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by Bookworm
Sat Apr 09, 2022 6:29 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: P0171 - driving me nuts.
Replies: 33
Views: 4091

Re: P0171 - driving me nuts.

completely disassembled everything I did prior to the P0171. Replaced two more hoses that were loose enough that they rotated even with the clamps. Managed to shear off one of the throttle body stud bolts, and that was _with_ a torque wrench. Now I have to disassemble everything again, pull the stud...
by Bookworm
Sat Apr 09, 2022 11:18 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Engine Blown @ 86,000?
Replies: 15
Views: 1914

Re: Engine Blown @ 86,000?

Did the temperature go nuts beforehand? or did you see?
by Bookworm
Fri Apr 08, 2022 10:19 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: 2009 Front Door Belt Seal Question
Replies: 4
Views: 924

Re: 2009 Front Door Belt Seal Question

I don't have one, but I strongly suspect it is identical. Toyotanation might also have it somewhere in their pile.

When I was looking at the newer ones, it seemed like the same 'changes' between Vibe/Matrix in the newer refresh. That is, rear quarter panels, trim, and the hood/fender structure.
by Bookworm
Fri Apr 08, 2022 9:22 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: P0171 - driving me nuts.
Replies: 33
Views: 4091

Re: P0171 - driving me nuts.

As long as it's tangentially related to the topic, it's not off topic. Managed to switch my BlueDriver app to metric. At idle, 700 RPM, I'm running 1.6 g/s At drive idle (brake pushed in), I'm sitting at 2.01 g/s (640 rpm) Hopefully tomorrow I'll be doing some testing - pulling things like the brake...
by Bookworm
Tue Apr 05, 2022 7:45 pm
Forum: Site Problems, Suggestions, Questions
Topic: Can't Change or Add my Avatar
Replies: 12
Views: 4105

Re: Can't Change or Add my Avatar

Glancing at the avatar page, it appears that there's a glitch with the image storage location. There are two sets of 'avatars'. One is a set of gallery avatars. That looks to be missing, or the permissions are wanked. The other is a place for you to upload your own avatar - and that looks like it's ...
by Bookworm
Tue Apr 05, 2022 9:59 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: P0171 - driving me nuts.
Replies: 33
Views: 4091

Re: P0171 - driving me nuts.

Hmm. I swapped the MAF from the Vibe to the Matrix, and saw no change. I guess I'll pull the airbox off again, and check the filter gasket.
by Bookworm
Mon Apr 04, 2022 10:45 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 2004 Vibe Base for Sale (Houston TX)
Replies: 10
Views: 1620

Re: 2004 Vibe Base for Sale (Houston TX)

3k.

I'll have a somewhat damaged, but still fully running and will pass inspection 07 Vibe up in a few days.
by Bookworm
Sun Apr 03, 2022 2:57 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: P0171 - driving me nuts.
Replies: 33
Views: 4091

Re: P0171 - driving me nuts.

With what I did today, with the engine warm, I'm leaning towards a fuel delivery problem, not an air flow/vacuum problem. Unless the vacuum problem can be _not_ in the engine compartment, I've used carb cleaner on every joint in the system. Zero change in the engine. To check, I pulled the cover off...
by Bookworm
Sun Apr 03, 2022 2:06 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 2004 Vibe Base for Sale (Houston TX)
Replies: 10
Views: 1620

Re: 2004 Vibe Base for Sale (Houston TX)

Sold. Not wrecked, not traded in Just Because, or any of a myriad other reasons.

You'll remember it fondly, because it served you well for over 18 years - and now it's going to do that for someone else. Hopefully you told them about this group.

BW
by Bookworm
Sun Apr 03, 2022 9:58 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: P0171 - driving me nuts.
Replies: 33
Views: 4091

Re: P0171 - driving me nuts.

