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Most cars use a common electrical solenoid to unlock or lock the transmission selector in Park. The solenoid is energised when the ignition key is turned or when the brake pedal is depressed. Since I don't own a Vibe anymore, maybe someone who doesn't have their button covered up can try pressing it...

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Most cars use a common electrical solenoid to lock the transmission selector in Park. The solenoid is energised when the ignition key is turned or when the brake pedal is depressed. Since I don't own a Vibe anymore, maybe someone who doesn't have their button covered up can try pressing it to see if...

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I think the override button is also there for those in the towing business.

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All auto engineers these days probably have comparable skills and tools, and should be able to design safe cars under real world, passive crash conditions. However, safety may compete for limited dollars that could otherwise go toward yet another must-have comfort or convenience feature. (Ie. Will t...

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quote:I tried hitting the excellerater to "kick it down" but no affect. -ZXtraToo bad Fuel injected cars don't have a throttle-kick mechanism to bump it off fast idle cam. Maybe some aftermarket tuner can come up with a PDA app. to hack into the ECM and override the warmup duration paramet...

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Gut reaction: Could not really tell the difference between the Monotone package. The wheels look smaller than normal for some reason.What do you think it is attempting to communicate?Buy another factory option, so you can have an slightly different car to anyone else who buys the package.Does it con...

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quote: .. checked the internet and there are a lot of reviews and info saying the Vibe has no 5 yr pwr train warranty. Don't worry (too much)! For Canadian Vibe or Matrix owners, or U.S. Matrix owners, a 5 year, 100,000 km (60,000 mile) Powertrain component warranty is included.The articles referrin...

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How about this one?2003 Corolla wagon

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Cruise control is standard on GTs in Canada

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Vibration at idle and under acceleration occurred after the mechanic 'fixed' the clank noise on my Vibe.They tried to fix the vibration by loosening the engine mount bolts, engaging Drive, and then retightening the bolts with the engine running, bending the exhaust pipes, and finally clamping about ...

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You can read older posts by choosing Show active threads from last ALL from the pulldown menu at the bottom of the screen.Vibration was one of several problems (that the dealer could not fix) that made me sell my Vibe back to the dealer.http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=445

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quote: But I still don't see a way to drive up to the grocery loading lane, with the key in the ignition, with the engine running, and remotely pop the whole hatch, sheet metal and all. As Scott wrote "Press UNLOCK twice = unlocks all doors and rear hatch door but not the hatch glass (lights fl...

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quote:I have an AWD with 20500km on it. I drive 210 km/day on the highway (105-115 kph). In the last couple of days, I have noticed this bizarre RPM variation:- If you set cruise to 107 kph, will the downshifting still occur?- If you turn the cruise control off and use the gas pedal instead to maint...

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quote:I know a few on here have had lemons, was the dealership pretty accomodating in finding you a new vehicle that you liked? Hi I last posted to this forum Sept 10 not long after I sold my Vibe back to the dealer. I could have gone through arbitration for my lemon, but at that point I had lost an...

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At the moment, I'm leaning towards a Mini with a CVT transmission I drove a few days ago. It has a really weird (but good and smooth) transmission feel. It revs like an airplane when accelerating and you get pushed back in the seat. Or it has a 6 'speed' mode which lets you manually shift through 6 ...

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Hey everyone,I sold my Vibe recently after several months of unresolved warranty issues. On my last drive back to the dealer, it had 600 miles, a driveline vibration, delayed upshifts, and a stumble/hesitatation.I didn't have the patience to wait another 2 months for a BBB arbitration, so it cost me...

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Hi all:There is a new thread at http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=822 that continues this discussion of clanking, causes, and possible cures.

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Hi Wiener/NSimkins:There have been many posts by Matrix and Vibe owners on this and other sites re: clanking or clicking noises.Here is a summary of multiple Vibe/Matrix website posts and calls to Toyota and Pontiac dealers who have dealt with it.(1) The noise is a clank during gear engagement, or a...

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The moonroof opens fully and slides between the roof and the headliner, correct?-Yes. It does stop at mid point before it opens the rest of the way. It also tilts up and has a shade cover.Wheels larger than 16" are not recommended with the moonroof because the stress may crack the glass? Or is ...

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Some advice from someone who has been through many failed attempts to get rid of annoying driveline vibration..Make sure your service dept. diagnoses the problem properly instead of just 'trying stuff out.' My car was very sensitive to the service dept's disruptions to the soft engine and transaxle ...

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I'm glad that things (sort of) worked out for you.. Although I had a different unresolved warranty issue (clanking and driveline vibration) than you, I can appreciate all the the hassles you went through. I will be posting the final details of my situation in a few days.Tom

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quote:..have had a problem with the battery running down - had to jump it twice in the first week! Service can't find the problem.What did the Service dept do, then? Did they charge the battery, replace it, or jump start you and send you on your way with a smile and a wave? (Forgive the last comment...

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quote:(I'll have to bring along a portable cassette player)You can always use the 110 Volt accessory plug!Also, I think you'll also enjoy the smoother rear suspension of the AWD and the standard ABS brakes.

