003 Matrix do not drive recall for airbags
Replies: 4
Views: 299

Re: 2003 Matrix do not drive recall for airbags

I looked up my 03 Matrix and it said there are no open recalls. It is possible that this "do not drive" advisory is out to just the people who haven't done the previous recall. Or it could be the start of another round, but if so, it seems like it would involve more that the 50K vehicles m...
by joatmon
Thu Jan 25, 2024 7:29 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: comparment under shift stick
Replies: 2
Views: 226

Re: comparment under shift stick

I found three threads about this: https://forums.genvibe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=28793 Front storage door below shifter will not stay closed. https://forums.genvibe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=9617 Loose storage tub under the shifter. these first two reference another thread, as "ht tp://foru...
by joatmon
Thu Jan 25, 2024 7:13 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: No power on yellow wire to Radio (red is ok)
Replies: 2
Views: 159

Re: No power on yellow wire to Radio (red is ok)

glad you got it figured out

Are you going to keep the new radio or go back to the previous one, and which new one did you get?
by joatmon
Thu Jan 25, 2024 7:10 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: OK, which one of ya'll didn't make your car payment?
Replies: 6
Views: 390

Re: OK, which one of ya'll didn't make your car payment?

That car occupant seemed to have some mental health issues.

He obviously wasted a tire and wheel, but was the car really totalled? Couldn't tell if all that smoke was just from the tire, or if some was from engine failure from prolonged redline.
by joatmon
Thu Jan 25, 2024 7:04 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Manual clutch blew out?
Replies: 2
Views: 225

Re: Manual clutch blew out?

The only thing I can think of would be to check when its in gear and you step on the gas, does the speedometer move? If it does, it might be a blown cv joint in one of the axles, allowing one axle to spin freely. The tranny would still see it as movement, where a blown/useless clutch would see no ro...
by joatmon
Sun Jan 14, 2024 12:05 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Exhaust smell in the cabin on idle with heater/AC fan on
Replies: 10
Views: 577

Re: Exhaust smell in the cabin on idle with heater/AC fan on

I was asking about the long gasket or weatherstripping on the top of the firewall side of the engine compartment. The cabin air intake is right behind it, if that gasket doesn't seal, then any vapors in the engine compartment would get sucked into the HVAC system, more pronounced when not moving. I ...
by joatmon
Sun Jan 14, 2024 7:15 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: 2006 TPMS light came on - I don't have TPMS!
Replies: 11
Views: 2218

Re: 2006 TPMS light came on - I don't have TPMS!

You might try reaching out to Derf. in viewtopic.php?p=522221&hilit=2006#p522221 he said he had a set of 2006 factory manuals, maybe he can find something in there about the TPMS system that could help you narrow down where to look
by joatmon
Sun Jan 14, 2024 7:10 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: 1K God 10K RotT?
Replies: 5
Views: 1593

Re: 1K God 10K RotT?

only took me twenty one years, but happened today.
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as a reward, please fix the avatar issue. I'm tired of being the only one who still has one
by joatmon
Sun Jan 14, 2024 6:56 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Exhaust smell in the cabin on idle with heater/AC fan on
Replies: 10
Views: 577

Re: Exhaust smell in the cabin on idle with heater/AC fan on

Do you get the smell at those conditions but when the HVAC is set to recirculate?

Have you looked at the integrity of the gasket under the hood between the engine compartment and the air intake at the bottom of the windshield?

How is the cabin air filter?
by joatmon
Tue Jan 02, 2024 11:51 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Fuel leak at Blue 90 degree connector LR 2005 base model
Replies: 4
Views: 1788

Re: Fuel leak at Blue 90 degree connector LR 2005 base model

see step 16 of the attached PDF (from an 03 matrix manual) Looks like there are 2 O-rings in there, not sure how to replace those While I see some aftermarket connectors like that, it seems toyota only sells the connector as part of a fuel line assembly, perhaps toyota part number 7720902080 (you'd ...
by joatmon
Mon Nov 27, 2023 7:45 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 04 base cluster
Replies: 1
Views: 1118

04 base cluster

Digging in a closet I found I have a instrument cluster that came from a 2004 base Matrix. Pulled it from my last Vibe 4 years ago, worked then, but can't swear it still works today Its an 04 base US cluster, fits 03/04 Vibe/Matrix. Won't work in an 05+ because the connectors are different. Won't wo...
by joatmon
Mon Nov 27, 2023 7:30 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Is my transmission dead or is it something else?
Replies: 8
Views: 2275

Re: Is my transmission dead or is it something else?

markg8 wrote: Sat Nov 25, 2023 7:30 pm Now it runs fine.
That's great news, and thanks for letting us know.

