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by vibedrivermatt
Tue Jun 09, 2026 12:54 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: who is still hanging out on genvibe in 2026?
Replies: 45
Views: 38157

Re: who is still hanging out on genvibe in 2026?

Awesome man. What year/trim of vibe are you crusing? Pls feel free to start a thread about you car over in the genvibe garage. We'd love to hear all about it and in particular your repairs and maintenance. If theres one addage I can say about genvibe its that pictures make the thread all the more fun.
by vibedrivermatt
Tue Jun 09, 2026 7:05 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Vibe shaking
Replies: 4
Views: 4553

Re: Vibe shaking

Did you unplug the battery by chance? My car always idles rough for awhile if the battery cable is disconnecred for any reason. The cars computer or ECM needs to relearn how to idle smoothly everytime battery is unplugged for an extended amount of time. Its impossible for me to say if this is the ca...
by vibedrivermatt
Sun May 31, 2026 5:53 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Rainczech - 2010 Vibe Base 1.8L
Replies: 1
Views: 789

Re: Rainczech - 2010 Vibe Base 1.8L

Awesome. Thanks for sharing it. Yours still appears to be in great shape cosmetically if it still resembles the old pic. :D

Mine has a 1 1/4" tow reciever hooked up as well. I mainly use mine to hold a mountain bike rack and sometimes haul my harbor freight 4x8 light trailer.
by vibedrivermatt
Fri May 22, 2026 5:26 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: vibedrivermatt - 2009 Vibe 2.4l
Replies: 41
Views: 25184

Re: vibedrivermatt - 2009 Vibe 2.4l

The new starter to the yard tractor showed up. That didnt fix it.. I installed a new internal starter solenoid as well. Nothing. :( But finally. The moment lf truth. Huzzah! Its the freaking ignition! I had to hot wire it to make it work. The tractor is fixed!!!!!!!!! Now the tractor also has a bunc...
by vibedrivermatt
Thu May 21, 2026 6:13 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: vibedrivermatt - 2009 Vibe 2.4l
Replies: 41
Views: 25184

Re: vibedrivermatt - 2009 Vibe 2.4l

Whelp. The new switch arrived. That didnt fix the mower.. in hindsight I probably should have tested it with a multimeter first.. also, its unlikely that 20A current would be sent through that switch anyway. The mower (or yard tractor) uses a single 20A fuse. It keeps blowing it when the ignition is...
by vibedrivermatt
Tue May 19, 2026 3:50 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: vibedrivermatt - 2009 Vibe 2.4l
Replies: 41
Views: 25184

Re: vibedrivermatt - 2009 Vibe 2.4l

I got the other sway bar end link on the vibe today. It turns out I fowled up the first job. After driving around for a while, the first link I had replaced loosened. The sysmptom was a tell tale clunking sound of the front sway bar moving around in ways its not supposed to. This happened because I ...
by vibedrivermatt
Sat May 09, 2026 6:04 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: who is still hanging out on genvibe in 2026?
Replies: 45
Views: 38157

Re: who is still hanging out on genvibe in 2024?

Guss2008 wrote: Thu Apr 30, 2026 4:39 pm Hello guys,

I really love my 2009 Vibe, which I bought new, and I drive it almost every day.
And I check the forum every three days.
Its great to hear from another 09 owner. I'm an original owner as well. Surely, your vibe has taken you on many adventures over the years.
by vibedrivermatt
Fri May 01, 2026 5:52 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: 2010 2.4L Tune Up/Maintenance Q's
Replies: 8
Views: 5088

Re: 2010 2.4L Tune Up/Maintenance Q's

Ive attwmpted to replace the serpentine belt tensioner but failed to remove it. I ended up just tightening it back down. That bottom bolt messed me up. I was trying to remove it from the top. The oem part was of a higher quality than the replacement one I had anyway. To use this tensioner you have t...
by vibedrivermatt
Fri May 01, 2026 4:45 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 2009 Vibe AWD Rear Diff Fill Plug
Replies: 1
Views: 2047

Re: 2009 Vibe AWD Rear Diff Fill Plug

Hey. Just wondering. Did you ever get that sorted?. Welding seems like a good option in that situation.
by vibedrivermatt
Wed Apr 29, 2026 3:34 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: vibedrivermatt - 2009 Vibe 2.4l
Replies: 41
Views: 25184

Re: vibedrivermatt - 2009 Vibe 2.4l

Ohhh metabo! Those are fine german power tools.. onetime I bought a metabo angle grinder for my dad.
It had a soft start.

