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by GMJAP
Mon Sep 06, 2021 11:32 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Replace Clutch Out Switch
Replies: 4
Views: 801

Replace Clutch Out Switch

I'm trying to replace the electrical switch that detects when the clutch is all the way out, on my 2005 base Vibe manual. (It is used by the cruise control to disengage whenever the clutch is not all the way out.) However, I'm having a hell of a time. The outer nut (on the pedal side) is welded to a...
by GMJAP
Mon Mar 19, 2012 9:04 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Manual or Automatic Transmission. Which do you prefer?
Replies: 57
Views: 17656

Re: (Bedlam)

There is a lot of negative posts about the Vibe manual, but I've had no issues. It's already got over 100,000 miles on it, and later this year will mark 8 yrs and I've never had a transmission issue. I even used it to start teaching my wife manual, during which it took quite a bit of abuse! (Don't t...
by GMJAP
Fri Mar 16, 2012 1:58 am
Forum: Site Problems, Suggestions, Questions
Topic: Imminent Genvibe Decade
Replies: 15
Views: 5823

Re: Imminent Genvibe Decade (joatmon)

Maybe a "10yr anniv" thread could be started, and encourage all members to post a picture of themselves & their Vibe wherever they happen to be on 4/1/2012. (Or just the Vibe for the camera shy).Active members who no longer own a Vibe could post an older picture of them & their Vib...
by GMJAP
Fri Mar 02, 2012 2:27 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: My vibe took a bullet for me...
Replies: 20
Views: 3560

Re: (zaxellord)

Quote, originally posted by zaxellord »I'm glad that you and the other driver are okay. Interesting that a 25 mph accident could total out your car, thoughHe said they were BOTH going about 25. So it would be equivalent to plowing into a parked car while going 50.Ouch!Glad that you are OK. edit - s...
by GMJAP
Fri Feb 17, 2012 2:12 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: 2005 1ZZ PCM Recall - What do dealerships generally try to pull?
Replies: 10
Views: 2575

Re: 2005 1ZZ PCM Recall - What do dealerships generally try to pull? (skimask)

skimask, if you have a manual tanny there is switch on the clutch that won't let you start the car unless the clutch is pushed down completely. Maybe the switch is going bad.If you have an auto, nevermind.
by GMJAP
Fri Feb 03, 2012 12:02 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: I joined the 100,000 mile club!
Replies: 25
Views: 5293

Re: (A Psycho Martyr)

ODO rolled past 100,000 miles on the way to work today. Go Vibe!
by GMJAP
Thu Dec 08, 2011 4:17 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Squeaky Driver Seat
Replies: 6
Views: 1495

Re: Squeaky Driver Seat (cthomasparr)

I had that seat squeak for a couple years. At first I thought it was the clutch! I tried to find it one day but didn't have any success. It eventually just went away.I think the seat springs are accessible from underneath the seat, but don't remember for sure. Maybe some WD-40?
by GMJAP
Sat Aug 13, 2011 11:29 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Elective 'brain surgery' - worth it?
Replies: 10
Views: 2494

Re: (Tammy09)

You can call ahead to the dealer to see if they have a PCM in stock. I was able to get it done over a single day.And it's not a "super fast brand new" hard drive.... it's just the existing hard drive with the known bugs fixed.
by GMJAP
Sat Jul 23, 2011 12:20 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: Attention Phishing Scammers: LEARN HOW TO SPELL!
Replies: 4
Views: 2660

Re: Attention Phishing Scammers: LEARN HOW TO SPELL! (kostby)

That's pretty funny. Although over all the spelling and grammar is better than most of the phishing scams I receive.
by GMJAP
Wed Jul 13, 2011 1:30 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: BOOOO - Netflix altering their service and jacking up prices
Replies: 20
Views: 4108

Re: BOOOO - Netflix altering their service and jacking up prices (bodhi_tree777)

JERKS! THIS SUCKS!!AAAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!OK, I'm done. (And considering cancelling)
by GMJAP
Wed Jun 08, 2011 6:11 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Old members check in!!
Replies: 27
Views: 6932

Re: (drunkenmaxx)

Hey it's drunken! AKLGT! Used to be "Active Topics" was full of the usernames in this thread. I've become more of a "lurker" now, but not as "old" as these members. Still driving the Vibe- up to about 94,000 miles.
by GMJAP
Thu Jun 02, 2011 5:34 am
Forum: Latest News
Topic: Toyota may kill the Matrix
Replies: 119
Views: 54935

