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The stuff about the vibe is mildly interesting but the important thing is:
How is your back?

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Doesn't apply to me, haven't tried so I don't know if it works or its nonsense, but perhaps this link helps

https://listenercare.siriusxm.com/prweb ... oanewradio

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19 years!

Thank you Mike for keeping the site going

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The toyota part number for those pins is 90467-07071-22 but I held mine on with a ziptie

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some things depend on how they compare between the dead vibe and the surviving two, radio, tires, wheel covers, serpentine belt, floor mats, rubber weatherstrip around the door frame perhaps grab various light bulbs/relays/fuses, Even if you don't need them, the two layer console lid is popular for ...

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Which interior lights aren't working, the overhead dome lights, the dash lights, or all of them?

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I don't know how the 09 keys and fobs work, but is it possible that when he replaced the battery in the fob, he put it in upside down? I have done that with a number of button cells over the years myself, so i know it can happen. Just don't know if it would cause his symptoms That or maybe the car f...

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Welcome to genvibe!

Moving or just visiting Croatia?

I miss travelling

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The only difference in the lighting circuit between your previous 05 and your current 03 is the dome light control. On your 05, the do,e light manual on switch was on the dome light, on the 03 its part of the instrument dimmer switch. Adjusting the dimmer switch should not affect the headlights. It ...

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Vibes came with a rear cargo cover, although I can't remember if it was standard or optional. It was a shaped vinyl thing that would hang from the tie down loops, the ones that are about the same height as the top of the rear seats. If you're lucky, maybe the previous owner folded it up and stored i...

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I got my first Pfizer a few weeks ago and haven't felt the satellite interference yet is why I'm wondering. You don't need to worry about it. The chip in your Perfectly Fine Injectable Zoological Electronic Research (PFIZER) vaccine is quite benign. Vulcan05 got the chip from the Minister of Defens...

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Last week, I got the first of two doses of vaccine. The next day, I had various joint and muscle pains, a restlessness coupled with a complete lack of motivation, and the inability to remember anything significant I had accomplished recently. So, pretty much the same as every day for the last year

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While some here have had water pumps fail, it seems more have had belt tensioners fail.

I attached a PDF of the procedure to replace the water pump on 03 Matrix XRS, should be the same on your 03 Vibe GT, if you decide to go that way

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I had the bearings go out in the 5 speed manual tranny of my first Vibe at about 75K miles. The replacement from a junkyard (in 2005, although I can't remember what year the donor was) was fine for another 200K miles. A relative's 2005 5-speed has 200K miles on it and no bearing problems. Not every ...

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an easy test would be to unbolt the door check from the door jamb and see if the door still squeaks when you move it back and forth.

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its been 17 years https://www.fox5dc.com/news/maryland-could-be-epicenter-of-brood-x-cicada-explosion-this-spring-professor-says ... that Maryland will be the "epicenter" of the cicada emergence set to arrive this spring ... ... as many as 1.5 million cicadas will emerge per acre ... I guess to be a...

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continuing this thread instead of the new one at https://forums.genvibe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=47743 In that thread, you said Would a bad heater relay (directly above the glove box) be the cause of no power to the 10amp fuse found by the steering column? I have no power (voltage) going to t...

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GeneralToyota wrote: ↑
Tue Feb 23, 2021 9:24 pm
Cleared the abs code and problem solved. Code was C1241.

dodged a bullet on that one. clearing a code vs what might have been complex and expensive transmission repairs, that's good news

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.That was three years ago, and with four teenagers in the house, there were higher priority expenditures since she was still road-capable without any repairs. If you still have teenagers in the house, it might be good to keep it, so that when they have their inevitable first accident, it won't be i...

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I can't say what the current Subaru line up offers. I bought a 19 forester 18 months ago, and for peace of mind, I stopped looking at both features and prices. I didn't fit well in a crosstrek, No complaints about the 2.0 boxer. Its no racer, but has enough oompf for me. The one I got was a "limited...

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I doubt a disconnected light would adversely affect airbag function, but if you're worried about it, can you leave it connected but just tuck it out of the way somewhere inside the dash? (I don't know the 09 setup or if that's even feasible)

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It's always a bit of a gamble with a used car. Seems like the car was about 10 years old when you got it, probably no way to know how it was treated in those 10 years. A tranny should last more than 140K miles if not abused. That sucks. Don't know where you are, but you might check car-part.com Its ...

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a couple of threads about rear seat backs are https://forums.genvibe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=32894 https://forums.genvibe.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=10001 but neither are all that helpful for your problem I attached parts of the matrix manual about rear seat back, hopefully they'll give some insi...

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The 03 matrix parts catalog shows a different alternator for the 2ZZ than the 1ZZ, but shows the same starter for both.

I don't think the difference in power is worth the extra $40. But that's me.

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Not helpful, but every time I see the thread title "2005 Tires", I think wow, that's a lot of tires

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I'd expect but can't guarantee that the same amp was used in 03/04 Toyota Matrix's Might be worth testing to make sure the speakers are still good. A number of us have had the speakers go, don't remember many if any had amps fail The cheapest amp I can find on ebay is about $60, https://www.ebay.com...

