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by melders
Tue Jul 02, 2013 6:33 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Sublimes front brake tutorial
Replies: 55
Views: 35879

Re: Sublimes front brake tutorial

Anyone know of any good how tos for a 2009 vibe gt? Specifically for the rotor replacement? I already have the pads off...

106k miles on the factory brakes...needless to say I have metal on metal
by melders
Tue Jul 19, 2011 12:32 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Crankshaft Sensor
Replies: 3
Views: 1585

UPDATE: Re: Crankshaft Sensor (melders)

The service manager called GM, and they said if I pay $50, GM will cover the rest. I asked him about the PCM, and of course I was told that you can find all sorts of stuff on the internet...blah blah blah.Ill see what happens, and will keep all updated ou.grizzly, how did you convince them that it w...
by melders
Mon Jul 18, 2011 10:27 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: melders - 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT - JET BLACK METALLIC
Replies: 21
Views: 11403

Re: (A Psycho Martyr)

Sorry guys...the Sirius has been cancelled and the proclip is no longer installed
by melders
Mon Jul 18, 2011 10:17 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Crankshaft Sensor
Replies: 3
Views: 1585

Crankshaft Sensor

Hi All -Long time no talk! Its been a few years since ive been here, but once again im turning to the experts for some advice...The other day I was driving home in my 2009 GT with 68k miles, and randomly the CEL came on, the traction control light came on, and the VSC off light started flashing. I d...
by melders
Sat Mar 14, 2009 6:03 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: From oww to wow
Replies: 16
Views: 5531

Re: From oww to wow (K-NINE)

I like that...I wonder how it would look on a black one?
by melders
Wed Mar 11, 2009 8:19 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: IP Noise
Replies: 15
Views: 4180

Re: IP Noise (bdozer65)

Mine does the same exact thing...I am extremely confused by it, and if i take it to the dealer, they cannot find it, and if they don't hear it, they cant fix it. If someone figures this out..please post!
by melders
Wed Mar 11, 2009 8:02 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Pontiac Performance
Replies: 3
Views: 1043

Pontiac Performance

Hi All - Its been awhile...glad to see that the site is back as I have been trying to get on here for the past couple days.Anyways, just wanted to let everyone know that I received an email a couple weeks back from someone at Pontiac Performance, and they want to feature me and my car in the summer ...
by melders
Mon Sep 22, 2008 10:19 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: My New Vibe is in !!!!!!!
Replies: 35
Views: 5085

Re: (MountainMax)

dang that looks good tinted...i want to get my gt's windows tinted badddd.
by melders
Mon Sep 15, 2008 9:23 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 2009 Vibe GT automatic test drive, we didn't buy it.
Replies: 110
Views: 17826

Re: (BoostFrenzy)

Quote, originally posted by BoostFrenzy »the new ones are really garbageI definitely DISAGREE with you on this...You must have test drove a messed up car...I LOVE my new 09 GT...Where did you test drive it? and where did you drive it?
by melders
Thu Sep 04, 2008 9:48 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: melders - 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT - JET BLACK METALLIC
Replies: 21
Views: 11403

Re: (imspace2)

Cool, I am definetly ready to get that off my dash...next is the wiring...there does not seem to be as much room in the 09s for wiring in the dash, especially around the radio.
by melders
Thu Sep 04, 2008 9:12 am
Forum: US - North Central
Topic: MI people?
Replies: 74
Views: 24704

Re: (Merzbow)

ive been in the Detroit area quite a bit for work...havent seen many vibes...im always lookin, cuz i may see someone from here on the roads.
by melders
Thu Sep 04, 2008 9:05 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: melders - 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT - JET BLACK METALLIC
Replies: 21
Views: 11403

Re: (engineertwin2)

ProClip is Ordered...anyone know how long their shipping usually takes? I just did standard shipping.
by melders
Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:11 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: melders - 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT - JET BLACK METALLIC
Replies: 21
Views: 11403

Re: melders - 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT - JET BLACK METALLIC (damronjr)

thanks guys...i gotta get some more pics without all the trees...its hard to keep it clean! luckily the dealer lets me run it through the car wash whenever i want
by melders
Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:40 am
Forum: US - North Central
Topic: MI people?
Replies: 74
Views: 24704

Re: MI people? (Merzbow)

Im from Grand Rapids...there is no one else over here!
by melders
Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:17 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: melders - 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT - JET BLACK METALLIC
Replies: 21
Views: 11403

melders - 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT - JET BLACK METALLIC

Here they are! I love this car, over 1000 miles since i have gotten it!I want to find a new solution for my sirius, I want to put my gps in that location...anyone have any ideas? Does the sir-gm1 work with the 09?
by melders
Tue Sep 02, 2008 7:25 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Joatmon's center console power mod
Replies: 2
Views: 1125

