Well, I'll let you all know what happens after tomorrow! Recently the starting "quirk" has gotten worse, and today my check engine light came on shortly after starting up (from a cold start actually) to come home for work. So off to the dealer I go! I'm hoping they can get to the bottom of...

Yep, mine is still doing it too. Although it does seem to actually start better on a warm start now that it's cold outside. This seems to be something that is unique to the 2005 models. Does anyone know if they changed something about how the Vibe starts with the 2005 "refreshening?" I rea...

redvibe05: "I have a 2005 that did it the first couple months I owned it,"...I sure hope that happens to mine. I'm going on my 5th month of owndership, and nothing has changed since the beginning.The more this happens, the more convinced it must be a fuel pump issue. Sometimes it cranks li...

It's interesting that you mention the A/C compressor. I had mine in to dealer a few weeks ago because of a constant metallic sound when the compressor engaged. They told me they took the whole thing apart, cleaned it, adjusted the A/C clutch and it was OK. Well, on the way home, I heard the sound ag...

Hi there - I recognize you from another Forum, and you probably recognize me. You gave me the tip about turning the key to wait, which did seem to help some. As you can see, however, I'm still attempting to find an answer about the "clunking" sound.As for your question about Vibe vs. Matri...

I'm getting ready to take my 2005 in to the dealer for this exact issue. I've posted on other Forum's and no one seems to have a clear "this is the problem" answer. A question for you (and others) - do you hear a brief "thunking" sound when it does finally start? My car makes a b...