P0441 is one of the more common OBD II codes that can occur in the Pontiac Vibe. It is frequently caused by a loose or bad gas cap, cracked or disconnected EVAP system hoses, vacuum leaks, or a bad purge valve. Always start by taking a look at the gas cap. P0441 is related to … Read more
P0401 is a very common OBDII trouble code that’ll pop up in the Pontiac Vibe. It has to do with the emissions system and stands for Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)→ Insufficient Flow. The EGR system in your car is responsible for recirculating exhaust gasses in order to lower the vehicle’s emissions output. There are three … Read more
P0135 is a very common OBDII code that occurs in the Pontiac Vibe. It is caused by a failure in one of the oxygen sensors heated elements, specifically bank 1 sensor 1. It technically stands for: P0135: Heated Oxygen Sensor → Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction → Bank 1, Sensor 1 The purpose of the heated … Read more
This page is meant to help you troubleshoot the Pontiac Vibe P0430 trouble code. It covers the P0430 code’s meaning, symptoms, causes, and possible solutions. P0430 is an emissions-related trouble code and is virtually never a breakdown risk. P0430 is usually caused by a catalytic converter issue or a bad O2 sensor. Table of Contents … Read more
P0741 is a very common trouble code. It’s know to affect the Pontiac Vibe quite often. Here’s what it means: P0741: Torque Converter Clutch Circuit → Performance or Stuck Off The Vibe uses a clutch in the torque converter to lock the engine and transmission together at highway speed. P0741 can register whenever this connection … Read more
P0121 is a somewhat common trouble code with the Pontiac Vibe. It’s an OBDII code and has to do with the Throttle Pedal Position Sensor. It is relatively serious problem since it leaves your vehicle in failsafe mode. P0121: Throttle Pedal Position Sensor → Switch (TPS) A Circuit Range → Performance Problem OBDII code P0121 … Read more
If your Pontiac Vibe has the P0304 trouble code, you should know that it’s about as common of a code as there is. It’s a generic OBD IIcode (same meaning for all vehicles) that indicates that your car’s fourth cylinder is misfiring. P0304 is a drivability concern and should be dealt with right away. If … Read more
If your Pontiac Vibe has the P0303 trouble code, you should know that it’s about as common of a code as there is. It’s a generic code (same meaning for all vehicles) that indicates that your car’s third cylinder is misfiring. P0303 is a real drivability concern and should be dealt with right away. If … Read more
P0302 in the Pontiac Vibe is a common OBD II trouble code. It indicates that your car’s second cylinder has a misfire. P0302 is a real drivability concern and should be dealt with right away. If it’s bad enough to cause your Vibe’s check engine light to come on, you shouldn’t drive your car at … Read more
A very common issue with the Pontiac Vibe is the P0449 code. This trouble code is a reference number that is given to you when you plug your Vibe into a OBDII scanner. P0449 deals with the evaporative emissions control system. It often appears with, or is related other codes, such as P0420, P0446, and … Read more