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I find it funny that a complete new assembly can be had cheaper than just the motor itself.

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KNINE wrote:I just recently had the same problem. I went to the Toyota dealership to get my new one. They had it in stock. None of the autoparts stores or the GM dealership did. I just saw your post today, or I would have tried to help sooner.

Thanks anyhooo..........how much did the new motor cost?

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Problem fixed for now: Bad fan motor. Me being cheap, I decided to get 5-10K more miles out of it, hopefully more: Brush dust galore: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/MassiveOverkill/DirtyStator_zps0841a137.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/MassiveOverkill/DirtyHousing_zps649b3991.jpg...

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star_deceiver wrote:If you're stopped for a while with the engine idling and you pop the hood, can you watch the fan to see if it turns on or if it makes noise?

The fan use to come on intermittently when the problem started happening but now it doesn't come on at all.

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Should I repost in another section?

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2006 2WD Automatic. My radiator fan will not turn on. I first noticed it when when my AC would not cool at low speeds. Luckily the engine doesn't overheat even down here in FL, but I'm usually not stopped for more than 5 minutes at a time at a traffic light. I've checked the 40A fuse and it is good....

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My car with almost 30k will pull to either side, and it's more noticeable at lower speeds. I believe it's probably the power steering somehow giving more pressure than need be, exaggerating any steering correction or slight-off center steering position.

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I'd never install the coffee can. I can't stand the sound. I knew I'd have to get an alignment after installing springs, so that's why I'm going to wait until I need alignment........do the springs first and then get her aligned. Unfortunately I don't have pics. I can only see needing to jack the ca...

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I know, but the urge to test my new handling abilities against another car that outclasses mine would.............I think it may happen too :leaving:

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Not lowered yet. Just the swaybar. I'll probably hold off on the lowering springs until I need an alignment done. I'm cheap like that.

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I know, but I just got home from work and couldn't wait because it was starting to get dark (neighbors coming by to visit didn't help).

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After talking to my neighbors for an hour and 40 minutes. Seriously, this thing was ridiculously easy to install. Didn't have to put the car up on jack stands. All I used was my 19mm socket, 3/4" ratchet, a breaker bar, and a torque wrench with the same breaker bar to tighten the bolts. Car han...

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Yep, I've been using Zaino for about 3 years now, and we just had a torrential downpour and aftewards it looked like I had just waxed my car again. My cladding is painted gloss. The only place I don't use Zaino is on my tires, LOL. At first, I was using too much Zaino and now I just barely haze the ...

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Have any of you that used this used Zaino?

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I use the AEM dry filter, no worries about oiling issues.

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Before I installed my Cosmo CAI, I removed my stock air snorkle leading up to the airbox and I did notice a little more peppiness, as well as more intake noise.

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Ya know, painting the rear drums silver so they match the front discs ain't a bad idea.

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I'm using the AEM filter on my Cosmo CAI. The AEM is the best of both worlds: Re-usable, high efficiency filtration, no oiling, and flows as good or better than the stock filter. If you think about it, the CAI makes your intake tract longer than stock...........longer intake tracts tend to increase ...

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Thanks. Yep I agree, gotta lower it. One major problem though, they sent me different size lug nuts (takes two different socket sizes), and the wheels are out of balance. They shake starting at about 55 mph. I have the hubcentric rings on as well. I'm going to see if they'll discount me the $40 to h...

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See the Aftermarket Wheel Gallery for my updated pics.

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17x7" Falken Torque5's

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I usually get about 28-29 mpg mixed driving with my auto. I do have a Cosmo CAI installed and just passed 3k a short while ago, where I switched over to Mobile 1. I got about 1mpg increase from the switch to synthetic.

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LOL, looks like we both have good taste I went ahead and ordered locks from them as well so I should be good to go. I'll take pics once I get them on.

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So they supply lug nuts, just not wheel locks then? Thanks.