Re: Toyota may kill the Matrix (micbarric)

The Matrix probably overlaps the market segments of the Scion xB, xD, Toyota Yaris 5-door, and Rav4.They may not be able to support all those models competing for similar customers. As the Matrix is not fully home-grown I'm not surprised it'd be the first on the chopping block. (Which doesn't mean I...
by GMJAP
Tue May 03, 2011 6:37 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: How many miles did you put on your factory tires?
Replies: 11
Views: 3088

Re: How many miles did you put on your factory tires? (Atrixz)

37,000 miles. (Goodyears)
by GMJAP
Wed Apr 27, 2011 8:35 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: 9thGenCorolla.com ran out of money???
Replies: 21
Views: 5120

Re: 9thGenCorolla.com ran out of money??? (BlueCrush)

Make sure to click the ads in the upper right occasionally..... help keep GV around!
by GMJAP
Tue Apr 19, 2011 7:24 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: I Love Bill Gates
Replies: 13
Views: 3409

Re: I Love Bill Gates (jake75)

Quote, originally posted by jake75 »I blame it on Trend Micro. At least it was easy to get my computer back working. I thank Bill Gates for that system restore. If I ever get this damn Trend Micro program off I think I will install a Norton product.I got a virus while Norton (which came on my HP la...
by GMJAP
Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:32 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Mileage per tank.......
Replies: 29
Views: 11108

Re: Mileage per tank....... (savibe23)

I average about 34 MPG, 75% city. (My daily commute has no highway miles.) So typically I hit 1/4 tank left at 320-330 miles.Driving to Austin over the holidays I got 40 MPG.
by GMJAP
Thu Oct 28, 2010 11:19 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Toyota and Tesla joint venture at NUMMI
Replies: 12
Views: 2614

Re: (ramenboy...)

The October issue of Wired magazine has a cover article on Tesla and their purchase of the NUMMI plant. The plant is actually worth billions, but apparently Toyota didn't have any plans for it and Toyota's CEO Akio Toyoda had met with Tesla execs and driven the Tesla Roadster (he's apparently a form...
by GMJAP
Fri Sep 24, 2010 12:55 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: I need personal advice...sad story :(
Replies: 38
Views: 7682

Re: I need personal advice...sad story :( (ou.grizzly)

I think you have already put in tremendous effort to help your extended family.To perhaps just help clarify what many have already said: Do not feel it is your burden alone to help them. Instead of continuing to try to help them directly on your own, as others have mentioned talk to social services ...
by GMJAP
Tue Sep 07, 2010 1:05 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Speedometer Off A Couple MPH's?
Replies: 40
Views: 10220

Re: Speedometer Off A Couple MPH's? (DressedInBlack)

My 05 is about 2 MPH high, as is our 04 Camry. I'm sure speedo accuracy is only so good from the factory and may "settle" 1-2 MPH one way or the other after it leaves the assembly line. It's likely they don't want it ever to show slower than actual speed (could lead to lawsuits in case of ...
by GMJAP
Wed Aug 04, 2010 5:28 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: XBOX 306 / NETFLIX
Replies: 15
Views: 3859

Re: XBOX 306 / NETFLIX (K-NINE)

It's GREAT! We haven't gotten a DVD from Netlfix in months, we've been watching stuff streamed on the XBOX 360.Note that the quality depends on your bandwidth connection. A 1 Mbit DSL connection gives about VHS quality video. We upgraded to FIOS and can get HD video.Also note that most new DVD relea...
by GMJAP
Mon Jun 21, 2010 3:43 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: vote please =) especially if you have facebook
Replies: 9
Views: 4230

Re: vote please =) especially if you have facebook (waveresponder)

Any way to do this without being on facebook?
by GMJAP
Tue Jun 01, 2010 3:22 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: MPG?
Replies: 25
Views: 6400

Re: MPG? (aussiemom)

With an auto a decent average MPG is around 29MPG. Cold will reduce mileage, and the short drives to work won't have very good mileage (bringing down the average). When was the last time the oil was changed?
by GMJAP
Fri May 21, 2010 12:49 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Fun Food Poll! Fave M and M?
Replies: 10
Views: 2366

Re: Fun Food Poll! Fave M and M? (HawaiiPontiacLover)

For a while they had the Crispy M&Ms, with the crispy rice center. Those were my favorites BY FAR! They were awesome, but they stopped selling them a few years ago Apparently can still get them in Europe & Asia. Why can't we get the good stuff in the ol USA?
by GMJAP
Thu Apr 29, 2010 12:06 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Michelin Primacy MXV4
Replies: 12
Views: 5039

