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PonchoGT

For the 2009-10 model Vibe, here are the following Toyota part numbers for the REAR:

Molding Assy, Rear Door Belt, RH
75730-02170
Molding Assy, Rear Door Belt, RH

Molding Assy, Rear Door Belt, LH
Molding Assy, Rear Door Belt, LH
75740-02170

PonchoGT

My current mileage is 179,867. My ol' Vibe just keeps on truckin'.

PonchoGT

The Genuine Toyota part number for this relay is 90080-87026. It is manufactured by Denso.

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So, the A/C compressor of my 2009 Vibe GT works fine, the only issue is the compressor won’t turn on until the engine reaches operating temperature. So you can imagine, first start of the day during the hot summer months is absolutely terrible. I’ve been dealing with it for a while, but now I really...

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Does the 2009 Vibe GT have two cooling fan relays? If so, are they both Denso SX-1927 units?

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I'm coming up on 165,000 miles on mine. I've owned it since April of 2015 and it still runs like new money!

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I make it a habit now to check my oil level once every two weeks or so. My '09 GT has 138,000 miles on it and consumes oil, too. About 2/3 of a quart every 1,500 miles.

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Thanks for all the tech tips and advice. My root problem was a grounding issue due to the alternator stud connector bolt not tightened properly. I learned the hard way that can cause a myriad of ECM trouble codes and trouble lights on the dashboard's DIC. All is well now, no codes or performance iss...

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I hooked my OBD II Scan Tool up and it did record erratic live readings in the form of voltage fluctuations from the 02 sensor bank. That, and the fact my downstream sensor is outside it's maximum service life (I know, I should have replaced them both at the same time) lead me to conclude my sensor ...

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My '09 Vibe GT's been doing the same thing. Code P0607 after rain/moisture conditions. According to General Motors Co., the problem typically surfaces in high ambient temperatures with the air conditioning system on and is most likely due to water entering the pre-cat O2 sensor's electrical connecto...

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I bought the ZEREX™ Asian Vehicle (pink) at Walmart last year for $13.85 for my '09 Vibe GT. No problems to date.

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Check the oil filler cap for the recommended oil. You can go with 5W-20 or 0W-20.

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I'm running the Zerex Pink Asian coolant from Wally World in my '09 Vibe GT now with now issues. I'm also running Walmart 0W20 full synthetic and have used their 5W20 full synthetic since I got the car at 59,000 miles with 0 oil issues.

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It helps to remove the front passenger side tire, too. You'll need a helper to thread the belt according to the under hood diagram while you relieve pressure on the tension pulley.

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I don't have good things to say about the Hankook Ventus V2 Concept2 tires I bought back in May. They were nice and quiet for about the first 200 miles, but have since gotten uncomfortably noisy. I'm taking them back to my local authorized Hankook dealer to see what they say since they're still unde...

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The dealer balked at eating the replacement cost of my dash repair. Said there was nothing they could do since GM no longer stocks the part and they questioned why I waited so long to register a complaint. Well, excuse me for not noticing the panel gap in my dash until a month or so after their botc...

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Get a can of PB Blaster at your local auto parts store. It'll make coaxing that old sensor out of its hole much easier. Spray and let it sit 15 minutes or so before applying torque with your breaker bar.

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Tale care your local GM dealer doesn't break one of the alignment tabs on your HVAC/radio panel. Mine did and the part no longer fits snugly into the dash. Oh, and it's discontinued by GM, too. You can get it from Toyota dealers to the tune of around $200 and some change.

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djan2000 wrote:Here is a pic of our Vibe. I like it more each day!

I like the larger fog light nacelles on the GT, too.

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I got the recall notice, too. My car got a previous recall for a possible electrical problem in the driver's side PW window switch that could result in an electrical fire. That was fixed by the dealer.

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I upgraded mine to HID specs. and mine are very functional now in inclement/foggy driving conditions. The fender wells have more than enough room to secure the ballasts with double-sided outdoor tape and maintain the stock bulb sockets and wiring harness.

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One good place to start is https://www.xenonhids.com/ They have a bulbs section on their site as well as complete HID kits. I purchased an inexpensive HID kit on eBay and it lasted about 1.5 years. You get what you pay for.

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Three things that are a must when changing spark plugs in aluminum block and heads; a warm engine, a can of PB Blaster and anti-seize compound for the threads on the new plugs.

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It may be I already have. I see a Red Hot Metallic Vibe GT occasionally in the Radcliff-Fort Knox area.

