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by esjones
Sun Jul 24, 2011 3:53 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Need a part number - Service Manual
Replies: 25
Views: 16890

Re: (jsimon63) Thanks! - Repair completed!

I just did this repair today, following your advice (not removing the top of the dash) and I got done in a couple of hours.I think I inferred somehow that there were two screws holding the motor assembly in place, but on my car, there was only one. Is this correct?I also followed the advice of rotat...
by esjones
Tue Jun 07, 2011 3:12 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Rear Door Weatherstrip - Advice Needed
Replies: 3
Views: 1206

Rear Door Weatherstrip - Advice Needed

Hi all... I need some advice on my 2003 Vibe. The left rear door weatherstrip, the one on the car body, not the door itself, is coming off the car. Also, it is starting to split. I guess time just does that to rubber products!First, I tried to find this part on several GM parts websites without succ...
by esjones
Thu Aug 26, 2010 5:29 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: 2003 Vibe Nav
Replies: 8
Views: 2566

Re: 2003 Vibe Nav (Bedlam)

I have wished for an updated nav disc since I got my 03 Vibe new back in Jan of 03!! I just can't see spending the bucks at the dealer for a disc that is probably the same as the one I have now!!Would appreciate any info on downloadbles, eBay sales that work, etc.What should I be looking for?Thanks.
by esjones
Thu Aug 26, 2010 5:24 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: P0420 CEL Code, ULEV Rating woes (03 Base)
Replies: 1
Views: 1142

P0420 CEL Code, ULEV Rating woes (03 Base)

Within the past month or so, my 03 Vibe (base, manual trans) has started showing the check engine light. A scan at Auto Zone revealed the P0420 code (cat converter operating below threshold) being stored.I went to my local muffler shop today to see how bad the financial damage was going to be, and h...
by esjones
Fri Jun 05, 2009 4:19 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Clutch life on a base Vibe?
Replies: 24
Views: 6290

Re: Clutch life on a base Vibe? (21Rouge)

I'm getting close to 160,000 miles on my '03 base Vibe, and fearing that the clutch can't last much longer.No problems to report, though, so should I wait until I start to feel it slip? I plan on driving from Ohio to Florida in the fall, and do not want trouble on the trip!
by esjones
Sun Apr 26, 2009 2:36 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: It's Official...The end of the road for Pontiac :-(
Replies: 27
Views: 7382

Re: It's Official...The end of the road for Pontiac :-( (gr8vibe)

My Pontacs:1975 Firebird Trans Am 400 CID V81978 Sunbird Wagon 231 CID V61988 Bonneville SSE 3.8L V62003 Vibe 1.8L L4All great cars, even the puny Sunbird!
by esjones
Sun Apr 26, 2009 1:28 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: RIP Pontiac
Replies: 26
Views: 4609

Re: (jake75)

Quote, originally posted by jake75 »Thinking about the future of the Vibe, I suspect that even if bankruptcy would provide them an out, that GM would want to continue the Nummi joint venture and that if Toyota remains interested in marketing the Matrix that GM will find a home for their version - p...
by esjones
Thu Mar 19, 2009 10:56 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Weirdest thing no GenViber knew about you (until now)
Replies: 64
Views: 12773

Re: (bull77)

Quote, originally posted by bull77 »I've watched every season on (removed) in the City...and the movie Dear God! Have you started having periods?
by esjones
Tue Mar 17, 2009 10:17 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How many miles on your Vibes?
Replies: 1043
Views: 1417181

Re: How many miles on your Vibes? (03Vibe5speed)

150,000 as of last weekThird set of tires. (Generals, and I like them better than the original Goodyears or the Kumhos I bought after that).Nothing but full synthetic motor oil, too!
by esjones
Mon Mar 16, 2009 9:31 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Clutch Inspection?
Replies: 2
Views: 871

Clutch Inspection?

