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Re: Unable to turn off headlights at night 2009 Vibe [kjt]
by kjt
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Nov 07, 2008 (4:40 pm)
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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
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- #62 of 72
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Re: Unable to turn off headlights at night 2009 Vibe [kjt]
by shejudge
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Nov 07, 2008 (4:59 pm)
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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!
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- #63 of 72
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Re: Unable to turn off headlights at night 2009 Vibe [shejudge]
by kjt
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Nov 07, 2008 (5:09 pm)
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Replying to: shejudge (Nov 07, 2008 4:59 pm)
Tried everything with no luck, the 09's are different. Thanks anyway for the reply though. It should be that easy, shouldn't it.
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Re: Instrument Panel & Dim Lights Dead...Why? [bagginz420]
by pontiac2
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Dec 08, 2008 (7:52 am)
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Replying to: bagginz420 (Aug 18, 2008 10:24 pm)
I have had the same problem with my '04 Vibe. Engine starts, idles and revs fine, but electronics do not function. No back lights, fan, instrument cluster and unable to put into drive. However, the cigar lighter does work (even though I don't smoke). Now to put into perspective, I bought the car in October of '03 and as soon as it turned -20C and colder, this condition began and was intermittent. The garage couldn't find the problem. This went on through '04 and '05 winters. (Note - this only happens in extreme cold weather of -20C or colder) The dealership replaced the ignition switch in March of '06, which helped until yesterday. Now it is doing the same thing. After the car warms up a few minutes, the electronics will switch on and I can then drive the car. Guess I will do some more research on this subject unless someone else can give me some insight.
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Re: Recirculation Clicking [maxx4me]
by Toobleu
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Feb 11, 2009 (9:57 am)
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Replying to: maxx4me (Oct 11, 2008 5:07 am)
Sounds like a blend door motor problem. I have that problem with my 2003 Vibe, and others have had the problem as well. Here is a link to one potential solution: http://www.fixya.com/cars/t1008759-air_recirculation_door
Hope it works for you.
If you don't care about the recirculate feature, you can also just unplug the motor at the blend door, located behind the glove box.
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- #66 of 72
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inside fuse box 2003 and 2004 vibes
by cklein
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Mar 29, 2009 (4:48 pm)
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My daughters 2003 vibe blue lighter fuse and she cant play radio or use outlet. She can't locate fuse panel which is supposed to be reachable under driver side instrument panel. I can't find the panel on my 2004 vibe either. It should be within owner reach however I CANT FIND IT!!! HELP!!
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- #67 of 72
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Re: inside fuse box 2003 and 2004 vibes [cklein]
by maxx4me
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Mar 30, 2009 (12:53 am)
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Replying to: cklein (Mar 29, 2009 4:48 pm)
the main fuse box is the black box on the driver's side (INSIDE THE ENGINE) between the battery and the top of the strut assembly.
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- #68 of 72
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Re: inside fuse box 2003 and 2004 vibes [maxx4me]
by cklein
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Mar 30, 2009 (10:58 am)
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Replying to: maxx4me (Mar 30, 2009 12:53 am)
I know that, but the manual says there is a second fuse block inside the car under the instrument panel on the drivers side; however they provide no diagram showing where the inside fuse block is. The fuse for the radio and the cigarette lighter is in that one, according to the manual,. It may as well be in Japanese!
Carl.
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- #69 of 72
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Re: inside fuse box 2003 and 2004 vibes [cklein]
by maxx4me
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Mar 30, 2009 (2:17 pm)
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Replying to: cklein (Mar 30, 2009 10:58 am)
I just found it for you Carl. Open up your driver's door. As best as you can contort your body, lay on your back with your head resting on your floor mat. Look up at the opening underneath (between the steering column and brake pedal). The fuse box is the first thing you will see closest to the door. It is an elongated black thin box with the same writing you see in your owner's manual (page 6-72). Simply push on the side of the elongated cover/box to release the cover with the writing on it. Mine came off with very gentle pressure. I hope you find the fuse you need to replace. I replaced my wife's radio with one from a seller on e-bay. The radio works great except the diodes illuminating the radio station and information window do not work and are still dark. Could that be a fuse issue too?
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Re: inside fuse box 2003 and 2004 vibes [maxx4me]
by laurie225
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Jul 13, 2009 (6:36 pm)
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Replying to: maxx4me (Mar 30, 2009 2:17 pm)
You are a GENIUS! I was driving myself crazy looking for this elusive fuse box "under the instrument panel" thank you very much!!!
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