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I will take them for $42 shipped to Des Moines, Iowa 50322.
Send me a PM and we will work out the details.
Thank you!

Jim

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I can confirm that the radios do not need a code if you get a replacement that came from a Vibe.
I have changed from single CD to 6CD changer also with no problems.
This is on 03, 05 and 06 Vibes.

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Yep, that is a good looking Vibe.

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Is your Vibe an AWD model?
If so, they have a unique exhaust pipe gasket, much different than the FWD cars.
Even my Toyota dealer failed to get me the correct gasket, but NAPA had it.

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Hello salamander162, Your Vibe is spec'ed out with very desireable options. The wheels, spoilers and the ground effects kit all add good value. The higher mileage and leaking sunroof detract quite a bit from the value. I was somewhat interested in it myself, so I read thru your old posts. Did you ge...

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We will need more information to make an educated guess for your request.
Mileage?
Drivetrain condition?
Body and Interior condition?
New parts due to repairs?
Colors and options?
Pics always help.

I have seen 2004 GTs listed from $1,500 to $6,000 in the last few years.

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Yes. These are all common problems and very repairable. 4 of 5 Vibes I have purchased needed 1 or both HVAC bulbs replaced. That is not an easy job. I have found heat shrink tubing that just fits over the bulb glass is the solution to getting them installed. The radio lights are a known problem and ...

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I have used the 3M, Sylvania and Cerakote kits on Vibe hedlights. I prefer the Cerakote kit for ease of use and best results. It happens to be the least expensive also, got mine at Walmart. The trick is to get the sanding done completely and don't screw up the ONE PASS application of the last step. ...

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Mightycog59 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 15, 2025 7:39 am UPDATE!!! found one, black gt, monotone package, dual spoilers, arizona car, 134k miles, thank you for all the help!

Congratulations!
What year did you get?
Sounds like a nice one.
Please post some photos of it after you get it!

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Another one. Lower miles and closer but needs more work.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... =top_picks

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Not real low miles but looks clean and may hav no rust being from Arkansas:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... d6acae181e

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zbyers wrote: ↑Sun Aug 24, 2025 2:28 pm I have the admin's personal email. How badly do you want me to bug him?

I would say somewhat badly.
I HAVE asked nicely 7 times.
Please DO bug him.

Thank you!

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Hello GenVibe Admins, Here is my 7th request to have the avatar problem fixed. (LUCKY #7? :D ) As a Vibestock 2025 award winner, I would like to update my avatar with my newest Vibe. I would sincerely appreciate it if one of you could investigate and repair the avatar problem that surfaced in 2022. ...

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KYB was the OEM provider of struts / shocks on the Vibe.
I have tried Monroe and prefer the KYB units.
Finding something better will be tough.
I recommend shopping at Rock Auto for the best price on struts.

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Hello, I have two 2006 AWD vibes. I have heard that the 1st gen and 2nd gen rear differentials are the same except the 2nd gen has electric coupling instead of friction / hydraulic coupling. If that is true, there is a diff for sale on Facebook marketplace for $400: https://www.facebook.com/marketpl...

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Hello Admin team,

It has been another 15 months, and I still can't add (re-add) my avatar.
I would sure like to be cool like joatmon and get my avatar back.
Can you assist me with that request?
Pretty Please?

Jim

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This still happens but is manageable for me. I check for new posts first, read them, then I go back to the main forum page. There I see more highlighted new posts that are older, so I click and read them. It would be nice to see all new posts when I hit the "new posts" button in quick link...

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Happy Birthday GenVibe!
Here's to 23 more years!

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These cars would be much more difficult to maintain without the Toyota parts availability. The Toyota parts guys here know a Vibe is the same as a Matrix, but I always have to give them Toyota part numbers, or have them look up the Toyota part number by description. One way around that is to tell th...

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OOPS, I see you posted this in the Canada section.
Probably too costly to send them to zip code 50322 in Iowa, USA.

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I can use them. How much do you want for them?

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Thanks for posting the info here Melissa.
See you in 58 days!

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Tires were P205/55R16 on alloy and steel 16" wheels from the factory. I see nothing in documentation that states differently. Owners may have installed different sized tires later on. Lug nuts ARE different on steelies vs. alloy. For steel wheels, the nut is plated, is lug centric (angled on th...

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I too registered the other day. I think I'm participant #4. At least under "Auto ID" it has "004" there. If that is what that means. Looking forward to this meet again ;) Did you book a hotel room? Closest / best price I found was the Holiday Inn Express in Chesterfield. I didn'...

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I am registered for the event.
Looks like I am participant #23!