I have a 2003 base Vibe which recently turned 150,000 miles on the odo. I've had no clutch problems to date, but realize that a clutch does have a limited life, and mine is probably getting close to that life.Is there any way to inexpensively inspect the clutch for wear and remaining life, or do you...
by esjones
Wed Jul 23, 2008 3:00 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: 2003 NAV disc updates?
Replies: 4
Views: 1449

Re: 2003 NAV disc updates? (VivaVibe)

Quote, originally posted by VivaVibe »The Nav system was only sold on the 03 model, and has never had an updated disc. My feeling is they never sold enough of them to warrant supporting updates. Just my two cents.Really? GPS navigation system was only an option for the first model year?If my Vibe w...
by esjones
Tue Jul 22, 2008 6:48 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: 2003 NAV disc updates?
Replies: 4
Views: 1449

Re: 2003 NAV disc updates? (jimbo)

I just checked the GM Nav Disc web site and called the 877-NAV-DISC phone number.The guy on the phone told me that the current disc for the 03 Vibe is part number 88973742 and it is a 2008 update.Can anyone verify this through first-hand experience? I don't want to spend $200 to find out I've been l...
by esjones
Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:51 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Questions about Power Door Lock System
Replies: 13
Views: 9500

Re: Questions about Power Door Lock System (tribalman)

I want to avoid taking the door apart if possible.The fact that the lights do NOT flash on the first press of the remote unlock button suggests to me that the fault is not in the door.If it was just a plug problem or a solenoid problem, it would be logical that the lights would still flash, right?
by esjones
Sun Jan 27, 2008 4:00 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Questions about Power Door Lock System
Replies: 13
Views: 9500

Re: Questions about Power Door Lock System (lovemyraffe)

Thanks for that information. Now... can someone tell me where the control module is for the power door locks, and hopefully a wiring diagram? I'd like to do a thorough diagnosis before opening up the door unnecessarily.
by esjones
Sat Jan 26, 2008 4:22 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Questions about Power Door Lock System
Replies: 13
Views: 9500

Questions about Power Door Lock System

I posted a few weeks ago that my power door lock on the driver's door has stopped working. The manual lock, from the inside lock lever and the outside key lock, works fine... it's just the power part that doesn't work.I naturally assumed that the solenoid had gone bad. I've not taken the door apart ...
by esjones
Wed Oct 24, 2007 4:55 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Power door lock stopped working
Replies: 25
Views: 11238

Re: Power door lock stopped working (lofftjm)

Quote, originally posted by lofftjm »My drivers side from power door lock quit working on my 2003 GT at 65,000 miles. Has anyone ever replaced this and how much effort is it? What did it cost?Hey.. did you get it fixed, and if so, did you DIY or pay a shop?My Vibe developed the identical problem ye...
by esjones
Sun Apr 15, 2007 10:35 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Navigation DVD
Replies: 5
Views: 3647

Re: (EtherTech)

Was there any real update of your nav system software, or just new maps and POI data?On a related topic, has anyone tried burning a copy of their nav DVD so the original one can be kept in storage for safekeeping? I know it's a dual-layer disc, but I don't know if there's any kind of copy protection...
by esjones
Sun Nov 12, 2006 11:58 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: DVD NAV one more time
Replies: 12
Views: 2146

Re: DVD NAV one more time (jcniii)

Nav unit is Delphi, but the software and disc are sourced from Denso.I sure wish someone would find a source for updated map discs!!!!!

Attached files InNavRad.pdf (450.6 KB) 
by esjones
Sat Dec 10, 2005 4:12 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Do you leave your foglamps ON?
Replies: 112
Views: 21790

Re: (mcgusto82)

Quote, originally posted by mcgusto82 »i keep my fogs on with the headlights too.if somebody else doesn't like the light or thinks it's bugging him/her. too bad! I'm driving my carI suspect it's illegal as hell. And nice of you to be so considerate of others.
by esjones
Sat Dec 10, 2005 4:08 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Odd Behavior - OEM Alarm
Replies: 2
Views: 659

Odd Behavior - OEM Alarm

I had locked my Vibe today, and so the factory alarm system was armed. I opened the rear liftgate with the key (NOT the keyless remote) and the alarm sounded! Really startled me! I quickly walked to the driver's door and unlocked that with the key to silence the alarm.Is this behavior normal? I woul...
by esjones
Fri Oct 21, 2005 4:48 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Nav System does not recognize location prior to 6 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2082