The one I have was gifted to me. Its Porter cable brand. Its nothimg fancy but it works.
by vibedrivermatt
Wed Apr 29, 2026 3:20 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 3rd Vibe. New one w/ intermittent power steering issue
Replies: 1
Views: 2243

Re: 3rd Vibe. New one w/ intermittent power steering issue

Hi. According to internet the 2006 pontiac vibe has a hydrualic power steering system. Have you checked the fluid levels?
by vibedrivermatt
Wed Apr 29, 2026 2:18 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: who is still hanging out on genvibe in 2026?
Replies: 45
Views: 38157

Re: who is still hanging out on genvibe in 2024?

Making a first post here for 2026. I drive a company pickup truck, so my 2003 Vibe get very little use. It's hanging in there with my milage only around 170Km. Hey thats great for keeping the milage low. I work on tugboats so my vibe sits in a parking lot for 6 months of the year. The schedule we w...
by vibedrivermatt
Sun Apr 26, 2026 4:12 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: Jack101 2009 2.4
Replies: 5
Views: 8026

Re: Jack101 2009 2.4

Theyre really great cars. I too have 2009 with 2.4l. but mine is equipped with the 5 speed manual. On my car the rear brake calipers have proven to be the weak link. I've replaced several of them. As for the engine, the 2.4l tends to burn a little oil between oil changes. I just keep it topped off a...
by vibedrivermatt
Sun Apr 26, 2026 3:09 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: takearushfan - 2006 FWD Base mystery engine surge multiple mechanics are stumped on
Replies: 4
Views: 1959

Re: takearushfan - 2006 FWD Base mystery engine surge multiple mechanics are stumped on

Screenshot_20260426_185517_Chrome.jpg I jist asked a google Ai about drive by wire throttle system on our cars. I wonder if you have a poor commection to ykur throttle body. As cars age the wires weaken. Corrosion can form and causes resistance which restricts current. Perhaps theres a way to perfo...
by vibedrivermatt
Sun Apr 26, 2026 9:12 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: 2008 Pontiac Vibe AC issues
Replies: 3
Views: 2944

Re: 2008 Pontiac Vibe AC issues

Hi. My suggestion is to replace the AC power switch in the climate control console. I changed a similar part on my 2009 vibe to fix the issue of No AC or blower fan turning on. The heater core was still working on my car. It would still prodice heat to passively defog the windshield. With the blower...
by vibedrivermatt
Sun Apr 26, 2026 3:55 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: vibedrivermatt - 2009 Vibe 2.4l
Replies: 41
Views: 25184

Re: vibedrivermatt - 2009 Vibe 2.4l

I'd have expected struts to last more than 135K miles. Do you think its because of hard driving, weather, bad roads, or just general age of the parts? It may habe been a combination of factors. Its possible that my struts wore out faster because I had TRD lowering springs. Those went on the car whe...
by vibedrivermatt
Sat Apr 25, 2026 2:08 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: vibedrivermatt - 2009 Vibe 2.4l
Replies: 41
Views: 25184

Re: vibedrivermatt - 2009 Vibe 2.4l

Those large bolts wwre super hard ti break loose too. I forgot about this but I believe we removed these durimg the clutch job ti grt them out if the way. We might have used blue (or maybe red) loc-tight on there. I had to use the jack handle over the end of a breaker bar to break those loose. 20260...
by vibedrivermatt
Sat Apr 25, 2026 1:32 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: vibedrivermatt - 2009 Vibe 2.4l
Replies: 41
Views: 25184

Re: vibedrivermatt - 2009 Vibe 2.4l

I had to put new struts on the vibe. Honestly, I should have done years ago. The left front strut was beyond gone. The replacements cost about $160. The replacement parts were nice as they are complete strut assemblies. Its comes assembled with new strut, spring, bumper, bellows and strut mounts. Th...
by vibedrivermatt
Fri Jun 20, 2025 2:33 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: vibedrivermatt - 2009 Vibe 2.4l
Replies: 41
Views: 25184

Re: vibedrivermatt - 2009 Vibe 2.4l

Im very glad to have found the fix. I was really taking shots in the dark at it. Had the replacement switch not worked I was about ready to go to a professional. Concerning your sons vibe GT climate control switch. All I can suggest is taking a look at the some of the replacement knobs and cables. H...
by vibedrivermatt
Wed Jun 18, 2025 8:18 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: vibedrivermatt - 2009 Vibe 2.4l
Replies: 41
Views: 25184

