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by ionelz
Sat Sep 12, 2020 4:57 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Check Engine Light ON, VCS Blinking, Traction ON
Replies: 8
Views: 2415

Re: Check Engine Light ON, VCS Blinking, Traction ON

After 4 day with lights off, they came back again, changed the Gas Cap, did not solve the problem !
Not sure where to look...
I may have to take it to a dealer...
by ionelz
Mon Sep 07, 2020 12:10 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Check Engine Light ON, VCS Blinking, Traction ON
Replies: 8
Views: 2415

Re: Check Engine Light ON, VCS Blinking, Traction ON

I got at Autozone, only P0441 I removed the Gas Cap, put it back an lights went off again (second day with lights off) I started, as someone sugested, and bought a new Cap (is on the way). What would be the best OBD scanner, but around 100 $ ? Or maybe windows variant of OBD software for my tablet I...
by ionelz
Sun Sep 06, 2020 7:42 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Check Engine Light ON, VCS Blinking, Traction ON
Replies: 8
Views: 2415

Re: Check Engine Light ON, VCS Blinking, Traction ON

I did not did anything before. Just driving and lights pop up... Yes, I just play with the Cap again and lights went off so I will buy a new Cap Should I buy one from Autozone or go to GM dealer for original one ? Also, for "original" parts, should I buy for 2010 Vibe or 2010 Matrix ? sinc...
by ionelz
Sun Sep 06, 2020 4:55 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Check Engine Light ON, VCS Blinking, Traction ON
Replies: 8
Views: 2415

Check Engine Light ON, VCS Blinking, Traction ON

I have a 2010 Pontiac Vibe, automatic, 1.8 liter engine, 120000 mile. Original owner, never had an issue in 10 years ! 2 week ago, while driving, I got : Check Engine ON, VSC OFF blinking, Traction ON What to do ? (I am in Detroit area) I did this : - Battery disconnected, it went off, came back in ...
by ionelz
Sat Aug 15, 2009 3:53 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 2010 1.8 L Pontiac Vibe - 4 speed automatic ! - RPM and Transmission Shift
Replies: 49
Views: 27292

Re: 2010 1.8 L Pontiac Vibe - 4 speed automatic ! - RPM and Transmission Shift (ionelz)

Also, the engine RPM with an automatic trans is higher then the one with an manual trans. What is usually (in milage) the life of this engine rate (for what I see 2000 RPM is usually) . Also RPM is the same in Matrix and Corolla at a given Milage/h ? Again, I do not have complains about Vibe at all ...
by ionelz
Sat Aug 15, 2009 3:37 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 2010 1.8 L Pontiac Vibe - 4 speed automatic ! - RPM and Transmission Shift
Replies: 49
Views: 27292

Re: 2010 1.8 L Pontiac Vibe - 4 speed automatic ! - RPM and Transmission Shift (ou.grizzly)

I know about that, in fact, first time I tested a manual one and then I said "let it be automatic" ! 01. But for my information, what would be the RPM at, let say 70 mile/h, in 5th manual ?02. Also, I have seen here : http://www.edmunds.com/pontiac/vibe/review.html ( see in "Used Pont...
by ionelz
Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:37 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 2010 1.8 L Pontiac Vibe - 4 speed automatic ! - RPM and Transmission Shift
Replies: 49
Views: 27292

Re: (Old Tele man)

If you go here : http://www.pontiac.com/vibe/sp...ash=N you have :Final Drive Axle Ratio = 4.31 and Fourth Gear Ratio = 0.89
by ionelz
Fri Aug 14, 2009 6:48 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 2010 1.8 L Pontiac Vibe - 4 speed automatic ! - RPM and Transmission Shift
Replies: 49
Views: 27292

2010 1.8 L Pontiac Vibe - 4 speed automatic ! - RPM and Transmission Shift

I just got a brand new one ! and I am Very frustrated ! All may cars, so far, in this life, where manual transmission. I can not, I CAN NOT, believe ( and I am frustrated !!!) that at 70-80 mile/houres, the engine RPM is over 3000 at ~ 3100 I believe !!! I called right the way the dealer "compl...