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DBW (Drive By Wire)
Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2004 10:33 am
by BlueCrush
I read somewhere on the Matrixowners.com that the '05 Matrix and Vibe have switched from drive by cable to drive by wire. Does anyone know exactly what that means and how does it affect installation and use of aftermarket performance upgrades?Thanks,Brian
Re: BDW (BlueCrush)
Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2004 10:49 am
by steves76
no throttle cable. It uses sensors instead. The intake tube has a smog line that keeps us from getting any current intakes
Re: BDW (steves76)
Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2004 11:00 am
by BlueCrush
I saw your pics from another thread and I don't have that tube attached to my intake at all. Maybe its a geographical thing or just on the GT model? But, your's is a base model, right? Not GT?
Re: BDW (BlueCrush)
Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2004 11:04 am
by steves76
I'm not sure why but I have seen other 05 without that hose. yes base model
Re: BDW (BlueCrush)
Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2006 6:38 am
by LUVROK
I was washing my 05 GT for the first time today. Popped the hood and saw that it does not have drive by wire, it has a cable.I thought all 05's were DBW, that's what the CD that came with my Vibe mentioned and also all of the reviews I have read online. I don't remember if it mentioned the GT though.Anyone have an 05 or 06 GT that is DBW and not cable?
Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2006 7:34 am
by Digger
Mine has a cable
Re: (Digger)
Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2006 10:01 am
by Mrizzle05
Maybe its just the base models and only the GT and AWD still have the cable throttle... dunno.My cuz has a 06 carolla and its same as mine DBW.And the dealership here had an 05 GT that was cable throttle!Wierd i guess...
Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2006 1:14 pm
by rlfreese
you are correct. the 05/06 base have DBW the Gt and AWD still have cable.
Re: (rlfreese)
Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2006 1:17 pm
by Mrizzle05
Well darn... i want a GT then! Its easier to find parts and well its a freakin GT!Oh well... too bad ima broke mexican!
Posted: Sun Mar 26, 2006 1:53 am
by rlfreese
yeah, IM broke but Im not mexican. so Im a original broke americana. I wish I had the cable as well. I relly want the supercharger and it is relly pusshing my buttons.