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welcome to genvibe Which door seal is broken? I think I have a spare of the foam rubber gasket that fits into a channel around the door opening. If that's the one you need, let me know, I'll go digging and see if I can find it. Here's a pic of a bad one for reference, the one that I think I have isn...

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I can relate. I've been an exviber for about 18 months now, still miss it. I was able to buy a new vehicle (7 miles on the odo) with lots of modern technowizardry, and I like it more than the vibe. I wouldn't go back to a Vibe at this point, because I can afford not to. However, there are lots of fo...

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Do you know what size the ignition coil bolts are?

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yes and no. Different materials have different strengths, so they'll have different maximum torque before they shear or strip. The matrix manual says the torque for the ignition coil bolts is 80 inch pounds which is snug but not really that tight. At 80 in-lbs the type of material isn't going to mat...

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My second vibe didn't come with a front bracket, I just screwed the plate directly to the bumper. Bent it a little in the middle, but never got challenged for that.

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I agree that it sounds like either a bad battery or a bad connection somewhere. Easiest thing to check first is to clean the battery terminals.

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I remember now. Replacing the valve cover would be easier than mucking about trying to restore the stripped threads. Should be pretty straightforward task, but sometimes I find a way to turn an easy task into an ordeal. The last time I pulled the valve cover, the one stud that acts as both a valve c...

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My question is do I need to oil up the new valve cover as like a primer? Should I wait to change the valve cover the same time I change the oil? Does anyone have any tips or things to look out for when doing this work? Thank you all. I'm including a few pics of the new valve cover. You want to make...

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The easy way to turn off DRL on my 2009 was to use Toyota TechStream software and disable the DRL. No cutting needed. This is the first I have seen about that. Hows does it work? There were significant changes between the 03-08 Vibes and the 09-10 Vibes. I'd bet money the techstream method does not...

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To update this thread for raginfish's lost pics Interior light bulbs for first generation (2003-2008) Vibes Roof-Mounted Map Light - Moonroof Bulb Style = 1895 Mirror-Mounted Map Lights - No Moonroof Bulb Style = 192 Center Dome Light Bulb Style = 31mm x 10mm Festoon (8W) Rear Hatch Area Bulb Style ...

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Welcome to genvibe! If you go to tirerack.com, click on wheels/By vehicle, enter the car info, you get a list of compatible wheels, but it also has a cool graphic at the top where you can pick your car's color, and see the different wheels on the car. Not that you want to buy from them, but a cool t...

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So, if you've got some wet floors, or higher than normal condensation in the cabin, remember, just because everyone tells you it's the sunroof drains, doesn't mean it isn't the drains, but be sure to look elsewhere. Did you check the sunroof drains? Sorry, had to ;) I wouldn't have expected the gas...

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Glad you got it figured out. I know there is a vacuum hose diagram under the hood, but I never found it very useful. One of the glories of the state of technology, with digital photography being instant and free, I often take lots of pictures as I disassemble something, really helps trying to figure...

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It's been about 15 years since, and I don't remember all that clearly, but I think that when I grabbed a set of roof rails from a junkyard for a relative's 05, I came up short one of those metal pieces. I seem to remember taking one of the metal pieces from the kit of the cargo area tie downs and gr...

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How about the area between the windshield and the hood? On a relative's non-Vibe, water was leaking inside because of tree litter plugging the drain holes for the fresh air intake area. I assume you would have noticed if any of the rubber plugs were missing in the floor pan allowing road spray in, s...

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So, on the cut wires on the connector, how many of them are there and what colors are they?

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The inverter in the first gen is only rated at 100W, which is enough for some things. I needed an inverter for a non-Vibe, bought a 400W one for $30 from Walmart. However, if you want to reuse a Vibe/Matrix one, here is a PDF of the wiring diagram for the first gen inverter, from a 03 Matrix manual....

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Does your driving pattern have the car running enough to dry the interior? Only occasional short drives might not be enough to flush out water that gets tracked in, and from breathing. Its odd that all the carpeted surfaces feel wet without consistent visible water. Do you run with recirc turned on?...

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The Toyota part number for a PCV hose for a 2004 Matrix XRS is 12262-88602. Looks like its been superseded by a new part number. Should be the same hose for a 2004 Vibe GT. Should be, but I won't give you a money back guarantee if its different

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I think the double cadence right turn signal is a symptom of having a burned out right turn signal light bulb. By design, to help you notice a bad bulb. Edit 12/28 after reading jolt's reply bleow Just to be unambiguous, a burned out turn signal bulb may cause the fast blinker, but in no way am I su...

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I've been having terrible luck with the US postal service this fall. Three things I've ordered on line just disappeared from the tracking system after USPS got them. Got refunds, but I wanted the stuff instead. I'm currently waiting on two packages from relatives, no tracking updates from USPS for e...

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Welcome to genvibe Might check out car-part.com, a searchable network of junkyards. Unfortunately, since cars tend to end up in junkyards because of accidents, you probably won't find one car with both bumpers intact don't wanna break rules. genvibe is pretty easy going, especially compared to some ...

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santa andy's right, take it to a shop that can really check it out. A potential safety issue, depending on what's wrong

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the only thing I can think of to check is the wires running from the front panel to the radio guts, maybe one of them got stressed/broken off in the disassembly/reassembly

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