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Chiadog

I never heard of the compressed air "flush", but it sounds like a great idea, low pressure of course. Probably the only way to get close to a 50% solution, with full strength fluid getting so hard to find. I believe Zerex Asian is exactly what you need. Consider changing old hoses. Let us ...

Chiadog

I saw my first Toyota iM today! I'm not great with colors but it was the bright Lime color as seen in the TV commercial, I think. I saw it in a parking lot and although I'm not a fan of the styling, I wanted to take a good look at it. BUT I DIDN'T! Glancing back at it, I had a strong visceral negati...

Chiadog

Congrats on the new Vibe! and relax! Is the car a Vibe BASE? Had you bought an 11 year old car about 10 years ago - you wouldn't have had this problem. Auto trannies have been around for 70ish years, but tranny codes are very new. The auto tranny on the Vibe is a very sturdy unit and when something ...

Chiadog

COOL! So what is the best way to remove luggage rail end-caps? Are the caps designed to be removed by lifting them straight up from the rear?

Chiadog

Don't know where you live, but if time isn't an issue, you could go to a Pick & Pull junkyard and "practice". I HAVE NEVER REMOVED A COVER, so FWIW, it appears to me that the cover needs to be "popped" Straight UP from the rear inorder to PULL the little Yellow Insert UP and ...

Chiadog

Chilton? Haynes? 2X What Jolt said! chiltondiy.com (non-professionals) $26/year. I purchased this for one of my cars a while back. On-line access to unusable FRAGMENTS of the original factory service manuals! This manual is absolutely useless. The Chilton Professional version may be better, but at ...

Chiadog

Those are beautiful! I think chrome-ish multi-spoke wheels look best on a Silver Gen1. I'm jealous!

Chiadog

Although I have no Gen2 experience, I'm guessing dust shield replacement on REAR wheels is fairly simple. I'm also guessing that running the car without REAR dust shields isn't a big deal. Obviously, they should be repaired/replaced as soon as practical but I wouldn't lose any sleep.

Chiadog

Did you test the fuses in the interior fuse panel - it's located under the dash above the drivers knees. I had a similar situation with my 05 Base when the AM1 fuse blew in the interior fuse panel.

Chiadog

You may want to buy the used trans-axle from a junkyard which will include a warranty. I'm guessing an AWD Vibe requires an AWD tranny.

Chiadog

My favorite place! Scored a rear (steel) Gen1 bumper for $29 today and 2 flawless wheel-covers for $18.

Chiadog

Bump, Castrol Transmax Fully Synthetic Multi-Vehicle looks compatible with toyota T-4 . Exceeds requirements of JASO-1A and recommended for a wide range of import vehicles. This includes Toyota/Lexus according to the spec. sheet pdf, Which can be downloaded (bottom link) from Castrol website: upper ...

Chiadog

That's a lot less frustrating than an internal bearing. Aftermarket parts rarely last as long as the originals. You may be able to confirm your diagnosis by making a cone-shaped "megaphone" out of paper or cardboard to essentially put your ear right onto the noisy part, while staying away ...

Chiadog

I never had one go bad, but I'm guessing a trans-axle bearing bad enough to be noisy, would also have very noticeable "play". Did you check for play or movement in the wheel bearing and CV joints?

Chiadog

You may want to start with a few more quotes from other shops. Don't rush, ask around. I get anything I can't do done at my local junkyard, for instance. Make sure you get a warranty, of course. Doing a clutch can be tricky if your not a mechanic type, so be sure you can do it yourself before you de...

Chiadog

First, I would put the car on jack-stands and thoroughly inspect all drive components. Look for excessive play in wheel bearings, CV joints(inner and outer), and Tranny output bearings. Also closely inspect all front brake components. If you haven't done this before, find someone who has, to give yo...

Chiadog

The old pulley had a 14mm bearing and no spacer washer! The "oem" replacement Gates 38018 pulley came without a spacer washer and bound-up against the tensioner arm it mounts to. Several other oem replacements were researched and all indicated 12mm center bearing. Son then researched 70mm ...

