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Do you have the link of the FB group?

Here you go:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/Genvibe

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I have no experience with that brand. I would not purchase tires made in China. Tires are one of the most important purchases you make for your vehicle. There are only 4 small patches of rubber touching the road. I use and recommend Cooper tires, which are made in the USA, depending on the style you...

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That looks awesome!
After you get it all done and working on your car, please build a second one and send it to me.

I would be happy to test your design on a different Vibe.
Plus, it is always quicker and easier to do things the second time.......

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Welcome to the site.

It sounds like they gave you an incorrect relay twice?
Did all the part numbers match between the semi-working and non-working relay units?
Are you sure you got the replacement unit connections fully seated?
Very strange.

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If the car has rust you should check for a bad ground.
Ground problems cause these types of symptoms.

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Scraping sounds from reverse to forward can be CV joints or brake pads shifting in the mounts.
The MU5 / 341F AWD transmission is certainly different than the FWD trans.
When mine drifts down on deceleration it just hits idle speed.
Is your throttle body and IAC circuit clean?

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Welcome to the site.
It sounds like you may have a bad battery cable and / or terminal clamp.
Let us know what you find.

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I should clarify that it was the neutral safety switch that I had to replace, but it also controlled shifting.
My car would not shift out of first gear with the corroded pins.

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2vibeornot2vibe wrote: ↑Wed Mar 15, 2023 4:56 am Would TCM damage have shown up on a scan of the car's computer?

There are some codes that point to problems with the TCM.
I had to replace the TCM on my 2006 Vibe after an engine bay car wash session let water get past the connector seal and corrode the pins inside.

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Welcome to the site. If it is spark knock you first step / easiest solution is to try better fuel, such as non-ethanol premium. The octane is usually down on winter blend fuel. Have you checked ALL of your exhaust heat shields? There are more than one, and they make the noise you describe. Let us kn...

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Battery size should not matter pertaining to this problem, My only thought is that the TCM (transmission control module) connectors are all pretty much directly below the battery. Maybe he dropped a wrench or something that hit a connector and possibly broke a wire or knocked a connector or vacuum h...

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Great to see your persistence paid off.
Congratulations!

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My rear subframe has not failed yet, but it is coming.
I will be watching with great interest.

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I would recommend KYB as they are the OEM strut provider.
I have used them successfully on 2 first gen Vibes.
Monroe quick struts used to be OK, but they changed their manufacturing process recently and the new units are sub-standard IMO.

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Hi everyone,

I bought my second Vibe a little over a year ago, and have never posted photos of her yet.
She has been a wonderful car.
Here is a teaser photo.
LMK if you have any questions.

Jim

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Welcome to the site. I am 6'4" 240 pounds and I fit well in a stock vibe. I fit even better using brackets from extendmyseat.com to gain all the leg room you could want. That's what I did on my second Vibe. Makes it a great long distance car for me. I can't comment on car seats, never had one i...

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Sounds like you have a bad CV joint in one of the axles.

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Like Mark said above, buy 7 quarts of TOYOTA T-IV fluid and a couple crush washers at a Toyota dealer. First change without dropping pan, run it 1-5 thousand miles, then drop pan and change fluid PLUS filter the second time. Mine was so dirty I actually did a fluid only replacement 3 times at 1K mil...

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3rd Request:

Good Morning Admins,

Would it be possible for you to look into why I still can't replace my avatar?
I has been five more months with no reply and no repair of the feature.
I would like to update my avatar with my new Vibe.

Thank you!

SSizler

Yes, thank you for sharing your experience.
FYI, the Royal Purple Fuel System Cleaner is on sale at O'reilly Auto for $11.99 right now.

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Thanks for the awesome update and detailed information!
I have been a fan of Marvel Mystery Oil for many years.
Do you ever add it to your fuel tank after filling up?
I often add 4 ounces after filling the tank to assist with top end lubrication and cleaning.

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NSimkins wrote: ↑Sat Oct 29, 2022 10:27 am Thanks for reporting, that was interesting. Just cleaned that one up...

Thank you for ending that madness.

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What the hell just happened at 7:33 pm tonight ???? Major spamming clogging up the legitimate posts to where it makes it difficult to read. Can a moderator remove " ihjwernml579 " and all posts immediately? It's like in an "auto-release" posting nightmare out of control. Hope so...

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In my opinion, no, it is not too old. Yes, it will last to 300k plus if was / is going to be properly maintained. Automatics work well, should last the life of the car if not abused and fluid is changed regularly. Check thoroughly for rust. It does not show up much on the exterior panels , usually h...

