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#53 of 72 Headlight Burnout Too!!! by sooner6 Jun 17, 2008 (10:50 pm)
I am having exactly the same problem as Luzer. 3 burnouts in about 10-12 months after the originals lasting over 4 years. Anyone else having this problem? Any solution? If they burned out every week, OK, but these last 3-4 months. Not tied to moisture (I think) as it is over 90 degrees and dry and burning out just like it did in the Fall. I had half my lights burn out on my A/C cluster of dials about 18 months ago. Had my power door locks stop working briefly in Dec but they cured themselves in a few weeks. Otherwise, the car has been great.   I also used the Sylvanias. Are they just cheap or is it something else? I don't trust Mr. Goodwrench to do anything but run up a bill.   Thanks
#54 of 72 Instrument Panel & Dim Lights Dead...Why? by bagginz420 Aug 18, 2008 (10:24 pm)
Okay here it goes. Just recently the instrument panel on my 2003 Pontiac Vibe has gone completely dead. The indicator needles and back lighting for my odometer, gas meter, and tachometer are not functioning what so ever. First thing I thought....fuse, I checked those and everything checked out. So know I'm led to believe it's a problem with the computer or wiring, which I'm completely clueless about. My warranty is far up and I'm completely sure this is going to be an issue that will cost me $400 and up to fix. If any of you have had the same issue, I would love to know what I'm getting myself into so the dickheads at GM don't try to give me the run around. Also another problem that may be related, or separate is that both of my dim lights have gone out at the same time shortly after the instrument panel issue began. All the other lights including my bright head lights work except for the dim. I got pulled over yesterday and a cop made me take a field sobriety test which left me feeling really pissed off and taken advantage of. I don't think it would be a problem with the bulbs going out, I don't think they would go out at exactly the same time if it where a problem with that. So again another electrical issue. Could it be a fuse? or do you think it would be tied in with the problem I'm having with the instrument panel. I'd appreciate any help or comments even if you are not experiencing the same issue. Replies to this message: tfassett (Sep 18, 2008 5:08 pm) pontiac2 (Dec 08, 2008 7:52 am)
#55 of 72 Electronics Puzzle by shejudge Sep 12, 2008 (6:25 am)
Problem with 04 Vibe electronics not shutting down when the ignition does. Console is the main problem. At times it works fine and then it will refuse to shut off. Now the key ignition warning also stays on when the key is out. This key thing started after the car window was repaired and the door holder was broken in that process. We have pulled the fuse so these two don't drain the battery! Wondering WHAT is causing this and the simplest way beside the fuse pulling to solve this one?
#56 of 72 Re: Instrument Panel & Dim Lights Dead...Why? [bagginz420] by tfassett Sep 18, 2008 (5:08 pm)
Replying to: bagginz420 (Aug 18, 2008 10:24 pm) Did you ever get it fixed? If so, what was the issue? I am asking because this just happened to me today. Thanks.
#57 of 72 Re: Collision resulting in fried computer/brain?? [nikanac] by carguy999 Sep 23, 2008 (10:18 am)
Replying to: nikanac (Jan 03, 2008 3:45 pm) Sorry to hear about your accident. There are many computers on modern cars, so whether or not the computer problem could have been caused by the accident depends on which computer was involved. I do know, however, that it was correct for the front airbags not to deploy when your car hit the deer. In fact, manufacturers specifically require non-deployment in a deer hit when they test airbag systems provided by suppliers. Hitting a deer does not cause a large enough deceleration to require the protection of the bags.
#58 of 72 Recirculation Clicking by maxx4me Oct 11, 2008 (5:07 am)
Replying to: Luzer (Jan 17, 2008 7:28 pm) Luzer: if you are still around, I think you and I own the exact same car. I have a blown out fog lamp (passenger side) which I refuse to replace because my wife has trashed this car; a new fog light won't help it look any better. I also broke off one of the snaps on my cabin air filter housing. I was the one who originally posted using stock furnace filters and continue to do so. I will also do so with my new '09 vibe as well. As far as the '03 goes, I also have the annoying clicking from the recirculation system. Did you ever find out what the solution was? That I would like to get fixed. Thanks in advance. Replies to this message: Toobleu (Feb 11, 2009 9:57 am)
#59 of 72 Re: driver's door lock [koz39] by tdavis44 Oct 20, 2008 (4:34 pm)
Replying to: koz39 (Nov 25, 2007 5:00 pm) I am having the same problem on my 2004 Vibe and was wonderig what you found.
#60 of 72 Unable to turn off headlights at night 2009 Vibe by kjt Oct 31, 2008 (8:45 am)
Luv my 09 Vibe except for this one perk. You have no control over your headlights with the ignition turned on at night, the headlights will not turn off, not even to the park lights. I've tried another Pontiac forum site with out much luck and the local dealer told me that it's built into the computer that way and you can't do anything about it. Quote from the local service manager at the dealership in North Platte, NE.(The vibe is Pontiacs low end vehicle, what did you expect to get.) Well, I didn't think it was that much to ask to have a little control over your headlights. Ever go out on a cold night and warm the car up, go anywhere where it was just plain courteous to dim your lights to park while waiting in line, etc, etc and the only way you can do it is to turn off the car. GM's customer service was no help whatsoever. Any ideas? Replies to this message: kjt (Nov 07, 2008 4:40 pm) shejudge (Nov 07, 2008 4:59 pm) kjt (Nov 07, 2008 5:09 pm)
#61 of 72 Re: Unable to turn off headlights at night 2009 Vibe [kjt] by kjt Nov 07, 2008 (4:40 pm)
Replying to: kjt (Oct 31, 2008 8:45 am) After much time and research I finally found a way to eliminate the DRL on my 2009 Vibe and have total control over my headlights with the ignition on at night. Thanks to 2 great service techs at my local Toyota dealership and help from several on related websites. The DRL on the 09 is located behind the glove box. Remove the glove box completely to make it easy to locate the DRL. There are 3 white plug ins that you will see, the biggest of the 3 and to the right is the DRL. Unplugging the DRL won't solve the problem, it only makes it so you have no headlights at all. On the 3rd plugin is a blue wire located directly below a larger brown and also a larger white wire, that is the #12 plugin and the blue wire is the one that controls power to the DRL. I had the service techs simply unplug that 1 wire from the white plugin assembly rather than cut it, just in case I wanted to plug it back in when I sell the vehicle, or in case Pontiac had any questions as to why it was unhooked (still under warranty). You can cut the wire of course, just remember to leave enough so you can crimp them back together again should you need too. Be sure to tape up the wire which ever way you do it. Toyota Matrix and the Toyota Corolla are exactly the same. When I finally found out what I was looking for and showed the tech with his help, it only took him about 10 minutes to pop that blue wire out and have everything back together and on the road. You will not have day time running lights, but I always used my headlights anyway and now I can turn then on and off however I like too. If you really want the daytime running lights you can always cut the blue wire, wire that into a switch on the dash and just turn off that switch at night so you have control over your automatic headlights. Either way works, just depends on what you want
#62 of 72 Re: Unable to turn off headlights at night 2009 Vibe [kjt] by shejudge Nov 07, 2008 (4:59 pm)
Replying to: kjt (Oct 31, 2008 8:45 am) On my 2004 when I turn my car on at night WITH THE EMERGENCY BREAK ON the lights do NOT come on until the break is completely released! Try parking with the break on and turn car off and then back on. NO lights on mine when I do this! Different years may vary but give it a try! Replies to this message: kjt (Nov 07, 2008 5:09 pm)

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