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Hello CG, Welcome to the super quiet GenVibe website. :lol: I know nothing about 2nd gen cars, I am a 1st gen guy. However, a differential is the same in both gens. Yes, both tires need to spin the same direction at the same time, thats how the car moves on the ground. When you spin one tire and the...

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I'm going to try to go this year.
I would like to meet some fellow Vibe fans!

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Welcome to the forum, fellow Iowan! And welcome to Vibes. They can be addictive. I did the same thing for my daughter. Purchased a Frosty White 2003 and fixed everything. I liked it so much I bought a well optioned Lava Red 2006 AWD for myself after I gave her the '03. She wrecked the '03 3 times, w...

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I agree with Andrew that your "second overdrive " is actually your torque converter lockup. If you only hear the tick in lockup it may be because the engine noise is much lower in lockup. You may be hearing something that is always there at a low level you don't notice until the engine noi...

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Just picked up 2 thermostats and gaskets at my local Toyota dealer.
Part numbers and price (for 2 each) copied from my invoice:

Engine Coolant Thermostat 90916a3003 2 $52.32
Gasket, Water Inlet Housing, No. 1 1632562010 2 $15.16

Keep your Toyota engine all Toyota........

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I have used these before:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CJ6CZDM?re ... title&th=1
They are good quality and a great price!

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I probably should have used the word quiet instead of smooth. If your belt is worn or contaminated it usually makes excessive noise. If your tensioner is worn it can cause various noises in the belt area. All 4 of the Vibes I have owned, 140k thru 190k miles, sounded much better after a belt / tensi...

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When you replace the alternator it contains the voltage regulator also. Be careful where you source the replacement alternator from, and confirm the warranty. Also, I would replace the belt (clean all of the pulleys), and the tensioner if it is still original with 180k miles. I always enjoy how smoo...

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If the light is only on at low rpm and goes off when above idle I would check for belt slippage first.

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Welcome to the site.
Try it in neutral. May be the nuetral safety switch.
Try tapping the starter with a hammer. It may be on a dead spot on the armature,
Are your headlights bright?
Do they dim way down when you try to start it?

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You can purchase the Weathertech mat for the same year Corolla.
The Corolla has the same floor plan as our Vibes.
I have 2 sets.
You need to option them with the rear floor vent bump, it asks you on the site.
I love them.

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If the fan speed sounds the same when the air flow changes you probably have a blend door problem.
There are 2 doors, hot / cold and recirculate.
I would check the operation of the doors and actuators.
Maybe something is broken or disconnected.
Just something else to consider....

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The neutral safety switch is a module on the outside front of the transmission, where the shift cable connects. If it has a problem the starter will not run. The crank trigger pickup is down there also on the passenger side by the balancer. If it has a problem the engine will not run. The oil pressu...

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Try waxing / polishing the paint to get the results you want.
That has worked for me for 50 years.

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I don't have a GT, but it should be the same as a Matrix XRS. Looks like the part number is 46504-20070 for a Matris w/xrs left rear. Here is one source: https://toyotaparts.nucar.com/parts/toyota-2000-2008-toyota-backing-plate-4650420070?origin=pla&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw7s20BhBFEiwABVI...

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Glad to hear they did the right thing. If you want facts, invest in a factory service manual. They are a little spendy, but most of the answers to most problems are buried in those pages. Please continue to update this thread with your repair progress. Did you perform the reset / initialization proc...

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That is true, 03-08 vibes use the anti-lock sensors to activate the TPMS light. There are no "in tire" sensors on these years. Ask the mechanic for the old sensors. He won't be able to produce them because they never existed. Then ask for a refund. Let us know how it goes. I hate shady mec...

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Welcome to the site.
If you fill out your location info we will know more about you!

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If everything was working fine before, and the problem started after a battery replacement,
you may have a battery cable(s) that failed after you moved the cables while replacing the battery.
I've seen it before.
Are the cables soft and flexible, or stiff and crackly?

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I'll take a stab at it.
It sounds to me like the starter drive may not be retracting quickly enough.

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Welcome to the site Crackpot!
I had a similar problem in the past on a 2003 1zz Vibe that was solved by replacing a completely plugged PCV valve.

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Sounds like you may have / had an air pocket in the cooling system.
The fan should start to run when the coolant temp reaches the temp sensor threshold.
There is a pressure switch in the A/C system that can go bad and cause the fan to run immediately when the A/C is turned on.

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Great diagnostic work sir!
Thank you for sharing the solution.
This information will surely help another Vibe owner in the future.

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I was able to get to the forums without having to log in today.
It is faster at times also.
Maybe something got fixed?

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Sounds reasonable.
All 3 of the Vibes I've owned have needed a tensioner.
I never had a power steering problem, but none of mine we GT's either, all 1zz.
Can you duplicate it in the driveway and watch the belt / pulleys?

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