At high idle, 1227 rpm, I'm at .5 lbs per minute. (My bluetooth doesn't do grams per second)

In reverse, foot on the brake, I'm at .4 lbs per minute.
by Bookworm
Fri Apr 01, 2022 9:35 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The first Vibe forum I have seen
Replies: 81
Views: 31744

Re: The first Vibe forum I have seen

I bought my 2003 Vibe as it was one year old in February, 2003.
I bought my 2007 Vibe in October/November 2016.
I bought my 2007 Matrix in late January, 2022.
by Bookworm
Thu Mar 31, 2022 6:42 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 2004 Vibe Base for Sale (Houston TX)
Replies: 10
Views: 1620

Re: 2004 Vibe Base for Sale (Houston TX)

I assume the underside and overall corrosion issue is not a thing to worry about, which is a bonus on any vehicle almost 20 years old. Good luck on the sale ;) I think I've seen them use road salt in Houston once in the last 25 years - and basically, nobody but an idiot (me) got on the road if they...
by Bookworm
Thu Mar 31, 2022 6:41 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: P0171 - driving me nuts.
Replies: 33
Views: 4091

Re: P0171 - driving me nuts.

Zbyers is sending me a set from a used engine of his; I'm going to refurbish them, replace the parts, and try those out. This way I can take my time to make sure everything's as clean as I can get it, including making a 9 volt 'trigger' to activate the solenoids.
by Bookworm
Wed Mar 30, 2022 7:07 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: vacuum and fuel pressure specifications.
Replies: 4
Views: 583

Re: vacuum and fuel pressure specifications.

I think I'll hook up my Mityvac to one of the vacuum lines and use that to give me some pressure readings.
by Bookworm
Wed Mar 30, 2022 7:02 pm
Forum: Testing 1..2..3
Topic: Reply Notification Test
Replies: 10
Views: 1835

Re: Reply Notification Test

I don't get replies either. phpBB has a number of foibles, and I'm certain that the owner hasn't put much time into maintenance. This being kept up just as a service; there's no real money it it. If necessary, I'd host it myself - but I probably wouldn't be able to put much more time in it either.
by Bookworm
Wed Mar 30, 2022 7:00 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 2004 Vibe Base for Sale (Houston TX)
Replies: 10
Views: 1620

Re: 2004 Vibe Base for Sale (Houston TX)

Too bad you didn't list it in December. I might have gone for it. I paid $5500 for an 07 Matrix in January - and I'm at Cy-N-Hou and Jones.

Good luck!
by Bookworm
Wed Mar 30, 2022 9:18 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: vacuum and fuel pressure specifications.
Replies: 4
Views: 583

Re: vacuum and fuel pressure specifications.

Automotive engineers (and companies) drive me nuts. It's another round of "It's a vacuum problem". "Okay, how do you know?" 'we just do'. Determine vacuum problem: How, measure vacuum at different areas with things blocked off. What's it supposed to be? "Oh, we won't tell yo...
by Bookworm
Tue Mar 29, 2022 7:35 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: vacuum and fuel pressure specifications.
Replies: 4
Views: 583

vacuum and fuel pressure specifications.

I'm having a hard time tracking these down. I'm seeing 38-44 PSI for fuel, but zip for what the vacuum should be at idle (to check for vacuum leaks)
by Bookworm
Tue Mar 29, 2022 6:34 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: East Coast
Replies: 17
Views: 7289

Re: East Coast

Gee, I always thought Vibes used at night had a different shape..
by Bookworm
Tue Mar 29, 2022 6:00 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: alternator discrepancies
Replies: 5
Views: 889

Re: alternator discrepancies

bluneon wrote: Sun Mar 27, 2022 7:40 am in February i ordered the denso reman alternator from toyota and it has been in the vibe running just fine for well over a month. i'll be keeping the used alternator from the pick and pull as a spare.
If possible, get a huge ziploc style bag, and drop it in there with some desiccant packs.
by Bookworm
Tue Mar 29, 2022 5:59 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: 2007 Vibe first stalling, then rough idle, now won't start
Replies: 11
Views: 1331

Re: 2007 Vibe first stalling, then rough idle, now won't start

It could be vacuum, as well. Do a quick eyeball on the hoses. I found that the PCV hose on my new Matrix was so loose I could pull it off with my hand without any effort - both ends. (It didn't fix my problem. Just saying).

