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by Laserbeak43
Fri May 24, 2013 3:45 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Need to adjust the shift cable
Replies: 3
Views: 2038

Re: Need to adjust the shift cable

Since the replacement. I'll try to fully explain. For a while now, I've heard grinding in my clutch while driving. It seemed to shift and engage fine, but one day while driving in 5th gear, putting my foot on the throttle gave me no response from the engine. i was a bit confused so i slowed down a b...
by Laserbeak43
Fri May 24, 2013 2:31 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Need to adjust the shift cable
Replies: 3
Views: 2038

Need to adjust the shift cable

Hi, I am having some issues with my shifter. I just had the clutch replaced and asked that they check to see if my transmission was good and "everything looked ok", according to them, but when i shift into second the shifter will jump back out sometimes. Also, it doesn't feel fully engaged...
by Laserbeak43
Fri Feb 15, 2013 5:19 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Which Pulley set to buy?
Replies: 6
Views: 1525

Which Pulley set to buy?

Hey,
Looking to buy a pulley set. Only one i've seen so far is
http://www.unorthodoxracing.com/index.p ... -4799.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

what do you think? there's no description. Any help would be appreciated, Thanks
by Laserbeak43
Wed Aug 01, 2012 9:28 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Changing the clutch in a Pontiac Vibe or Toyota Matrix
Replies: 72
Views: 111978

Re: Changing the clutch in a Pontiac Vibe or Toyota Matrix

fffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff!!
the pictures always go away when i need them!!
by Laserbeak43
Mon Nov 21, 2011 5:18 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: How to install lowering springs diy
Replies: 19
Views: 6502

did it! took me 12 hours but it's done! looks sweeeeeeet!(in my golem voice) but i'll probably need a sway bar now..
by Laserbeak43
Tue Nov 15, 2011 4:19 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: 09 spoiler on an 06 vibe?
Replies: 2
Views: 719

yeah, what i thought...bummer.
by Laserbeak43
Mon Nov 14, 2011 3:40 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: 09 spoiler on an 06 vibe?
Replies: 2
Views: 719

09 spoiler on an 06 vibe?

cmon, the 09 looks waaaay better!would it fit on an 06 base
by Laserbeak43
Mon Nov 14, 2011 1:12 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: How to install lowering springs diy
Replies: 19
Views: 6502

Hi,thanks for the reply, what I meant to ask is if the 4WD instructions that keithvibe uploaded would work on a base vibe
by Laserbeak43
Sat Nov 05, 2011 7:19 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: How to install lowering springs diy
Replies: 19
Views: 6502

just bought some s-techs. will this work on my base vibe?
by Laserbeak43
Sat Nov 05, 2011 12:49 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Looking for OEM Spoiler
Replies: 3
Views: 939

that's too bad, wish i woulda gotten an OEM sooner. Do they attach the same way an OEM does? or am I going to have to go with one that requires me to put holes in my car?
by Laserbeak43
Thu Nov 03, 2011 8:00 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Looking for OEM Spoiler
Replies: 3
Views: 939

Looking for OEM Spoiler

Hi,When i first got my 06, you could go the the GM website and buy the 2 OEM spoilers. Now i don't see them. Anyone know where i could find them?There are tons of aftermarket kits out there, but I'd like to go with OEM if i could help it.
by Laserbeak43
Wed Oct 26, 2011 1:34 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Door Wire Harnesses for an 06
Replies: 0
Views: 455

Door Wire Harnesses for an 06

*Please delete me if this poses a threat to anyone's security*Hello,i've gotten my Door Switches for an 06 vibe but my vehicle's VIN# matches one with manual doors. would someone be willing to share their VIN# with me to help me order the harnesses? I've ordered a set for about 100 bucks total and t...
by Laserbeak43
Thu Feb 24, 2011 8:21 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Spoiler on a two-tone Abyss?
Replies: 10
Views: 2851

Re: (scherry2)

the grey on mine looks as dull as ever, i wonder if a grey spoiler would match.
by Laserbeak43
Thu Feb 24, 2011 3:52 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Spoiler on a two-tone Abyss?
Replies: 10
Views: 2851

Re: (scherry2)