Cost more than you wanted to spend, but not nearly as much as if the tranny was bad. Hope you didn't have that first shop do the work for you
by joatmon
Mon Nov 20, 2023 1:32 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Strange sound when RPM > 2000
Replies: 9
Views: 1671

Re: Strange sound when RPM > 2000

The spring bolts allow some movement between the pieces, if they are hard locked together, it puts a lot of strain on the parts. My son had a shop replace the power steering pump in his Matrix, and they left a motor mount disconnected. Put the car under a load, then engine would shift enough where o...
by joatmon
Tue Nov 14, 2023 10:46 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Official "Price You Paid For Gas" Thread
Replies: 1661
Views: 1432483

Re: The Official "Price You Paid For Gas" Thread

$2.869 for 87 octane today, first time I'd seen it under $3 since 12/2021
by joatmon
Tue Nov 14, 2023 6:00 am
Forum: Latest News
Topic: Vibes in the news
Replies: 72
Views: 35900

Re: Vibes in the news

Pontiac Vibes usually only show up in news articles when they're about accidents, and this one's no different, but usually in the US or sometimes Canada, this one's in Ghana https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/4-persons-including-bank-manager-3-month-old-baby-crushed-to-death-in-grues...
by joatmon
Sun Nov 12, 2023 8:21 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: New starter
Replies: 1
Views: 874

Re: New starter

Glad it was an easy swap. Nice to have a good, small tool kit, although sometimes it's handy to have a bigass breaker bar
by joatmon
Sun Nov 12, 2023 8:17 am
Forum: Latest News
Topic: Vibes in the news
Replies: 72
Views: 35900

Re: Vibes in the news

https://www.theautopian.com/i-risked-two-relationships-by-driving-a-350000-mile-pontiac-vibe-to-a-wedding-instead-of-a-rental-car-heres-how-that-went/ This article is misleading titled "I Risked Two Relationships By Driving A 350,000 Mile Pontiac Vibe To A Wedding Instead Of A Rental Car. Here’...
by joatmon
Sun Nov 12, 2023 8:11 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: in a rut
Replies: 37
Views: 10282

Re: in a rut

apparently deer are afraid of Vibes, this article has a video of a deer leaping clean over a parked vibe

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/11/de ... ado-video/
by joatmon
Mon Nov 06, 2023 6:18 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Strange sound when RPM > 2000
Replies: 9
Views: 1671

Re: Strange sound when RPM > 2000

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/ni ... nicb/31639 has a check if this vehicle fits your car thing, and when I put in a 2009 Vibe with 2.4L engine, it says "Does NOT Fit 2009 Vibe "
by joatmon
Sat Nov 04, 2023 7:14 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: keep driving with codes, cel=-
Replies: 3
Views: 907

Re: keep driving with codes, cel=-

The P0420 is likely a bad cat. I used some spark plug antifoulers to trick the system to not throw the CEL, so that I'd be able to see if a different code came up. The P0171 is engine too lean. A not uncommon problem with the 1ZZs is the intake manifold gasket leaking, allowing more air in that the ...
by joatmon
Sat Nov 04, 2023 6:59 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 2009 Pontiac Vibe battery hold down clamp
Replies: 1
Views: 702

Re: 2009 Pontiac Vibe battery hold down clamp

I'd say go for it. The GM part number is 19184701 but I can't find it actually available anywhere. That link has a picture that looks like the Toyota one you posted, but the GM drawing isn't detailed enough to say for sure Important to have a proper battery hold down. Recently saw where Toyota put o...
by joatmon
Thu Nov 02, 2023 7:04 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Is my transmission dead or is it something else?
Replies: 8
Views: 2275

Re: Is my transmission dead or is it something else?

Welcome to genvibe I agree with SSizler, sounds like classic symptoms of a bad clutch. Clutches wear out. Don't know the history of the car, but if you've never replaced the clutch until 176K miles, you are much better at driving a manual tranny VIbe than I ever was. 2003 Vibes, including mine, coul...
by joatmon
Sat Oct 28, 2023 11:17 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Electrical system dead except for horn & hazards
Replies: 5
Views: 1051

Re: Electricak system dead except for horn & hazards

my bad, I said Main fuse, but its the ALT fuse in the underhood fuse block
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edit - this video offers some insight into replacement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rKZi4e4lPQ
by joatmon
Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:05 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: vibe seat belts changeability=--
Replies: 2
Views: 2962

Re: vibe seat belts changeability=--

for questions like this, I often go to car-parts.com, a database of junkyard inventory. They use some authoritative interchangeability reference, and when I searched for a 2005 Vibe front driver seat belt/retractor, it offered me results from 2004-2008 Vibes. When I searched for one from a 2003 Vibe...
by joatmon
Fri Oct 27, 2023 1:56 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Electrical system dead except for horn & hazards
Replies: 5
Views: 1051

Re: Electricak system dead except for horn & hazards

I attached a PDF of the primary power distribution schematic, its for an 03 matrix but it matches your 03 Vibe Power comes from the battery, gets to the horn and hazard fuses since those things still work. I'd look at the 100A Main fuse. Its bolted in from underneath, but you might be able to see th...
by joatmon
Thu Oct 26, 2023 3:58 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: WTB 03-04 Vibe Base Manual
Replies: 6
Views: 2036

Re: WTB 03-04 Vibe Base Manual

The white one has a sunroof and aftermarket stereo I found a few more using Autotempest (one more base, 2 gt) https://www.autotempest.com/results?make=pontiac&model=vibe&zip=98422&localization=country&minyear=2003&maxyear=2004&transmission=man The white one has a sunroof and ...
by joatmon
Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:30 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: WTB 03-04 Vibe Base Manual
Replies: 6
Views: 2036