Re: Michelin Primacy MXV4 (vibolista)

I think the "Energy" line have low rolling resistance for better mileage. Although there are a line of Energy MXV4's they are different from the Primacy MXV4.Those tire rack prices you found were quite a bit more than I paid. Partly because the Energy line is a bit more and probably also b...
by GMJAP
Thu Apr 29, 2010 1:15 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Michelin Primacy MXV4
Replies: 12
Views: 5039

Michelin Primacy MXV4

Got a set put on the Vibe earlier this week. Very happy so far, the ride feels much tighter and smoother and I was already quite happy with the Michelin Pilot Exaltos I just wore out.
by GMJAP
Mon Apr 12, 2010 10:57 pm
Forum: Forced Induction
Topic: More Performance or More MPG with K&N Drop In Filter?
Replies: 13
Views: 5154

Re: More Performance or More MPG with K&N Drop In Filter? (JetBlack09VibeGT)

I drive for mileage, so can't comment on performance but my K&N has helped my average mileage a few % points. I'd doubt it could ever make 2-3 mpg difference. 2-3% difference, sure.Reminds me though, I need to clean mine
by GMJAP
Mon Mar 15, 2010 1:40 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: NascarXprts Vibes grave...
Replies: 21
Views: 4505

Re: NascarXprts Vibes grave... (NascarXprt)

What happened to it? Missed that thread...
by GMJAP
Mon Feb 22, 2010 1:16 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Free Services Across America - Please contribute your ideas
Replies: 7
Views: 1767

Re: Free Services Across America - Please contribute your ideas (UptownVibe)

Discount Tire will rotate tires and fill them for free. You don't have to show any proof of purchasing tires from them.(At least, last I knew. Call a local place to check the cost of rotation to be sure.)
by GMJAP
Mon Jan 11, 2010 11:40 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Any Netflix users out there?
Replies: 16
Views: 3359

Re: Any Netflix users out there? (Kari)

We watch Netflix streaming on XBOX 360 (& PC) all the time! It's great.
by GMJAP
Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:30 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: GM kills Saab
Replies: 15
Views: 2945

GM kills Saab

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/200..._saab DETROIT (Reuters) – General Motors Co will wind down operations at Saab, its money-losing Swedish unit, after a last-ditch attempt to sell it to small Dutch luxury carmaker Spyker Cars failed, the automaker said on Friday.GM had been in exclusive talks with S...
by GMJAP
Mon Dec 07, 2009 6:22 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: GAS odor!!
Replies: 26
Views: 11030

Re: GAS odor!! (09vGT)

Might be a leaky fuel pump
by GMJAP
Fri Dec 04, 2009 8:14 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Kinda hideous... pink sparkle? Anyone on the forum ready to fess up to ownership?
Replies: 41
Views: 7089

Re: Kinda hideous... pink sparkle? Anyone on the forum ready to fess up to ownership? (MSAGRO)

Why does it look like they just sprayed it with water before taking the picture? Why would someone do that??
by GMJAP
Mon Nov 16, 2009 1:42 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Who likes the Rock and Roll? Opinions welcome. (UPDATE)
Replies: 8
Views: 2268

Re: Who likes the Rock and Roll? Opinions welcome. (PlatinumVibe08)

Not bad! I was pleasantly surprised.I would agree that the singing is not very strong, but this is not unusual with starting rock bands and I don't think it detracts. As it improves, it can only help band's overall sound.I've now listened to 3 whole tracks - and and am enjoying the 4th as I did them...
by GMJAP
Fri Oct 23, 2009 4:12 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: 2005 Vibe - Custom dash change over
Replies: 23
Views: 7392

Re: (houseofbugs)

Quote, originally posted by houseofbugs »@GMJAP: I have an 05. It had the green ring around the cig lighter.Maybe Wolfman's guess is right - you still get it if you get the cig lighter (smoker's pkg) option?
by GMJAP
Fri Oct 23, 2009 12:28 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: 2005 Vibe - Custom dash change over
Replies: 23
Views: 7392

Re: (scherry2)

Looks fantastic! I did my AC buttons, and have been very happy with it, but I'm not quite that amibitious to change everything else!Quote, originally posted by Wolfman213 » The light around the cig lighter, is that something for people that have the cig light only or is that something custom that y...
by GMJAP
Wed Oct 14, 2009 8:32 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Want to hard wire an AUX device?
Replies: 122
Views: 75469

