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by jwangelin
Fri Nov 09, 2018 5:18 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Test abs
Replies: 1
Views: 547

Test abs

Hi, Is there a way to test the individual ABS wires and sensors on a 2006 vibe 2wd? My dash has been lit up like a Christmas tree and my Actron doesn’t do ABS. I would like to fix this as cheaply as possible since my vibe has over 267,500 on it now and is getting a little ragged. Thanks in advance, ...
by jwangelin
Mon Mar 05, 2018 8:15 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Need steering rack bushings
Replies: 2
Views: 836

Need steering rack bushings

Hi, I realize my '06 Vibe has a limited life (251,000 miles) and I really don't want to spend any more money than I need to. For a long time there was a clicking sound as I hit bumps going down the road. It's advanced to a heavy shaking in the steering wheel at lower speeds. The people at one of the...
by jwangelin
Sun Nov 26, 2017 9:30 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Wheel bearing?
Replies: 3
Views: 1713

Wheel bearing?

Hi, I could use a little help in diagnose of a front end issue. I am getting a humming sound from the front end of my vibe (‘06 2wd 247,935). I pretty sure it’s coming from the front pass side of the car. I rotated the tires and it still sounds the same and I’m sure I had the driver side wheel beari...
by jwangelin
Mon Aug 24, 2015 7:49 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: wheel bearing replacement
Replies: 7
Views: 3457

wheel bearing replacement

Hi, Has anyone used a front wheel bearing adaptor as sold by harbor freight. http://www.harborfreight.com/fwd-front-wheel-bearing-adapters-66829.html I had one side done at the garage and am still feeling the financial pain from that. The other side is getting noisy and was wondering if this might m...
by jwangelin
Sun May 04, 2014 5:16 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Window & door issue
Replies: 4
Views: 988

Window & door issue

Hi, Since we bought our '06 vibe ~6 years ago we have always heard a clicking sound when the driver window gets about 2/3 open. We lived with it for years. This winter the composit door stop that slows and stops the door when it opens snapped. Never thought about it but the window clicking stopped. ...
by jwangelin
Tue Jan 15, 2013 3:11 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: oil filter differances
Replies: 2
Views: 888

oil filter differances

I changed the oil on my 2006 vibe base model the other day. I messed up and got the wrong oil filter, a vin L filter instead of a vin 8. The L is longer and seems identical in diameters and thread count. Should I rush to put the correct one in or am I simply getting the advantage of a slightly large...
by jwangelin
Fri Nov 04, 2011 10:52 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: How To: Remove Front Floor Console, Automatic Transmission (Graphics Intensive)
Replies: 16
Views: 27676

Re: How To: Remove Front Floor Console, Automatic Transmission (ragingfish)

Anyone save copies of the photos that went with this operation? I would like to change out the bad bulbs on my wifes '06 vibe and I would like to see what I am getting into.Thanks in advance,Jon
by jwangelin
Tue Mar 08, 2011 8:08 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: hood latch interchange
Replies: 1
Views: 781

hood latch interchange

Hi,Anyone know if a hood latch on an '06 vibe will interchange with similar models of matrix?Thanks in advance,Jon
by jwangelin
Wed Feb 03, 2010 10:10 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: reset check engine light?
Replies: 3
Views: 3053

Re: reset check engine light? (lovemyraffe)

I think I fixed it but it has not gone off. Autozone will read it but not clear it.
by jwangelin
Wed Feb 03, 2010 9:14 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: reset check engine light?
Replies: 3
Views: 3053

reset check engine light?

Hi,I don't have access to a scan tool. How can I reset the check engine light on an '06 vibe? Will disconnecting the battery for a set amount of time do the trick?Thanks in advance,Jon
by jwangelin
Sat Jan 30, 2010 4:25 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: O2 sensor help
Replies: 8
Views: 7828

Re: O2 sensor help (joatmon)

PO138 came up, the counter guy said it was the pre-cat sensor but I wanted to make sure.Thanks for the quick replyJon
by jwangelin
Sat Jan 30, 2010 12:40 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: O2 sensor help
Replies: 8
Views: 7828

O2 sensor help

Hi,Yesterday the check engine light went on on our '06 vibe ~80,000 miles. I took it to autozone and their scan tool said it was a heated oxygen sensor bank 1 sensor 2 issue. Which one is it? Pre or post converter? These are not cheap replacements, and just throwing a $100 sensor may not fix it.Any ...
by jwangelin
Sun May 06, 2007 3:36 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New owner w/Qs
Replies: 15
Views: 2507

New owner w/Qs

Hi,After shopping around my wife and I bought an '06 Vibe w/26,000 miles. We have only had it for a week and we love it. It definitely beat out the focus wagon we were considering. Even though I just ordered an owners manual I need to ask. How do you temporarily disable the running lights when idlin...