Thanks!That doesn't look painted at all. It looks stock!! We are talking about the grey part, right?
by Laserbeak43
Wed Feb 23, 2011 10:12 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Poor Man's Complete Performance Mod Guide for the 1ZZ-FE(Vib
Replies: 170
Views: 123236

my wife is so gonna hate me. THANKS!! XD
by Laserbeak43
Wed Feb 23, 2011 4:29 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Spoiler on a two-tone Abyss?
Replies: 10
Views: 2851

Kevera's got a sweet looking ride, even if his sig is way too small to see
by Laserbeak43
Wed Feb 23, 2011 4:22 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Spoiler on a two-tone Abyss?
Replies: 10
Views: 2851

Re: Spoiler on a two-tone Abyss? (NascarXprt)

Quote, originally posted by NascarXprt »now do you mean the lip kit or the top and mid gate spoilers?The top and mid-gate. not sure i've seen the front lip kit. Quote, originally posted by scherry2 »I have a two tone and I had the front lower facia painted the grey your wondering about. yes they c...
by Laserbeak43
Mon Feb 21, 2011 9:43 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Spoiler on a two-tone Abyss?
Replies: 10
Views: 2851

Spoiler on a two-tone Abyss?

Hi, I have a 2-tone Abyss and I love spoilers, I just don't know if they have a spoiler that would match my rubber baby buggy bumpers(grey) and i don't think spoilers in the abyss color would look good. But if they were grey, they'd have to be the same material too. Anyone have a spoiler on their 2-...
by Laserbeak43
Mon Feb 21, 2011 5:51 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: 03-08 wire diagram
Replies: 27
Views: 69091

Thanks just used this to install my stereo.
by Laserbeak43
Wed Dec 22, 2010 10:16 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Looking for passenger door trigger
Replies: 15
Views: 3068

Re: (Laserbeak43)

you can actually get the trigger wires at the harness connected to the speedometer. and it snaps right out!! XD
by Laserbeak43
Sun Dec 12, 2010 1:32 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Looking for passenger door trigger
Replies: 15
Views: 3068

Re: (Laserbeak43)

just so that you can see what i mean,here's the interior light switch and two pics of the interior of the interior light switch as you can see, i don't have that extra dome light switch on my dimmer.
by Laserbeak43
Sat Dec 11, 2010 3:14 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Looking for passenger door trigger
Replies: 15
Views: 3068

sorry about the late reply, working on some house projects. I have a 2006 base model. manual transmission etc. It seems funny that my vibe would exclude this feature as well. OK, just checked the manual(sorry left it at my desk here at home or else i would have checked it yesterday) and there's no d...
by Laserbeak43
Fri Dec 10, 2010 12:58 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Looking for passenger door trigger
Replies: 15
Views: 3068

interestingi keep mine all the way up till it clicks all the time, and have the dome lights set to door, and it never comes on.Thanks for the pic. I'm gonna lock up the lab and go play with the lights in my car, I'll let u know what happens. Enjoy the party!! -edit-I've played with every combination...
by Laserbeak43
Thu Dec 09, 2010 5:50 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Looking for passenger door trigger
Replies: 15
Views: 3068

bump
by Laserbeak43
Mon Dec 06, 2010 12:24 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Would adding an amp or eq improve stock radio?
Replies: 5
Views: 1767

Re: Would adding an amp or eq improve stock radio? (zoomie)

in my '06 some filter cuts the bass off after the volume reaches a certain level, I think an external EQ would fix that, but i don't know for sure.
by Laserbeak43
Sun Dec 05, 2010 12:34 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Looking for passenger door trigger
Replies: 15
Views: 3068

heh, so i found two red white wires going down the side, and i tapped and isolated them and connected them to the alarm cause i couldn't find the dome/light wire audiovibe had mentioned, but the malfunctions that they warn about were true, which means that one of those red/wite wires aren't a door t...
by Laserbeak43
Fri Dec 03, 2010 3:20 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Looking for passenger door trigger
Replies: 15
Views: 3068

Re: (audiovibe)

the only thing my little panel has there on that side are a dimmer, and the mirror controls. the dimmer only has a white wire with a red stripe, white with a black stripe, black and 2 greens. all of the other wires are tied to the mirror controls. Can i find this dome wire in the same place as you?P...
by Laserbeak43
Fri Dec 03, 2010 7:58 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Looking for passenger door trigger
Replies: 15
Views: 3068

