computer failure

TreeToad · Post by **TreeToad** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 1:55 am

My 2006 Vibe computer died at 24,000 miles. The dealer cant get one. GM doesnt have one! Who ever it is who shippes them said they recently shipped 200 our and I was put on the next list at #275! Has anyone else heard of this problem?

melders · Post by **melders** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 1:57 am

no problems here, but i see your from wyoming! about time someone else from west michigan is on here.

SeattleJeremy · Post by **SeattleJeremy** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 2:11 am

Couldn't they put a 2007 computer in? Maybe with a reflash?

TreeToad · Post by **TreeToad** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 10:25 am

The factory rep circled the issue but indicated that this is a national issue. No solution was offered but suggested that I contact the dealer every 4-5 days to see if THEY have heard anything about when a replacement might be available. Meanwhile it sits on the dealers lot dead.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 10:27 am

Quote, originally posted by Jeremy96gase Â»Couldn't they put a 2007 computer in? Maybe with a reflash?you can't interchange model years or trim level ECMs.what the hell is the deal with all the parts shortages lately?!

tnpartsguy · Post by **tnpartsguy** » Fri Mar 23, 2007 10:49 am

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish Â»you can't interchange model years or trim level ECMs.what the hell is the deal with all the parts shortages lately?!The Vibe is a captive import, If Toyota (or whoever) is having issues, GM gets parts after the Toyota (or whoever) customers do. Plus the Vibe is an outgoing model...they've already dropped 2 trim levels... I'm hoping I can get parts for mine when it's paid off.

NewNeptune · Post by **NewNeptune** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 8:45 am

It died?! What happened?

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 8:48 am

When I had my problem for the rotten egg smell.It took 2 weeks for the dealer to get one in.Luckily I was able to drive my Vibe.Sorry to hear about yours being totally dead.Be prepared to wait at least 2 weeks.Hopefully the dealer gave you a loaner.

SeattleJeremy · Post by **SeattleJeremy** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 8:53 am

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish Â»you can't interchange model years or trim level ECMs.Darn Japanese parts Maybe he could find one on http://www.car-part.com or ebay? Edit : looks like these are spendie but at least he could get his car back up and running. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...wItem

scherry2 · Post by **scherry2** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 8:59 am

you got a rental right? I had a new pcm put in in 2003. The dealer knew thru a TSB.

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:02 am

Quote, originally posted by scherry2 Â»you got a rental right? I had a new pcm put in in 2003. The dealer knew thru a TSB.I would hope they gave a rental to use... That would be NUTS if they didn't

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:31 am

Quote, originally posted by Jeremy96gase Â»Couldn't they put a 2007 computer in? Maybe with a reflash?Apparently, Toyota computers such as these CAN'T be reflashed. I thought sure enough we'd gotten past that crap back in the 1990's, but I guess not for Toyota. It would have saved all of us who had the fart smell TSB from having to physically get a new computer. I suppose it makes more sense to Toyota to manufacture a new computer, then have to physically replace it anytime you need a programming change instead of just taking 30 seconds to plug in a scan tool and update the computer like the others do.

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