Re: Nav System does not recognize location prior to 6 am (Sherpa269)

Possibilities - Bad GPS antenna or connection to the head unit. Something blocking the satellite signal (do you have anything laying on the top of the instrument panel?)It is most certainly NOT a satellite problem, nor an issue with not having enough satellites in the sky where you live. The signals...
by esjones
Sun Oct 09, 2005 4:21 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: What is that redlight on the stoplight for?
Replies: 35
Views: 4711

Re: What is that redlight on the stoplight for? (grass)

Quote, originally posted by grass »...The intersection had cameras and we had a witness.. the red light runner was given a ticket at the time... so he is legally at fault.. guess that's all taken care of..Your situation of having the guy caught on camera for the sake of prosecution and establishing...
by esjones
Tue Sep 27, 2005 3:59 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Rear seat Removal
Replies: 1
Views: 738

Re: Rear seat Removal (dbobrow)

I think it is just two bolts that hold it in. The ones just below the front edge of the seat... very easily seen.
by esjones
Sat Sep 10, 2005 11:10 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: base vs gt
Replies: 18
Views: 2677

Re: base vs gt (heha)

And with gas hovering around three bucks for regular, how much mileage do you lead-footed, GT-driving, lift-loving, premium-buying GenVibers get these days?I nursed close to 39 MPG out of my last tank in my base 5-speed, by keeping it at or below the speed limit, gentle starts, minimum use of A/C, a...
by esjones
Thu Sep 01, 2005 5:42 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 2006 Vibe - new color / minor exterior change
Replies: 44
Views: 6306

Re: 2006 Vibe - new color / minor exterior change (NSimkins)

Check out that VIN on the window sticker --> 400108! Must have been built on the first day of production!
by esjones
Fri Aug 26, 2005 11:36 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Remote and or key reprogramming procedure
Replies: 8
Views: 1235

Re: (Storm)

What features of the Toyota system are included on the 03 Vibe? Can we really program the system to lock and unlock doors with the ignition switch?
by esjones
Thu Aug 04, 2005 7:31 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Goodyear Eagle RS-A Tires
Replies: 27
Views: 4909

Re: Goodyear Eagle RS-A Tires (Kari)

Quote, originally posted by Kari »Those are what came on my Vibe, and they're not the best tire in the world, and they are more worn than they should be after 25,000 miles, but they aren't as crappy as the Continentals other people's Vibes came with...heh.Agree 100%. After 55,000 miles, I got rid o...
by esjones
Wed Aug 03, 2005 5:42 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Tranferring stuff from PC to a Motorola phone?
Replies: 10
Views: 1182

Re: Re: (Mase)

Quote, originally posted by Mase »I also found a copy of Moto's Mobile Phone Tools, but I'm having trouble to get it to install. Does anyone know if it'll let me upload pics from my phone to the computer via the usb cable?Yes, it will. It's a lousy piece of software, though, prone to hanging and cra...
by esjones
Sun Jul 31, 2005 9:41 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Would you give a crap if your hatch glass didn't open?
Replies: 97
Views: 20557

Re: Would you give a crap if your hatch glass didn't open? (drunkenvibe)

The hatch came in really handy.... no, essential, when I had to rent a lawn de-thatcher a while back. The handle stuck out of the hatch window very nicely as I transported the thing to and from the rental yard.
by esjones
Sun Jul 24, 2005 5:34 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: do you turn off your a/c when starting your Vibe ?
Replies: 15
Views: 2361

Re: do you turn off your a/c when starting your Vibe ? (Sunny)

Quote, originally posted by Sunny »From what I hear, it's a good idea to turn off the A/C a minute or so before turning off the car to allow water to drain from the condensor. That makes sense. If I think about it when driving home, I'll switch off the A/C as I turn onto my street, so the last of t...
by esjones
Sun Jul 24, 2005 2:36 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: do you turn off your a/c when starting your Vibe ?
Replies: 15
Views: 2361

