My mechanic had the replacement alternator double checked by the starter/alternator shop. Amps and volts are good. The replacement is a refurbished toyota core with a Toyota voltage regulator.

My 2003 Vibe has had the battery charge warning light on for years. The charge system floats at 14+ volts at idle and battery charge state in the past has not been a problem. Just recently the alternator failed and the car ran off the battery until it went dead.So no problem, new battery and a rebui...

The Daytimers came back after cutting the yellow wire at the DRL relay. I haven't grounded it yet as per the documentation I received. Prior to that the new alternator went back to the shop and they reported it had a blown regulator (the same as the failed original). The cut wire also disabled the b...

The mechanic got the alternator in after loosening the air conditioning compressor and I still have a battery warning light. I tried the air and it stalled the car out right away. The car sat for 2 months before all of this started. Now with the motor off the compressor will spin freely backwards bu...

Thanks, worth a try for sure. Is there a list on any of the forums for an '03 Vibe? Thanks

Thanks very much. I'll try it and see.

Very cool. I just saw the Pontiac version of the diagram too. Where is the DRL relay?

I've just noticed that the daytime running lights are out! Anyone know where the DRL module/relay is located? Also, I saw a schematic that says there's a 15amp fuse labelled AM@ in play here. Looking for it as well. Thanks for any help.

The volts always look good now regardless of load. The alternator supplier thinks one of the three wires in the harness drives that battery warning light. But they are not sure if it goes to the dash direct or involves other logic or onboard computer. Anyone know?

My '03 Vibe went between blinking the battery warning light and lighting it up solid. The battery failed a test (although 2 years old) with the cause suggested as a weak charge system. The battery also went dead when the car sits for 2 weeks. I installed a warranty replacement battery (Costco 800 CC...

My '03 Vibe went between blinking the battery warning light and lighting it up solid. The battery failed a test (although 2 years old) with the cause suggested as a weak charge system. The battery also went dead when the car sits for 2 weeks. I installed a warranty replacement battery (Costco 800 CC...

Just had the same problem with my '03 Vibe. The lower bolt is so torqued that the head of the bolt rounded on me. The lower bolt extends through the 2 lower tabs on the alternator that straddle a tab on the engine. The RH nut is a dowelled nut pressed into the RH tab. I had to take the car to a mech...

The noise continues to be gone after the new valve. The previous information was the complete set of documents released by my dealer. Apparently results vary by individual dealer and service advisor.

My vibe is fine, no repeat of the noise after a new tvx valve!!

My dealer claimed my 50000 km service schedule listed transmission service : fluid and filter. I had to prove that the service schedule in my manual listed the service as due at 100,000 km under any driving condition and that the 50,000 km recommendation was actually a cooling system flush and fill....

See my comments in A/C Compressor noise related to fan noises. Dealer had a fix.

The part came in and was installed this morning. So far so good, no noise. Here's the scoop, hats off to my service advisor for getting details from the tech who worked on my Vibe. Follow the line from the air compressor along the engine as it enters the firewall. There are 2 lines, the one you want...

The dealer just called, part is in. I'll be booking for next week. Expect an update then.

My cabin air filter needs changing at 53000 km. My Vibe dealer in Canada quoted $ 61.66, Canadian Tire $ 38.99 and the Toyota dealer quoted $ 32.95 for a Matrix cabin filter. So I bought the Matrix filter. Funny thing, the Matrix filter is half an inch longer! I can't close the filter door with the ...

I just got my car into the dealer for a fan noise complaint. I've noticed a slight click/gear noise as I accelerate mildy from a stop. Noise comes from the front passenger side and disappears before second gear. Fan controls must have the air compressor running (in my case defrost). Happens with any...

I just got my car into the dealer for a fan noise complaint. I've noticed a slight click/gear noise as I accelerate mildy from a stop. Noise comes from the front passenger side and disappears before second gear. Fan controls must have the air compressor running (in my case defrost). Happens with any...

I just got my car into the dealer for a fan noise complaint. I've noticed a slight click/gear noise as I accelerate mildy from a stop. Noise comes from the front passenger side and disappears before second gear. Fan controls must have the air compressor running (in my case defrost). Happens with any...

No problem, I did catch the caution that pending tire wear could induce a similar sound. Appreciated very much.

1) both front door inside window rubbers2) dash lighter TSB (see my post)3) front right wheel bearing 38,000 km

Actually, the drive-train is stock and the wheels were rotated with the noise not related to a specific wheel/tire combo.

2003 Vibe 15 months and 38000 kms. Front drivers door inner window rubber travelled along mounting and no longer seals glass. Lots of noise. Front passenger window inner rubber managed to stretch enough towards outside the track, bulge to outter side of glass and prevent the window from going up ful...

My 2003 Vibe is dealer maintained to schedule and developed a front end noise that started @ 60 kph and faded away at 120 kph. Dealer diagnosed a bad front right wheel bearing and replaced the hub assembly containing same. OK now, but has anybody else had front end issues. The car is 15 months old a...

My 2003 Vibe lighter socket pulled right out of the dash and refused to slip back in. I pulled my cell adapter and the socket came with it way to easily. My Canadian dealer applied TSB 04-08-49-014 saying it had just been announced. Anyone else had the problem. BTW it is fine now. Looks like I got a...