dartyb wrote:I just purchased a used 2010 Pontiac Vibe with 19000 miles a week ago. I've noticed the gas cap won't tighten beyond a single click--a click that feels different than other ratcheting gas caps I've had. Is this normal?
I ask because the check engine light has come on three times since we've gotten it, reporting "O2 sensor or gas cap" according to the autozone techs that have read the error codes.
Each time, we reset the codes, and after 230-300 miles, the check engine light comes on. Each time when tightening the gas cap, I can't get it past a single click, which seems strange to me.
First off ... WELCOME to GenVibe
When you get a chance, open a separate post to introduce yourself, post pics of your Vibe, and update your profile showing location! As you read down here you'll notice that I combined your two topics of interest into this one post.
The gas cap issue. For you to be asking about the "one click" rule, I'm to assume that your gas cap does NOT look like this ...............
Check to make sure the large "O" ring is there and not cracked/damaged. Is the internal spring present and has tension on it? Is your cap attached with the rubber factory lanyard like that shown in the pics? If not then it's possible that the cap was replaced BUT with one that is not compatible with our Vibes.
As far as going 200-300 miles or so before throwing a code, this is normal as the Vibe's 'puter allows room for error before immediately posting a code. Otherwise several of us who leave the gas station and forget to put our cap back on (been there - done that) would be constantly resetting codes!
dartyb wrote:
Can anyone confirm that the Toyota Matrix intermediate steering shaft is compatible in 09-10 Vibes
We got out 2010 Vibe last week and at exactly 20000 miles ours started the tell-tale knocking/clunking so may others have described. I'd have it replaced in a heartbeat if I knew the repair would last. It sounds like the updated Toyota Matrix part is the best bet, rather than replacing with a potentially similar defective part from GM--if it's compatible.
Now onto this dreaded and confusing topic. If you undertake this rather involved task of changing out the steering column, make sure you have the latest IMPROVED designed part. Otherwise you're wasting your time. One member here, who happens to work at a dealership, changed out 3 or 4 columns before he got a good one. This was a couple years ago or so. I believe they are the identical part (your original question) but not 100% sure. My Vibe, like yours, has under 20k miles and still does not have this annoying condition. My son's Vibe had this from day one over THREE years ago when we bought it used @ 35k miles. It is annoying BUT not a serious driving threat ..... yet! He just lives with it for now. Do a lot of research before diving into this repair to make sure it WILL fix the problem.
Hope some of this helps
..................... Again... WELCOME