The hoses seem to expand when they get brittle.
by Bookworm
Tue Mar 29, 2022 5:57 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Rear wiper motor removal
Replies: 5
Views: 886

Re: Rear wiper motor removal

Don't know if it matters, but in three Vibe/Matrix since 03, I've never had one go out - knock on wood.
by Bookworm
Tue Mar 29, 2022 5:56 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: Auto Show Hunters
Replies: 127
Views: 81376

Re: Auto Show Hunters

Just as an FYI - almost all cars now only come with a run flat kit, at best. It's a way for them to reduce curb weight (and save money).

I think that's part of the reason for all the hard plastics as well - they're eliminating as much metal that before would provide rigidity to softer materials.
by Bookworm
Tue Mar 29, 2022 5:52 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Inverter question
Replies: 9
Views: 1434

Re: Inverter question

Okay - I crawled under the driver's seat on both the fully loaded M&T 07 Vibe and the base 07 Matrix.

The wiring harness specific to the inverter is -not- present on the Matrix. So, for me, it means it'll be simpler to just carry a small 100 watt inverter around.
by Bookworm
Thu Mar 24, 2022 7:06 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Other OEM wheels for our Gen 1 Vibes
Replies: 9
Views: 2560

Re: Other OEM wheels for our Gen 1 Vibes

I'm pretty sure there are no actual TPMS sensors in 2007 and below. They judge tire pressure by rotation, set by the initial drive cycle after dash light reset. I've managed to have tires with really low pressure -not- trigger off the light. I'm certain that 09 and up have them. No clue about 08.
by Bookworm
Tue Mar 22, 2022 7:53 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Wanted dash blank insert (beside change holder -security light)
Replies: 1
Views: 633

Re: Wanted dash blank insert (beside dash light dimmer)

I think I might have one, from the vent assembly I pulled from a junk yard car. I'll see about checking for it - it's probably in the Vibe, not my active Matrix.

If I have it, I'll send it to you, and you can reimburse postage or something. I certainly won't need it.
by Bookworm
Tue Mar 22, 2022 7:51 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: P0171 - driving me nuts.
Replies: 33
Views: 4091

Re: P0171 - driving me nuts.

I'm not going to let it go, even if it does disappear. I'll just have to put a few more weekend hours into the engine compartment, making sure all the vacuum stuff is as fixed as I can get it first. Then test vacuum and test fuel pressure. I'm debating getting aftermarket injectors just so I can tes...
by Bookworm
Mon Mar 21, 2022 7:24 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: P0171 - driving me nuts.
Replies: 33
Views: 4091

Re: P0171 - driving me nuts.

Haven't tried soapy water, did try the carb cleaner trick. I have two hoses left to replace - one's the brake booster hose, which appears to be in good shape, the other is the bridge hose from the back of the throttle body that connects to the junction to THEN get to the brake booster hose. I think ...
by Bookworm
Mon Mar 21, 2022 8:48 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: P0171 - driving me nuts.
Replies: 33
Views: 4091

Re: P0171 - driving me nuts.

Here's a six page thread from ToyotaNation

https://www.toyotanation.com/threads/ye ... e.1560930/

Two years, and the guy ended up replacing injectors.

I'm looking at maybe buying a set just to try it.
by Bookworm
Mon Mar 21, 2022 8:47 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Inverter question
Replies: 9
Views: 1434

Re: Inverter question

Interesting thing. This is a 'Base' Matrix. Apparently in 07, Base meant Power locks power windows cruise control 12 volt in the console box I've already put in power mirrors - the wiring was in place. it doesn't have fog lights, and it also,oddly enough, doesn't have the intermittent wiper control ...
by Bookworm
Sat Mar 19, 2022 8:18 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: P0171 - driving me nuts.
Replies: 33
Views: 4091

Re: P0171 - driving me nuts.

