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#45 of 54 03-04 Matrix, Vibe, Corolla 5-speed Tranny Problems by zbadrex May 22, 2009 (11:54 pm)
Re: Post #40, Boston Jen: I also posted this info on the Matrix forum, as I have seen many more 5-speed complaints there. I have been dealing with 5-speed tranny issues on my 2003 Pontiac Vibe (same lovely Toyota drivetrain). I only had trouble shifting into 3rd gear when cold, but a noise started that sounded like the throwout bearing - hubby said drive it until we change the clutch. Well, advice to anyone else - don't do it! I had a bearing disintegrate the week after Christmas at 124,000mi that wallowed out my housing to the point of replace rather than fix. I believe that bearing could have allowed enough slop to let the gears bind a little, making it difficult to shift between them. I have been researching other replacement options, and just yesterday purchased a used 6-speed Matrix tranny. The castings are identical except for the end one that houses 6th gear, and I have found only that my Vibe speedo gear will need to be used - I haven't swapped it yet, and will post if there are any problems. From what I have seen, and what I have been told, the 6-speed is a direct replacement. I am including the website where I found my info and purchased my clutch kit: http://store.monkeywrenchracing.com/ They were very helpful to answer my many questions. I will post again if I run into any problems installing. Thanks, April Replies to this message: bob275 (Aug 04, 2009 4:24 am)
#46 of 54 Re: 2005 Pontiac Vibe P2716 code [hatevibes] by pennyp55 May 28, 2009 (5:22 am)
Replying to: hatevibes (Mar 24, 2009 3:24 pm) Can you please provide more information on the 80,000 mile warranty on Vibe computer system. My transmission is gone (2005), under 40,000 miles and just over 4 years old. The service mgr. said he would take care of parts but I would have to pay for labor. Any suggestions? Still is going to be over $500.00 to fix. Thanks for any additional info....GM no help! Replies to this message: lmst (Oct 21, 2009 5:48 pm)
#47 of 54 SUCCESS!!! 6-speed Transplant Complete! by zbadrex May 31, 2009 (11:28 pm)
Just a quick update - no snags at all. Dropped my 5-speed speedo gear into the 6-speed's bell housing, new clutch assembly(ordered for 6-speed), same old axles, a wire loom holder from the old tranny(not necessary, just picky), and buttoned it all back up. Added synthetic gear lube as recommended, and an oil change too from sitting since December. After charging the dead battery, runs and drives great again!
#48 of 54 Re: 2005 Pontiac Vibe P2716 code [lalswift] by revrblue Jul 14, 2009 (5:38 am)
Replying to: lalswift (Nov 12, 2008 3:44 pm) Yes I did. What I did was just change my tranny fluid using Castrol Import Oil rated for a Toyota t-IV at 44000 miles. At 54000 miles my engine light came on and the trouble code point to a pressure switch in the tranny. The tranny would shift hard once in a while. So I changed the fluid and screen and drop the tranny pan and cleaned the pan. I found no metal chips just normal band wear black residue. But then I put in Coastal ( autozone ) semi synth. oil again rated for a Toyota t-IV fluid. Well the transmission started shifting hard on all 4 shifts. So I changed the fluid two more times but I used Fluid FROM TOYOTA their T-IV Fluid and the problem was solved and the check engine light went out. To summarize in the Vibe ONLY use Toyota T-IV Fluid or you will have this problem. Sorry to here you paid $3000 on this as I believe it was just the fluid. At a Toyota dealer you could have had the tranny fluid completely changed for $189 which would have fixed the hard shifting. I hope this helps others that like to do preventive maintenance on their car.
#49 of 54 Re: 03-04 Matrix, Vibe, Corolla 5-speed Tranny Problems [zbadrex] by bob275 Aug 04, 2009 (4:24 am)
Replying to: zbadrex (May 22, 2009 11:54 pm) April, I am curious, did the shifter need any modification? I am assuming the cables hooked right up and bracket to the trans. Thanks Bob
#50 of 54 Are there problems with the automatic transmission? by akjenny1 Aug 23, 2009 (9:14 pm)
I just bought a 2004 Vibe with 26,000 miles on it. Are the transmission problems confined to manual transmissions, or is there something I should be doing now to prevent major repairs? Replies to this message: Chuckles37 (Aug 24, 2009 6:31 pm)
#51 of 54 Re: Are there problems with the automatic transmission? [akjenny1] by Chuckles37 Aug 24, 2009 (6:31 pm)
Replying to: akjenny1 (Aug 23, 2009 9:14 pm) 03 Base Vibe 106K miles.   I have had no problems with the auto trans. Did the tranny flush at 60K and 90K.
#52 of 54 Re: 2005 Pontiac Vibe P2716 code [pennyp55] by lmst Oct 21, 2009 (5:48 pm)
Replying to: pennyp55 (May 28, 2009 5:22 am) This mid October I experienced the engine light coming on in my 2005 Vibe. I had purchased the vehicle new. I dealt with the light coming on and off for a week thinking it might be the gas cap. I even had a free diagnostic check done at an auto parts store which indicated everything was okay. However, the next day I felt a slight jar with the car's automatic shifting. I took it in to the dealer who did a diagnostic test (a more thorough one than the free one) and he indicated the PCM[module] needed replacing. With over 78,000 miles on the vehicle, I just made the "8/80 Federal Emissions Warranty."
#53 of 54 2003 Vibe with Manual Transmission failure by vandy22 Nov 24, 2009 (12:00 pm)
The manual transmission on my 2003 vibe (110000 miles) experienced "catastrophic failure" while I was driving downing the highway nearly causing a serious accident. $3200 to replace. Apparently 2003 Vibes and Matrix have faulty manual transmissions. There are numerous stories of this transmission failing yet Toyota and GM take no responsibility. Please report your transmission problem to www.safercars.gov.
#54 of 54 2005 transmission problems by bmccars Dec 01, 2009 (8:17 am)
My 2005 will drive for about 30 minutes then it quits like the transmission is gone. Let it set for 5 to 10 minutes and it is fine. the check engine light is on. The car has 215,000 miles and general maintaince is all I have done? Any ideas? If the transmission needs to be replaced do you recommend replacing the computer at the same time since from previous posting this seems to cause problems.

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