Thanks again Jolt....I'll be on it tomorrow...too freeking cold today!!
Ken

Jolt.....appreciated your post concerning my idle issues. Since then I have removed the throttle body and cleaned the butterfly thoroughly.....no improvement. Considering your comment about gear set wear in the control section, I replaced the throttle body with a used unit which appears to be in goo...

sorry for the delay people.....been away on a color tour of upper Michigan for the last few days.I want to thank you for the input!!!! The thing that sounds most likely to me is the IACV. I'm going to clean that and the throttle body in the next few days. I"ll get back to you if I discover my p...

When coming to a complete stop, the idle speed will hold briefly at 1000rpm and then drop to 750/800 rpm. After approx. 10 seconds or so, there seems to be a click and the idle speed will return to 1000rpm......hold that for a few seconds, then return to 750/800 rpm.....will continue to cycle like t...

I have on 2 occasions gone to a GM dealership and purchased Toyota T-IV for my Vibe transmission. They buy it by the case in Toyota packaging! It's the only thing that I'll use in my Vibe and my Matrix XR.

Ken

The Toyota T-IV is a synthetic fluid. Buy it from a Toyota dealer for five dollars and change per quart....Gm could ask you to pay Eleven Dollars per quart.

when the intake gasket leaks, you get a lean fuel mix which throws the improper fuel mixture code. It also will cause an intermitent rough idle condition. Its not a difficult repair......there are several threads about it on this site. If you attempt this repair, get your replacement gasket from a T...

Whelan.....I cannot speak specifically to a Matrix rear end, but generally when a 3rd member gets to whining, its going to need much more than a fluid change. You've most likely got ring and pinion gear noise caused by a bad bearing which has thrown the mesh of these gears out of specs.....and only ...

I think the process is set up to start with the oldest first.....that is, they began the actual recall with the 'O5's and are working their way up. The reasoning behind it is that the number of replacement parts is limited. They did not want to send out all the letters at once, and then have a backu...

Marrtok.....low engine idle and stutter could very well indicate a vacuum leak. Has it thrown a code number?? There are threads here referring to replacing intake manifold gasket which was a rather common problem on the 1.8 engine. A rather easy and cheap fix.Ken

Here's one I posted awhile back 1.8 Intake manifold gasket « » 6:02 AM 2/24/2010 Reply Edit --------------------------------------------------------------------------------I've been following this site for nearly 2 years...and picked up MANY useful tips from you guys. Maybe I can give one back. I ...

I've got to say I'm very happy with how this process went. Last week I called Fox Buick GMC in Grand Rapids Mi and asked them if they could order the parts if I gave them my numbers. They said I needed to come in for them to scan all 3 computers and determine which, if any, needed replacing. So, las...

atcdude....if you're still having problems, give some thought to the intake manifold gasket issues that are fairly common with these engines. Its an easy, inexpensive fix, and would cause the the problems you are listing.Ken

Drive by wire are the only vehicles involved in the recall.....05 thru 08.

Has anyone received a recall letter from GM??.....not the one that says a recall will be issued.....I mean one that asks you to make an appointment to have the ECM replaced??I have an 05 Vibe and an 05 Matrix....I've had the second letter from Toyota for over 2 weeks....but from GM, nothing!!ken

Does this mean that GM has parts available to do the ECM swap on Vibes??. I've been waiting for a notification letter asking me to bring my 05 in for repair.I also own a 05 Matrix.....and I have received my letter from Toyota asking me to make an appointment.

Intake manifold gasket is not difficult to change. I replaced mine, but the only problem I was having was a stumble on idle, and not all the time.Buy your gasket from a Toyota Dealer....much cheaper than GM.

Jasonvibe....isn't that steel bushing just supposed to ''float'' inside the hole in the plastic manifold??A-OK on your prices on gasket and type IV.Now the important question.......does it run better, and did the code go away??Ken

Jasonvibe....its been awhile since I did the job, and I'm old....but, as I remember, you remove the plastic cover over the valve cover, remove rubber intake air tube from aircleaner, remove nuts from the throttle body, remove the electrical plug and swing it out of the way (do not remove coolant lin...

At Toyota you can buy just the rubber insert......don't have to buy or replace the whole blade assembly...........was very reasonable, but I don't remember exactly how much.....seems like 6.00 and change.

djkeev and micbarric..............THANK YOU much for your responses!! This site rocks... even though we're dealing with orphans!! I had just assumed the systems were identical.....there I go..assuming again. I'm going to accept the Vibe operation as normal for a Vibe..........and, I'll be taking the...

I have an 05 Vibe and an 05 Matrix...air conditioning seems to work well on both. However, they operate quite differently. When you turn on the air in the Vibe, the radiator cooling fan and the compressor start together and continue to run...non stop until you turn the air off. The Matrix cooling fa...

Zimm..........the only thing that's new is that the Mexican Resturant got its liquor licence last week............oh, and it looks like Rocky's is about to re-open for the season.

Torque 2.......that would be Kool Toyota on Plainfield Ave.

I've been following this site for nearly 2 years...and picked up MANY useful tips from you guys. Maybe I can give one back. I have an '05 Vibe with 137,000 miles on it.....been getting an intermittant check engine light for the last 12 months. Just about the time I decide to do something about it, i...