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Is there any way to do this? Was told lift the e-brake one click then start the car but that doesn't work. There's a drive-through Christmas light show around here and they want you to turn the headlights off but leave parking lights on. We went through with the lights on as did another vibe and a f...

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using diagrams and rockauto, along with reviews I ordered these

Front
https://www.amazon.com/Bosal-254-9910-E ... 006B7WIUQ/

Rear
https://www.amazon.com/Walker-35129-Exh ... 000CQBG1O/

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2005 Pontiac Vibe base model. Replacing the cat and resonator pipe with this from CarId, along with both O2 sensors. https://www.carid.com/eastern-catalytic/eco-carb-direct-fit-center-catalytic-converter-mpn-809581.html It comes with both gaskets but no hardware. I'd like to have hardware for both f...

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apparently they didn't catch it in time and shipped the non-carb compliant out which will be here Monday. Now I'll have to wait while it's shipped back and they ship another out after they get it back

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I remembered tonight that I have one of those temperature guns so I took it for a 6 miles or so cruise, running it fairly hard the last mile or two. Got home and while in park I hit it with the infrared temp gun: Right after the exhaust manifold just below the flange=360 degrees After the first cat=...

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Thanks for the replies and sorry I am just now responding. I went ahead and ordered this one https://www.carid.com/2005-pontiac-vibe-exhaust-parts/eastern-catalytic-eco-iii-direct-fit-converter-and-pipe-assembly-172062880.html Main reason I went this route is the ability to use affirm. No idea what...

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Thanks for the replies and sorry I am just now responding. I went ahead and ordered this one

https://www.carid.com/2005-pontiac-vibe ... 62880.html

Main reason I went this route is the ability to use affirm.

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This is what I used. https://www.discountconverter.com/direct_fit_catalytic_converters/direct_fit_detail.cfm?productID=44103 It's just under $500, but a direct fit, and high quality. Their Houston office is just up the street from me. interesting. so that's both pipes that takes it to where it goes...

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this is the walker cat https://www.amazon.com/Walker-53717-Certified-Catalytic-Converter/dp/B0049JD2JY/ and hell, I am tempted to just go with this. Reviews look good. amazon says it doesn't fit but the listing says it does. Being an amazon seller myself, I know this could easily be a measurements t...

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Just got back from the dealer. Wanted to have them test everything over but I'm not actually sure what they did, if anything really. all the said was everything was in working order except the cat. Said they verified little flow from the exhaust but didn't elaborate and me being in a hurry to travel...

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new issue but I can't help but feel it is connected. P0420 - Catalyst system efficiency below threhold bank 1 Everything I have read points to one of the o2 sensors and/or the cat itself. Car still runs good, we're getting better fuel mileage than we were before but still seems the idle could be a t...

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Definitely. Car is still running great no missing nor codes. Next to get these motor mount replaced to get rid of that awful idle vibration.

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after putting a reman. injector in there's been no problem. Today is the 3rd day of no issue and hopefully, that fixed it. Had to reuse the old oring as the one that came on the injector was too big and got sliced.

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Also, while it was missing I went up and was sort of twisting the injector back and forth, lightly tapped on the fuel rail over the #1 injector and unplugged/replugged it and it was the restart after that when it got smooth. However, on that start, I got some white smoke from the exhaust which clear...

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intake manifold gasket and valve cover gasket replaced(both leaked.) TB gasket too. The problem came back 15 minutes after firing it up. 3 restarts later and it was gone. Drove a few miles and it didn't occur again. Used a screwdriver to listen to the injectors and 2, 3, and 4 sounds the same. #1 in...

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Check compression on all cylinders. Swap injectors to see if problem moves. Intake gasket? I don't have access to a compression tester at the moment but today I am going to go ahead and change the intake manifold gasket with the orange one as well as the valve cover gasket. Haven't decided if I jus...

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Spoke too soon. It seemed to be running really great. Got 2 miles from home on the last trip and it started again flashing CEL, missing like crazy until we got up to around 30mph. get home, check the light P0301

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Ok got the now cleaned up pcv back on. Just took two trips with me pulling over at random spots shutting it down, waiting a couple minutes firing it up and taking off. I drove like a grandma some of the time, other time I got on it a bit. Then I drove in between which is my normal driving. One tiny ...