Re: do you turn off your a/c when starting your Vibe ? (ColonelPanic)

Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic »I don't bother with turning anything off... I would hope that the compressor wasn't designed to run when cranking the engine. At least that's logical. And from an electrical perspective, the car will cut the power to quite a bit of electrical equipment when...
by esjones
Sun Jul 10, 2005 3:29 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Used As-Is Navigation
Replies: 13
Views: 1820

Re: Used As-Is Navigation (ragingfish)

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish »This is my take, anyone feel free to discredit me. No discrediting, just some more information.I had a Bose system in my Corvettes. Each speaker was in fact a speaker/amplifier unit. The amp was not in the radio. This could be one reason that this Delphi nav ...
by esjones
Sat Jul 09, 2005 11:51 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Used As-Is Navigation
Replies: 13
Views: 1820

Re: Used As-Is Navigation (POLO)

It sold for US$212.50. If it works, the buyer got a great deal. Otherwise, it's quite an expensive paperweight.
by esjones
Sat Jul 09, 2005 11:15 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Suggestions on drying carpet?
Replies: 4
Views: 861

Re: Suggestions on drying carpet? (Mase)

Thanks to those that recommended removing the seat and drying the carpet pad from underneath. It wasn't really that hard to do.... four bolts for the passenger seat, then three bolts for the CD changer.I removed the rocker panel trim covers and the vertical trim piece that covers the passenger shoul...
by esjones
Fri Jul 08, 2005 3:59 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: got a thumbs up!!
Replies: 26
Views: 3115

Re: got a thumbs up!! (ArcsVibe)

Quote, originally posted by ArcsVibe »I have seen Corvette owners do that!I did when I was a Corvette owner.
by esjones
Wed Jul 06, 2005 11:27 pm
Forum: Site Problems, Suggestions, Questions
Topic: Help... I broke something in Firefox.
Replies: 7
Views: 1748

Re: Help... I broke something in Firefox. (sloth)

Quote, originally posted by sloth »My guess would be to remove the cookie the site sets and then log back in again.Tools>Options>Privacy Then go down to cookies. View the cookies and remove the forums.genvibe.com cookies.That worked! Thanks.
by esjones
Wed Jul 06, 2005 11:09 pm
Forum: Site Problems, Suggestions, Questions
Topic: Help... I broke something in Firefox.
Replies: 7
Views: 1748

Help... I broke something in Firefox.

I changed my user password today, and now cannot access the fora ("forums" for those of you in Palm Beach County) when using the Mozilla Firefox browser. It says I am logged in as esjones, but when I try to access any forum areas, it says my user name or password is incorrect. If I click &...
by esjones
Wed Jul 06, 2005 10:30 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Suggestions on drying carpet?
Replies: 4
Views: 861

Suggestions on drying carpet?

My A/C drain hose came loose this past weekend and SOAKED my carpet on the right side, as I reported in another thread. There was so much water it even wicked its way to the rear seat carpet.I have done the following:Vacuumed as much water out as possible using a shop-vac.Blotted water with several ...
by esjones
Wed Jul 06, 2005 10:03 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Water leaking
Replies: 33
Views: 16701

Re: (Mr. Poopypants)

Quote, originally posted by Mr. Poopypants »I think mine was caused by a long legged passenger stretching her legs out.It could've been my Dad. He was riding in that seat during the first leg of the trip when the water first appeared.
by esjones
Tue Jul 05, 2005 9:44 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Water leaking
Replies: 33
Views: 16701

Re: (ragingfish) Drain hose can soak your carpet

This hose somehow came off on my car this weekend and it SOAKED my carpet! I was out there last night with a wet vac sucking up water and hoping like everything that I don't wind up with a musty or mildew smell in the car. That is awful. There was so much water that it had soaked the right REAR carp...
by esjones
Sun Jun 26, 2005 5:10 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Republic Tires - Opinion?
Replies: 3
Views: 14848

Re: Republic Tires - Opinion? (silverawd26)

Quote, originally posted by silverawd26 »Isnt it the Republic of Cuba? I would stay away from anything that says Republic in it...Are you serious? The official name of many countries contains the word "Republic." Does that have anything to do with what kind of tires they might manufacture...
by esjones
Sun Jun 26, 2005 1:49 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Republic Tires - Opinion?
Replies: 3
Views: 14848

Republic Tires - Opinion?