Re: vibedrivermatt - 2009 Vibe 2.4l

The AC and blower fan stopped working on my vibe. The first thing I thought to try was the fusible link block. This part contains a 50 amp fuse for the hvac circuit. I thought that replacing this may energize the AC controls. this ended up not working. My blower fan controls and AC still wouldn't tu...
by vibedrivermatt
Fri Jun 13, 2025 6:15 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: 1995 300zx TT
Replies: 4
Views: 11007

Re: 1995 300zx TT

Thanks.

They still look great to this day. Pictures dont capture how nice as it looks in person.

A lot of awesome cars were made in that era. I'm also fond of the 4th gen firebirds and cameros. They looked aerodynamic then.
by vibedrivermatt
Thu Jun 05, 2025 3:35 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: 1995 300zx TT
Replies: 4
Views: 11007

Re: 1995 300zx TT

Thanks! Its a lot of fun. I just put new rubber on it.
We're even considering getting a second Z. 370z to be specific. That one would be an automatic with convertible for the wife..
by vibedrivermatt
Tue Jun 03, 2025 6:07 pm
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: vibedrivermatt - 2009 Vibe 2.4l
Replies: 41
Views: 25184

Re: vibedrivermatt - 2009 Vibe 2.4l

Aha. Found you. Im baaaaaaack!
by vibedrivermatt
Tue Jun 03, 2025 11:01 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: 1995 300zx TT
Replies: 4
Views: 11007

1995 300zx TT

Here's my 300zx Twin Turbo. I bought it 2007 so ive actually had it longer than my 09 vibe. We (wife and I) dont know but we're thinking about calling it lady emerald.. we're still unsure on the name. Its called MouserZ by me. 20250515_111100~2.jpg 20240622_145424.jpg 20250514_153133~3.jpg That Pic ...
by vibedrivermatt
Tue Jun 03, 2025 9:28 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: 09- 10 awd 2.4 rear cross member
Replies: 4
Views: 5103

Re: 09- 10 awd 2.4 rear cross member

If look around at junk yards and see if you can find an AWD 09 vibe. They should be able to extract the part for you. Another good place to look is ebay. There you'll find a treasure trove of parts from totaled vibes and matrixes.. or matrices?

Could you show us pictures of the broken thing?
by vibedrivermatt
Mon Jun 02, 2025 1:53 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: where to buy parts ==--
Replies: 3
Views: 11901

Re: where to buy parts ==--

I just ordered some stuff form this website. https://www.toyotapartsdeal.com/ It looks like they had a pretty good selection of oem Toyota parts. I needed a new hose clamp for my air intake hose. Its a very specific part. They had it. They had a good variety of other oem hose clamps and clips. But m...
by vibedrivermatt
Sun Jun 01, 2025 10:06 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3713
Views: 16777215

Re: What did you do to your Vibe today?

Hey this reply might be eight months late but your wheels look good. At one point I spray painted my oem steel wheels high gloss black too. It looks pretty good with tuner lugs.. my hubcaps have been long gone for awhile. I also really like your backup camera vibenation I have thought about ordering...
by vibedrivermatt
Sat May 24, 2025 2:19 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 2009 VIBE/MATRIX
Replies: 2
Views: 7786

Re: 2009 VIBE/MATRIX

The matrix part would definitely fit.
by vibedrivermatt
Fri May 23, 2025 12:12 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: who is still hanging out on genvibe in 2026?
Replies: 45
Views: 38157

Re: who is still hanging out on genvibe in 2024?

I joined in Jan 2010 and am ashamed that this is my first post. I still come here and really enjoy the site. There's lots of good info here. I'm an old fart and bought my first Vibe, a new silver 2009, when I retired and still have it and love it. I'm from Michigan but have never driven it in the w...
by vibedrivermatt
Fri May 23, 2025 11:41 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: who is still hanging out on genvibe in 2026?
Replies: 45
Views: 38157

Re: who is still hanging out on genvibe in 2024?