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Doh, they include all of that so schweet

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Falken rims with falken rubber:https://www.edgeracing.com/200.../1553/So.............................. will I have to purchase hubcentric rings and what are some good wheel locks?

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Just finished a 360 mile round trip from Melbourne to Tampa FL for New Year's on a single tank of gas..........low fuel light came on at my exit I averaged 31.6 MPG with CC set at 75. AC was on most of the way.Last tank was mostly city driving and I did about 28 MPG. Oh yeah, this was with my stock ...

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I clayed my brand new 06 Vibe before waxing it for the first time (well by me at least as it came waxed from the dealer) and I was suprised at all the overspray and crap in the paint on a brand new car. It's worth a try. If that doesn't work, you may have to try a very light rubbing compound.

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Don't forget to oil your K&N if it's not already oiled.

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It's easy, just remove your air filter box lid, removed the air filter, and then follow the tube. It wraps around the fender/battery to behind the headlight. There's a metal bolt and a plastic push-pin that need to be removed to get it out. You may have to loosen your battery hold down and shift the...

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Yes. I don't know if you'll get as much as a SR or CAI, but you should notice a difference. Before buying a K&N, why don't you just pull your snorkle with the stock air filter and see if you can tell a difference?

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Looking at Cosmo's site, looks like the 2003's were all one piece, which sucks. I don't think you would have had as bad of a problem had it been a two-piece CAI.

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Keep in mind that by pushing the filter up higher on the tube, you're creating a restriction........possibly even blocking off your intake tube. I don't know about your particular model, but on mine, there is an internal cone, which if you filter is pushed on the tube too far, that cone can block yo...

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Is your vibramount rubber bushing mounted in the stock hole that held down your stock snorkle? Can you rotate the whole assembly counter-clockwise (looking at the throttle body)?

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I've read about complaints with the blind spots with the Vibe/Matrix. I've notice that the side view mirrors seem to be extra long, allowing me to see my blind spots with the side view mirror. I'm curious if the 06 mirrors are the same as the older models, or if they did this because of the complain...

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Believe it or not I read the manual, and didn't find that, but I'll double check again. Thanks though, I'll give it a shot.

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Do you have the two-piece unit? If so you should be able to rotate the second tube.

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It's a PITA. Every time I change stations or restart the car, I have to cycle through my preferred EQ setting. Does everyone elses stock Stereo do this?

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and decided to prep my car for install. I don't want to install it yet as I have an AEM dry filter on order and don't want to mess with the stock oil/cotton gauze one. I figured I could install the vibra mount and raise the fuse box so those two items would be out of they way. For the heck of it I d...

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So which model number would I use to replace my Cosmo Injen CAI filter for my '06? Thanks.

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I got it at 800 over invoice. Before extended warranty, but after tax, tag, and title, it came to $19400. I wasn't able to get any rebates

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Thanks for all the comments. Pinstripe was done by the dealer, didn't ask for it. I drove the car straight from the lot to a stereo shop that does tinting. They had 3 guys there doing nothing so I was in and out within an hour. It's Llumar tint, and I could have gotten either darkest legal, or all o...

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Thanks guys, took the dealer sticker off this AM. I really wanted to get mag wheels, but until I wear these tires out so I can upgrade to 17" rims, the covers really don't bother me a whole lot.

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Yep, Lane Pontiac Buick GMC. It was actually 600 miles, about 180 to drive it down from Jacksonville, so actually 420 miles discounting that. Oh yeah, and howdy neighbor

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I got my new Vibe with 600 miles on the odometer. I know they had to transfer it from Jacksonville to Melbourne which is roughly 180 miles. So why wasn't this thing trailered and has anyone else gotten their Vibe with so many miles on it?

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I know other manufacturers of CAI make this. I just ordered an Injen CAI from Cosmo. Can this be adapted to it and if so where can I get it? I'm thinking of buying one of the pre-filters just for added security. My father's Hyndai Elantra pulls air right from the driver's side wheelwell, and while c...

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BTW, to get dried wax off your trim, try peanut butter (no really!!).

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