Why does my Pontiac Vibe make a ticking noise?
My 2005 Pontiac Vibe started spontaneously making a strange ticking noise after a grocery run. It’s loud, and doesn’t accelerate in time with the engine, so we have ruled out fan for now. It sounds like it’s coming from almost directly behind the radio console and has the speed and timbre of a fast, old-fashioned tick tock metronome.
Who is the manufacturer of the Pontiac Vibe?
It was jointly developed by General Motors along with Toyota, who manufactures the mechanically similar Toyota Matrix. Manufactured by the Toyota-GM joint venture NUMMI in Fremont, California, the Vibe succeeded the Chevrolet Prizm in production at NUMMI and like the Prizm, it was derived from the Toyota Corolla.
Where does the Pontiac Vibe Voltz come from?
Manufactured by NUMMI alongside the Vibe, the Voltz was exported to Japan in place of the Toyota Matrix. In Japan, the model line was exclusive to Toyota Japanese dealerships called Toyota Netz Store. With the exception of badging, the Voltz shared its exterior with the Vibe, including its Pontiac-designed twin front grilles.
Is the Pontiac Vibe really a hot hatch?
Jalopnik believes so. The publication met with an avid Vibe enthusiast who runs a Vibe appreciation group on Facebook, and the owners are utterly ecstatic about their cars. No, they don’t believe they own hot hatches or anything ready to dust a Golf GTI or the Focus ST, but they do have a point.
When did Pontiac start making the Pontiac Vibe?
Jump to navigation Jump to search. The Pontiac Vibe is a compact automobile that was sold by Pontiac from 2002 to 2010. It was jointly developed by General Motors along with Toyota, who manufactures the mechanically similar Toyota Matrix.
Manufactured by NUMMI alongside the Vibe, the Voltz was exported to Japan in place of the Toyota Matrix. In Japan, the model line was exclusive to Toyota Japanese dealerships called Toyota Netz Store. With the exception of badging, the Voltz shared its exterior with the Vibe, including its Pontiac-designed twin front grilles.
Is the Pontiac Vibe the same as the Pontiac matrix?
Although the Vibe and Matrix are similar designs, the two brands actually use several different components, which are brand-specific, for their heating and air conditioning systems.
When did the Toyota Auris replace the Pontiac Vibe?
With just over 10,000 units sold, Toyota ended sales of the Voltz with the Toyota Auris as its closest functional successor. The Vibe was redesigned, along with the Matrix, for the 2009 model year, and debuted at the December 2007 LA Auto Show.
Is there a knocking noise coming from my car?
There is a knocking sound that started coming from my car a couple days ago. It’s not a ticking or a clanking knock. It’s more of the sound when you take your fisted hand and starting from an inch above a wooden desktop tap at about 1 knock per second.
Why do I hear a tapping noise at the top of my engine?
If the noise you hear is a fast tap or clatter near the top of the engine, it could be valve noise which would require you to have some cylinder head work done. Some noise can come from a worn camshaft. It’s also a tapping noise.
Why does my Buick Regal make a ticking noise?
You need to drain all the fuel, Low cylinder pressure means engine needs to come apart to fix it. 2001 buick regal gs just started making a ticking noise.weather outside is over 100 .Engine part closest to drivers seat started smoking.Have heard reports of engine fires with this model.
Why does my car make a noise when I Turn Off the engine?
Flywheel Noise. If a thud is heard, the flywheel may be loose or damaged. This type of thud is loudest on deceleration. Loose torque converter-to-flywheel or flywheel-to-crankshaft bolts will sound similar to bearing knock. This condition produces several raps during quick acceleration on a free running engine.
You need to drain all the fuel, Low cylinder pressure means engine needs to come apart to fix it. 2001 buick regal gs just started making a ticking noise.weather outside is over 100 .Engine part closest to drivers seat started smoking.Have heard reports of engine fires with this model.
Why does my car door rattle when I hit a bump?
When this goes bad is it the noise where when you hit a bump there’s a rattle that sounds like something is loose from the passenger side of the car?It’s been driving me nuts, and I can’t figure out where it’s coming from. At first I thought it was a CD case that was between the seat that was rattling. anybody?? Thanks for posting everyone.
When does a loose camshaft make the loudest noise?
Loose or improperly seated camshaft timing gears are usually loudest when warm. They are speed sensitive only. They are not load sensitive. Cam gear noise will usually be evident at a warm idle in neutral and sounds much like a loose timing chain noise.