It's neat to read everyone's stories about their vibes. I really like this car. Im pretty stubborn about replacing it. If I did I might even get another toyota compact such as the corolla hatch. On the otherhand I wouldn't mind something different entirely. Our vibe is named Earl grey. We are star t...
by vibedrivermatt
Sat Dec 07, 2024 11:27 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: 2.4l Pilot bearing
Replies: 3
Views: 8278

Re: 2.4l Pilot bearing

Hey, I'm late seeing this post. Did you ever get you clutch installed? We used Duralast Clutch Set NU72456-1 on my 2.4l. I agree wjth jolt. maybe that pilot bearing is needed for some other toyota build cars such as scion, tc or Xb. The clutch set i bought didnt include one. It just had the throw ou...
by vibedrivermatt
Wed Jul 17, 2024 5:12 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 2005 Vibe Crankshaft rotates then stops
Replies: 2
Views: 7952

Re: 2005 Vibe Crankshaft rotates then stops

How was the car running before you did the work to it? What promoted you the replace the torque converter solenoid? If possible, maybe you can undo what you did. Put the old solenoid back on. Maybe that new one isn't working as intended and is causing the engine to hang up. I don't have any experien...
by vibedrivermatt
Fri Jul 05, 2024 11:30 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Well known issue?
Replies: 9
Views: 10879

Re: Well known issue?

My car does this when I'm using the AC. Its a 2.4l 5 spd. It happens whenever the car is in neutral and idling.. so it's happening often when the car is stopped. It also start to happen if I'm coasting down the road in neutral. the RPMs start dropping to around 500 and it makes the car shake and my ...
by vibedrivermatt
Tue May 21, 2024 9:34 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Source for 2009-10 Backing plates
Replies: 16
Views: 20460

Re: Source for 2009-10 Backing plates

The backing plates for the rear rotors have rusted off completely on my car. I remember one was flopping around and I just ripped it off during a brake job. The car still passes inspection without them but I have had to replace 3 rear brake calipers. I don't believe the missing backing plates were t...
by vibedrivermatt
Sun May 12, 2024 1:21 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: who is still hanging out on genvibe in 2026?
Replies: 45
Views: 38157

Re: who is still hanging out on genvibe in 2024?

Miguelpyroman wrote: Sun May 12, 2024 9:02 am I’d like to get another 150,000 kms (she’s at 258,000)
Wow. That's incredible milage.
by vibedrivermatt
Sat Apr 27, 2024 7:05 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Pics from 2022 clutch install on my 09 2.4l
Replies: 7
Views: 7078

Re: Pics from 2022 clutch install on my 09 2.4l

Thanks. Yea, I don't think I could have done without those guys. This sort of part replacement ended up being difficult in the end. I was glad for their help. Hey that's an awesome G8! :) I always liked those. Has it been a pain to get parts for it being a holden? Those are such neat cars, also neat...
by vibedrivermatt
Fri Apr 26, 2024 8:32 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Clutch 2009 GT
Replies: 6
Views: 6174

Re: Clutch 2009 GT

Do you still have the vibe. I bought the cheapest clutch I could for the 2.4l from autozone. Its the Duralast Clutch Set NU72456-1. Flywheel was LUK LFW245 from rock auto. I've probably passed 20k miles on this new clutch and it's been perfect. I did notice the pressure place was a little easier tha...
by vibedrivermatt
Thu Apr 25, 2024 3:27 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Lug Nut (re)Torque
Replies: 11
Views: 14186

Re: Lug Nut (re)Torque

Old thread I know but I'm bumping becuase this is an interesting topic. I know how tight to torque my wheels as I change them twice a year. I used to use a torque wrench but that takes a long time. Lately I can guestimate pretty well when I have about 80 90 ft lbs. One thing that irks me is when I f...
by vibedrivermatt
Thu Apr 25, 2024 3:20 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Good cheap tires?
Replies: 7
Views: 11353

Re: Good cheap tires?

I have had bad experiences using cheaper tires. Lately I only buy continental. Cheaper tires tend to wear down too fast and have a higher chance of going flat. The conties last way longer. There's Michelin, Good Year etc...

I order from discount tire direct too. Nice tire website.
by vibedrivermatt
Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:47 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Starter Issue?
Replies: 19
Views: 18742

Re: Starter Issue?

