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So i'm about 300 miles in and no CEL. Was getting around 25mpg before, first tank was 30.5 (all freeway, some 90mph with a/c on). Hopefully i'll get back to 32-35ish on fwy.

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So i went ahead and got the solenoid from toyota this morning and went ahead and followed the instruction as per the link. I went ahead and swapped the solenoid which was just an easy unscrew, remove and replace. I'll update in a couple days if the cel comes back (fingers crossed it doesn't). Ps. th...

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Hey everyone. I was very active on matrixowners a while back, but it seems to be dead jim. Anyways, I've still got the 2006 Matrix Xr with the automatic trans. Still just chugging along. I got a CEL (P0741) for the lock up solenoid. I changed the transmission fluid (just a drain and refill) about at...

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I just gave this a try (along with wrapping one of the lines going to/from the condenser), and i'm not sure which one made a difference or both, but the AC seems cooler quicker. Correct me if i'm wrong, but framing the radiator with the insulation just helps at slower speeds (when the radiator fan ...

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I just put a set of Monroe quick struts on the 03 Vibe GT and "shocks". Interesting that they list them as struts but look like shocks to me with the coil over design. The fronts I had one problem when checking the torque on the last top nut and broke the bolt at 25 ft/lbs. The spec is 29...

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Take lots of pictures. I need to replace my struts, and i may go this route

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I just gave this a try (along with wrapping one of the lines going to/from the condenser), and i'm not sure which one made a difference or both, but the AC seems cooler quicker. Correct me if i'm wrong, but framing the radiator with the insulation just helps at slower speeds (when the radiator fan i...

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I've had these sitting on the workbench for a while now, and I dont think i'll get around to installing them. This is everything you need to give your matrix/vibe the rear disk conversion (you may need 4 M10-1.25 x 35mm bolts, and maybe the banjo bolts if i cant find them in the garage, but i bet i ...

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you should see if a ScanGauge would fit there!

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Go to Matrixowners.com and corolla9.com there a couple people selling kits

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sounds like you'd be better off supercharging.....there's one for sale on Matrixowners and corolla9. you will need to get a throttle body adapter plate and a piggyback for the tune.... http://matrixowners.com/index.php?/topic/94844-fs-trd-supercharger-and-more/page__fromsearch__1" onclick="...

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first you need to figure out if you killed the rear channels on the amp, or on the head unit.

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Wow! Yeah, thats a bad idea!So you have the premium sound system right? (assuming that by "amp" you dont mean the factory head unit).Sounds like you nuked the amp. I'd suggest getting a 4 channel amp.

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Quote, originally posted by Rodlucci Â»I bought a kit, but with any kit there is some making involved. The generator is complete and a sealed unit. Got the system installed today and will mix the chemicals and start the process tomorrow. How were your results on your Explorer?Sorry, i haven't checke...

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I've done this on an Explorer before. Are you going to make it yourself or buy a kit?

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reduced airflow to the radiator?

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Quote, originally posted by J_TO_ENVY Â»I happened to see a post from Mother's on Facebook about a new product they are coming out with in 2012...California Gold Water Spot Remover for Glass. May be worth looking into when it comes out after the first of the year .If you're looking to get rid of wat...

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Haha. I had it running for about 5 hours, and it filled up my backyard with amazing smelling smoke! Every once in a while, i'll see one of my neighbors pop their heads over the fence.

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I bought a Trager Lil Tex Elite a while back and have been loving it! Anyone else do any smoking? Here's the latest creation...Peppered Beer Beef Jerky. It was marinated in: Beer (Dogfish Head 90min IPA), Soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Brown Sugar,Garlic, Salt, Loads of coarse black pepper. I used...

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Dont forget to get a new gasket as well, looks like pt #41. I thought it would come with the new filter, but it doesn't

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Is there any particular reason why you are looking at a single DIN deck? Might want to look at this one. http://www.crutchfield.com/p_1...oneerI have the 3200dvd (same deck without bluetooth), and i love it. Shop around, you should be able to find it cheaper than crutchfield (i bought the 3200dvd fo...

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I got cheap ebay SRI (i think it was $30), and found a K&N filter for $25, works like a champ!

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Did your friend have full coverage on the truck? If so, then her insurance will take care of it. If she had liability only, then she has to deal with the VW's insurance. The only time you have to pay a deductible when you're not at fault is in a hit-and-run situation (because your insurance doesn't ...

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^this is true. You'll need to drive you car for 50+ miles after the ECU has been reset.

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Post up a link to the speakers you got. If you're going to be putting in a sub, ditch the factory deck and get a nice one! As for the crossover, i think you just hook the wires from the deck to the input and you'll have 2 outputs, one to the 6.5 and to the tweeter.

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Quote, originally posted by MotoAce51 Â»Sooo yeah... I'm going into this blind... Any info? Pull the door off and hold the new speakers up to the old ones. Youll be able to know if its going to be a direct fit. Does your car have the upgraded sound system? If so, then there's already a set of tweete...

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gotcha! Thanks for the info. He said that it is possible to use it by itself, but he used it with the EMU....which is what i might do. It just seems that the people that are FI and are having problems, the source of it is the EMU/EMB.Sounds like yours is running like a champ (knock on wood) with the...

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Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush Â»Well mine is an AWD Vibe which has the same Throttle Body and ECU as the '03-'04. For an '05+ FWD you cannot use the TRD ECU. You will need an EMU, EMB or AEM-FIC to tune the S/C. Also, the Camcon cannot be used by itself with the S/C. It has only been used to...

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or an air horn from a battleshiphttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kN-h-Fs9a0

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Did you have to do anything to the TRD ECU to get it to work on a 05+? I've got an EMU for when i get the time to install my S/C but i'm a little concerned about the problems that may arise (i've heard of a lot of software, hardware and jumper problems). I've found a deal on a Camcom and it sounds a...

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What piggyback are you running now?

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Quote, originally posted by Beer Belly Â»I was looking at the Tubes with the built-in amp. A couple of 8" tubes may fit under the front seats and would probably provide a good sound as well. Not sure how much clearance is under the seats...guess i'll have to check.Dont bother with the bazooka t...

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