It it always the same code O2 sensor slow response. Fixed for no expense other than my own time. Front calipers were locked up. But I did change things that were still functioning perfectly just because of age; brakes, timing belt, battery, tires. Sometimes the battery has enough juice sometimes not when this occurs. Replaced backing plates and hub bearings as well, couldn't separate hubs from backing plates as they were rusted.
Car has still never seen a shop or mechanic - ever. I was pleasantly surprised when the repair was covered in full with 41K miles. Does the dealer run a different computer diagnostics check than would the local garage? Now it indicates 2 large leaks somewhere. An additional support was added under the transmission. TincanJoey answered 3 years ago Thought you guys were pulling my leg. But wouldn't you know it, a cement truck was shedding chunks of cement as we were going northbound on Deerfoot just past the Calf Robe bridge and nailed the front bumper cover by the passenger headlamp.
Pontiac Vibe in California, United States Jan 2010 - Jan 2014 Mar 201058065 km Center cap on alloy wheel fell off. Pontiac Vibe in North Carolina, United States - Aug 2008 Aug 20084516 km Speedometer not correct. Bad coil caused car to buck and stall. A qualified mechanic might need to look at your car and reset the codes. This problem may be covered under warranty. Modern-day Toyotas turn disable Vehicle Stability Control and Traction Control and turn on the warning lights whenever an engine fault is detected. They argued, I won, this time they found the loose hose.
Please use the form on our Contact Page to get in touch with us. Either the chain or tensioner needs replacing. The only time my Vibe has ever had the check engine light come on, is when we didnt tighten the gas cap after filling up! This guy says that it is a computer problem and that there is a recall for it that just came out. What is the possible thinking here? Dealer had to order an oxygen sensor. The service engine indicator means that the car is due for routine maintenance or an oil change.
Possible symptoms may include rough idle, stall or hard start. Drove about 400 miles and the lights came back on put gas in the car around 350 miles. This is a known problem so I felt it worth reporting it as a mechanical failure. I am always scared to push it and only do it when the windows are fogging up. Pontiac Vibe in Michigan, United States May 2011 - Jun 2018 Aug 201153226 km Water leak onto passenger side floor.
Some car makers provide a built in sleep mode for just this operation. Took several hours to take clutch away and apart, jumper the fuse, and put everything back. Worn out one pad, damaged rotor. I'll make sure to give you an update after my visit to the garage. Dealer diagnosed and ordered an Oxygen sensor, which was backordered.
This is the first and, likely, last American made car I'll ever own. Take a look at the customer reviews on this item before buying it. I replaced the whole strut assembly because the ease of replacement was worth the extra costs. Dealer suggested replacing both before complete failure. Been fine But my 3 lights are back.
My husband has a 2013 and his gas cap doesn't even click. They supply battery voltage through a capacitor keeping the internal memory alive. After researching found, when I used Vipers, the water was leaking down right below the passenger side body and part of it was being absorbed by floors. Pontiac Vibe in Missouri, United States Nov 2007 - Jun 2009 Apr 2009153226 km Steady check engine light for last year and a half, ran great, good mileage, not critical. Could it be the tire sensors? Fixing the problem could be easier than trying to avoid it. Refilled and charged battery with portable charger. May 2013108752 km After improperly diagnosing the problem as a timing gear actuator, I got the dealer to put in a new Denso starter under warranty.
Hopefully this finally fixes it. Just did mine on my ms3 this weekend. Then he should check the front 02 sensor to make sure its not getting lazy. I have had a second floor mat since Nov 2008 when I initially got the car Pontiac Vibe in Saskatchewan, Canada - Jun 2009 Jun 20097000 km The following service is required for 09 Vibe with 5sp Auto: Harsh Transmission Downshift When Stopping After Transaxle Has Upshifted to 4th or 5th Gear. When spring comes, I reset the engine light and I'm good to go until next yr.