Re: (audiovibe)

Quote, originally posted by audiovibe »I've been neglecting the audio forum for a little while. Sorry didn't realize it was just you guys. Quote, originally posted by audiovibe »I tied my trigger to the dome light switch wire behind the dome light switch. I went to the same wire McGusto82 used the...
by Laserbeak43
Fri Dec 03, 2010 7:39 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: '06 Base Vibe: Can't find parking light wire (+)
Replies: 4
Views: 1350

Re: '06 Base Vibe: Can't find parking light wire (audiovibe)

Quote, originally posted by audiovibe »This wire is in the drivers kick panel, for anyone else interested. If you'd like, I can show you a pic, there's no wire in the kick panel, unless by kick panel you mean the cover on the side of the doorway on the floor.
by Laserbeak43
Thu Dec 02, 2010 1:13 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Looking for passenger door trigger
Replies: 15
Views: 3068

all i see is a white/red wire.(god, i feel like i'm seriously being ignored here)
by Laserbeak43
Mon Nov 29, 2010 5:32 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Looking for passenger door trigger
Replies: 15
Views: 3068

Looking for passenger door trigger

Hello, This post from this thread says:Quote, originally posted by mcgusto82 »behind the light dimmer control. there is a red/white wire. this is the negative trigger for the driver's door. our cars are negative trigger. so connect your power to the battery, and ground there. just so you know, once...
by Laserbeak43
Mon Nov 29, 2010 2:42 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: '06 Base Vibe: Can't find parking light wire (+)
Replies: 4
Views: 1350

it's in the wires under the side panel headed to the back of the car.
by Laserbeak43
Fri Nov 26, 2010 1:18 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Looking for photo - Double Din in '09+
Replies: 5
Views: 1423

Re: Looking for photo - Double Din in '09+ (dayday)

err- OT, but your vibe is freaking nice on the outside!
by Laserbeak43
Thu Nov 25, 2010 8:34 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: '06 Base Vibe: Can't find parking light wire (+)
Replies: 4
Views: 1350

'06 Base Vibe: Can't find parking light wire (+)

Hello, I'm looking for the green (+) parking light wire in the harness in the driver side kick-panel that looks like this: http://www.bulldogsecurity.com...lldogI'm assuming that this wire isn't in my harness since it's not a model that came with power locks, windows, or an alarm.I've looked at bull...
by Laserbeak43
Wed Nov 24, 2010 1:40 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: OOPS! Isterring 12v constant not working!
Replies: 12
Views: 2977

Bumskigedy bumskigedy bump!
by Laserbeak43
Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:01 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: OOPS! Isterring 12v constant not working!
Replies: 12
Views: 2977

Re: OOPS! Isterring 12v constant not working! (joatmon)

Quote, originally posted by joatmon »I would probably use a different source for the constant 12V for the alarm instead of the line running to the ignition switch. Perhaps use one of those "add-a-circuit" things to add a separate fused line right at the fuse block, or tap into the constan...
by Laserbeak43
Wed Nov 10, 2010 10:19 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: OOPS! Isterring 12v constant not working!
Replies: 12
Views: 2977

Re: (Sublimewind)

Quote, originally posted by Sublimewind »You "sure" it's a good idea for you to b playing with the electrical of your car...? You don't sound the most competent with common car systems.. I mean 95% of cars I know has the fuse panel under the drivers dash.. I most certainly am learning, an...
by Laserbeak43
Tue Nov 09, 2010 10:03 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: OOPS! Isterring 12v constant not working!
Replies: 12
Views: 2977

Re: (Laserbeak43)