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I run Cooper CS5 Ultra tires on 2 Vibes and an Impala LTZ.
Quiet tires that look nice and are made in the USA.
Used to be around $110 each, but I have not checked prices for over a year.
Discount Tire has them on sale a couple of times a year.

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Not positive about the GEN2 cars, but my 2006 AWD has a drain plug gasket that I had to replace after the 2nd transmission drain and fill.
I purchased a few OEM replacements at my local Toyota dealers parts counter.

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Too bad you drive on the wrong side, spammer.

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We have a 2004 Pontiac Vibe. Every time it rains we have a lot of water under the floor carpet on the front passenger side. The moon roof is fine and dry. Where can water be coming into the floor area? Anyone have a diagram? We do have a roof rack. Welcome to the site. I had the same symptom and fo...

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sorry to bother you again but you ordered these for a 2010 Vibe AWD? Do you happen to know if all Vibes use the same bearings? And, I'm assuming Matrix/Vibe are interchangeable here? Thanks again No, I have a 2006 first gen. That is what I ordered them for. Many mechanical parts are interchangeable...

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I am 6'4", and the easiest way for me to get to the fuse box is to pull out the drivers seat.
Four bolts and one electrical connector and the seat comes right out.
Then you can lay on the floor with your legs on the back seat and get fairly easy access.
YMMV.

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any idea if those part numbers would be good for a 2010 Vibe? does GM still have them? tks Those are Toyota part numbers and they were available when I posted on this thread back in June. I ordered from McGeorge Toyota online parts: https://toyotaparts.mcgeorgetoyota.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwlemWBhDUARIs...

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I've read that the AWD cars kept the same drivetrain thru both generations.
I can't confirm that because I have never owned a 2nd Gen, but the photos I've seen tend to make me believe it.

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Welcome to genvibe! Sorry to hear about the problem with your new-to-you Vibe. Sounds like your oil pump pickup may have gotten clogged? There have been a couple of other posts about this issue recently. $5400 seems a bit high for an engine replacement. I would probably search for another Vibe for $...

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I would recommend checking the coolant level in the radiator by removing the cap when it is cool. Don't go by the overflow bottle level. A radiator with no coolant will blow cold air out of the heater even when the engine is overheating. You can also use an infrared thermometer to check the temp at ...

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Thank you very much for providing the part numbers.
It has been a challenge to find them elsewhere.
genvibe.com ROCKS!

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Sounds like they sent you a base gas tank instead of the proper, smaller AWD gas tank.
Did you ever get this resolved?
I am sourcing a rust free replacement rear subframe for future installation in my 06 AWD, and was curious why you had this problem.

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Good Morning Admins,

Would it be possible for you to look into why I still can't replace my avatar?
I has been two months with no reply and no repair of the feature.
I would like to update my avatar with my new Vibe.

Thank you!

SSizler

Sent you a text.

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Sounds like you are describing the ABS modulating during a hard stop.

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Hello Admins,

I wanted to update my avatar today, but could not complete the task.
I thought deleting the existing avatar would allow me to add a new one.
Instead I have no avatar now and can't add one.
Is there a problem with my account or is the problem with the site?
TIA for your assistance!

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I didn't see the Craigslist ad in time.
What did it sell for?

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I would add that the independent rear suspension on the AWD cars improve ride quality.

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When you replaced the radiator cap, was the radiator full right up to the bottom of the cap?
If not, that is where your coolant is going, filling the radiator.

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I will be performing axle replacements on a 2006 AWD that I just purchased.
Thank you for the photos and information!

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Did it get hot when the radiator emptied?
These engines are unforgiving when it comes to overheating.
Also, is your PCV valve rattling freely?
I had an idle problem that cleared up when I replaced a plugged solid PCV valve.

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Welcome to the site!
I've never even seen a picture of a Envy Green Vibe in monochrome.
Please post a photo of yours.

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Sorry for your loss.
I can't imagine how i would handle such an event.
I sent you an email about your fobs for sale.

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I've noticed that if I use the same PC each time I browse to the site I stay logged in.
When I browse from a different PC I have to log in again and it logs me out from the main PC I use.

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I removed the passenger side air bag to get to the top bolt.
Made it fairly easy to get to.

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Last year I installed replacement quick struts, KYB fronts and Monroe rears.
I am happy with the struts.
Job was straight forward.
Definitely need the sway bar links if you have any rust at all.
I had to cut my old links off the lower control arms..

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