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by chrispbacon
Wed Sep 21, 2022 5:13 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Need part number for 03 CV Axle Seals
Replies: 2
Views: 610

Re: Need part number for 03 CV Axle Seals

Does anyone know this part number?
by chrispbacon
Tue Sep 20, 2022 9:58 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Need part number for 03 CV Axle Seals
Replies: 2
Views: 610

Need part number for 03 CV Axle Seals

Hi there.

I have a 2003 Pontiac Vibe 2-wheel drive.

I am getting the CV Axles replaced with new ones and was advised to get the CV Axle seals also replaced.

I've called around everywhere and searched online but I can't find it. Can someone please help?

Thanks.
by chrispbacon
Fri Dec 25, 2020 7:03 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Engine Not Turning??
Replies: 3
Views: 823

Engine Not Turning??

Hi there. My 2003 Pontiac Vibe stopped working yesterday and I was hoping someone could help me diagnose the problem. So about 3 months ago I noticed that when I was at a red light or parked idling, the engine started to sag down or sputter down losing a bit of power, almost as if it is begging for ...
by chrispbacon
Sun Jun 07, 2020 11:17 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Headliner Cargo Net Mod/DIY
Replies: 1
Views: 1970

Headliner Cargo Net Mod/DIY

Hi all, I wanted to share this mod with you guys. I am very interested in car camping and I wanted more storage in my 03 Vibe so I installed a cargo net on the roof headliner. Just finished installing it and it came out great! I've included links in the post down below. So here is how to do this... ...
by chrispbacon
Sun Jun 07, 2020 10:17 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Need Pic of Roof Without Headliner
Replies: 9
Views: 2604

Re: Need Pic of Roof Without Headliner

Awesome report and pictures! I wonder how many Vibes have had leakage around the wiring grommet connector (like yours at the driver side rear hatch area) and to this day don't even know it! :o Hope you didn't break many clips OR plastic trim pieces. I'll be doing this exact thing probably next summ...
by chrispbacon
Sun Jun 07, 2020 10:08 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Need Pic of Roof Without Headliner
Replies: 9
Views: 2604

Re: Need Pic of Roof Without Headliner

Awesome report and pictures! I wonder how many Vibes have had leakage around the wiring grommet connector (like yours at the driver side rear hatch area) and to this day don't even know it! :o Hope you didn't break many clips OR plastic trim pieces. I'll be doing this exact thing probably next summ...
by chrispbacon
Sun Jun 07, 2020 9:54 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Need Pic of Roof Without Headliner
Replies: 9
Views: 2604

Re: Need Pic of Roof Without Headliner

joatmon wrote: Sat May 30, 2020 3:29 pm great pics, except the one of the rust, that's like looking at a crime scene photo.
Yeah. Believe me I was surprised to see that when I took the headliner out.
by chrispbacon
Sat May 30, 2020 1:27 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Sunroof Switch Panel Light - Aftermarket LED Replacement
Replies: 1
Views: 974

Sunroof Switch Panel Light - Aftermarket LED Replacement

I just wanted to post this here as a tip. I purchased an aftermarket LED replacement bulb for the light that is in the overhead sunroof switch panel. This is the kind of bulb on which the connector has two little metal pins sticking out on each side, and you have to press the bulb into the socket an...
by chrispbacon
Sat May 30, 2020 1:07 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Need Pic of Roof Without Headliner
Replies: 9
Views: 2604

Re: Need Pic of Roof Without Headliner

Ok. My gf and I removed the whole headliner from the Vibe. (see pictures below) My hope was that I would be able to find 2 good spots to put anchors for a roof net that goes from the sunroof to the back of the car. I planned on using two sunvisor hooks from a Toyota Corolla which I'm sure I can find...
by chrispbacon
Thu May 28, 2020 7:40 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Need Pic of Roof Without Headliner
Replies: 9
Views: 2604

Need Pic of Roof Without Headliner

Hi there. Does anyone out there have some clear pictures of the Vibe roof without the headliner on? I am interested to see one because I would like to screw in some brackets/clips into the roof where it is curved so that I can install a roof storage net. I already went to the junkyard and got an ext...
by chrispbacon
Thu May 28, 2020 7:34 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Washer Fluid Pump, A Replacement How To
Replies: 14
Views: 17119

Re: Washer Fluid Pump, A Replacement How To

Oh interesting. That could be what it was. Thanks :)
by chrispbacon
Thu May 28, 2020 2:55 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: Washer Fluid Pump, A Replacement How To
Replies: 14
Views: 17119

Re: Washer Fluid Pump, A Replacement How To

Does anyone have an answer to this. Long story short, I bought the car used. The front washer nozzles never functioned when activated, however the nozzle for the rear window works fine. This week I got fed up with not having working washer nozzles so I ordered a replacement washer fluid pump for the...
by chrispbacon
Tue Aug 20, 2019 7:35 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Grab Handle above Driver?
Replies: 24
Views: 6058

