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hogdoctor wrote:Now I'm wondering if I should have installed a zerk fitting in that new hub before I put it in...

Just out of curiousity, how would you do something like that? And what type of grease would you use? Moly?

If nothing else, it looks like you have a couple dozen pachinko balls to use...

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Resurecting an old thread due to not heeding 09SnowyVibe's advice. What can you do if one of the adjustment bolts is frozen? Was in for an alignment and the tech wasn't able to get the rear right bolts loose...

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The Facebook group has had a bunch of users added since the article came out. Jalopnik is a great read most days, but that was a great post!

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Welcome to genvibe! Issues I remember reading here concern the 03-04 5-speed tranny. This Vibe seems low miles for being 13 years old. Several posts on here detailing how to change to a more reliable 6-speed from a GT (with modifications). Price is not terrible considering the body condition and lac...

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Check engine light popped up, lean mixture and trim is maxed out... planning on a new intake manifold gasket and new pcv. Anything else proven to be a common intake leak on the 1st gen ? While you have the throttle body off to change the intake manifold gasket, you'll want to clean it and the Idle ...

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Sargeyork wrote:Oh yes the door is available seperately at the auto parts store it is a Dorman part 45000 box says Air inlet repair Cabin Air Door with limited lifetime warranty

Oh, cool! Thanks for the correction and part number.

ehoff121

Is your overdrive turned on? If not, you will see an orange "O/D OFF" lit up on the left side of the fuel gauge. It's easy to miss if you're not used to driving a Toyota. If overdrive is not engaging, that would make it feel like it's not getting out of 2nd...

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Welcome to genvibe! The cabin air filter cover is easy to break off unfortunately. If the door is completely missing (it's not sold separately as a replacement part), than the easiest thing to do is make sure there's a clean filter in there and duct tape it shut. The duct tape will likely dry up and...

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I think the fuse is 15 Amp, so not a lot of room for error and compressors can have a surge draw with they turn on. The product listing says 15 Amps max, so it might be okay.

Try it out, but have a spare fuse handy and report back.

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Welcome to genvibe! - I don't run it beyond 3k rpm yet, starting out cold - it hangs up at 45 mph and won't shift until about a mile down the road. Normal? Not on my '05 AWD. It should shift just fine cold. Idle will be close to 2,000 until it starts to warm up- then it will step down gradually to a...

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There are four mounts:
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.ph ... 59&jsn=340

RockAuto sells a kit (linked above) that contains three motor mounts and one transmission mount.

The favorite brands on their site are Anchor and DEA/MRC.

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On one level, this is subjective- some are okay with what you are describing. The real question is, "what are the causes of 'excess' vibration at idle?" A few things could be involved- others will add to the list... [*]Vacuum leak - typically at intake manifold gasket, but any rubber hose ...

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Check on this thread: http://forums.genvibe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=46466&hilit=oil+capacity&sid=efdb3c070039019cf2176fbdb5184d1c#p521456 At some point a few years back, a new dipstick was issued with higher fill markings. I would fill with 4 quarts and check level every week or ...

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Welcome to genvibe!

Your Vibe was built at the NUMMI plant in Freemont, just about 2 hours away from Rocklin. Practically a homecoming!

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Welcome to genvibe! You can't just buy the front pipe. You'll have to buy the whole exhaust pipe from the manifold back, up to the muffler. This includes the catalytic converter, though. https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=5675607&cc=1432959&jsn=736 Be careful that you choose the CAR...

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Welcome to genvibe!

Glad you're on the gen 1 AWD team

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I just bought a new house and when I back out of the garage my antenna hits the garage door. Does any one have any recommendations (preferably with links) for shorter antennas that still get good reception? Thanks! :shock: Um, do you open the garage door all the way? the mast is only about a foot h...

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In 5 more years, '03 will qualify for 'Classic Vehicle' plates in Connecticut!

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Welcome to genvibe from a fellow New Englander! Do you remember how long ago the Cabin Air Filter was replaced last? Have you checked to see if there is any debris blocking the blades from turning? If it is a bad blower motor, the replacement is fairly straightforward. You could check pricing on the...

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Yep, I'm perfectly comfortable with a socket wrench and regular hand tools. I was mostly concerned about tubes/hoses that contain fluids, and I don't know which ones those are just from reading the service bulletin. I guess I can look them up one by one, though. I'm going a bit off of my original t...

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Why would a mechanic say that a code is probably caused by "X", and then tell you to replace "Y" and "Z" first? There isn't much to "Tune-up" on these engines- spark plugs, air filter, MAF sensor cleaning, Throttle body cleaning, IACV cleaning, PCV cleaning/re...

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Just a wild guess, but the recall notice that was mailed to owners advised not having a passenger sit in the front seat until the recall work (replacement of the airbag) was completed. There were owners that complained that this forced them to choose between using the car in a potentially dangerous ...

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vibrologist wrote:You fill the filter in order to get the proper pressure quicker.

I've been changing my own oil for 30 years over 5 different vehicles and have never pre-filled the oil filter. Not sure how I would get it on without spilling, especially the ones that fit horizontally...

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Looks pretty solid!

May I suggest a little headlight polish?

