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KJones

Pulled a wire loose while working on alternator on my 04 Vibe GT. It's a blue wire that was alone in its plastic conduit coming from in the harness that includes the alternator connectors. There looks to be a switch mounted in top of the A/C compressor with a hole that it might have come out of, but...

KJones

Title says it all. Additional set of wheels to support swapping summer to winter and back. Will pick up if a few hours or less from SE Michigan.

KJones

Alternator isn't charging, tested at a parts store and they saw voltage problems, plus dadh light is now on after that test. Looking around and I'm not sure if the 1zz is different from the 2zz, and see a wide range of prices. Before I just walk to the local auto parts store I thought I'd see what f...

KJones

I can work the latch manually with a screwdriver, but it doesn't grab the retainer on the body. Can't see how to fix it installed, but how the heck do I get it out?! Panel is off, screws are off, but the rod to the door handle doesn't want to come off the handle even though I flipped a clip holding ...

KJones

My 2004 GT's driver window is a bit off the track so has only gone down about an inch for some time. Today it was able to go down 6 inches. So it was a hot day and I left it down and the passenger window all the way down. It rained hard while I was out in a different car. Driver window went up but j...

KJones

Tardy update: It was that 100A fuse, and it was a pita to get that bolt under it off and back on.

KJones

Yep, that's popped! Thanks!
What's the trick for pulling it out?!? Oh, never mind, I see it's bolted from below.

KJones

Thanks, but exactly where is this 100 amp fuse? Looking at the positive battery cable it goes directly to the fuse box on my 035

KJones

Thanks, but exactly where is this 100 amp fuse? Looking at the positive battery cable it goes directly to the fuse box on my 035

KJones

Came back from vacation and 2003 Vibe GT wouldn't start, no instrument lights or buzzer when key was inserted. Went to jump start and as soon as connection was made the horn and headlights came on, each time. Hooked charger up, dead battery began charging ok (no horn or headlights). Tightened a loos...

KJones

Thanks joatmon, tempting but 299k...

KJones

Is this baby still for sale?

KJones

My wife's 04 is coming apart at 240K Michigan miles, looking for an equivalent replacement in decent running shape. Distance isn't much of a concern, condition is.

KJones

Is the running car still for sale?

KJones

Late update. Linkages all looked fine, checked fluids for lack of better option, they were on low side but in range. Oil change was overdue so did that. Also brought brake/clutch fluid res up to a tad above max. Took her out, wound her out high and the gate to 3/4/5/6 was opened. Has been running fi...

KJones

Yeah, 3 gears, reverse, 1st and 2nd. Reverse does use the left-right cable, so I'll be surprised if the cable binds in just one direction. Gear box oil was changed out with a new clutch installed last year. Had to work on a different vehicle today (something in the weather here?!?)so just getting ba...

KJones

Have a 2004 Vibe GT and this AM it won't shift past 2nd gear, can't physically move the shift knob over. 1st and 2nd and even reverse are working fine. No funny noises have been noted recently. Took a quick look under the boot thinking something might have got down there but didn't see anything, can...

KJones

I'm not sure how my 6 speaker system may differ from the Moon & Tunes. Obviously mine doesn't have the subwoofer but there may be differences in how the tweeter was wired and/or filtered.

KJones

This speaker fit perfect into my Vibe, tweeters, crossover, and speakers. used stock covers, and other than drilling some mount holes no body mods needed. Apologies in advance, no pics at this time, but here is the detailed step by step. My Vibe has the 6 speaker system, the one with tweeters in the...

KJones

Thanks guys, may not get to this for a few days. Didn't even know about these filters, but found a nice walk through here: http://au.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/t ... strainers/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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KJones

Was working fine a month ago. Clutch started to go out and was replaced. After break-in period I did my weekly check and no VVTL kick at 6K, just "flat" acceleration up past 7K. Have tried it on several occasions, and yes the engine was warmed up. The car was throwing a code before I took ...

KJones

TY again Barber, MWR does wrenching and is $100 less than local shop. Can't find anyone anywhere that has rated them as a shop though. They are pushing a Competition clutch for a stock GT, not sure if they said ST1 or ST2 now.

KJones

TY Barber: Say, what are your thoughts on SPSS vs HDSS? Jeff quoted me $410 for HDSS, $360 for the SPSS. Good prices, bout $30 less on the HDSS than Monkeywrench which I found is not far from me here. Tax saves another $25 or so but I will see if Monkeywrench will haggle as I am picking up bolts SS ...

