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I filled up today with 416 miles. Took 10.7 gallons to fill up. The light had just come on.

ke4yyd

I talked to the service writer today, who told me at the beginning of this fiasco that all Vibes did that, about the Drive BY Wire fix I performed and he said he did not know what a Drive By Wire was.

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I have a code reader which has not indicated any problems. However, the DBW reset has solved the problem.

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After reading the DBW reset thread I tried it on my Vibe and it cured my problems. Hard to believe the dealer service manager is unaware of this cure.http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=25238

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Mine does the same thing, not sure what speeds it is dominant. I usually drive with the radio on which masks the sound. It is definitly a power train derived noise as it stops when I let off the gas to coast. Tire noise would continue.

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Leave earlier and drive slower, 55 mph or less. I get as high as 41 mpg and average 38 with AC on in Florida.

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Man you can read the future. The year of your post was 2002 yet you have data for four years into the future.

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Finally broke 40 mpg. 317 miles @ 7.9 gal = 40.1 mpg. CC on 50 mph 95% hwy.

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I have been watching my Scan Gauge carefully since I got it and have adjusted my driving habits acordingly. There is no doubt that the mpg improves at speeds less than 60 mph. I have tied runs of 50 miles or more at 60 mph, 55, mph, 50 mph and 45 mph and the 45 mph proves to be the best. These runs ...

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Two more mpg reports 2006 base Vibe auto tranny80% hwy 55 mph top speed, CC on, AC on, 38.1 mpg95% hwy 50 mph, CC on, AC on, 39.5 mpg

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My speedo is of about 1 mph at 50 mph as confirmed by my GPS. I have a ScanGauge installed and the mph it shows is always the same as the GPS.

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Two things, I don't have the ScanGauge installed in a semipernament location. When I said "installed" I really meant plugged in and operating. I set it on the dash right in front of me and cover the excess cable with a black towel. I cover the dash with a black towel anyway to cut down ref...

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The main point is reducing the speed 10 mph will potentialy increase mpg over 10%. That is something everyone can do to conserve. If one chooses to drive at high speeds they have no right to complain about gas prices.

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06Vibe, Your gas MPG is unaceptable. I have a gas milage thread where I have reported since day one and my lowest mpg was 31. You have a crappy dealer if he says 24 mpg is good. I bet the salesman did not say that before the sale.http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=23819

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Two more reports on gas milage. I have been playing with the ScanGauge toy and paying more attention on how the mpg is affected by speed. I consequently decided to change my driving habits somewhat. When I am on the highway the cruise control is set for 50 mph and the results are good. First tank wa...

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It is a cute toy that gives many readouts that may be of interest when you are totally bored and the radio doesn't work.I got one last week and it is really a nice toy. http://www.scangauge.com/

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Sounds to me that is pretty darn cool. Better than most.BTW, the AC on my Vibe is the best I have had on a car in 55 years of driving. It is cold and the vents blow it where I want.

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What is the purpose of extra grounding wires??????

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Quote, originally posted by WifesGT Â»what's up with the crappy A/C performance ?The AC on my base Vibe is the best I have had in 55 years of driving. If yours is not performing well take it back to the dealer.

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Filled up today. Independent regular, 383.9 miles, 10.777 gal = 35.6 mpg. 95 % hwy at 55 mph. Auto tranny. AC on all the time as it is summer in Florida. Driving at freeway speeds will decrease your mpg dramatically.

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I found this discussion on the toyota nation forums which sounds similar.http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t140502.html

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Last milage check yesterday was 609 miles, 17.7 gallons of independent brand gas = 34.4 mpg 90% hwy. 2100 miles on the odometer. No info yet on the "hesitation" phenomena......

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I can make mine do it anytime. Starting at 35 mph, slowly acelerate to 40 mph and gently lift foot off acelerator to maintain 40 mph. However, I don't have more than about 1 to 2 seconds of hesitation.It occurs at other scenarios also when driving in the 30 to 40 mph range.

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I had the wheels aligned and it helped. At least no bias to the right.

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LOL made several spell errors. Need to use the spell checker......

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Filled up today using ASV and got 36.5 mpg 95& highway.

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Never heard of this drive by wife stuff but from what you describe I thing you have hit the nail on the head.

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I got a set of WeatherTech mats last week for my 2006 base Vibe. I was dissapointed in the incomplete coverage on the passenger side. The drivers side fit good and covered well. These are tough boogers and will not wear out soon. I got a set for my wifes car 2 years ago and they still look new.

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My last tank with 90% highway was 34.6 mpg using the ASV.

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To add to the discussion, this phenomena appears when the tranny is in Overdrive. In overdrive before and after the rpm drop. Any "hunting" for the right gear should not occur when in overdrive and decreasing the throttle position at least to my logic. I have been driving autos with EC aut...

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Sounds reasonable and I will try that on a tank or two and see. My concern is if I use a different pump will the auto shutoff function the same. Also, using the logic you explained my gas milage should even be better..

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My 4th tank today with 90% highway was 34.6 mpgSome have asked (PM) about my driving habits. I have a light foot and drive mostly on 2 lane highways which requires speeds of 55 mph or so sometimes 60. I try to put over 300 miles before I fill up. I fill the tank to the top, over-riding the automatic...

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A couple weeks ago I made a post about "hesitation" and folks chimed in to take to the dealer. I did that today and the service writers remarks was "they all do it". So I am asking all Vibe owners that can to make a simple test and post their results.Here is what needs to be done...

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A couple decades back my vehicles wandered noticeably when driving on asphalt highways due to the ruts made by the large semi's. The vehicles I owned the past decade don't seem to wander near as much, in fact, I had just about forgot about the phenomena. Now my new vibe does it quite noticeably. Cou...

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I have filled up three times with the following results.1. 50% highway 31 mpg2. 90% highway 33 mpg3. 95% highway 37 mpgI am happy Vibe basic FWD

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WhatsQuote, originally posted by prathman Â»(at least they fixed that as well).What was the problem and how was/is it fixed????I notice the starter on my Vibe doesn't turn as fast as my other vehicles. Sort of like they would do when the battery was about shot.

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After studying the second 12 volt outlet location it is obvious why Vibe discontinued it. Why would anyone want an outlet INSIDE the console???? I think it will be more practical to get for me to get an aftermarket outlet and wire it (with fuse) directly to the battery.

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Mine are aimed too low.

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Integrity is an important issue also. DRL reduces ones insurance rate. If they are disabled don't forget to notify your insurance agent so they can adjust your rates.

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Prathman, I was just wondering how I was going to add another outlet. Does the second outlet you installed have a separate fuse and/or did you have to add one??? Is it on all the time or only when the ignition is on???I have the smokers kit in mine ( I don't smoke) and the owners manual says not to ...

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OK, this is a new Vibe with 83 miles on it. I noticed today it was not as pronounced so if it is like my last vehicle the computer has a memory for the tranny that learns your driving habits and maybe that is it. It would seem to me if it was normal, as the service tech said, others would would have...

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I just purchased a baser Vibe and I noticed a peculiarity. When driving at a slower speed, say 35 mph, and I accelerate slightly then let off the gas to maintain the speed I notice a hesitation. I observed that the tach will momentarily drop to 1000 rpm and then return to the normal rpm of 1700 rpm ...

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And also LAM Group contribution. This was on the dealer invoice printout.

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