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kcorona

#11 on that diagram is for the latch on the front of the clamshell, it is not a hinge. The diagram doesn't show the parts for the clamshell hinge, so I think you'd need to replace the whole armrest. The clamshell latch on mine broke long ago, I believe #10 and #11 are gone on mine, and the lid is cr...

kcorona

Truly amazing, congrats!

kcorona

I tried one on a Saab and it didn't work because the cap kept the nozzle from opening the flap in the filler neck -- in other words too much space between the filler neck flap and where the cap screws on -- gas got everywhere.

kcorona

yes, it is the mud flaps. If anyone has gotten a P0133 code recently, my bet is that it is due to the recent cold snap in areas not prone to getting so cold. Happened to me yesterday. Cleared the code and so far it has not come back .

kcorona

nope, tried it, no luck.

kcorona

Just a follow up -- I got some springs from surewipe.com, but they do NOT fit the rear wiper due to its rounded profile. They fit fine on the fronts however. Back to square one.

kcorona

Well lookie what I stumbled upon in my search to figure out my current rear wiper spring tension problem. Trico now makes an Exact Fit replacement rear wiper blade for our vibes, at substantial savings over dealer cost for the factory blade. It is the Trico 11-A. Pics are on amazon -- it looks the s...

kcorona

thanks for the replies everyone -- I was offline for a couple of days. I'll try some lube first, but will probably end up with the helper spring. Thanks star_deceiver! I didn't know those helper springs existed.

kcorona

So I've noticed that the rear wiper has been streaking badly lately. No biggie, insert replacement time, right? Wrong. Replaced the insert and still no better. It appears the spring on the wiper arm has weakened to the point that there is insufficient pressure on the window to make a clean swipe. Do...

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Codpiece for the speedo

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38k miles on mine before replacement was necessary, rotated regularly every 6k miles.

kcorona

I recently ditched the xm too, 4 year subscriber. Since the merger the quality has gone waaay downhill IMO. I refused their discounts and free offers. I'm kind of surprised that I don't really miss it.

kcorona

thanks for the replies all. I wasn't there when it happened but frankly I'm surprised the damage wasn't worse. It's funny, coming up on my 4 year mark later this month. I've liked this car so much that I always had a fear nagging in the back of my mind that it would get hit one day. Now that it has ...

kcorona

Yes, they admitted fault and got a ticket from the police, so hopefully their insurance co. will come through easily.

kcorona

thank goodness nobody was hurt, my wife was in the passenger seat when a water truck backed up into her.

kcorona

I have used it, and am using it now with confidence. No problems to report, every bit as smooth as toyota t-IV.

kcorona

prong things = ground electrode

kcorona

I've had a Harbor Freight for years that I got on sale for $10. Agree with sublime that it's probably not the most accurate, but its close enough for lug nuts.You're gonna have to spend more than $50 to get a good one, like SK or snap-on. I've heard a lot of horror stories about craftsman. I just sc...

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439 miles for me. Didn't record the driving style but guess it was highway based on the mpg.

kcorona

I do. Oil on amazon is rarely a deal. I saw the deal on those filters you got -- too bad it wasn't the pureones. They had some pureone 2 pks. for cheap but no applications that work for me.

kcorona

The way better deal at AAP is gallons of Valvoline Synpower for $9.95 each on closeout. Picked up 3g yesterday.

kcorona

invest in a pet carrier for next time.

kcorona

suggest you change pcv valve too.

kcorona

it's tucked up underneath the back, look under the car right below the gas door.

kcorona

Wow, are those wrinkles in the body under your missing fender flare stock or a mod job?

kcorona

Thanks for the feedback Whelan!

kcorona

3.9 qts (3.7L) on an 04. I believe 03 is the same.

kcorona

Bump and x2 GMJAP. Interested to know if anyone's run 5w20 in their 03 or 04 and what the experience was.

kcorona

clay bar followed by a good coat of wax of your choice. Paint is definitely a weak part of the vibe IMO.

kcorona

4) If you have crossbars, remove them.5) Ditch the spare and the plastic spare cover/ tray compartment (that thing is heavy!). Good for at least 40 lbs. combined. If you can't bear to ditch the spare, at least ditch the cover.

kcorona

sounds like time for a new dealer. Those are extremely long waits for service considering the complexity (or lack thereof) of the repairs.

kcorona

"The whistles go WOOOOOOOO!" - Bubb Rubb

kcorona

If you get too aggressive on the cladding on a monotone, paint will come off.If the bugs are not promptly removed, they will eat into the plastic cladding. Then no amount of rubbing will take them off, and as you stated, wax will just make it look worse. I found this out the hard way.

kcorona

Mobil 3309 is an acceptable substitute. The problem is finding it.

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Most of my driving is city. 5 tank avg. is 385; 20 tank median is 382. Best mileage on a tank = 33.61; worst on a tank = 22.9

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Holy shiite! I just checked and I've got 4 jars -- one almost finished, one 1/3 gone, and the other two unused. uuuuugghhhhh, I don't feel too good now.....

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Quote, originally posted by vibe-04 Â»Touch the metal (door pillar/roof) with your bare hand as you are sliding in an out and there will be no static to discharge. You will be constantly equalized. Yup. OR if you exit the vehicle w/o touching any metal, after you step out of the vehicle, only touch ...

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Quote, originally posted by CAN-AWD-VIBE Â»i hope they doone controller for both one cost for bothjust like AM/FMthat would make my "sirius or XM" decision easy.yeah and your monthly subscription fee rise.

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Quote, originally posted by tnpartsguy Â»The inventor of Ramen died earlier this week, here is a small tribute to him.http://www.phdcomics.com/comic...d=807Truly an unsung hero. May he RIP. Here's an article about his passing:link

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From the 03 Matrix factory manual:OUTER REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSY LHREPLACEMENTHINT: Installation is in the reverse order of the removal. In the RH side, work in the same procedure as in the LH side.1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR PULL HANDLE LH (See page 75â€“5)2. REMOVE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MASTER SWITCH ASSY ...

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Quote, originally posted by stoutvibe »I have the same problem you have described - had it for probably the past 30,000 miles. I have an 04 base with manual and 55,000 miles. I notice it if I am backing up, hit the brakes, then start going forward - when I hit the brakes to slow down I get that same...

kcorona

I chose the Sony CDX-GT400. Love it.

kcorona

the pic is attached to the second post of this thread:http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=14334direct link to pic:http://forums.genvibe.com/zerofile/6155/PCVpic.gif

kcorona

yes it is easy to get to. Definitely worth checking.

kcorona

Quote, originally posted by Jeremy96gase Â» That kid was lucky he didn't get halled off to jail. Oh and it's possible to go 145mph in a standard WRX, it just takes a bit of road (don't ask me how I know )Quote, originally posted by Mavrik Â»I know an automatic Legacy that can too... and I wasn't beh...

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Q: why would any parents let a 16 y/o drive an '04 Impreza? I'm assuming it's got to be a WRX STi.http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/s...FAULT

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No proven relationship between syn vs. dino and gas mileage. 19.88/gal is a pretty good price for Mobil 1.

kcorona

3.9 qts. for the 1zz4.7 qts. for the 2zzat least for 03 & 04s

kcorona

Holy Buckshot drunken! That's confusing!

kcorona

Yeah, I got it from Crutchfield and it comes with the harness adapter, an antenna adapter, bracket and all instructions.You'll need some connectors to wire the included harness adapter to the part that plugs into the back of the Sony HU. I had enough on hand -- I think Crutchfield has those too but ...

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