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Yes it's the same thing. Fourth gear is the only overdrive gear so switching to third would put you out of overdrive. You can use first and second the same way.

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I think he means it's not working... Maybe.

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Congrats on the purchase. You definitely need to post some pics soon! 1) No, that's definitely not normal. I can't compare to a gen1 but I've always had a clear view in all the mirrors. 2) You can try moving it up. The mirror has about 3 inches of vertical movement. If that's not enough, you can def...

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I always use a section of heater hose to seat my new plugs (after I coat the threads with anti-seize compound) before torqueing them in at the proper tightness. Technically you're not supposed to torque spark plugs if you use any kind of lubricant on the threads. From the factory they are torqued d...

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Welcome, Andre. Where in NW Indiana do you live? I'm down in Lowell. ;) 1) Quick struts are better for an older car. The mounts, bearings and spring isolators are probably shot. 2) These transmissions are good but they're not bullet-proof. It's probably seen some gear grinding in its time. It may ju...

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yeah, I know it's fine, now that it's a known quantity, as far as I know that it is only dexcool in there, not a mix of several coolants. what kills me though is that this was the Toyota dealership that put dexcool in a toyota engine, knowing full well it should get SLLC. Either way, it's done. oh ...

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Well, now I'm mystified. So, went to the Toyota Dealership in town to get the coolant flush, made it clear I wanted SLLC in there. Hour later it's done, for about $170. Start looking over the invoice.... Dexcool50/50. I grumbled and said what's this all about. Apparently, even Toyota knowing it's a...

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2010VibeIN wrote:I changed the spark plugs a few days ago.What a difference in power it made. Also cleaned the MAF sensor.

That's a sexy lookin vibe!

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Well I got the last of my maintinence items today. I'm going to be busy tomorrow!

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Don't know about the inserts, but I was able to get the rear wiper blade at my local AutoZone store. The part number is 11-A Duralast. Matches the O.E.M. blade exactly. Price is $7.99. Yup 11-A is the standard part number. It's available from many different brands. It's basically a 11" 'Roc Lo...

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Haha "a big sigh"!

I would pop the hood and make sure the airbox it latched tight. it's so easy to accidentally leave one side loose on some cars. Especially if one side hooks and the other side latches.

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So just buy a new-to-you vibe, frank. Nothing wrong with a pre-loved viber.

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Nasmfell wrote:Maybe be better to rent a car or Suv

No way.

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Thanks for all the comments and good advice. Memorial day is getting closer and closer and I'm trying to make sure I get everything ready. I have decided to go ahead and do the water pump and thermostat. It never hurts to do a little preventative maintenance. vibrologist, I do worry a bit about driv...

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Remember to allow the engine to cool fully. Never remove spark plugs from a warm engine.

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GOF wrote:3:24pm. Usually on a Thursday.

You mean you have to change oil?

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It's not too bad. Frontal vision is fine. Rear vision is good (especially compared to a lot of smaller cars) but there is somewhat of a problem when changing lanes in high traffic. Since the rear glass is further back than a sedan, it limits rear visibility. And when you turn your head to check your...

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As promised here are some pictures of a couple little projects I've done over the last couple weekends... This picture shows the license plate on my mom's Vibe being held on with black plastic interior panel retainers. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7654/16583091253_8db8b9a56a_o.jpg This picture sh...

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I did not know there were vibes without power locks. Post pictures of the door panel. I am very interested.

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If the a/c isn't working the computer won't request the relay to be triggered possibly. I would suspect that if you trouble shoot the ac You may solve the fan problem at the same time. If the computer gets a ac request and all parameters to engage are met it should trigger the fan relay. If the ref...

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cptnsolo77 wrote:Side by side comparison. As you can see the cladding was completely wheatherbeaten

Oh wow! That looks really good.

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The resistor is separate. The blower will be large, round and have 3 screws. The resistor is small, square and only has two screws. They both mount on the bottom of the blower housing behind the glovebox.

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You should be able to get it out with some needle nose pliers.

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It is definitely the motor. There are dead spots in the windings on the dc motor. That is why sometimes it wouldn't start but if you could skip it past the dead spot it will come on. And of course the momentum of running jumps over the dead spots. The resistor just allows it to change speeds. Like i...

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Congrats on the purchase! Vibes are an awesome buy for a daily driver. They are good on gas and extremely reliable. Be sure to post some pictures and update your profile to reveal your location. If you happen to be near me I would be glad to help you get your vibe up to tip top shape!

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Hello! I am taking my vibe on a road trip starting Memorial Day weekend. I live in Indiana and I am venturing to Colorado to visit my dad and then further west to explore the southwest. Namely Utah, Nevada and Arizona. I am going to be driving probably about 5,000 miles total. The vibe shouldn't hav...

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I heard back from TRD Sparks. Unfortunately, #55406-52330C0 is just the bezel. They did include the part numbers for the individual knobs though if anyone's interested (they did not specify which part number is for which knob)... #55901-52400 = $68.52 #55902-52220 = $72.23 #55903-52650 = $54.17 Obv...