Re: Grab Handle above Driver?

zbyers wrote: Mon Aug 05, 2019 4:54 am My mom's 05 AWD has the oh crap handle above driver's door, as well as the C pillar airbags (also has A pillar and front seat airbags)... none of which were common on the vibe.
Hmm. Ok so it should be possible. I'm going to remove the headliner and see what I find. Thanks.
by chrispbacon
Thu Aug 01, 2019 10:57 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Grab Handle above Driver?
Replies: 24
Views: 6058

Re:

Got a pic, but no idea how to put it on here. No headroom issues (remember I'm 6'3). I didn't want it to use in a driving situation, I wanted it to be pleasing to the eye. 4 indentions, 3 handles looked silly. Attached files Hi there. I am hoping to get a clear answer on this. I have a 03 Vibe with...
by chrispbacon
Wed Mar 27, 2019 5:25 pm
Forum: Washing, Waxing, Cleaning
Topic: Best Way to Protect/Restore Different Parts?
Replies: 9
Views: 6083

Re: Best Way to Protect/Restore Different Parts?

Thank youh for all your suggestions. i read up on 303 folling your advise and everywhere i looked it had phenkmenal reviews so I just order a bottle. Apparantly it treats and restores plastic amd rubber. This is perfect.And thank you for the project sweet cars channel link. did not know about it but...
by chrispbacon
Sun Mar 24, 2019 3:49 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Air Conditioner Smells Like Vinegar Upon Startup
Replies: 5
Views: 1225

Re: Air Conditioner Smells Like Vinegar Upon Startup

Are you sure the odor simply wasn't from the musty smell of mildew buildup in the windshield air intake vents? In VA, I used to pour some bleach to sanitize the area where leaves and debris builds up over time. I don't think so. I have been parking under a tree at work and I'm usually pretty good a...
by chrispbacon
Sun Mar 24, 2019 2:04 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: You Are Now Equipped With: CERAMIC TINTS, CLADDING POLISH, & LICENSE LEDs
Replies: 7
Views: 2131

Re: You Are Now Equipped With: CERAMIC TINTS, CLADDING POLISH, & LICENSE LEDs

What are the FL laws regarding tint % for front windows versus back passenger and tailgate? I didn't do the tints myself. I had it done at the swap shop in ft lauderdale for 100 clams. I'm not sure. https://www.tinting-laws.com/ It's TINT, not TINTS. Also, if you paid only $100, I'll be highly surp...
by chrispbacon
Sun Mar 24, 2019 1:35 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: You Are Now Equipped With: CERAMIC TINTS, CLADDING POLISH, & LICENSE LEDs
Replies: 7
Views: 2131

Re: You Are Now Equipped With: CERAMIC TINTS, CLADDING POLISH, & LICENSE LEDs

Man, come over to St. Pete and do my windows. I'm sure I'll be cured bacon by the time this upcoming summer rolls around. What are the FL laws regarding tint % for front windows versus back passenger and tailgate? I didn't do the tints myself. I had it done at the swap shop in ft lauderdale for 100...
by chrispbacon
Sun Mar 24, 2019 12:59 pm
Forum: Washing, Waxing, Cleaning
Topic: Best Way to Protect/Restore Different Parts?
Replies: 9
Views: 6083

Best Way to Protect/Restore Different Parts?

I want to protect/restore different parts of rubber, plastic, or metal on the exterior of my Vibe and I'm not sure what to use? So for example: Bottom Window Seal - I believe this is rubber but I'm not sure what to put on it? Also, for some reason, there's like white stuff on it that won't come out?...
by chrispbacon
Sun Mar 24, 2019 12:47 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Air Conditioner Smells Like Vinegar Upon Startup
Replies: 5
Views: 1225

Air Conditioner Smells Like Vinegar Upon Startup

I'm not sure why but whenever I startup the car and its hot outside the air conditioner has a very strong smell of like vinegar? I added refrigerant to it about 2 weeks ago and I accidentally added too much and the compressor kept turning on and off and my girlfriend said I added too much. So I rele...
by chrispbacon
Sun Mar 24, 2019 12:41 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: You Are Now Equipped With: CERAMIC TINTS, CLADDING POLISH, & LICENSE LEDs
Replies: 7
Views: 2131

You Are Now Equipped With: CERAMIC TINTS, CLADDING POLISH, & LICENSE LEDs

Summer is coming and I bought Huper Optik 20%ceramic tints for my SoFla Vibe. They came out really nice, offer privacy, and is a great way to beat the heat! I was kind of on the wall about seeing out of them at night but I can see perfectly out of them. If I had gone darker it would have been too di...
by chrispbacon
Wed Mar 20, 2019 8:03 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: You Are Now Equipped With: LED HEADLIGHTS & FOGLIGHTS
Replies: 19
Views: 4594

