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wmdiess

OK, Jolt is on to something.

When I put the key to the "on" position, ECU is in OL mode.

The second it starts, the ECU switches to CL mode, even as the CTS reads 110F.

I have to keep my foot on the pedal until CTS reads 190F, then it will idle on its own.

wmdiess

As to loop mode, my scan tool can detect this, but I've been so obsessed with CTS, IAC,and MAF that I haven't monitored it. It certainly would explain why the car can suddenly maintain idle at 190F. I will check this tonight. If this is the problem, do I need Toyota to flash the ECM (or worse yet re...

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Thanks for the advice.

There is an ECM recall, but it has something to do with the airbag. I don't get it.

It is all stock, TB, air, everything. Timing has been verified.

I just made a rather disconcerting observation. The coolant reservoir is low. My first 1ZZFE might be a big fail.

Bill

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This is actually a 2003 Matrix, but sister cars so I hope you can help. I bought a 2003 Matrix with a blown engine and did a complete rebuild, bearings, rings, reconditioned head, pretty much the works. Kind of stupid to rebuild a 1 ZZ FE, but I never did one before so I figured I’d give it a try. W...

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I realize this is a stale thread, but I'm sharing it in case someone else has the same problem. This thread solved the problem on my 2003 AWD Vibe. The car had lost all power and I was stranded about 250 miles from home. A 17mm socket was all it took to disconnect the pipe. I was surprised because e...

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HAVE YOU REPLACED YOUR ALTERNATOR, WATER PUMP, HEAD GASKET,STARTER, FUEL PUMP I've done all of the above on Toyota Matrix. Not mine, did them for friends. I don't replace parts recreationally, only when the car tells me they need replaced. My money says you make your last 8K without replacing any o...

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thatmemphisvibe wrote:They perked up a lot after a couple of passes with some OxyClean and a push broom

I'd say, looks like a very good endorsement of OxyClean!

wmdiess

I live in Iowa. Low crime & both cars are garaged, so I'm not too worried.

Yes, the Toyota beeps but not the Pontiac.

One other interesting thing. The Pontiac alarms when I press the panic button, just like the Toyota.

Bill

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Sorry about the double entendre, I couldn't resist. Owning an '06 Vibe and an '06 Matrix and noticing the key fobs are very similar (except the Toyota fob has a "panic" button), I said to myself "self, I wonder if I can program one fob to control both cars?" I hopped into the Vib...

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My '06 Matrix 125K
My '06 Vibe 183K

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thatmemphisvibe wrote:I wound up with two of them in about 10 minutes, for $5 each. On to the fog lamps.

Good work! I spent the better part of Friday at a "pick and pull" yard. I had four Vibes to choose from and I got a lot of stuff for $35. I was even able to replace the hinge in the center consul.

Bill

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I'm just speculating: Maybe the driver's side airbag in the Vibe was made in a different factory where quality control was much higher, where as the Civics was not. I just read last night that while Toyota is part of the recall, none of there vehicles have been involved in injuries. Tacata did such...

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Have people been able to simply make an appointment and get the airbag replaced? I received a letter about the recall, but it said I would be contacted at a later date to set up an appointment. That was a year ago and there has been no follow-up.

Bill

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dpetersfam wrote:what should i do before i remove it

My motto is "you can't screw up if you clean up". I'd blast the area with some degreaser and brush it clean. The job itself is pretty straight forward.

Bill

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ColonelPanic wrote:Was it the one on the back? Really easy to miss that one.

That would be the one. Thanks, I feel better about it now.

Bill

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I've noticed some loose rust on the tip of my dip stick when I check the oil level. I was pretty sure it was coming from the dip stick tube and not the oil pan, but it was hard to diagnose with the intake manifold in the way. I removed the intake manifold since I wanted to replace its gasket anyway....

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I changed my intake manifold gasket today, the old one was flatter than a plate of (removed).

Quick tip, the car will idle much better if you reattach ALL the vacuum lines.

Bill

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So apparently I need to learn how to read, sorry.