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When I clicked on this â€¢ 2009 Pontiac Vibe - Engine Knock/Rattle Noise at Cold Startup Video Cold Start - some 2009 model year Vibe vehicles may exhibit a brief knock/rattle noise from the engine compartment usually less than 2 seconds. I got something written in Klingon. A few days ago I heard, ...

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# 09-06-01-015A: Engine Knock/Rattle Noise at Cold Start Up (Replace Camshaft Timing Gear Actuator) - (Jun 21, 2013) Subject: Engine Knock/Rattle Noise at Cold Start Up (Replace Camshaft Timing Gear Actuator) Models: 2009 Pontiac Vibe Equipped with a 1.8 L Engine (RPO LAY) This bulletin has been rev...

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:oops: I hate to be this guy... But it sounds like something is definitely wrong with your intake and your engine is suffering in performance. I know you don't want to hear it but maybe the stock intake is a better option. Aftermarket intakes often hurt performance more than they help. Oily K&Ns...

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Mine seems to do fine at those speeds. My only complaint is that the engine rpm stays around 3000 or so. I would like to have a taller cruising gear for better gas mileage but overall it feels very smooth at 80mph. If you have warped rotors or any suspension issues they will be exaggerated the faste...

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PLEASE do not put DexCrap in your Vibe, or anything else that you value. Google "Dexcool problem" and see why. There is nothing wrong with Dexcool. It does an excellent job at preventing corrosion to aluminum. Now days almost every part the cooling system is aluminum (engine block, heads,...

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Hopefully they won't be that way if/when I try to get parts. atleast I know they'll do the coolant flush and just stare at me funny as they turn their noses up at my vibe. The sad thing is unless you make it very clear that you want Toyota SLLC, they will probably put in Dexcool because that's what...

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Keep in mind that the radiator fan cycles. It doesn't stay running all the time. That makes it almost impossible to test because you can't predict when the computer chooses to turn it on. First things first I would jump the relay and see if it turns on. If it doesn't check power to the relay. If the...

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As far as engines, both options seem to have problems...the 1.8's are all basically shipped with a defective timing controller. To replace it with the revised unit you have to pull the timing chain and cams out. If you cant do it yourself its over $1000 to have done. This is news to me. Can you pro...

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It depends on what you're doing. If you're doing a flush I would recommend Toyota Super Lonf Life Coolant (Pink) or AcDelco Dexcool (Orange). If your just topping off get a universal coolant to be safe. They make several kinds that will mix with any color. Likely going to get a flush at the Toyota ...

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It depends on what you're doing. If you're doing a flush I would recommend Toyota Super Lonf Life Coolant (Pink) or AcDelco Dexcool (Orange). If your just topping off get a universal coolant to be safe. They make several kinds that will mix with any color.

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Put on new tires and aligned it

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Either would be fine. Remember not to worry a whole lot about mileage. A few miles can be a good thing. Too low mileage can indicate that the car was taken on a lot of short trips and was never allowed to heat up to operating temperature. That would cause a lot of wear and moisture inside the engine...

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Wow, you're a lot better at the Internet than I am.

Here's the final tweak to my new controls. White LED's instead of orange bulbs. It matches the instrument cluster very well.

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Today I took off the throttle body and cleaned it in hopes to squeeze out a bit more MPG. It was actually pretty dirty. There was a thick ring of build up around the butterfly valve.

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So, do you have part numbers for the knobs? How does the installation work since you said the Vibe has toggle switch and the Yaris has a timer for the rear defrost? Any more info, or heck... a how-to, would be great! Thanks a ton :D! Sorry I don't have the part numbers. I don't know if you can buy ...

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Well as it turns out 5590626060 is for the mode/vent direction and 5590926080 is for the temperature control/heater core door. Just for anyone else who has this problem in the future. The cables are about $30 each from the Toyota dealer. You can get them for about $20 each plus shipping from various...

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What I could find was that the Toyota #5590926080 was marked as "air mix" and Toyota #5590626060 was marked as "temp". This info was from a web site selling Toyota parts. Thanks for taking the time but I did already see that. Air mix and temp control are just two ways of saying ...

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Hello, I've been having an issue with my vent select knob for a little while now. It feels sort of like its jamming but now it won't go into defrost at all. I took it apart and found that the plastic cable sheathing is broken near the knob. I looked it up online and there are two different part numb...

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I just finished up with changing the rear struts. I had to change them because they were causing some unusual tire wear. Surprisingly, it rides a lot nicer now. It was pretty bouncy at times.

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There is supposedly a common problem with the steering column but I don't think that was your problem. Vehicles equipped with electronic steering require digital calibration after an alignment. Most shops still don't have the tools to do the calibration. And the problem with GM dealers is that they ...

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He may have meant that the caliper piston or bore has rusted. Most pistons are made of bare uncoated steel. Over time brake fluid will absorb a large amount of moisture. If your brake fluid isn't changed every two years the pistons and bores will start to rust out. When they rust, the piston wont mo...

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I could probably make an appearance for one of the days. I really wanted to go last year but I had to work. Which day would be best?

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