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When I replaced the tires on my '09 Vibe GT two years ago, the technician accidentally broke one of my O.E.M. TP sensors and had to replace it. I think the manager went with the VDO brand. Anyway, when it came time to synch the sensors to my car's on-board monitoring system, he could not get it to d...

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Open the radiator petcock (or remove the lower radiator hose) and my method will drain ALL the old coolant out, completely evacuating the system. When finished, close the valve, re-attach the thermostat, then fill according to manufacturer's directions.

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Yes, I do the forced air flush on all my vehicles by removing the thermostat, then using the blower end of a Shop Vac hose over the radiator inlet. The forced air from the vacuum pushes all of the coolant in the radiator and around the block out in seconds without having to remove the knock sensors....

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Sounds like the bearing seized on the tensioner pulley and it threw the belt. How many miles are on the car?

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You can pick up rust, varnish, sediments and other contaminants that lie at the bottom of your tank, though, by driving under low fuel conditions. That can shorten (or even compromise) the service life of your fuel filter.

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This sounds elementary, but make sure your brake light bulbs aren't burned out. The cruise control won't enable properly if the circuit isn't completed and the bulbs are part of the circuitry.

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You can buy a memory saver device for under $30 at most auto parts stores. A memory retainer is designed to maintain the memory of a vehicle's onboard computer system and radio pre-sets when disconnecting the battery or making a battery change.

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Auto Zone carries them, too. Trico and Anco Aero Advantage.

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A 3/8" O2 sensor socket and a shot of PB Blaster is what I used to coax mine out.

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l like NGK or Denso plugs for most Asian engine applications.

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I use 5W-20 or 0W-20 synthetic oil (whichever is on sale) in the five-gallon jug convenience-sized flavor and a premium quality oil filter.

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I have about 137,000 on my '09 Vibe GT with the 2.4 four. I've used 0-20W synthetic oil since I purchased it and have to add oil in between changes, too.

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My '09 Vibe GT with the 2.4 liter consumes about 3/4 of a cup of oil every 1,500 to 2,000 miles or so. I check it once every couple of weeks. Other than that, it's been a bulletproof engine at 130,000+ miles to date. I get about 27.8 mpg on the highway, too.

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I used the MotorMite/HELP O.E.M. equivalent fasteners found at auto parts stores. Source under "Toyota" or "Asian imports." I found them for a missing front fender panel rivet, too.

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If you remove the thermostat, you can use the blower port connection of your Shop-Vac hose to force ALL the coolant out (radiator and block) through the petcock. That's the fastest way I know to flush it all out.

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Yup. That's one definitely yielded its maximum service life....

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I got my 09 GT with about 60K on it and have used nothing but full synthetic the whole time. I now have 102,000 and some change and will keep on using Mobil 1 or Valvoline Synthetic, whichever brand is on sale in the 0-W 20 flavor.

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I swap mine out about four times a year: Sping, Summer, Winter and Fall.

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I used my oxygen sensor socket to remove mine. It fit perfectly and the sensor rotated right out with a 1/4" socket wrench (no extension needed).

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I swapped out my plugs and PCV valve this weekend. Just short of 5,000 miles from 100k on the odo. I discovered a deep well, oxygen sensor removal tool fits the PCV valve perfectly, leaving enough clearance to attach a socket wrench to it to rotate it out. It comes factory coated with anti-seize com...

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At my last oil change, I bought the five-quart, convenience-sized, jug of Mobil1 0W-30 Advanced Fuel Economy Full Synthetic Motor Oil. It was on sale at Wal-Mart for $19.95, a price too good to pass up!

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I have about 15,000 miles on a set of Pirelli P-Zero Neros on my `09 Vibe GT and I like the wet/dry handling and low road noise of these tires. Would buy again.

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My son and I will be tackling this job (along with PCV valve replacement soon). I'm at 92 thou. and some change on my '09 GT.

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AD lists the SK20R11 Denso / IFR6A11 NGK as oem on the 2AZ - can't look at the 2zr and gm part 19185426 as the oem coil pack which could be a relabeled Denso You can still find the A/C Delco Iridium at AutoZone for $6.99 each, but it's actually the Denso SK20R11. It's clearly marked on the plug body.

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No, I have not noticed this. I hear a whistling at highway speeds if my window is not raised completely (wind noise) or I can bark a tire coming off line if I dip into the throttle too aggressively coming off line, but that's it.

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Got my Powerstop rotors and ceramic brake pads mounted this past Saturday. They are DOPE! Absolute brick-wall brakes now. And they look too cool behind the factory 18" alloys. http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu336/CarMan356/Boxster%20Calipers/IMAG0435.jpg My next mod will be to paint my brak...

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