It still puzzles me that you would have water low like that. Short of rusting a hole through, losing a grommet or cracking the inner fender, I don't see how water would get there.

Bill

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Got a 04 vibe. sold my honda prelude and picked this up until I finish my audi a7 project 284xxx kms and still runs good. here to ask questions about these cars as I know nothing about em auto tranny. fwd Welcome, I'm new here too, but I've owned an '06 Matrix since new and just bought an '06 Vibe....

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Derf wrote:While in the area how, did the PCV valve look?

I could only blow air through it one way, so I'm going to say it looked good.

Bill

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ColonelPanic wrote:Apparently it doesn't take much to bend the baffle.

Thanks, I had no idea what it was called. There is a thin sheet metal baffle all the way across the inside top of the valve cover. I'm sure it is there to prevent liquid from being sucked into the PCV valve.

Bill

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Hi Bill No sunroof, I seriously doubt that water would make it all the way in the back without showing signs along the roof fabric. I was thinking that maybe a vent in the hatch area is letting water splash in from the wheels, but that's unlikely cause the water is clear. Glad you could rule out su...

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I would worry more about making the electronics work. This is indeed the biggest challenge. There is also a procedure for centering the steering so ABS can "learn" straight ahead. Rather then flash the ECM, I could swap off the donor car. I'm intrigued by the challenge, but it looks harde...

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You also have to perform special procedures to bleed ABS brakes, seemingly also involving a special scanner. I have said scanner, the real challenge is determining all systems that work with ABS. There is a junk 2006 Vibe in a nearby salvage yard, if it is still there when it is warmer I might do t...

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Do you have a sun roof? If so, clear the drains.

Bill

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Sometimes a blind squirrel finds an acorn. I've owned a 2006 Vibe for about a month now. I've noticed that there is a "tick" in the engine, not unlike you would hear from a stuck lifter (if the Vibe had mechanical lifters). It bothered me, but I couldn't find anything, so I lived with it. ...

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I've washed a lot of interesting things off my cars. Pizza is not one of them.

Not condoning the behavior, but I did some pretty stupid stuff in my day. I hope they grow up to be civilized members of society.

Bill

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Thanks for the diagram. I'm going to take a few brake systems apart at the junk yard and see what I'm up against. Yes, brakes are important and I won't do anything to compromise safety. It really appears that the wiring is already there in the harness. Even the hardware to hang the wheel sensors is ...

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Yes, I get it. Cars don't last in the junkyard long. This place practically gives parts away, so I might grab the mirrors and trim. Sort of a $50 insurance policy. I could buy the whole thing for $250 if I had a place to put it.

Bill

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I have a 2006 Vibe without antilock brakes and I was wondering if it would be possible to install them? This may sound crazy, but I could get all the components from a local salvage yard for $100 or so. My car's wiring harness has places to connect everything in. I doubt it is worth the effort, but ...

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So I went "junking" at my favorite salvage yard. I wasn't looking for anything in particular, just replacing broken plastic in the interior. Anyhow, I stumbled upon a 2006 Vibe just like mine, EVEN THE SAME COLOR! I don't know how long it will be there, but it nice to know I can get body m...

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I just bought a 2006 with 181K. Makes some noises, but I'll get them in order soon enough.

Do you have any salvage yards in your area? I'm sure you could everything you need including that owners manual.

Bill

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I buy bulk 5W30, comes in a 5 gallon pail. I buy Purolator oil filters a half dozen at a time off Amazon. I can do an oil change for about $12.

People can get real passionate about oil and that's fine. I'm just not one of those people.

Bill

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ehoff121 wrote:Welcome to genvibe!

What symptoms did your Vibe have that led you to needing bushings?

When I hit a bump there is a rattle that sounds exactly like the problem I had in a 98 Camry. With 180K, I suspect the bushings and links need replaced.

wmdiess

Hi everyone, I just bought a 2006 Vibe with 181K on it. I also have a 2006 Matrix with 120K that I bought new in March of 2006. I guess I've always liked the Matrix and figured why learn a new car when I needed a second? From the sound of things, I need to replace the Vibe's stabilizer bushings. The...

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