KJones

Done some homework and thread searching, FWIW. Leaning towards an ACT TC2-SPSS and resurfacing the stock flywheel. I want high quality with the stock pedal pressure and stock engagement. It's my wife's daily driver and making it harder to clutch or grabbier is not a recommended course of action. The...

KJones

Thanks for the quick reply! Not tires spinning for sure. Dont know of anything else would slip under power cept for the clutch. Grand Rapids is 2.5 hours from here, assuming the clutch holds out. Have an aunt there I could visit but would hate to take it back for any probs. What are advantages of th...

KJones

Hey all, picked this car up about a year and a half ago and the dealer had just put a clutch in it. Lately the clutch has been slipping under even moderate acceleration. No smells/sounds, and slipping seems worse at low rpm acceleration in 3rd/4th. Is it possible that this could be an adjustment pro...

KJones

Bump! After replacing a rear wheel hub due to a loose wheel almost coming off (Thank's Paul's Auto Clinic in Pontiac, you dork) the parking brake did work for a while, but now is back to it's old trick - holds fine against forward movement (engine even will stall), but just lean on the hood and she ...

KJones

Got a set of these in 215/50ZR17 on order, price mounted just over five, with a fifty buck rebate comes in around four and a half plus tax from a local Ford dealer. I think that's a decent price. Putting these on our 2004 GT, had General Altimax but one wore badly and the car started to shimmy. Odd ...

KJones

Update- pull musta been alignment cause the outside of the front driver tire has worn unevenly, and I noticed that a wet-tire-footprint only leaves a print of the worn side of the tire.

KJones

Been looking for snow solution for my 04 GT with 17" alloys on it. Was pricing out x-ice 3 or i310s on steelies when I found a set of barely used 195/65/15 Weathermaster ST/2s on a set of Celica GT alloys painted black for half the price. Not as good a dry running tire but nicer rims and no wor...

KJones

Hey folks, this seems a bit odd to me - if I leave the parking brake on I can back out of the driveway no prob, and then come to an immediate stop when I try to go forward. Pulling the brake handle as far as possible doesn't help, still no brake backwards but just fine forwards. What should I check ...

KJones

Bump! Trying once more (last time, promise!) to get info on checking out my door speaker. Having busted clips and tabs prying off panels on other vehicles I would like to avoid this on the Vibe. Also not sure if there even is a crossover to find or where it is to check it out.

Thanks,
KJ

KJones

Just noticed yesterday, am hoping for a loose wire as there was no indication of a blown speaker (although I did have it cranked up a few days ago) and the left rear and the tweeter seem to be OK. Am I correct to assume there is a crossover, and if so where is it located? Loose wire would have to be...

KJones

No, just some foamy spray from the local auto supermarket. Have to look into clay bar, haven't heard of it.

KJones

Here is a pic, looks real nice here - pic doesn't pick up the dings or show the bug/watermark smudges all over the front bumper that I can't get off. http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8037/7907593438_cd1ba38745_m.jpg Old plugs were NGK Iridiums, so the originals WERE replaced at least once so far. They ...

KJones

Ty for the info Felix! Will check for dirt for sure, and ignore the pull too. Gotta find a Vibe tire iron and some fasteners for the front splash panels & that should be it til winter. Considering getting a set of 15" rims with snow tires for our Michigan weather.

KJ

KJones

Picked her up on Monday, and thinking of taking it in for an alignment and wheel balancing. Has just a slight pull to the right, and that goes away if I move to the left lane of a 4 lane divided highway! If the Vibe's steering wasn't so tight ya might barely notice this, but it needs just a little p...

KJones

Hi Zyz, and thanks you others for the ECU info. I think I will drive it around for a few days before I try that, just so I know what is "normal" before I change anything. Here's an odd thing I had noticed - the battery seemed too short!. The top bar that has the two flanges that should go ...

KJones

Looked at this vibe during my recent search: http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/3209101424.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Owner called me today, he is heading out of state in 2 weeks and is motivated, reducing his asking price down $700. I test drove it last week, a...

KJones

Yes, much of the GT's capabilities wont be tapped very often. I drove a really nice standard with 144K miles on it but only 4.5K price, but it got away from me - I think the crossshaft bearing was sounding off, so that would've added about 1K for a local shop to fix here (shouldn't be a prob in the ...

KJones

Hello all, have been trolling some good info outa GenVibe while searching for a Vibe for my lady to "bop around town in" as she put it. She is in California but will have a nice surprise wating for her here in Michigan when she gets back next week! Signed the deal today, so decided to get ...

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