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runningslow

I know you said you replaced it, but 99% of the time a P0171 is a leaking air intake gasket. Did you use the correct, redesigned orange gasket from Toyota?

runningslow

I'm not sure what to tell you. You may get a faster response from the Facebook group for a more time sensitive issue like this. If you're not on their, yet, here's a link. https://www.facebook.com/groups/Genvibe/ Are you certain that you put the fuses back into the correct places? I would recommend ...

runningslow

If I didn't have to work tomorrow... I would actually take you up on that.

At the moment, family plans getting in the way of further troubleshooting. I'll either pick it back up later tonight or tomorrow evening.

Thank you so much for your help.

runningslow

I get zero response from the system. Period. No clicking. No lights. Ground continuity tests positive and I have +12v on both constant 12V lines. I grounded my white wire for the parking lights. Lights came on and the "headlights on, no key" buzzer sounded until I pulled the inline fuse on...

runningslow

So frustrated. I swear everything is connected correctly. Main harness, 9-Pin 1-6 not connected. 7 - pops trunk when grounded (no relay needed) 8 - grounded 9 - I accidentally blew fuse, but its wired to the green/white at the switch. I accidentally hit it with my + probe when testing. How would I a...

runningslow

Ha. Well, I found that diagram by searching for information on how to use the bulldog 775 relay to pop a trunk. I'll take your word for it that isn't needed.

The weather isn't too favourable this morning for my install, so I'm keeping an eye on the weather.

runningslow

A first gen Vibe. You can lay the front passenger seat forward. Put your feet up there and your head in the hatch area. You can fit 8' lumber in one this way.

runningslow

Is the attached diagram the proper way to attach the relay to pop the hatch glass with the trunk release output? (Negative trunk pop output) Do I even need the relay? (I presume so, if the Bulldog instructions call for it.) So, For the Parking lights, I just need to splice into one of the two locati...

runningslow

Thank you!

I'll be sure to ask if I have any questions as I get into the install. I'm not sure yet if it will be this afternoon or next weekend.

I'm also realizing that I should have made the Sheet in my normal Google account, not my Google Apps account. It complicated the sharing process.

runningslow

I have had an Avital 4103LX in my closet for a year and a half I've seen several posts on the forum about installing a remote starter. So, through videos and various posts, I pretty much know where to connect all the wires and the process of how to mount the components. What I don't have is confiden...

runningslow

Welcome aboard!

runningslow

Welcome to GenVibe. Definitely one of the better looking 2003 Vibe's out there. What climate do you live in (update profile for us) as it could have a bearing on how long this Vibe retains it's new look. Visit often and get involved here :D Well, that's a Florida tag on the front, but Florida doesn...

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joatmon wrote:Wish I had a car as nice as a Vibe when I was 16

What are you driving now?

No kidding! My first car was an 88 Ford Festiva!

Any pics of the facelift?

runningslow

Here's a picture of mine in a 1st Gen. Eonon GA2154. Runs Android 5.1, but its rooted and tweaked. Disabled Google Play Services, but I use Waze and Here WeGo for Navigation. I regularly use Spotify, SiriusXM and iHeartRadio. I also have an old phone setup with an always on tether to use as a HotSpo...

runningslow

Wow. I really need to update this thread. I've posted all the things I've done to the Facebook group, but I've been slacking off here on the forum.

runningslow

If I were a gambling man, I'd bet that your clockspring has gone bad. There have been a few instances of it over on the Facebook Group. I've also had the same thing happen with my wife's Corolla. I took the Corolla in for the airbag recall, they read the codes for me and told me that they'd need to ...

runningslow

I haven't pushed the Vibe that hard. I think I may have only done 90-95 out on some open deserted highway. I think the fastest I've gone was only ~110 in my mom's car back in high school. That was a 94 Plymouth Sundance. A feat I later repeated in my 95 Neon during college. I want to say I may have ...

runningslow

I've put roughly 100K miles on my Vibe since I bought it 3 years ago. The car loves to road trip. The longest individual trip was around 3000 miles.

runningslow

Shouldn't be anything stopping you. Cosmetically, there have been a number of people who have put the 03-04 nose on an 05-08. Headlights and foglights and are the same housing. Only difference is that parts of 03-04 headlights are blacked out where you get chrome on the 05-08. I don't think there ar...

runningslow

I've never done it personally, but I do not believe there's anything that would make it particularly difficult . There should be others around who have done it who would better suited to ask.

runningslow

Yes, the 1ZZ will bolt to the 6spd. Many people have made the 6 spd swap into the base models.

I don't know the specifics, but the short answer to your question is yes, you can swap a 1ZZ in to a GT. You will need at least the engine and the ECU, after that, I'm clueless.

runningslow

I'd recommend taking the carpet completely out and power washing it and then let it thoroughly dry before putting it back in. You're going to be completely pulling it before you can reinstall a new carpet anyway, so you might as well try this first. I did this once when the heater core in my Escort ...

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Before I got the factory bars, I had used these "Hackima" bars and whacked my head on them more than a few times. They were quite functional, but ugly as hell. They were my DIY attempt and were definitely a matter of function over form. I used them for a couple roadtrips to haul cargo on t...