I stopped into my local Goodyear store today to get a quote on new tires for the Vibe. I was comparing against the Kumho ECSTA 716 tires that I had already priced at Tire Discounters.Goodyear offered an "Enterprise" model from Republic Tires. The sales weasel said that the line is made by ...
by esjones
Fri Jun 10, 2005 10:51 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: The Best-Selling Cars By Gender
Replies: 14
Views: 1983

Re: The Best-Selling Cars By Gender (GMJAP)

OK. Point made. Apparently another misuse of a word has become so widespread that the dictionary editors have caved and included it as a secondary meaning. What's next? "Ironical?"
by esjones
Fri Jun 10, 2005 5:51 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: The Best-Selling Cars By Gender
Replies: 14
Views: 1983

Re: The Best-Selling Cars By Gender (POLO)

Quote, originally posted by POLO »The Best-Selling Cars By Gender?People don't have "gender." Words have gender. The classification of male or female when referring to people is your (removed), not gender. Sorry for non-Vibe related mini-rant. I just get steamed that our society overlays ...
by esjones
Tue Jun 07, 2005 3:30 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: Tan (mature)
Replies: 3
Views: 1415

Re: Tan (Charlievibe)

Quote, originally posted by Charlievibe »I don't know how truly mature this really is, but I thought I had best cover myself!!!!Enjoy! Actually, it's rather IMMATURE. Snickering 9-year-old boy level, I would guess.But it did give me a chuckle.
by esjones
Sat Jun 04, 2005 11:49 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Real Estate: Buy or Sell First
Replies: 33
Views: 3751

Re: Real Estate: Buy or Sell First (Sputnik)

Whether your buy first, or sell first, stay in control of the transaction!If you buy a new place before you sell, you are out of control to an extent.If you can maintain two payments indefinitely, OR can afford to lower the price on the property you're selling at any time to move it quicky, then you...
by esjones
Sat Jun 04, 2005 11:44 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Cigarette lighter wiring question?
Replies: 5
Views: 1316

Re: Cigarette lighter wiring question? (benwellington)

I don't know about the Vibe specifically, but I thought that, in general automotive electrical systems, the "shell" of the lighter, as you put it, would be ground (negative), while the center contact (the 'tip' on the 12V plug) would be +12V.I've used my laptop computer 12V adapter and a c...
by esjones
Sat Jun 04, 2005 10:47 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How small or big is your dealer?
Replies: 6
Views: 1020

Re: How small or big is your dealer? (ragingfish)

GM is aggressively trying to combine dealerships into Pontiac/Buick/GMC dealers. I ordered my Vibe through Guyler Buick/Pontiac/GMC, a smaller dealer in Middletown, Ohio. The area's last Pontiac-only dealer in Dayton (Rodgers Pontiac) recently closed and was acquired by Reichard Buick, which is morp...
by esjones
Sat Jun 04, 2005 10:42 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Going to give it a little tug
Replies: 4
Views: 1029

Re: Going to give it a little tug (dan326)

I had a paintless dent removal shop repair hail damage to the rear deck lid of my Intrigue.I don't know the process they used, but I was very pleased with the result.I still have a few minor dents on the roof. They said they needed to remove the interior headliner to fix them, and I refused to allow...
by esjones
Tue May 31, 2005 7:50 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Saw an Envy 2-tone yesterday afternoon!
Replies: 11
Views: 1875

Re: Saw an Envy 2-tone yesterday afternoon! (millster)

Quote, originally posted by millster »Vibe Dude, Envy is a goldish-green color. Kind of ugly in some respects but beautiful to the right person. It was discontinued after 2003.I think the color was discontinued even before the end of the 03 model year. I've seen a couple, but they are darned rare.