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quote:that must put it $2000 more than the matrix now. matrix was a grand cheaper before the increase and toyota has not bumped the price at all. base is still $16,660A loaded AWD Vibe is now well over $37K (Cdn) in BC including all taxes, or about the same as a based BMW 320i.

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The caliper isn't going to be the same after chemical discoloration without replacement or painting. There is no clear coat I am aware of that would hold up to the high temperatures.

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Hi,If what you need is something that works with airbag wheels, check this out athttp://www.accessunlimited.com/whatsnew.html
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quote: Are British Columbia Vibes sent (to Windsor) first? Gosh I hope not!

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Many of the GM decals are two part. There is a 1/8 inch thick clear plastic part which comes off first, which covers the decal and protects it from fading.Then the decal is applied to the paint. The decal part is just like the license plate decal, and comes off best if you peel it slowly from one co...

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quote:The Canadian price (of the base) did increase on June 28 by I think by $750. Not only the base price increased, every option price went up also.

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I got the Moons and Tunes when I did not want it. I am fairly tall and the sunroof keeps me from raising the seat height as much as I want without my head touching the roof.

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There's a Matrix owner story at http://www.matrixowners.com/modules.php ... opic&t=485 you should read, entitled "Alert!! Injen CAI problem. My engine is screwed."

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It's about half a foot longer and 800 lbs heavier, so this may be good for ride and durability at the expense of economy and handling. It looks like the interior uses nicer materials than the Vibe (hey its got carpets in the back!) and comes with a leather upholstery option.I have an aversion to Mit...

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quote:I'm curious, what would it take to switch from a auto to a manual, and about how much might that cost? I might consider it if I were to win the lottery!If you won say the Powerball lottery jackpot, my guess is that you would buy something a little upscale, like maybe a Ferrari with F-1 paddle ...

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The Trans-Am and Camaro are discontinued because they're too big, expensive, and no-one's buying them anymore. The GTO is going to be even more expensive, so I'm not sure who GM is going after with this one.I think the GTO is going to be for the people who wanted a muscle car when they were young an...

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susango, You picked a classic color. Green is popular every 10 years or so, and the Envy Vibe is almost the same green that Pontiac used on the mid-size LeMans back in the 70's.

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I factory ordered my Vibe in April and traded-in my car to the dealer right away since I had the use of another car. After eight weeks a Vibe arrived (wrong color, wrong equipment, higher price) and the dealer said the factory screwed up and if I didn't want the car I would have to wait " from ...

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A pricing issue exists for almost any U.S. vs. Canadian market car. You can't do a simple currency exchange rate conversion because factors like competition and what the Canadian auto buyer can afford to pay influence the final price. Canadian Vibe owners just got socked with a $800 base price incre...

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You can read Matrix owner comments on this article at http://www.matrixowners.com/modules.php ... opic&t=658

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There is an extensive thread on A/C problems in the Warranty forum at http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=227&page=1

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If you read back a bit in this thread, you will see I listed the Toyota part number and price of $2 for the cover. It may not be worth getting all worked up over two dollars.

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Since 1998 the Toyota based 1.8 engine has used a metal timing chain.

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Most mechanical and electrical parts are Toyota. Trim and body parts are GM. OEM glass suppliers also supply the aftermarket although it may take some time to fill the parts pipeline since there is still a backlog of orders for new Matrices and Vibes.

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Here is an update/rant. After 6 visits to the dealer service in 8 weeks to try to get rid of the vibration, (the last two visits including the GM District Service Manager) and have received strong hints that they are getting ready to declare that my car is normal and push me into binding arbitration...

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Here is a picture of the 2004/5 Chevy Traverse CUV concept which will likely be built on the same chassis as the Saturn Vue, which is priced similiar to the Vibe. The Traverse seems bigger than the Vibe but has very similiar styling features, a Chevy face, and built on a GM platform. I'd be interest...

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After delivery, I noticed that when I didn't press either the 'lock' or 'unlock' buttons deep enough, nothing happened.. Since learning this quirk, it hasn't happened since..

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quote:I've been frustrated with the exceedingly poor quality of the closure mechanism on the cell phone docking storage compartment. When my cell phone is in it, it always falls open.I think the cell phone is supposed to go into the 2" by 1.5" rectangular cubby behind the 2 cupholders. See...

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I've driven both and noted significant differences between the 5 spd and AWD in driving feel and ride. The AWD has a much softer ride (less kick-up over bumps) probably due to the greater weight of the rear independent suspension. During moderate cornering, the AWD feels more balanced, stable. Perfo...

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Thank you Robovibe,I phoned McNamara's service dept. this afternoon, and they will try to look up the work record and see what was done.

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Say Robovibe,What exactly is a 'front ball valve'? Is this a transmission part or something else? Could you post the name of your dealership? I'm bringing my car back to my dealer this Wednesday (number 5 visit in 6 weeks) so any help would be appreciated..

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Re: quote: They are closing the file as "unsatisfied" and forwarding me info on "binding" arbitration.... I am just hoping I can get them to buy back the car.I'm sorry that you have hit a snag. Before pursuing 'binding arbitration', have you considered the Better Business Bureau ...

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