Re: Joatmon's center console power mod (joatmon)

I would love to know if the wiring is there for the 09...who wants to take it apart? not it!
by melders
Thu Aug 28, 2008 1:37 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Hello everyone
Replies: 6
Views: 1340

Re: Hello everyone (jwalcik)

Welcome
by melders
Thu Aug 28, 2008 1:31 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Two Vibe Family Now
Replies: 6
Views: 1470

Re: Two Vibe Family Now (jwalcik)

Congrats....I just got a new 09, and love it as well!
by melders
Wed Aug 27, 2008 11:17 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Its official! NEW 2009 vibe owner
Replies: 9
Views: 1843

Re: Its official! NEW 2009 vibe owner (ToolGuy)

Quote, originally posted by ToolGuy »Hey congrats and cool you stayed with the Vibe! Almost like switching to a new brand because the car is totally unlike your previous! Ask the dealer how they are going to fix the hood.If they are going to repaint the entire hood tell them you want it sanded down...
by melders
Tue Aug 26, 2008 11:15 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Its official! NEW 2009 vibe owner
Replies: 9
Views: 1843

Its official! NEW 2009 vibe owner

I finally got it 2009 Jet Black GT...I will hopefully post some pictures tomorrow, Unfortunately it already has to go in, there is a nice stone chip in the hood, that the dealer is going to fix, and there is also a scratch on the back. I love this car! I got my Sirius installed (I hate XM). I got it...
by melders
Sat Aug 23, 2008 10:08 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: xm to sirius
Replies: 3
Views: 1194

Re: xm to sirius (DarkVibe)

Thanks! that is awesome...ill definetly be looking into that, does the dash come apart as easy as the older models??
by melders
Sat Aug 23, 2008 6:24 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: xm to sirius
Replies: 3
Views: 1194

xm to sirius

I am getting a new 09 gt on Monday, I do not like XM, is there anyway that i can use the xm antenna for my sirius sportster? anyone know?
by melders
Sat Aug 23, 2008 6:09 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Accident!
Replies: 27
Views: 6432

Re: Accident! (ehoff121)

Well, i decided on a 2009 gt blackhere is a linkhttp://images.cobaltgroup.com/8/5/3/2023967358.jpgI will be getting it monday, i will take some better pics as this one sucks! i cannot wait, it has leather with the sun and sound package (not sure if that is standard or not) I really like this car!
by melders
Mon Aug 18, 2008 8:55 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Accident!
Replies: 27
Views: 6432

Re: Accident! (Katscan)

It is official now...the vibe is totalled sad to see it go, i will definetly be getting another one. It looks like its gonna be a used one (cheaper)...ill keep everyone updated.
by melders
Fri Aug 15, 2008 7:25 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Accident!
Replies: 27
Views: 6432

Re: (keithvibe)

its unofficial, but the body shop said the claims guy stopped by, and it sounded like it was totaled...im going to be able to get into it on Monday, but probably will not be able to grab the center arm rest...how much shorter is it? what else is different with the 05 that i need to know about? i am ...
by melders
Fri Aug 15, 2008 12:18 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Accident!
Replies: 27
Views: 6432

Re: (nygiantzz1)

The body shop just called, and he said it wasn't looking to good...I love this car, and definitely want another one, i found a 05 black with leather moons/and tunes looked very nice, nice price, i think i am going to go for that, i need one that has a rack on top since i have a Thule bike rack.
by melders
Thu Aug 14, 2008 8:35 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Accident!
Replies: 27
Views: 6432

Re: (zionzr2)

The pictures just do not do the justice...i did not get pictures of the inside in the back, all the plastic is mangled, cracked, or broken. my guess is that the frame is bent as there are the bow marks above the passenger doors, and that i cannot open either one of those doors...the amazing thing is...
by melders
Thu Aug 14, 2008 11:32 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Accident!
Replies: 27
Views: 6432

Re: Accident! (VforVIBE)

I think (and hope) that it is totaled, i cannot open either of the passenger doors, and there are buckle dents above the doors on the passenger side. It doesnt look to bad, i think it may be...I guess i should test drive a new one and see what happens.I got sandwiched between 2 cars, the one in fron...
by melders
Thu Aug 14, 2008 11:21 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Accident!
Replies: 27
Views: 6432

Accident!