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For oil, I use Mobil 1 5W-30 and Mobil 1 M1-103 filter, though the oil change interval has more to do with keeping your engine running well than the oil type. You could also use 0W-30. Note that your oil capacity is 4.4 quarts. You would also want to change/refill: - Power steering fluid (I use Mobi...

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Welcome to genvibe! Just to throw in another in progress P0420 story, I've been experiencing an intermittent CEL for this code since last fall. This is after replacing the entire exhaust from the manifold back last spring, including both O2 sensors. I used the Denso O2 sensors as replacements, but t...

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Welcome to genvibe!

If there's anything you need clarification with, there are some real techs on the forum that volunteer their professional knowledge.

Also, there's people that have done DIY repairs and have the skinned knuckles and other various scars to prove it.

ehoff121

Welcome to genvibe!

Nice ride!

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Someone also told me that he noticed his vibe went through batteries quicker than other cars he's had - anyone notice this? So many factors will affect your battery service life. The average annual temperature where you drive, the length of your drives, the type of battery, the battery specs (warra...

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Welcome to genvibe!

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I'll have to look pretty far to find one that lives in an area without salt, but is there any reason why I shouldn't buy one that's been through salt? Do they rust? I'll try to find newer ones, but I don't have a massive budget. All untreated vehicles (no undercoatings) that run on salted roads wil...

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Welcome to genvibe! If you're looking for first gen AWD, I'd look for a 2005 or 2006 with low miles from somewhere they don't use salt on the roads. The AWD is an "on demand" system that 97% of the time just adds weight to the car and makes certain repairs more expensive, e.g., exhaust. Ag...

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Welcome to genvibe! Forum search is your friend! ;) Try this thread for some helpful thoughts: http://forums.genvibe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=46285&hilit=P0300#p520322 Also, this PDF shows a list of possibilities: http://forums.genvibe.com/files/imported/387236=12762-cip0300.pdf Assum...

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Welcome to genvibe! Especially to another 2005 AWD owner!! :D One thing to note is that your AWD gas tank is a little smaller than other Vibe models, holding 41.6 litres which should get you around 350 km in mixed driving range. These are rough figures based on conversion from miles and U.S. gallons...

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Welcome to genvibe!

Kids these days...

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Might have to get a set of these myself- my OEM's seem to not work as well in the cold...

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I had the drive shaft out of mine this weekend to replace the transfer case seal. Fluid does leak from the rear end when the drive shaft is out. BTW, that drive shaft is heavy. Assuming we are both talking about 1st gen AWD, there should be no fluid at the connection point of the drive shaft to the...

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The AWD system is a mechanical connection between the front and rear wheels. The AWD is actually 4WD, always engaged. The drive shaft is a 2 piece unit that connects to the rear axle and as stated before uses the viscous coupling in the rear hogs head, two drive axles come out of the hogs head. As ...

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It sounds a lot like something hitting a fan blade... was the HVAC on? When's the last time the cabin air filter was changed?

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Welcome to genvibe! If it's a speed sensitive humming or growling noise, similar to what you might hear when a manual transmission Honda is travelling in reverse, it's likely a bad bearing in the rear differential. If you are diy, it's a straightforward replacement, but it's also a lot of wrenching....

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Oil/filter change (overdue), cleaned battery terminals & MAF @ 114,435 miles

Oh, and this is post number 666

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Welcome to genvibe!

Don't be too upset about the price- after 5 years, the difference will average out to pennies a day...

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Welcome to genvibe! What a great testament to elbow grease and the power of clean!

Love the clear coat on the intake manifold- makes them look like enameled pipes!

Unfortunately, you'll never see 300k on the odo...

...it stops at 299,999

Enjoy your new to you ride!

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Welcome to genvibe!

I just did a repaint of them using the Rustoleum wheel paints (primer, silver, then clear coat). With about 30 minutes of prep per wheel (more if you want to use bondo to fill divots), I was able to refinish the wheels to passable condition.

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Noise from tires with a bunch of miles on them can sound like mechanical issues.

I thought I might have a wheel bearing going bad in the front.

Got a new set of tires and the noise went away.

Check the alignment...

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Welcome to genvibe! Interesting that you chose a Canadian gauge cluster that has the k/ph speedo and k odo. It seems that you are US based... Please report back if you figure out a hack for the odo to go past 299,999. Nobody has a way around this other than dealer resetting and adding 300K. It will ...

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Thank you! It does have the check engine light on, the previous owner said it's been on for years and he had it checked and nothing was wrong. Well something is wrong if the light is on. Having it on constantly without a way to know if there are more problems popping up is not a good way to go. If ...

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Philips 9003 VisionPlus is about $16 / pair on Amazon. The problem with bulbs is that the brighter they burn, the shorter they last. I'd avoid the blue tinted bulbs, but that's just me. :) When you change them, try not to touch the glass of the bulb with your fingers- the oil can shorten the life of...

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Filed under learn something new every day: My car has California emissions and installing the Federal converter was probably not the ideal way to go... :oops: Getting a P0420 code consistently, but trying to diagnose. The rear O2 sensor is reading very low and not moving much while on the reader- it...

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Thanks, SJ. I had to disconnect the battery to clean the MAF, so the code is clear for now. Nothing rattling so far... When I replaced the exhaust in February, I did it direct fit (federal emissions :oops: ) from the manifold back, not including the cat inside the manifold. Replaced the O2 sensors a...

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