Re: Want to hard wire an AUX device? (LedFootin')

Quote, originally posted by LedFootin’ »Okay, I have the 6 CD head. This thing will work for me?I don't think this will work for you. I did try an adapter on a 6CD unit and it didn't work - but did on my 1 CD. This is because the internal 6CD is connected electronically as if it were an extern...
by GMJAP
Tue Aug 11, 2009 6:59 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: MOD: Horn beeps on keyless entry remote lock/unlock
Replies: 88
Views: 39821

Re: (wpgmike)

wpgmike - Received your email and sent a kit.General Note: Please be aware there are no more kits available. I hope they are working out for everyone who got one. Please contact me if you do have any problems atsales ascendantsys com
by GMJAP
Tue Jul 07, 2009 11:19 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Vibe KUDOs rolling in a little late????
Replies: 6
Views: 1419

Re: Vibe KUDOs rolling in a little late???? (bikeman1)

ridelust.com doesn't appear to have too much of a clue, though. they cite the 2006 Vibe as a great used buy, but show a picture of the 2009 model. they also put one set of MPG numbers in the specs and another set in the paragraph below.
by GMJAP
Tue Jul 07, 2009 11:14 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: MOD: Horn beeps on keyless entry remote lock/unlock
Replies: 88
Views: 39821

Re: (injns)

Quote, originally posted by injns »Do you have any left i am interested 09 vibe 1.8 fwdthanks for the interest, but unfortunately the module was designed for 03-08 Vibes and not the redesigned 2009 model.
by GMJAP
Tue Jun 16, 2009 6:04 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: SD card gone bad?
Replies: 13
Views: 3909

Re: (BlueCrush)

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush »I have an SD card that had 300+ pictures on it from Jamaica last month that are now bad due to a faulty SD card. We could view the pictures fine on the camera. Then when we got home I COPIED them to a laptop and they were deleted from the SD card. I know I cop...
by GMJAP
Thu Jun 04, 2009 3:13 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: * parenting question * autism and vaccinations
Replies: 7
Views: 1670

Re: * parenting question * autism and vaccinations (bodhi_tree777)

I'm not convinced either way yet on a link between autism and vaccinations.However, it is very clear that vaccinations can cause fevers, pain, and other problems in kids. What I don't like is that they give all the vaccinations at once at each yearly checkup.We worked with our pediatrician to space ...
by GMJAP
Tue Mar 24, 2009 11:08 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: MOD: Horn beeps on keyless entry remote lock/unlock
Replies: 88
Views: 39821

Re: (~MRVIBE2006~)

Hey all. Sorry I missed the posts / PMs. I still stop by the forums but not so regularly. NascarXprt if you emailed me it must have been caught in the spam filter.I still have 5 modules for anyone that's interested. They are still$20 inc. shipping to lower 48 and$21 inc. shipping to Canada.PayPal is...
by GMJAP
Mon Dec 22, 2008 2:22 pm
Forum: Latest News
Topic: Toyota Venza
Replies: 8
Views: 3159

Re: Toyota Venza (scherry2)

The Venza is based off the Camry, and is a larger vehicle.
by GMJAP
Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:03 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: No 6-disc changer in 09 Vibe?
Replies: 13
Views: 1838

Re: (ragingfish)

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish »Delphi likely isn't spending a lot of R&D dollars on it because - AFAIK - it is the only radio NOT GMLAN based. Meaning basically the radio is used in the Vibe, and no other GM vehicle. Because of that, they probably just slap something together and call ...
by GMJAP
Wed Mar 19, 2008 5:32 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: MOD: Horn beeps on keyless entry remote lock/unlock
Replies: 88
Views: 39821

Re: (LedFootin')

Now that the 2009 redesign is out, I should note here that the module is compatible with model years 2003-2008 Vibe / Matrix. I do not know if it would work on a 2009, as I haven't any information on that yet but I would doubt it.
by GMJAP
Tue Mar 18, 2008 6:21 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: Classy Tat!
Replies: 8
Views: 2324

Re: (WaveAction)

Quote, originally posted by WaveAction »lol, very funny..is that actually yours? or one you found on the net?HAHA! No, it's not mine! (or anybody I know) - I was sent it in an email.Heh... I doubt I'll ever even go for a small "tasteful" tattoo.
by GMJAP
Tue Mar 18, 2008 4:51 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: Classy Tat!
Replies: 8
Views: 2324

Classy Tat!

But ya might regret it after sobering up....

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