Chiadog

My Son just did this exact job on his 04 Base. Plastic cap pops off, revealing a Torx Bolt T-45 or so. Pulley can be changed without removing the Tensioner! But from my Son's experience ; You will find that the Pulley listed for this application Will Not Work ! The actual bearing at the center of th...

Chiadog

I found this simple test for a plugged charcoal canister on YouTube! You may be able to do this without removing the canister. I'm sure there are other "youtubes" concerning diagnosis of EVAP symptoms.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hdY29nkXiw

Chiadog

I can appreciate that the OP intended it as a harmless new post on an otherwise painfully slow board, but hopefully in the future, they will be a little more selective in choice of words (and note that since I don't know the OP's gender, I used the word 'they.' ) Hey Vibes, I am sorry to have upset...

Chiadog

Have you inspected the systems components? I'm guessing it won't be this easy to diagnose! But should be an easy diagnosis for a mechanic who regularly works on Corolla's.
viewtopic.php?f=12&t=45202#p512518

Chiadog

And now with bad charcoal the EVAP acts like an intake leak because it'sjust a hollow box. I may disconnect the evap hose at the manifold and cap it, and see how the car drives. If no one else has ideas... I am not too sure the car would run any differently if the C. canister WAS an empty box! I'm ...

Chiadog

jake75 wrote: I doubt that the coolant recovery reservoir was very low so I hope this is not a major compatibility issue.

Draining the contaminated reservoir and refilling it with The proper coolant would be cheap insurance.

Chiadog

808 Vibes wrote:...and you assume that the person is a female?

....and you assume a woman cannot fly a plane?

Chiadog

jake75 wrote: He calls them retirement village Lamborghinis.

That's a good thing. Isn't it? Seriously it may be a good time for a small convertible seeing as how Chrysler 200's are No-More!

Chiadog

On my 05 Base the upper hose connected to the heater core is coolant "IN". How many miles on your Vibe, what year, when did this start, Has the problem gotten worse over time? I had the identical problem on my 05 Chev Uplander mini-van. After much flushing, etc. the problem turned out to b...

Chiadog

Sounds like you've got all the bases covered! On the cigarette-lighter Voltmeter, some purchasers have reported accuracy concerns. I have purchased several of these for family members without a single problem. But if the plug-in voltmeter provides a high or low reading, be sure to confirm the readin...

Chiadog

Hey James, Any update on this? thanks.

Chiadog

Thanks for the education everyone! I had no idea there are strategies to parking a Micro-car. I opted to take a close-up of the rear to avoid the license plate. A longer shot would have shown how the car was angled and poorly centered. More Stoli than strategy it seemed.

Chiadog

I always have a $2.92 digital Voltmeter plugged into my cigarette lighter to keep an eye on alternator voltage output! Never had an unexpected battery problem yet. http://www.amazon.com/TOOGOO-Cigarette-Lighter-Voltage-Voltmeter/dp/B0092KVYGI?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detai...

Chiadog

Junk Yard would be cheaper!

Chiadog

Parts Hotline says: YES compatible! http://www.partshotlines.com/component/phl/search/ 2005 VIBE Transmission 80k automatic transmission, (1.8L, vehicle identification number 8, 8th digit), (FWD, opt MU4) 80 A K1121 CALL MI 2005 MATRIX Transmission automatic transmission, (1.8L, vehicle identificati...

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Menards parking lot Wisconsin. http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/ccindyz/Open%20to%20ALL%20PUBLIC/GEN%20VIBE%20do%20not%20delete/IMG_20160427_145757077_zps19hs64x6.jpg http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/ccindyz/Open%20to%20ALL%20PUBLIC/GEN%20VIBE%20do%20not%20delete/IMG_20160427_14574...

