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by TRock
Mon Mar 07, 2016 9:31 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Elusive Oil Leak Fixed!
Replies: 3
Views: 9949

Re: Elusive Oil Leak Fixed!

That's a great idea. I'll try that next time! Thanks!
by TRock
Fri Mar 04, 2016 11:23 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Elusive Oil Leak Fixed!
Replies: 3
Views: 9949

Elusive Oil Leak Fixed!

Okay .. so I had an oil leak that was very hard to diagnose since it's splattered all over the rear passenger side area of my 06 Pontiac Vibe (150K miles). Doing a ton of research on Corolla and Matrix cars it looks like these are the two most likely culprits: 1. Timing Tensioner O Ring (Toyota Part...
by TRock
Sat Jul 19, 2014 1:24 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Sensitive / Jerky / sudden throttle from stop FIXED!
Replies: 6
Views: 4494

Sensitive / Jerky / sudden throttle from stop FIXED!

Okay.. a lot of people say the initial lunge or wheel spinning or sensitivity of the accelerator when going from stop is because of the DBW (drive-by-wire) or that the computer needs to be reset. I tried everything on my 2006 Pontiac Vibe and finally figured it out. It just needed a 5 mins cleaning ...
by TRock
Sat Jul 19, 2014 1:20 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Tweaky Gas Pedal
Replies: 8
Views: 2550

Re: Tweaky Gas Pedal

Okay. I fixed my "sensitive" throttle that makes the car lunge forward from stop. A lot of people said it's the normal DBW (drive-by-wire) being slow to register etc etc. But all it is the throttle body needs to be cleaned. 5 mins and the throttle response from stop is smooth as a Lexus no...
by TRock
Sat Jul 19, 2014 8:22 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: AC works sometimes, clutch engages and disengages quickly
Replies: 1
Views: 784

AC works sometimes, clutch engages and disengages quickly

Okay... so I finally fixed this on my 2006 Pontiac Vibe after researching for weeks. It looks like tons of people have spent hundreds of dollars on this replacing parts and purging and refilling. From my research it very surprisingly comes down to two electrical parts that cost less than $30 each. S...
by TRock
Tue Jul 15, 2014 8:54 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Door Check Worn Out - Door opens fast & slams shut
Replies: 6
Views: 5238

Door Check Worn Out - Door opens fast & slams shut

I wanted to post this as I don't see much info on it even though it seems to be common problem. I have a 2006 Pontiac Vibe Base 2WD and all four doors open and close without any resistence. The "door check" is the culprit and they're worn out. I went to the junk yard and all the Pontiac Vi...