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computer failure
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 1:55 am
by TreeToad
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?
Re: computer failure (TreeToad)
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 1:57 am
by melders
no problems here, but i see your from wyoming! about time someone else from west michigan is on here.
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 2:11 am
by SeattleJeremy
Couldn't they put a 2007 computer in? Maybe with a reflash?
Re: computer failure (TreeToad)
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 10:25 am
by TreeToad
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.
Re: (Jeremy96gase)
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 10:27 am
by ragingfish
Quote, originally posted by Jeremy96gase »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?!
Re: (ragingfish)
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 10:49 am
by tnpartsguy
Quote, originally posted by ragingfish »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.
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 8:45 am
by NewNeptune
It died?! What happened?
Re: (NewNeptune)
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 8:48 am
by kevera
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.
Re: (ragingfish)
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 8:53 am
by SeattleJeremy
Quote, originally posted by ragingfish »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
Re: computer failure (TreeToad)
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 8:59 am
by scherry2
you got a rental right? I had a new pcm put in in 2003. The dealer knew thru a TSB.
Re: computer failure (scherry2)
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:02 am
by keithvibe
Quote, originally posted by scherry2 »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
Re: (Jeremy96gase)
Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 9:31 am
by ColonelPanic
Quote, originally posted by Jeremy96gase »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.