I'm curious what the average life of a starter is on these vehicles. I have a 2007 vibe with just over 100K miles. So far it has been reliable with no issues. The other day it refused to start while I was at a mall Tried multiple times and could only hear clicking. The mall is within walking distan...
by vibedrivermatt
Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:38 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: The 2.4L Engine
Replies: 16
Views: 19784

Re: The 2.4L Engine

Glad to read you bought the car. My 2.4l has treated me well. The 2AZ-FE is the camry engine. It's known for legendary reliability. Mine drinks a little oil too in between changes. No big deal. I've switched to mobile1 high milage oil. I guess it has some extra additive in there.
by vibedrivermatt
Thu Apr 25, 2024 10:41 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Pics from 2022 clutch install on my 09 2.4l
Replies: 7
Views: 7078

Re: Pics from 2022 clutch install on my 09 2.4l

The car is back to running great now. I'll finish off with pic of starter chunks. That was fun. :roll: I appreciated those guys for lending me their time.. I swept my friends garage for him after that was done. Least I could do right? The car was in his garage for about 4 days.. when things were get...
by vibedrivermatt
Thu Apr 25, 2024 10:37 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Pics from 2022 clutch install on my 09 2.4l
Replies: 7
Views: 7078

Re: Pics from 2022 clutch install on my 09 2.4l

Things started going more in our favor at this point. Here's the new flywheel and pressure plate. I torqued the flywheel on nice and evenly with my electronic torque wrench and gave a good blast to brake clean to wipe the packaging residue off with a towel. The one pic shows the green jack which we ...
by vibedrivermatt
Thu Apr 25, 2024 10:32 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Pics from 2022 clutch install on my 09 2.4l
Replies: 7
Views: 7078

Re: Pics from 2022 clutch install on my 09 2.4l

Here's closer pic of the transmission. There still one peice of the starter in there! We had to gently pop that out with a hammer.. I ordered a new starter off Amazon for $80.
by vibedrivermatt
Thu Apr 25, 2024 10:12 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Pics from 2022 clutch install on my 09 2.4l
Replies: 7
Views: 7078

Re: Pics from 2022 clutch install on my 09 2.4l

So to get the trans out a whole bunch of stuff needed to get taken apart. At this phase I became more of a helper with the job. Now, I can do basic stuff with cars but doing a full clutch job was going past my skill level of what I can do on my own. I had two very talented guys to do the job here. O...
by vibedrivermatt
Thu Apr 25, 2024 10:04 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Pics from 2022 clutch install on my 09 2.4l
Replies: 7
Views: 7078

Re: Pics from 2022 clutch install on my 09 2.4l

So at about 107k miles my clutch was slipping. The clutch would hold well enough to still drive but it would slip the whole way until it got up to speed. It didn't feel nice to drive the car like this. It's a weird feeling of being disconnected to the road. The clutch replacement was necessary to co...
by vibedrivermatt
Thu Apr 25, 2024 9:52 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Pics from 2022 clutch install on my 09 2.4l
Replies: 7
Views: 7078

Pics from 2022 clutch install on my 09 2.4l

Hello, I found some pics from the clutch install we did on my 09 24.l vibe. This wasn't a fun. It's really tight underneath the 2.4l vibe. There's wasn't a lot of room for our wrenches. We also did this laying on our backs as it was a diy situation with stands stands. Heres the pics!
by vibedrivermatt
Thu Apr 25, 2024 9:27 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How many miles on your Vibes?
Replies: 1059
Views: 4449678

Re: How many miles on your Vibes?

I just checked mine 121614 on the odo. Its a 2009 2.4l. My car has lower than average milage becuase of my job on a tugboat. It sits in a parking lot for 6 months out of the year. You see, we work for 14 days and then have 14 days off. Or you could say we work for a fortnight like in that popular ne...
by vibedrivermatt
Thu Apr 25, 2024 7:34 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: who is still hanging out on genvibe in 2026?
Replies: 45
Views: 38157

Re: who is still hanging out on genvibe in 2024?

Hey joatmon you've been here a long time dude! Well, I'll be picture posting over in the repairs section. It's been awhile. That should be fun. I don't want to make detailed how-tos but just show some pics of parts going on car. I need new front shocks installed too. My struts are shot. The cars a l...
by vibedrivermatt
Thu Apr 25, 2024 5:57 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: who is still hanging out on genvibe in 2026?
Replies: 45
Views: 38157

Re: who is still hanging out on genvibe in 2024?

Nice to see Storm. She's lives in a garage. That's nice. My Earl Grey is an outdoor cat... I mean car. We struggled to find a name fir my vibe. We were stuck between old Grey and Earl Grey. We like star trek so Earl Grey was what we settled on. The 2.4l with manual is nice. When i give the gas it go...