Re: WTB 03-04 Vibe Base Manual

The only one I see is
https://www.sovaautollc.com/inventory/p ... vibe/3102/

Its pricey, but low mileage, in Tacoma WA
by joatmon
Tue Oct 24, 2023 8:15 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Instrument Panel and Radio/Center Console Lights Out
Replies: 4
Views: 845

Re: Instrument Panel and Radio/Center Console Lights Out

I see you signed up 2 years ago but this was your first post, so

Welcome to genvibe!
by joatmon
Tue Oct 17, 2023 12:45 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Constant Door Chime with no key in ignition, auto lights on
Replies: 1
Views: 691

Re: Constant Door Chime with no key in ignition, auto lights on

Welcome to genvibe The headlight switch has three positions, on, tail, and off. The off position is actually inappropriately named, it should be auto. In the off position, you get daytime running lights with auto full headlights if its dark enough. In the ON position, you got full headlights all the...
by joatmon
Mon Oct 16, 2023 1:23 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Parts Discontinued? Where to find Parts
Replies: 5
Views: 1245

Re: Parts Discontinued? Where to find Parts

does it look like this one for a 2009 2.4L matrix? (toyota part # 16577-0H010)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/275199544378

if so, might be cheaper from a different source
by joatmon
Sun Oct 15, 2023 8:55 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: 2003-2008 Matrix Service Manual PDF
Replies: 2
Views: 3671

Re: 2003-2008 Matrix Service Manual PDF

Thanks, more complete than the previous 03 trix manual pdfs I had

This is the kind of thing anyone that will work on an 03-08 should get
by joatmon
Sun Oct 15, 2023 8:52 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Engine misfire Code now what? What else to try? Bad idle at start up/cold
Replies: 9
Views: 1693

Re: Engine misfire Code now what? What else to try? Bad idle at start up/cold

not optimal, but good to have it diagnosed and at least temporarily resolved I remember the first time I heard someone talk about adding Bars Leaks to stop a radiator leak, I misheard them and thought they were saying they added barley to the radiator, thought this is some MacGuyver thing I wouldn't...
by joatmon
Sun Oct 15, 2023 8:47 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 2009 1.8 WARM Start Brief Rattle (Not Cold) 161k
Replies: 5
Views: 802

Re: 2009 1.8 WARM Start Brief Rattle (Not Cold) 161k

I think of a warm start as a scenario such as driving to a gas station far enough for the engine to come up to temp, turning the engine off to fill up the tank, then starting it again to continue driving, where the pause isn't long enough for the engine to completely cool down. can't help with the r...
by joatmon
Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:21 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Code PO793 Help Needed
Replies: 3
Views: 1756

Re: Code PO793 Help Needed

welcome to genvibe don't know what engine/tranny he has. P0793 has come up a couple of times here before and replacing the sensor fixed it for them The only info I found on location was in https://forums.genvibe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=527392 but no picture. Sounds like an achievable driveway fix
by joatmon
Sat Oct 07, 2023 10:39 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 2ZZ belt tensioner adjusting 'nut' repair - now broken off
Replies: 11
Views: 3668

Re: 2ZZ belt tensioner adjusting 'nut' repair - now broken off

I'm being pretty worthless for your problems ;)

Is there enough clearance to run a bolt through from the back side?
by joatmon
Thu Oct 05, 2023 12:27 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 05 Vibe GT 2ZZGE - crank pulley out of alignment?
Replies: 4
Views: 922

Re: 05 Vibe GT 2ZZGE - crank pulley out of alignment?

bizarre, can't think of how that suddenly developed.

but got to ask, are you sure you routed the belt correctly?
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by joatmon
Tue Oct 03, 2023 4:53 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 2005 Vibe A/C not blowing out of vents
Replies: 2
Views: 795

Re: 2005 Vibe A/C not blowing out of vents

Has it been this way since you got the car, something that may have always been this way but you just noticed, or a new development? Does the air direction knob move freely? If you switch between floor and defrost, is there a corresponding air flow increase/decrease in those places? If both of those...
by joatmon
Fri Sep 22, 2023 12:54 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: One of a Kind Pontiac 2003 Vibe with 1,598 miles
Replies: 5
Views: 1217

Re: One of a Kind Pontiac 2003 Vibe with 1,598 miles

Given the "SLP-Vibe" license plate, I wonder what other secrets the car has considering the sellers line, "just too much information to list in this ad." it's SPL-VIBE, which I assume is special vibe, and it certainly is that Interesting how things have changed since it was buil...
by joatmon
Tue Sep 19, 2023 8:32 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 2005 Vibe heater fan not working
Replies: 4
Views: 1120

Re: 2005 Vibe heater fan not working

I'm inclined to not suspect the switch, I think if yours is bad it might be the first bad one reported here in 21 years of genvibe That being said, here is a pic showing an excerpt from that wiring diagram and a portion of an ebay pic of the back of the HVAC controls with what I think are the corres...