Chiadog

Ventilation system set to "Defrost" possibly? See this thread: viewtopic.php?f=11&t=45216

Chiadog

UPDATE: It has been 11 days since Sonny extricated the "plug" from his new Vibe's Evap. Canister Line. No codes of any type have been received to this point! The car's gas mileage has been 31mpg in mixed driving since removing the socket set extension. The car is running great! I am not su...

Chiadog

Thanks for the info. on the possibility of EVAP hose deterioration! On the Charcoal Canister, I may have ruined one (sudden trouble filling gas tank) by overfilling the gas tank and letting the car(2000 Saturn) sit for several months over the Winter! Upon pulling it out of storage - instant non-fill...

Chiadog

Thanks Thomas! Comparing the pictures, I'm pretty sure the 03-04 Vibe GT and 03-04 Vibe Base have the same canister set-up. Definitely different from my 05 Base. My 05 Base canister looks similar, but I think it has an extra "doodad" or two attached and no large smooth vent line anywhere. ...

Chiadog

That means the obstructed line is the EVAP line from the tank. It allowed the air (fumes) to escape as the fuel ran into the tank. Normally the fumes should be swallowed by the charcoal canister. I agree though, waiting for a code is a workable strategy.[/quote] ME: I'm not near the car so I can't ...

Chiadog

Here is a YT that explains the purge system based on a Mazda 626. Hopefully it helps with your problems. https://youtu.be/d4vENWOHnEk Thanks vibrologist! Interesting video, but probably quite a bit different than the 03 Vibe. The EVAP. systems seem to get more complex with each generation. Amazing ...

Chiadog

Upon the first gas tank filling of his "new" 03 Vibe Base , My son was barely able to add gas due to immediate gas nozzle shut-off! A second gas pump was no help. When he got home, he found a rusty 3/8" ratchet extension plugged into an EVAP. Line at the charcoal canister. After remov...

Chiadog

Oh Yeah, I forgot to mention that it has an automatic transmission. And I'm also a fan of silver, er, Satellite? Nothing hides dirt better. :lol: He put new front brakes in it Wednesday. Calipers, pads, hardware and had the rotors turned. He hasn't checked rear brakes yet. The parking brake works no...

Chiadog

Thanks for the kind words, everyone! I will start a new thread on the Evap. situation when I can get a picture of the socket extension stuck in the canister vent line.

Chiadog

Yes, I get it. Cars don't last in the junkyard long. This place practically gives parts away, so I might grab the mirrors and trim. Sort of a $50 insurance policy. I could buy the whole thing for $250 if I had a place to put it. Bill For $250, You may want to buy it and strip off all the body parts...

Chiadog

Vibes do hold up extremely well. Unless I was driving across the country, I wouldn't even consider replacing these parts! Brand new parts fail with some regularity - not to mention incidental "Mechanic" induced failures.

Chiadog

Cheapest possible fix is to switch to a compatible synthetic tranny fluid, if you haven't done that yet.

Chiadog

The "lugnut" didn't fall far from the tree! :lol: My son just picked up his first Vibe. 2004 Vibe Base with 87,000 miles, one owner and no accidents. Body and interior are excellent, new looking tires, and the underside showing normal rust for Wisconsin (nearly identical to my 05 Base). Pu...

Chiadog

UPDATE: My cam chain tensioner is leaking oil again! This time, I'll will also use RTV when I replace the O-ring.

Chiadog

As far as secret weapons go, This one is a Dumb-Bomb!

Chiadog

I replaced the whole ac system on my Mustang. It was not too hard, once I figured out that I was missing an O ring on the low pressure switch! I used the vacuum pump and gauges from Autozone to evacuate the system and pull a vacuum on it to dry it out, making sure it did not have any leaks, then I ...

Chiadog

I was hoping the new Civic Hatch would be a wagon design like this. I like the big flat-bottom lift-gate. I haven't seen specs yet, hopefully it will have Vibe-like cargo space! http://www.caranddriver.com/photo-gallery/2017-subaru-impreza-sedan-and-hatchback-small-new-subaru-official-photos-and-inf...

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