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I can definitely smell something when I'm idling. I found that if you don't blow in outside air that you can't smell it. Can turn on outside air (vs recirculate) when you are moving with no problem. Both me and my mechanic looked for obvious exhaust leaks and couldn't find anything that sounded lik...

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Here is the updated pocket friendly list by tirereviewsandmore:
https://tirereviewsandmore.com/10-most- ... s-in-2018/

Interestingly the Cooper CS3 is no longer present. Cooper's Starfire RS-C 2.0 is listed now.

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The inconsistent throttle response could have a number of causes. 1. There was a recall for the ECM on a number of models (including my 05 base). Check if yours is included and if the recall has been performed. 2. The throttle body could be sticky. that's where your cleaning will come in. 3. A small...

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That's right. Keep the Vibe and trade in the Corolla. Because it looks like your pretty girl is ready for a puppy and the Vibe has room for one.

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Is this the point in time to dish out winter driving tips? Some of the best I have received came from a Canadian. Avoid braking. Let the car slow down with engine braking. When you have to stop do this: when the car is about to stop put it into N and then very lightly apply the brake. You get better...

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What's the reasoning of placing extra weight right there in the middle of the chassis? Do you feel any improvement when you have passengers as compared to driving alone? Placing weight in the middle will change the distribution in favor of the rear tires. But it is the front tires that need help. I ...

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Sure looks like it. The baffle was bent down and touched the cam. The cam cut all the way through. That should have been noisy.

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From the looks of the diagrams I am guessing the ring is inside the Defroster Nozzle Assy. It is hard to imagine how it could move from there into the duct work.

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Yes, I couldn't get in either.

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What a cool Vibe family! Thanks a bunch for this info: We replaced the rear subframe on it with one from an 2009 Vibe AWD or GT. Despite interchanges listing this as non-compatible, it fit with ZERO modifications or issues. That is sure to help somebody out there. Wait a minute! In only 4 years you ...

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you may end up having to remove the dash to get to it. It's not as hard as you might think. I am not sure if there is a complete dash removal Youtube. But there are some Youtubes how to remove the bezels and other parts of the dash leaving very little for you to figure out on your own. If you get t...

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Welcome to the forum, 2006!
Two Vibes? Now you have two reasons to start a thread in the "Vibe Garage".

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It's time for an update 2 1/2 year after the last one. The car has now more than 131K miles on the clock. It did very well indeed. Beyond the oil changes there were very few things that needed attention: Wipers battery loose heat shield brake light bulbs plastic fasteners for the under tray starter ...

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About one week of "Can't reach this site" had me worried, deeply worried!

Thanks to the human being who lubed 1s and 0s to get them unstuck!

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rockers had indeed thrown from 4 valves I seem to recall that the owner's manual talks about the occasional need to adjust valve clearance - yes, adjust valve clearance even though the lifters are of the hydraulic self adjusting type. Apparently they are able to go out of range. If that happens the...

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As far as I know P0BS is not an official code

What is the actual code you have not addressed in 2 years time?

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What is the noise? Tuck-tuck -tuck....?
If it is clicking like that you need a new recirculation actuator. I did this just a few weeks ago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjEVPCi5JVU

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Most likely a tire is out of balance or other wise damaged. One way to figure that out is by rotating the tires. If the problem moves to another corner of the car or mystically disappears you have proof that it is the tire. You say you need new rotors. It is not impossible that a bad rotor causes a ...

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I would NOT buy a car sight unseen!
Not long ago we here at the forum responded to an inquiry regarding an ad for a Vibe. We coaxed the person into paying for an inspection by a mechanic. It turned out the Vibe was in an accident that did not show up on Carfax.

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Random thoughts here: Do you have coolant in the engine at this point? If not then there will be no valid signal from the ECT sensor. This should not be preventing it from starting because with the engine cold the computer uses presets. Once it gets warm it will run rich. Also could you show us some...

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Indeed, I agree with Caretaker.
You could also ask yourself: where do you get a Vibe like yours for $1800-2500?

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This seems to be a doctor thesis on "how to make a simple thing really complicated."
Look at this thread: viewtopic.php?t=41838

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There is another difference between the Camry and the Vibe: aerodynamics. The two major factors for aerodynamic resistance are frontal area and coefficient of drag. The Vibe has a much greater frontal area than the size of the body may imply. And it definitely has a higher coefficient of drag becaus...

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You may have more than one issue.
Still: first get the alternator checked and even if the battery is fairly new have it checked as well.
Once you can be sure the alternator and battery are fine let's see what the other electrical gremlins are doing.

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This is likely the voltage regulator. I believe it is built into the alternator. I would take the alternator out and have it tested at a parts store.

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I replaced the recirculation actuator under the dash. this worked for me:: Remove the glove box door. Contort myself to look up under the dash. Disconnect the wire harness from the recirc actuator. I used a small Allen wrench to get under the tab and pushed it out towards the driver side while pulli...

