Hmmm... doesn't quite answer my question, however I did learn some new information about the orientation of the offset mounts. Thanks!

Hello, I just replaced my front struts (just the struts and boots, not a whole kit) on my 04' base vibe. These are the struts: https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/monroe-gas-matic-strut-82117/11499891-P These are the boots: https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/driveworks-strut-bellow-dw-k90461/110500...

Thanks for the links, that's great. I'm hoping it's something along the lines of an 02 sensor and not a bad cat. It does have 190k on it though and to my knowledge never had the cat replaced- so, maybe it time? We'll see.

So around the same time my check engine light came on and I also started thinking I was running through gas way to quickly. I haven't had time to actually check my current mileage, but I got the check engine light checked and its a P0420 Catalytic code. The car is a 04' fwd manual base. Are these tw...

Mainly looking for something simple that will tell me the time, has fm radio, play cds, and can plug an iphone into to play podcasts. That's about it.

Here are the youtube videos. Be warned that there is pretty annoying political commentary throughout that he keeps going into... but the tutorial seems pretty solid to me otherwise. He also does a really good video on disassembling and re-assembling the rear brake drums. Part 1: https://www.youtube....

Thanks, I also found a good youtube video showing the same thing on a vibe.

The photos from the "front brake tutorial" (viewtopic.php?f=26&t=24417) are missing. Is there somewhere I can access these?

Thanks in advance,
Eric

Are the pictures from this tutorial still available somewhere?

Thanks,

I just got my PCV Valve off my 04' base to check it out. I'm guessing it may have never been replaced (184k miles)- though I'm not sure- here's a pic:
Is this what I'm looking for to replace it with? http://www.amazon.com/Toyota-12204-2204 ... B00KTG52A8

Can someone point me in the direction of a cheap aftermarket radio to replace the broken one that came with my 04' vibe?

Awesome- thanks for the encouragement and extra info. I'll check it out.

Eric

Hello, I want to check on my PCV valve, but it seems it would take a lot of force to unscrew it. In fact it's even hard to tell that the bolt part is a seperate piece of metal from the body. Should I just really go for it and torque the ratchet? When I re-tighten it should I get it really tight agai...

Hmm, interesting- I'm driving an 04' 5-speed vibe. if I do have a vacuum leak would it be a gasket problem or something different?

Noticed today actually- when I first turned it on the rpms started going from about 1800-2200 and back again every 2 seconds or so. It would rev and then settle, rev, and then settle. Is this something others have noticed before? Is it part of the cooling cycle when you first turn it on?

That makes sense- but it does seem a little coincidental that yesterday the lights worked before going into the dealership- and now they are out.

Well, just to confirm- got my car back from the dealership after getting the airbag and some part of the seat belt restraint fixed on recall. Got in the car and... the radio lights are all off. I think I saw a thread on here somewhere about how to fix this- just a fuse maybe? I guess they were messi...

Is that adjustment easy to alter? I'll take a peak.

I called my local GMC dealer- the said they needed to order the parts and it should take about a week for them to arrive. But yes, they should do it now if the parts are available.

Unless they are just saying that in a scheme to- you know- break my car.

I'll confirm this tomorrow as I need to drive it to town (about 20 minutes away), but I think it idles around 1,000 rpm once all the way warmed up.

Thank you! I just got this vibe and I am still trying to figure out what is normal it. This forum is amazing.

Regards,

That's really helpful to know- thanks!

Ok, so new info- when I first start the car the rpm sits around 2,000. I can hear it audibly for sure. But then, after driving it briefly the idle rpm drops to around 1,000. Any insight as to what is going on??

Much thanks,

For an manual 04' vibe, what is normal idling rpm? Currently mine varies a bit between 1500 and 2000 though I need to do a little more experimenting.

Thanks,
Eric

That... is a good way to look at it.

now i'm even more worried... I guess I have no choice though.
The reviews for this dealership talk about the employees screaming at customers and flipping them off when they wouldn't buy a car, haha.

I bought a used 04' vibe recently and it needs the airbag recall fixed. I don't have the paperwork that originally described the recall. Do I NEED to take it to an official GM dealership for it to be free? Or will the company pay a difference garage to handle the recall? Sorry if this is a silly que...

Is there a reason people replace with a 6-speed besides the power difference? Are they generally more reliable?

Thanks

Feel free to points me in the right direction if this info is somewhere else already- What is the best way to go about finding a 6 speed to put into it (if the 5-speed does indeed bite the dust) and approx. how much do those things cost?? Thanks in advance, I'm excited to have a forum specifically a...

What's up everybody? I'm new here and brand new to owning a vibe. I was looking around and saw one pop up on craigs list and thought- I wonder how those are? I went to see it, and for a car with that many miles everything amazingly well maintained and clean. The clutch felt good, no sounds, etc. Lon...