Ok guys, I havent been around in awhile...but i need help if my car is totaled. Do i go for a new 09, or should i stick with the older model, I do like both, but im not sure which one...What does everyone think?Here are pics, I am fine!http://www.new.facebook.com/al...13272EDIT: I JUST fixed the lin...
by melders
Mon Mar 03, 2008 4:45 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: licenece plate screw
Replies: 6
Views: 2240

Re: licenece plate screw (ToolGuy)

now both of the screws are out...i closed the hatch, and boom...the plate fell off, just happy it didn't happen on the road.
by melders
Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:45 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Stranded me far from home
Replies: 16
Views: 2387

Re: (lovemyraffe)

this may be a dumb question...but would insurance cover that maybe? it could have been a fire? just my 2 centscongrats on the new job!
by melders
Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:41 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Got nailed
Replies: 28
Views: 3496

Re: (lovemyraffe)

well...thats why we pay so dang much for insurance...so they can fix it up better than it was before it got damaged
by melders
Tue Feb 26, 2008 8:52 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New to The board..
Replies: 13
Views: 1882

Re: New to The board.. (waveresponder)

welcome, and congrats on the new car...you'll love it!
by melders
Tue Feb 26, 2008 11:29 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 80,000 miles
Replies: 18
Views: 2865

Re: (viber05)

sheesh...guess i gotta do spark plugs soon, that may explain why gas is dissappearing faster lately...or its because of the heater on all the time.
by melders
Tue Feb 26, 2008 2:03 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: licenece plate screw
Replies: 6
Views: 2240

Re: licenece plate screw (ToolGuy)

dang...ill just have to keep checkin it to make sure its not loose enough to fall off. I just put my new Dale JR frame on it, and noticed it was loose.
by melders
Tue Feb 26, 2008 2:02 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 80,000 miles
Replies: 18
Views: 2865

Re: (MRCN RCE)

when are spark plugs supposed to be done?? im thinkin i may be due for some
by melders
Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:18 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Hello to all- Happy to be a Vibe Owner
Replies: 17
Views: 2960

Re: Hello to all- Happy to be a Vibe Owner (mjbsb69)

Welcome...post some pictures!
by melders
Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:17 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: hey everyone! new member
Replies: 9
Views: 1723

Re: hey everyone! new member (mjbsb69)

pictures!!...welcome
by melders
Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:15 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Wipers won't go all the way down
Replies: 7
Views: 3642

Re: Cracked window... what do i do???fixed for ya! (keithvibe)

actually if you fix the windshield, the glass company will take the wipers off to do the glass, then they will put them back on in the correct location, saving you the hassle of doing that
by melders
Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:12 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: licenece plate screw
Replies: 6
Views: 2240

licenece plate screw

it seems one of mine is stripped, and is loose, how do i fix this so my plate doesn't fall out? its actually not the screw, its the hole that it goes in to. I thought maybe some silicone in there, but then i wont be able to get the screw out if i need to take the plate off
by melders
Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:08 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 80,000 miles
Replies: 18
Views: 2865

80,000 miles

i hit it the other day, so i figured i should take a picture here it is
by melders
Mon Feb 25, 2008 1:43 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Vibe Down!!!!!
Replies: 24
Views: 3840

Re: Vibe Down!!!!! (hskater26)

yea, that sucks...thats what insurance is for...you paid your bill right???
by melders
Fri Feb 22, 2008 5:09 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: buy used car advice needed=
Replies: 13
Views: 2184

Re: (hextavo)

I wouldn't probably Flood car like mentioned above. car-fax probably wont tell you much either.
by melders
Thu Feb 21, 2008 10:49 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 2009 Vibe GT Pictures (First One in IL)
Replies: 22
Views: 4705

Re: 2009 Vibe GT Pictures (piecuch1)

that thing looks sweet...i want one..lol
by melders
Thu Feb 21, 2008 10:44 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: windshield washer nozzle
Replies: 24
Views: 6375

Re: (tribalman)

If its plugged...i just used a pin, and it worked..i even applied some force, and it adjusted it.
by melders
Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:15 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: BlancoDiablo's 2006 Base Vibe "Conspiracy"
Replies: 125
Views: 77185

Re: (scherry2)

that thing looks really good. love the seat covers...too expensive though!
by melders
Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:08 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Chicago Auto Show
Replies: 14
Views: 2107

Re: (NibCrom)

that thing is sweet lookin
by melders
Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:05 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: windshield washer nozzle
Replies: 24
Views: 6375

Re: (Kamikaze)

thanks kamakaze...i did get it though, the pin worked, and it also cleaned out the nozzle, its aimed the way it needs to be
by melders
Mon Feb 18, 2008 7:10 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: windshield washer nozzle
Replies: 24
Views: 6375

Re: (Kamikaze)

it seems like i have to take it off...how do i get it off??? under the hood, the nozzle is under a piece of metal, i didnt play with it much, to cold, but it seems like it would be nearly imposible to get the thing off..help!
by melders
Mon Feb 18, 2008 7:04 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Hello all, a happy new vibe owner, happy to find GV.COM!
Replies: 25
Views: 3084

Re: (ramenboy...)

Welcome!