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Welcome to the family!
May I suggest starting a thread in the Vibe Garage. It's a great way to keep a log of your history with the new to you Vibe.

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Did you buy genuine coils or aftermarket? Consider replacing the intake manifold gasket just for the heck of it. It's not expensive and not hard. It allows you to look into the manifold and into the intake canals. Sometimes you will find oil on the manifold (get a new PCV valve) and I seem to rememb...

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That's a tough one considering everything you have done. I guess we are left at shooting in the dark. Next I would check the alternator and battery. A parts store can do that for free. A faulty alternator can play havoc with the computer. I am thinking it could be something in the wiring going back ...

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It won't help you if I speculate. I know there are some very capable posters here that know a thing or two about the Moon and Tunes system. Hopefully someone picks up from here.

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The Amp sits under the passenger seat. As first thing I would disconnect everything there and then re-connect.
Beyond that I don't know.

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Hi: Is it possible that the sunroof rails have collected dirt and grime? I would start with cleaning and lubricating the tracks. And yes, you have to open the sunroof to get to the tracks. It's the nature of the beast. If it does not want to close give it some manual help while you push the close bu...

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Thanks for joining us! Welcome to the forum!
Good to see another Vibe being well taken care of.

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If you don't want to go the suggested route above.... Is the seller trustworthy? Ask questions and observe his line of answering. Is there evasiveness? Down playing of issues? Overemphasizing of one (false) positive? You are scrutinizing the seller, not the car! Look for rust. Look for any signs of ...

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Welcome to the forum, Groove! This is the right place for you.

Post a picture or better yet: start a thread in the Vibe Garage! Where are you at? Consider putting your location the signature.

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No matter how good the reputation of our Vibe is it only matters how good YOUR candidate is: have it inspected by a pro of your choice and on your dime. If the seller does not agree you walk away. If he does agree your mechanic can point out things that yo would miss because you can't put the car up...

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The relay is in the junction block under the hood.

No. The relay is on the upper side of the fuse panel inside the car. You get to it by pulling out the round vent to the left of the steering wheel.

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how to I check voltage 'signal'? At the solenoid you have the big lead from the battery coming in. Just below that is the small lead from that brings the signal. Take that one off. You have to push in the clip from below to get it off. Attach your positive probe to the clip and the negative to the ...

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Thanks guys!
When it happened again I couldn't perform Jolt's procedure. I used a hammer to tap on the solenoid. After that it started. I got a new starter and put it in in about 40 minutes. Easy job. All is fine now!

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This is what jolt told me to do I my case: [quote] I would check for voltage at the starter solenoid. First check that the supply cable has voltage at the starter stud into the solenoid, then check for a voltage signal at the solenoid from the ignition switch. You will have to get someone to turn th...

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Thanks, Jbenrod. I don't think the symptoms match up with this bulletin. It says :"This may be caused by insufficient fuel pressure after the vehicle has been parked for a period of time." I read this as "extended period of time". My case is a short period of time and most likely...

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Hi fellow Vibers! My '05 Base is having an issue. When cold it cranks and starts without any hesitation. When I turn it off and want to start again it doesn't even click. Battery is good. I just have to wait until it has cooled off again, like 1 or 2 hours. After restarting yesterday it threw a P034...

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For now, I am going to just run with the anti-sludge oil. Not sure if it helps at removing existing sludge... probably not. I would love to clear out the sludge mechanically, but I don't want to cause any other ill effect in doing that

Exactly!

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I think we need to define what we mean with sludge. The soft milky stuff under the filler cap is not sludge. That is an oil/water emulsion.
Real sludge is hard crusty black oil residue that sticks to the internal parts of the engine. Anti sludge oil supposed to deal with that.

So, what do you have?

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Maybe you have to do nothing at all. It depends on what your driving routine looks like. If every time you turn the key you will at least do 10 miles or more you are likely to provide enough time to evaporate the water that managed to get into the crank case. If your routine involves very short trip...

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If the engine has a heat shield and the exhaust header up front it is a 2.4 l engine.
If the engine has a plastic intake manifold up front it is the 1.8 L engine.

Also the 8th character of the VIN is for the engine. You can use VIN decoder (Google it) to find out.

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Welcome to GenVibe! I cannot answer all your questions but I am sure your '09 AWD has the 2,4 L engine. http://forums.genvibe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=40003#p474445 The roof rack will switch over , no problem. It is certainly possible to add power locks and power windows. But I don't know...

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My '05 is exactly how joatmon described his '03.

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Welcome, bobo993!
I am glad you found this forum! If your Vibe received the basic maintenance you should be good for many more kilometers!

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If you forgot to connect this hose the car will run like crap. Ask me how I know.

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