The Madstyle1972 manual doesn't really appear to be correct for much of the 2005-2008 cars, the Throttle Body By Wire systems. The manual is suggestion I should replace my ECM.. :) There's also a bunch of 'check your EVAP' - not sure how that could be related. Oh - and the manual says that the P0171...
by Bookworm
Sat Mar 19, 2022 6:56 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Official "Price You Paid For Gas" Thread
Replies: 1661
Views: 1536632

Re: The Official "Price You Paid For Gas" Thread

It's been running about $3.90 for regular unleaded. I paid $4.40 a gallon for 92 octane lead-free a couple of days ago.
by Bookworm
Sat Mar 19, 2022 6:55 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: P0171 - driving me nuts.
Replies: 33
Views: 4091

Re: P0171 - driving me nuts.

Today was... Fog the injectors - turns out you can't use the seafoam spray with the hose they have with our throttle body intake 'hose'. So I ended up pulling the hose from the front of the valve cover and spraying straight into that. (did create the huge smokescreen. Tasted nice when the wind was m...
by Bookworm
Sat Mar 19, 2022 6:40 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Fuel Injector - replacement or o-rings?
Replies: 3
Views: 986

Re: Fuel Injector - replacement or o-rings?

Thanks. I'm going to update the P0171 thread, but I'm getting really frustrated.
by Bookworm
Fri Mar 18, 2022 6:21 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Fuel Injector - replacement or o-rings?
Replies: 3
Views: 986

Fuel Injector - replacement or o-rings?

The last engine I really did fuel system work upon was a carbureted system. How does one pull the fuel injectors out? I suspect it's pretty simple, but I'd rather hear it from someone who has done it. Also, is it better to replace the o-rings before trying to replace the injectors themselves? BW
by Bookworm
Fri Mar 18, 2022 9:12 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: engine compartment noise
Replies: 10
Views: 1657

Re: engine compartment noise

Rock Auto has TV commercials? Never seen one. I just recently started buying from Autozone again. I boycotted them because they were reselling advertising space on their web site a few years ago. It wasn't that they were advertising that was bugging me - it was that I was using their site to find st...
by Bookworm
Thu Mar 17, 2022 8:42 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: P0171 - driving me nuts.
Replies: 33
Views: 4091

Re: P0171 - driving me nuts.

Just refilled the gas tank. 92 Octane, non-ethanol gasoline, plus a pint of seafoam. Best guess is that I got about 32mpg for the last tank, which isn't bad for an automatic transmission in Houston. Better than my last vehicle. I'll have to keep an eye out on that over the next few fill-ups. (I trac...
by Bookworm
Thu Mar 17, 2022 8:38 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Other OEM wheels for our Gen 1 Vibes
Replies: 9
Views: 2560

Re: Other OEM wheels for our Gen 1 Vibes

Probably a wee bit far to go for a spare parts vehicle. (even if it is fully running).
by Bookworm
Wed Mar 16, 2022 6:23 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Rear window hatch release
Replies: 9
Views: 1834

Re: Rear window hatch release

If the key triggers the electric hatch lock release, then you at least know _that_ wiring exists.
by Bookworm
Wed Mar 16, 2022 6:22 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: P0171 - driving me nuts.
Replies: 33
Views: 4091

Re: P0171 - driving me nuts.

Spoke too soon. LTFT is still better than it was, but seeing a bit over 35 at idle, which is enough to trigger the check engine light. Oddly enough, it _does_ drop when the engine is at higher RPM's, but seems to still like a LTFT of 25. STFT keeps banging 10. So, I picked up some sea foam fogger, c...
by Bookworm
Tue Mar 15, 2022 9:31 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Rear window hatch release
Replies: 9
Views: 1834

