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by Sarava
Thu Aug 25, 2016 2:36 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 05 Vibe 200K miles sputtering at 40mph and higher when not actively accelerating
Replies: 9
Views: 5345

Re: 05 Vibe 200K miles sputtering at 40mph and higher when not actively accelerating

Thanks for all the ideas. We did have the spark plugs done about a year ago. Wow, ok I will wait until it puts out a code so I can have a better idea where to look. This is the first time I've had the confidence to try and fix my own car. Is Techron that much better than other products? Aren't they ...
by Sarava
Tue Aug 23, 2016 6:08 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 05 Vibe 200K miles sputtering at 40mph and higher when not actively accelerating
Replies: 9
Views: 5345

Re: 05 Vibe 200K miles sputtering at 40mph and higher when not actively accelerating

Sorry, I'm not a car person.

I will post it as soon as it throws another code. Something I didn't do because I thought the intake manifold gasket and cleaning the MAF sensor would fix it.

How long does it take for the computer to recognize a problem?
by Sarava
Tue Aug 23, 2016 5:19 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 05 Vibe 200K miles sputtering at 40mph and higher when not actively accelerating
Replies: 9
Views: 5345

05 Vibe 200K miles sputtering at 40mph and higher when not actively accelerating

Hello! Our 05 vibe threw a code, no idea which one because mechanic just said it was a lean condition. I searched on here and have replaced the intake manifold gasket, throttle body gasket and cleaned throttle body, cleaned the MAF sensor, and for good measure replaced the PCV valve. The car idles b...