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Since I can't get a fuel injector at my local autoparts stores nor the good intake gasket I decided to check the pcv. It was stuck open and gunked up and while I doubt that is the cause I sprayed it down and soaked it in tb cleaner. It now rattles way better and you can't blow through it.

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This will be long and probably ramble on but it's driving me nuts. 2005 Pontiac Vibe base model. 180, XXX miles. This has all been happening since Saturday. We've been getting a really rough idle at stop lights which drops the RPM's really low but never stalls. Putting it in neutral cleared it up we...

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Any one tried this yet?

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I have one of those LED lightbars you see on trucks and some cars that are incredible bright. Mine is a small one, 30watt, 7". I want to install this behind the little grille in the center of the bumper, just below the license plate(for those that live in states that require it.) Looking at the...

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Mine has the same problem. It works intermittently. For a while just putting pressure on the shifter knob/stick a certain way would seem to help it engage so I am guessing either broken switch on the shifter, or more likely a broken wire. It bugs me and I thought about it the entire time that I was...

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Have any of you had an issue like this before? It worked a few days ago when I accidentally hit it backing out of the driveway. Pushed the button tonight and noticed no light on the dash, so I proceeded to counts shifts and nope, nothing happens when you push the button. Thankfully it is stuck with ...

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Ordered a faceplate and control board. It arrived fast, packaged well and in great shape. Thanks again

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Nice! Things you can catch without disassembly and testing are great. Definitely. I was planning on digging into the brakes even though I couldn't thing of anything even remotely rubber that could be behind the drum. I'll try to take care of this issue tomorrow. shouldn't be hard at all. I just won...

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Are you sure your rear brakes aren't locking the rear wheels or anything? got to look at it today. It's the plastic cover to the fuel neck and lines that are bolted inside the fender well. Looks like there is a line holder that clipes to the lines, then the plastic is bolted to the clip? Anyways, i...

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yea completely positive the tires never locked up, nor spun out. Going to give it a look over today before we make a 3 hour round trip

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First time it's done it. Smells like tires do after power breaking. Coming from the rear driver side tire area. FWD base model 05. Can't see anything rubbing.

It doesn't smell anything like brakes. It legit smells like burnt tire rubber

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we run cooper on our 05

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when we got ours it had a K&N in it. Still there now, and debating on if we should just go back to stock filter.

Thoughts?

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changed mine a few months back and it was disgusting and made a mess all over the floorboard. Must have dropped a little in the cage as there's a slight roar, and vibration now. It's more noticeable with circulation on

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I assumed they still have the rubber boot? I also call those wires out of habit

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Didn't see any where that says. Got a pm today about parts but cannot reply?

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Nothing yet but debating on going to get plugs and wires for it. Haven't replaced them yet and have had it a couple of years

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Nice write up. Not my cup of tea but looks neat

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Got your pm but it says I need to participate more in order to reply?

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Thank you for the reply. I mainly want to circuit board that the bulbs sit into.

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Will do. totally understand and don't want that to happen.

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pics? Would you consider selling only the faceplate with buttons, and the circuit behind it that houses the bulbs?

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Thank you. The buttons are wore out but the circuit board itself is the main thing needed. Was just hoping to find both with a faceplate in better shape than what she has already

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I don't want to buy the whole radio. All I am trying to do is repair the bulbs in the display, and send it to my sister who is in another state that has 2/3 bulbs dead, and a few wore out buttons.

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I need a faceplate and the circuit board behind it that holds all the bulbs and display for a 05 vibe. single cd.

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do you have the factory radio? I need the faceplate, and the circuit behind it that holds the bulbs?

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I just repaired the lights on the display of the radio in my vibe and it went well. My sister lived in another state and her vibe has the same issue. I tried local yards for vibes and none have any. what I want to do is find the faceplate, and the circuit behind it that holds the bulbs. I don't need...

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2005 Vibe base model When it's cold out, it seems like it takes forever to get good heat from the vents, and to get up to operating temp via the gauge. Almost impossible from sitting idle. For instance, this morning: 14 degrees, I start it up at 6:30am. Let it run in the driveway until right around ...

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