Re: Rear window hatch release

Are you sure the wiring loom wasn't there for the power accessories? (door locks, power windows) From what I can find, all of the Vibe/Matrix vehicles appear to have used the same wiring loom across all the models. (I haven't pulled the rear interior panel to see if the subwoofer wiring is there) I ...
by Bookworm
Tue Mar 15, 2022 9:15 pm
Forum: Latest News
Topic: Vibes in the news
Replies: 72
Views: 37111

Re: Vibes in the news

I expect that's a typo in the last sentence, likely supposed to be "driving vehicle at UNsafe speed" You never know. I was ticketed for having an 'obscured license plate' that the prosecutor looked at the photo, and said "I see you fixed your obscured license plate". I then poin...
by Bookworm
Tue Mar 15, 2022 9:06 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: P0171 - driving me nuts.
Replies: 33
Views: 4091

Re: P0171 - driving me nuts.

I found a slightly squished o-ring for the MAF, and very carefully shoved it into place (that was tedious and awkward). I also changed the PCV for a Toyota OEM. I then added hose clamps to the (very tight) new vacuum hoses that I put on the other day (from the VSC) I haven't done anything to the bra...
by Bookworm
Tue Mar 15, 2022 5:31 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: P0171 - driving me nuts.
Replies: 33
Views: 4091

Re: P0171 - driving me nuts.

It's not intermittent ,that's for sure.

The LTFT is far above what it should be. even the STFT seems high.

Already replaced the bulk of the vacuum lines completely, not just checked.

Fuel pressure isn't easily checkable on these engines. There's no pressure port for the fuel rail.
by Bookworm
Mon Mar 14, 2022 7:42 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: P0171 - driving me nuts.
Replies: 33
Views: 4091

Re: P0171 - driving me nuts.

I have a BlueDriver, so I've been monitoring all of it. So far, nothing is yelling at me saying "I'm the fault!". At idle, .2-3 lbs of air (it doesn't get very exact), etc, etc. Engine coolant temperature sensor seems to be working fine. When car is up to temp, it runs 185-190 (thermostati...
by Bookworm
Mon Mar 14, 2022 4:45 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: P0171 - driving me nuts.
Replies: 33
Views: 4091

P0171 - driving me nuts.

This is the "new" Matrix - you can see everything I did to it in another thread in the Lounge. No engine codes when I bought the car, drove it 30+ miles home with no codes, etc. Replaced the battery, ran the engine (idling) for close to an hour, plus a batch of driving. Topped the tank off...
by Bookworm
Sun Mar 13, 2022 8:01 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Gen1 E85 mix results (california)
Replies: 13
Views: 1704

Re: Gen1 E85 mix results (california)

One thing to keep in mind is that depending on the area, E85 is apparently _not_ 85% ethanol. The rating can go all over the place.
by Bookworm
Sat Mar 12, 2022 1:37 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Moving from Vibe to Matrix - This will be fun.
Replies: 11
Views: 1301

Re: Moving from Vibe to Matrix - This will be fun.

Last update for now - I'm currently driving the vehicle. Battery has been replaced. Big difference. PCV Valve and hose were replaced. VSC seems to be massively quieter. - Be VERY careful with this! Pull your old one and take it into the store to check the threads. There's a BSP and a Metric version ...
by Bookworm
Sat Mar 12, 2022 1:28 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 1st gen vibe to 2nd gen vibe
Replies: 6
Views: 1344

Re: 1st gen vibe to 2nd gen vibe

As someone that just did a TON of car shopping over close to a year - I did buy an '07 Matrix. Even with replacing a ton of parts, fluids, and about to get tires, it'll still be cheaper than the 09 Vibe I considered getting, with not that much more miles for the engine. (120k for the 09, 155k for th...
by Bookworm
Sat Mar 12, 2022 1:22 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Official "Price You Paid For Gas" Thread
Replies: 1661
Views: 1536632

Re: The Official "Price You Paid For Gas" Thread

I just paid $4.00 a gallon (I round up. The US has never minted a tenth penny). However, a Murphy station next to me was $3.87 a gallon. I used the Buck-ees gas station by my folks just to start it off with a full tank. (The 07 Matrix on which I've been working)