2003 Vibe down on power

Discuss any problems, warranty, repair, or replacement issues you are having with your Vibe & Matrix
Post Reply
cuteboys
Posts: 2
Joined: Mon Jul 25, 2011 10:14 am

2003 Vibe down on power

Post by cuteboys »

240k on the clock.... almost all highway. doesn't smoke, seemingly has good compression, loses no oil. can't climb hills, barely goes 70, scary to drive. anyone have ANY idea what could be wrong? Throws a CEL for primary 02, but i reset it 3 days ago and hasnt come back. My thoughts: clogged cat, safe mode, ummm... thats it help!
star_deceiver
Posts: 5802
Joined: Fri Jun 05, 2009 1:49 pm
Location: Airdrie, AB

Re: 2003 Vibe down on power (cuteboys)

Post by star_deceiver »

Welcome to GenVibe!!! Replace the primary O2 first, clear the code and see what happens.
2021 Ram 1500 4x4 CCSB
2019 Ram 3500 4x4 CCSB srw 8HP75 (traded in - 04/15/21)
2016 Ram 3500 4x4 RCLB Dually w/stick (traded in - 05/10/19)
2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 Cheyenne 4x4 (Traded in - 03/30/16)
2009 Vibe. (Traded in - 12/12/12)
Bedlam
Posts: 186
Joined: Thu Nov 23, 2006 10:33 am

Post by Bedlam »

drop that cat and take a look. It very well might have collapsed and is blocking the flow.
07 1ZZ 5spd Stealth - Sold
03 1ZZ 6spd Shadow w/NAV - For Sale
06 AWD Stealth - Current
07 Magnum SRT-8 - Current
cuteboys
Posts: 2
Joined: Mon Jul 25, 2011 10:14 am

Post by cuteboys »

thanks guys!, i believe the cat is down pipe enough that it cant be viewed by disconnecting the header, but i will take a look at that tomorrow.
Post Reply