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Did someone say decorative? I've found the factory rack to be pretty darn useful. It fits this ginormous Sears X-Cargo perfectly. Although, I suppose a longer, lower profile box might have issues, but I bet you'd be surprised. I probably wouldn't try hauling a canoe on them, but I am going to be in ...

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I already posted this to the Facebook group, but I'm finally getting around to adding it here.

I swear I took one at 200K, too, but my phone doesn't agree with me.

runningslow

In my experience, my 06 base doesn't relock if the door isn't opened. My wife's 05 Corolla does, though... maybe this would work for me. ;-) I'm driving the Corolla for a few days, so I figured I'd give this a shot and I now have my Vibe Fob programmed to work with the Corolla. So happy. No more ke...

runningslow

Sounds like you found yourself a good car!

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I'll rephrase what I said. There was never a 1st Gen Vibes that had a factory auxiliary 3.5mm connection for an ipod or phone. I guess on the very few radios that had them, the aux button would be for the external CD changer. However, I think every factory radio had the AUX label, even if it didn't ...

runningslow

Despite the fact that there is a button labelled "AUX" on the factory radios, there never was a 1st Gen Vibe with a factory Aux connection.

runningslow

Has anyone used, or is using high milage oil? I've read a few articles saying that the additives in that type of oil has many benefits like gasket conditioning, cleaning agents, raises compression slightly and overall good durability against wear. I use Castrol High Mileage 5w30 in my Corolla and V...

runningslow

I've got a set of factory crossbars. PM me if interested.

runningslow

Thestorm wrote:Also to answer a previous question I'm not sure how to tell if my Vibe is the base model but I'm almost certain it is.

I can answer that. Its an automatic, which immediately implies that its a base model. The GT models were all 6spd manuals.

runningslow

thebarber wrote:Any exhaust shop should be able to fix that cheaply

I'll second that. Should be a quick fix for any shop to handle. This probably wouldn't help you much, but I have a shop I would highly recommend in Kissimmee, FL (even though I don't live in the area anymore).

runningslow

JVC's KW-R910BT is now $119.99 at Crutchfield. I bought it for $139.99 early last year. Nice double-DIN size with a ton of features for the money. That's the unit I have in mine. Its great. I use the bluetooth all the time for music and podcasts. I mounted the mic on the bottom side of my rearview ...

runningslow

The fans run all the time when the A/C is on. If you have your vents set to defrost, even it you're blowing heat, then the A/C is running.

Now, if the A/C is off, then fan should cycle on and off as needed.

runningslow

In my experience, my 06 base doesn't relock if the door isn't opened. My wife's 05 Corolla does, though... maybe this would work for me.

runningslow

ImUrOBGYN wrote:What happens when you leave in the morning and you forget to relock the other car you left in the driveway? Also, where do you live?

I just know this would happen to me... although, I'm intrigued by the idea.

runningslow

I was surprised they let me make the reservation with the Vibe as the tow car, because they make you specify. They officially had to downgrade the load rating, but no one batted at eye at what I was doing. I checked to make sure before I even bought the receiver.

runningslow

I towed a UHaul 5x8 trailer 1000 miles from Florida to Texas with my automatic Vibe. Slow and steady. No problems, aside from terrible gas mileage.

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Forgive me for posting a link to another forum, but I use this list as a reference for parts and fluids: http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/132-9th-gen-corolla-1st-gen-matrix-2003-2008/429745-official-ultimate-2003-2008-corolla-matrix-pontiac-vibe-maintenance-thread.html Based on the recommendations ...

runningslow

Do they have same tranny? Both 5 spds or both autos? My wife's 05 Corolla feels alot more responsive and peppy than my '06 Vibe, but hers is a 5 speed and weighs a few hundred pounds less than my auto Vibe. They both have the same 1ZZ. The automatic they put in these things are terrible. Reliable, ...

runningslow

Do they have same tranny? Both 5 spds or both autos? My wife's 05 Corolla feels alot more responsive and peppy than my '06 Vibe, but hers is a 5 speed and weighs a few hundred pounds less than my auto Vibe. They both have the same 1ZZ. The automatic they put in these things are terrible. Reliable, b...

runningslow

runningslow wrote:$1.68

$1.45

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First, semi-interesting coincidence, I bought my Vibe from a Hyundai dealer. Now, to try and answer your questions... the quick answer is any 1st Gen Base (03-08) has the potential to have what you want. The bells and whistles you're looking for were all options, so you'll have to check them out on ...

runningslow

I've owned two cars with aftermarket sun roofs. No problems with either one, althought these were manual, pop up types... not a sliding moon roof. One was a 95 Dodge Neon that we bought with it installed and assumed it was aftermarket because it didn't match the factory sun roof in other models (plu...

runningslow

Congrats! :D Sounds like you got a good deal on it. My wife already thinks I'm crazy since I replaced our wrecked second Vibe with a third one. She finally told me Ok, but try not have two of the same color! Since then I've thought about getting my almost 15 yr old twins another Vibe when they star...

runningslow

Yes. Defrost turns on the AC and the radiator fan is always on when the AC is running.

Oh and aside from the cosmetic grill change, an 07 is 99% the same as an 04.

runningslow

Are you sure that's not the tire pressure sensor reset button?

runningslow

runningslow wrote:$1.64

$1.68

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If I get around to it this weekend, I'll snap some pics during my AT tranny fluid change....

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