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Some '05's Have A Cable Throttle Other '05's Don't
Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2005 7:13 am
by BlueCrush
I just got back from an oil change from the dealer and was looking at the engine of the '05 Vibe on their show floor. I noticed it has the new electronic throttle. I have a Cable throttle on mine. I asked a salesperson and he said that Pontiac changed their throttle system about 4 months ago. I am actually pretty happy that mine is a cable system due to the fact that I am wanting a Unichip and they do not have a set-up for a Vibe with the electronic throttle system. So, some people with '05 Vibes will have a cable throttle system and some will have an electronic throttle system. The way to tell is if there is a cable running to the throttle body then it is a cable throttle system, if not then it is a electronic throttle system.
Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2005 1:22 pm
by Lucky317
the 1zz never got the DBW setup so it's possible you were looking at a GT model with the 2zz? cuase on the celicas at least anything from 2003 -2005 have the DBW setup for the 2zz.
Re: (Lucky317)
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 7:43 am
by BlueCrush
Nope it was a 2005 5-speed base 1zz on the dealer's showroom floor.I am having a couple of guys there look into it further, again as to when it was changed and what models of the Vibe are now DBW.
Re: (BlueCrush)
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 8:05 am
by steves76
I bought mine on sept 3rd and dont have the wire. NO CAI FOR ME
Re: (steves76)
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 9:53 am
by Raven
Quote, originally posted by steves76 »I bought mine on sept 3rd and dont have the wire. NO CAI FOR ME Why not?
Re: (steves76)
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 9:58 am
by BlueCrush
You should still be able to get a CAI.
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 2:57 pm
by Jahntassa
No unichip, and probably no NOS though.
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 4:27 pm
by Lucky317
hmm would have to be a pontiac thing then. the celicas 1zz didnt get dbw. that really sucks for you guys.
Re: Some '05's Have A Cable Throttle Other '05's Don't (BlueCrush)
Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2005 5:32 am
by greenfire
This is an interesting development. If true that some 05s have drive by cable then perhaps the CAI and SC will work on those cars.
Re: Some '05's Have A Cable Throttle Other '05's Don't (greenfire)
Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2005 5:35 am
by BlueCrush
I have drive-by-cable in mine and my Cosmo Short Ram works great!! (So Far)
Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2005 9:30 am
by Lucky317
the intakes should fit on the DBW versions. I dont see why they wouldnt be able to. Nitrous shouldnt be an issue either. we ran a 75 shot on a DBW 2zz celica with no problems.
Re: (Lucky317)
Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2005 10:21 am
by steves76
the smog line goes into the intake tube rather than the throttle bodie on the dbw. I tried to fit the aem sr but it would not work. there are other threads on this from when I tried
Re: (steves76)
Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2005 10:31 am
by BlueCrush
Here is a pic of the DBW at the dealership with the smog pump built-in to the intake tube :
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Re: (BlueCrush)
Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2005 11:04 am
by steves76
yes thats it !!!!! Still waiting for a cai for my 05
Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2005 3:39 pm
by Lucky317
you'll have to forgive my ignorance on this one cause that setup is different then what I usually deal with on the celicas. I'm gonna circle what I think you're talkin about so please lemme know if I'm right. cause I'm not sure wha ti"m lookin at in that pic.
Re: (Lucky317)
Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2005 3:42 pm
by Lucky317
Quote, originally posted by Lucky317 »you'll have to forgive my ignorance on this one cause that setup is different then what I usually deal with on the celicas. I'm gonna circle what I think you're talkin about so please lemme know if I'm right. cause I'm not sure wha ti"m lookin at in that pic. is it this thick hose here?
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Re: (Lucky317)
Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2005 9:55 pm
by steves76
thats it
Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 4:15 pm
by Lucky317
ok cool just checkin lol I've never seen a vibe up close in person so I wasnt sure.