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by wiener
Wed Sep 18, 2002 1:12 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Vibe / Matrix ; PROBLEMS and ANNOYANCES : do this >
Replies: 20
Views: 4506

Re: Vibe / Matrix ; PROBLEMS and ANNOYANCES : do this to make complaint and ...

to let them know of problem so can get file number and goes on record , which will hopefully help w/ issue presently and in future . Thanks
by wiener
Tue Sep 17, 2002 1:05 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Vibe / Matrix ; PROBLEMS and ANNOYANCES : do this >
Replies: 20
Views: 4506

Vibe / Matrix ; PROBLEMS and ANNOYANCES : do this >

Call TOYOTA or GM CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER TOLL FREE NUMBER listed in your OWNERS MANUAL and let them know what your issue is . The more complaints they get the sooner the PROBLEMS ( ex.; clicks and clanking , stalling , tailpipe rust , etc. ) and ANNOYANCES ( ex.; silver around instrument cluster , ...
by wiener
Mon Sep 16, 2002 12:12 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: VIBE:Clicks / Clanks> test drove 3 w/this problem and
Replies: 2
Views: 1215

Re: VIBE:Clicks / Clanks: Just hope the noise that disappears doesn't come back

to haunt all of us who own or plan to buy the VIBE or MATRIX . That's what concerns me the most and rather have issue found and resolved now for all our benefit . Take care
by wiener
Mon Sep 16, 2002 12:05 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Clicking noise when turning steering wheel left
Replies: 12
Views: 5099

Re: Clicking noise : Good Luck on this 1 : possibly tierod , balljoint ?

Take to dealer and hopefully they'll hear it . Maddening isn't it ? Best of Luck
by wiener
Mon Sep 16, 2002 4:50 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Clicking noise when turning steering wheel left
Replies: 12
Views: 5099

Re: Clicking noise :1st VIBE we test drove clicked during >

1.) stop and go driving ( acceleration front standstill )2.) turns to the passenger side ( right turn ? ) Second test drive of 2 other VIBES at same lot : This occurred : 1.) Clicking on acceleration in reverse or drive . 2.) Clicking when putting shift lever from PARK into DRIVE , NEUTRAL , or REVE...
by wiener
Sun Sep 15, 2002 1:23 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: VIBE/MATRIX:automatics;Clank+Clicking >
Replies: 5
Views: 1567

VIBE/MATRIX:automatics;Clank+Clicking >

BEWARE!!! Test drove automatic VIBE w/clicking during stop and go driving , so passed on it . Dealer couldn't find problem , but was told by same dealership 5 other VIBES on their lot have same issue . The service center apparently told by GM not to resolve problem . Next , went to TOYOTA dealer and...
by wiener
Sun Sep 15, 2002 9:54 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: VIBE:Clicks / Clanks> test drove 3 w/this problem and
Replies: 2
Views: 1215

VIBE:Clicks / Clanks> test drove 3 w/this problem and

other dealer has 5 VIBES with same noise as well. All are automatics. So, before you purchase a automatic VIBE or MATRIX do this:1. roll down windows (makes easier to hear noise) 2. listen for clank- click when put into reverse, neutral or drive. 3. put car into either reverse or drive and then quic...
by wiener
Sun Sep 08, 2002 5:45 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: clicking noise
Replies: 3
Views: 2389

clicking noise

I have a new base Matrix w/automatic trans. When I put the car in drive, I sometimes hear a clicking noise coming from the front end. It sounds like it's coming from the engine area. I also hear the same noise when I put the car in reverse and I also hear it when taking off from a stop. Has anyone e...