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by Crackpot
Tue Jun 11, 2024 8:01 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Idle Hunting Between 1000 & 2000 RPM 2007 Vibe
Replies: 2
Views: 2678

Re: Idle Hunting Between 1000 & 2000 RPM 2007 Vibe

I pulled the Positive Crankcase Ventilation check valve today. It was nice and nasty and had a small amount of corrosion on the threads from the electrons flowing between the dissimilar metals. I cleaned the valve up with brake cleaner until all the deposits were gone and it operated smoothly. Clean...
by Crackpot
Sun Jun 09, 2024 6:51 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Should the flexplate be exposed? Normal? Not that important?
Replies: 3
Views: 2899

Re: Should the flexplate be exposed? Normal? Not that important?

When I bought a 2004 Matrix with manual transmission years ago the flywheel was exposed in the same fashion as in your picture. Toyota makes a small plastic plate the will cover up the flywheel on the manual transmission. I purchased it from the Toyota dealer and installed it. Not sure what is avail...
by Crackpot
Sun Jun 09, 2024 6:45 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Idle Hunting Between 1000 & 2000 RPM 2007 Vibe
Replies: 2
Views: 2678

Idle Hunting Between 1000 & 2000 RPM 2007 Vibe

Hi, I am new here and hoping someone can help me figure out the problem with my 2007 Vibe with drive by wire. There is a lot to be said but I am going to try to break it into manageable chunks so that I don't muddy the waters too much. The issue is the idle is constantly bouncing between 1000 & ...