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by Empire1300
Sun Oct 16, 2011 11:34 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Power Lock install
Replies: 27
Views: 4396

I'm considering doing this too, especially because the kit is only $150. Please keep me posted on your install!
by Empire1300
Sun Jul 03, 2011 9:51 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: How To change blower motor and blower motor resistor
Replies: 38
Views: 79178

Thanks moonstonemike for the great how-to. I first used this post a year back to get in to my fan motor and forgot to show my gratitude then. I've been troubleshooting a squeaking/whine in the motor shaft and associated bearings (have lubed it with a few different types and nothing lasts) and this p...
by Empire1300
Sun Jul 03, 2011 9:42 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: How To: Stop ALL Toyota Beeping
Replies: 33
Views: 24704

Re: How To: Stop ALL Toyota Beeping (Jeremy96gase)

I have to say that this post was useful for me, even years later, just for the matrix link to disable the seatbelt beeping. CANNOT say THANKS enough for that! The ~1 min beeping every time I set my backpack in the passenger seat was intolerable (stupid, heavy grad school books too).
by Empire1300
Mon Jul 26, 2010 2:15 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: DTC P0420 - No Driveability Issues
Replies: 93
Views: 56805

07 Vibe with 44,300 mi. Got a CEL today and code is P0420. Reading all of these posts and other threads does not make me happy.... Has anyone had this code under 50,000 mi?Anyone with experience going to dealer and getting warranty covered service? I will be irate if I have to shell out $500 or more...
by Empire1300
Sat Jul 17, 2010 7:15 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: 03 Vibe - exterior door panel reinstall?
Replies: 8
Views: 1920

I am having a similar issue with door panel molding. Passenger front side door was open curb side when everyone got in. The extra weight caused the door to push down onto the curb. The door molding got caught and tore away from the sheet metal part of the door when it was closed. I've had this happe...
by Empire1300
Fri Feb 05, 2010 3:32 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Fan Motor
Replies: 6
Views: 1386

Re: Fan Motor (dvance06vibe)

I had a really annoying high-pitched noise on the lowest two settings until today. I followed that How To Replace Fan Motor and got my fan motor out. I opened up the motor casing and used some silicone spray lube on the roller bearing that is on the cap of the casing. I couldn't get access to the ro...