OK the 15A was blown, the car starts now. I have no 30A main on the inside of the car, and the one outside seems to be fine. I did blow my alarm brain in the process. Luckily it was the alarm brain company's tech support that advised me to do what led to the busted brain. that should allow me to get...
by Laserbeak43
Tue Nov 09, 2010 8:19 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: OOPS! Isterring 12v constant not working!
Replies: 12
Views: 2977

it's too the far left last i looked it didn't look like i'd be able to reach the fuses(there are only 3 there, am i looking at the right spot?) i'll try and check them.
by Laserbeak43
Tue Nov 09, 2010 7:00 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: OOPS! Isterring 12v constant not working!
Replies: 12
Views: 2977

ok i see that, but i have no idea how i'm supposed ot get to that!!do i have to take the dashboard off?
by Laserbeak43
Tue Nov 09, 2010 5:08 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: OOPS! Isterring 12v constant not working!
Replies: 12
Views: 2977

Re: OOPS! Isterring 12v constant not working! (joatmon)

I have a manual and i was playing around with the relays i've connected to the 12v constant.nothing is busted under the hood and i don't see a box in the car. even looked in the manual to see if it'd tell me where it is but i don't see it.
by Laserbeak43
Tue Nov 09, 2010 3:42 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: OOPS! Isterring 12v constant not working!
Replies: 12
Views: 2977

OOPS! Isterring 12v constant not working!

hi, ive checked the fuses and ran a meter on the wire but im noy getting voltage from the thick black wire in the ignition harness.all of the electricity seems to be working otherwise. The domelight headlights radio and dash all turn on and when the key is inserted the dash does its thing. but i get...
by Laserbeak43
Mon Nov 08, 2010 6:05 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Help Wiring an Alarm and Power Locks
Replies: 5
Views: 1927

hmm i don't think those are the ignition wires, or the fact that i have both of them tapped toether does something to mess with the ignition circuitry. I just had to use the 12v constant to simulate ignition on and off to program the remotes and alarm.
by Laserbeak43
Sun Nov 07, 2010 10:05 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Help Wiring an Alarm and Power Locks
Replies: 5
Views: 1927

Re: (audiovibe)

Quote, originally posted by audiovibe »What is causing the alarm to go off when you arm the car? How are the lock and unlock wires hooked up?well it seems that the alarm just goes off as soon as the battery is hooked up, so that's no big deal. I have the lock and unlock of the actuator connected the...
by Laserbeak43
Sun Nov 07, 2010 1:26 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: 03-08 wire diagram
Replies: 27
Views: 69091

Re: Heres your Diagram (keithvibe)

HiI'm looking for the door triggers on my 2006.Note 1 in your list says i should isolate both wires, but as far as i can see,you've only listed 1. I've googled but the only place i can find isthe12volt.com and they only have one wire too.-edit-I hope I'm wrong, but: 1)there's no Red/Yellow wire on m...
by Laserbeak43
Sun Nov 07, 2010 6:31 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Help Wiring an Alarm and Power Locks
Replies: 5
Views: 1927

Looks like everything's semi-working. I can lock the 2 doors that i've wired up. and the alarm goes nuts, the remotes are paired up, etc, but i can't unlock and i need to to tame the alarm and finish wiring up to the ignition, dome light, and parking lights etc.I'll do this in the morning when the s...
by Laserbeak43
Sat Nov 06, 2010 7:06 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Help Wiring an Alarm and Power Locks
Replies: 5
Views: 1927

Re: Help Wiring an Alarm and Power Locks (Laserbeak43)

well this is what i have so far:soz I ripped the door pannel off and i find this metal plate... OH!! THIS IS WHERE OEM FORGOT TO PUT MY ACTUATOR!!! I forgive them. So I just popped everything off, Here's the area around the ignitionWe pop panels...playaaaaaaaaaaa!!! Ok, It's a leafy fall and i'm not...
by Laserbeak43
Fri Nov 05, 2010 5:45 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Help Wiring an Alarm and Power Locks
Replies: 5
Views: 1927

Help Wiring an Alarm and Power Locks

Hi,I'm trying to hook an alarm up along with 4 actuators and two relays connected together like the ones shown on this webpage's schematic.http://www.miata.net/garage/pwrlock.htm#Wiring RelaysI don't have any switches for my door panels yet, so everything will be manual unless i'm using the remotes,...
by Laserbeak43
Thu Nov 04, 2010 1:27 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Pls Help: Installing power locks
Replies: 8
Views: 1543

it's here!! can't wait to install it!! i'm gonna have to wake up at the butt-crack of dawn in order to get it installed - in front of autozone!