Re: You Are Now Equipped With: LED HEADLIGHTS & FOGLIGHTS

Haynes repair manual for Matrix/Vibe has the headlight adjustment procedure on page 12-12. I don't know how good it is, but better than nothing. One of my peeves though is people driving with fog lights on when there is no fog... just causes more glare, no particular need. Yeah I dont drive with th...
by chrispbacon
Tue Mar 19, 2019 6:33 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: You Are Now Equipped With: LED HEADLIGHTS & FOGLIGHTS
Replies: 19
Views: 4594

Re: You Are Now Equipped With: LED HEADLIGHTS & FOGLIGHTS

I looked on the headlight housing and saw there was a screw with like a toothed wheel and I think this is how you adjust the headlights. I saw the same mechanism on the foglights as well. This weekend Im going to play around with it to see if it adjusts the angle of the headlights and if so angle th...
by chrispbacon
Sun Mar 17, 2019 7:57 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: You Are Now Equipped With: LED HEADLIGHTS & FOGLIGHTS
Replies: 19
Views: 4594

Re: You Are Now Equipped With: LED HEADLIGHTS & FOGLIGHTS

Here are the rest. I guess I'm limited to 5 picture uploads at a time.
by chrispbacon
Sun Mar 17, 2019 7:51 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: You Are Now Equipped With: LED HEADLIGHTS & FOGLIGHTS
Replies: 19
Views: 4594

You Are Now Equipped With: LED HEADLIGHTS & FOGLIGHTS

Yesterday I changed out the regular halogen headlights & foglight bulbs on my Vibe to nice LEDs. I also wet sanded and used headlight haze remover and the headlights look much better now because they were an ugly yellow before. Unfortunately I didn't take a night time before picture with the hal...
by chrispbacon
Thu Mar 14, 2019 4:37 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: DRL Issue....
Replies: 2
Views: 890

Re: DRL Issue....

That's an odd problem. Two questions - When your headlights are on, do your tail lights light up - The wiring diagram shows two red with white stripe wires going to the DRL module. Are you sure you cut the correct one? You know what my bad. I didn't realize it until yesterday. So the thing is that ...
by chrispbacon
Tue Mar 12, 2019 11:44 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: DRL Issue....
Replies: 2
Views: 890

DRL Issue....

Hi there. So I disabled my daytime running lights which was great and I can now use the switch knob on the end to turn the headlights on and off. This was really really bothering me before. I followed this youtube video here that explains to cut the red & white wire: https://youtu.be/gVXoht-ngHY...
by chrispbacon
Tue Mar 12, 2019 11:31 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New buy and plug pics
Replies: 25
Views: 4800

Re: New buy and plug pics

Any one using Torque app ? any tips? Thanks greg Sure, I've been using the Torque app with both of our Vibes. I got the $25 OBDII adapter on ebay and it works well. Once I programmed everything in for each of them, the MPG is pretty much within 3% of my manual calculation or less. Lots of neat thin...
by chrispbacon
Tue Mar 12, 2019 11:21 am
Forum: Washing, Waxing, Cleaning
Topic: Restoring the trim, plastic
Replies: 19
Views: 8686

Re: Restoring the trim, plastic

Refinish Restorer. Not cheap, but its the best stuff out there, almost 50 bucks for a can. Im in Florida as well & our cars take a beating from the sun. I applied back in November & its lasts 6 months before I needed to reapply last week. Even after 6 months the cladding still looked better...
by chrispbacon
Mon Mar 11, 2019 8:13 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: I've Got the South Florida Vibe...
Replies: 5
Views: 1283

Re: I've Got the South Florida Vibe...

Welcome to GenVibe and congrats on the deal you just got. I take it you live in the area where you purchased this Vibe? The reason I ask is because I have a "Central Florida 2004 Vibe GT" that I bought last year ... BUT I drive it up north at the Ohio/Michigan line! ZERO rust, which is un...
by chrispbacon
Mon Mar 11, 2019 8:08 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: I've Got the South Florida Vibe...
Replies: 5
Views: 1283

Re: I've Got the South Florida Vibe...

Looks really nice. The white color is called Frosty, but I doubt it gets very frosty in south FL I purchased the 01 Vibe with 94K miles. a typo, first model year for Vibes was 2003, a lot of them were actually made in 2002. The grill says yours is either an 03 or an 04 Still, a 16 year old Vibe wit...
by chrispbacon
Sun Mar 10, 2019 3:07 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: I've Got the South Florida Vibe...
Replies: 5
Views: 1283

I've Got the South Florida Vibe...

Hi there. My name is Chris. After driving a 2001 Toyota Corolla for 18 years I finally decided it was time for a new car. I started doing research on cars about a year ago on and off and was very close to purchasing a Prius. I had some very specific requirements for this car. I wanted something big ...