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by Jims08Vibe
Mon Aug 30, 2010 5:58 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: 1zz-fe how do you tell?
Replies: 2
Views: 1224

1zz-fe how do you tell?

How can you tell your engine code, 2008 1.8 for me. Just had ecm replaced.
by Jims08Vibe
Thu Aug 12, 2010 9:36 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Remote Start for 2008 Vibe
Replies: 6
Views: 1547

Re: Remote Start for 2008 Vibe (BlueCrush)

Bypass module? HummmThe sniparoonie of #12 wire on the light module got me my headlights that I operate!!! Good info found here.
by Jims08Vibe
Thu Aug 12, 2010 5:59 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Remote Start for 2008 Vibe
Replies: 6
Views: 1547

Re: Remote Start for 2008 Vibe (BlueCrush)

From what i understand the wieing harnesses are different starting in 08, they have anti theft stuff that go along with the key or something like that.Almost wish i had your wheels, just the aggravation!!!!!
by Jims08Vibe
Thu Aug 12, 2010 2:38 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Remote Start for 2008 Vibe
Replies: 6
Views: 1547

Remote Start for 2008 Vibe

Just had my local car accessory place try to put in a remote start, they fried the PCM that is what the dealer syas anyhow, $750.00 later and noremote. Has anyone had this problem. Dealer says remote can not be put in.
by Jims08Vibe
Tue Apr 13, 2010 6:07 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Advice on replacing factory speakers
Replies: 6
Views: 1956

Re: (bigdaddyjosh)

Seeing there is talk about our sound systems, my 08 w/monsoon sys, i get the feeling that I am missing something. On cd tracks I know where a guitar solo should be, it appears to be inthe background not very loud, like a track drops out. I almost want to say it is out of phase. But dealer "reas...
by Jims08Vibe
Mon Apr 05, 2010 6:57 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Disable Daytime running lights. Did "search" not satisfactory results. Help
Replies: 30
Views: 9847

Re: (Kevzaz)

I did mine yesterday, I dropped and disconnected the relay box. Verified the correct pin # and snip. I am so happy. I have too situations where I have to wait with engine running and have the LIGHTS on! But not now. I got my info off here too. Thanks to the poster(s) jim
by Jims08Vibe
Thu Feb 11, 2010 8:27 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Yay! Look what I got!
Replies: 11
Views: 2941

Re: (ou.grizzly)

I did the same on my old car 2005 crown vic police interceptor and the people in that club gave it the "rudimentry" intake so I guess i'll just put that name on the vibes. As soon as the weather breaks, warm I mean I'll get some pictures
by Jims08Vibe
Wed Feb 10, 2010 5:38 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Yay! Look what I got!
Replies: 11
Views: 2941

Re: (keithvibe)

Doesnt that still draw air from the engine compartment. I was able to take the stock air intake components seperate them and then reassemble them to take in air from the lower air dam in front, I pulled out the plastic grated piece on the left and dremmeled out the fins and now I have a DIRECT air i...
by Jims08Vibe
Sun Jan 17, 2010 6:12 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: Front passenger side clunk, strut mount?
Replies: 13
Views: 13262

Re: (Sublimewind)

Hey I hit a brutal frost heave two days ago and now i have thing same thing. Shock rebounds ok, handles ok, just now when i get wheel travel on the right side I hear a soft clunking. Shock mount?
by Jims08Vibe
Tue Jan 05, 2010 6:15 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: One nut...
Replies: 4
Views: 1171

Re: (Kincaid)

I love a good feel good story. I used to troll around the yards in my area all the time, picking dis and dat for my old Monte Carlo 1984.
by Jims08Vibe
Fri Dec 18, 2009 8:05 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: What are you asking Santa for?
Replies: 50
Views: 9690

Re: What are you asking Santa for? (HawaiiPontiacLover)

a clean car

Attached files
by Jims08Vibe
Fri Dec 18, 2009 7:57 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: Do you guys use Fuel System Treatment Additives?
Replies: 11
Views: 3161

Re: Do you guys use Fuel System Treatment Additives? (djkeev)

Lucas fuel system cleaner in mine.
by Jims08Vibe
Fri Dec 18, 2009 7:50 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Transmission finally broke, I think
Replies: 17
Views: 3155

Re: (northvibe)

I was thinking, torque vs. load vs. conditionsie; many sharp turns under hard acceleration ,heavy pay load and bumpy road or curb ? while I like to be spirited in my driving I keep in mind that this is an econo box and it is just not made for this.now my ex car was surley capable and did complete th...
by Jims08Vibe
Tue Dec 15, 2009 6:55 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How noisy is the Vibe on the Highway
Replies: 35
Views: 11686

Re: (star_deceiver)

Welcome, be prepared for some fun. Let me start at 160mph my Vibe doesnt go , now at 80 its ok I just turn up the the monsoon tunes and ZIP along, at 40 its is acceptable still the tunes are up, at 25 quiet and tunes still up and at 5mph I am stuck in traffic on RT 128 the tunes going and knowing th...
by Jims08Vibe
Tue Dec 15, 2009 6:47 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Blacked out chrome grill on 09 vibes -- what you think?
Replies: 39
Views: 6695

Re: (oriden)

you are on to something, I like the blacked out looked
by Jims08Vibe
Sun Dec 06, 2009 6:16 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: whooshhhhh!!
Replies: 28
Views: 3740

Re: (ou.grizzly)

We had here in Lowell Ma 'bout 4" and I was out in it during (work) and love the fact that the Blizzacks are in their element during these conditions.
by Jims08Vibe
Mon Nov 30, 2009 9:22 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Turning off headlights 09 Vibe
Replies: 85
Views: 54468

Re: (keithvibe)

tanks must go that section ......... ............... a man looking for control
by Jims08Vibe
Mon Nov 30, 2009 9:20 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Hated to do it............
Replies: 5
Views: 1023

Re: Hated to do it............ (vibolista)

Well being from Mass we have to get our snow feet under us and it for some us (not me) it takes 'bout half a season
by Jims08Vibe
Mon Nov 30, 2009 9:16 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Turning off headlights 09 Vibe
Replies: 85
Views: 54468

Re: (J_TO_ENVY)

Procedure the same for 2008? I HATE the lack of control over the lights!
by Jims08Vibe
Mon Nov 30, 2009 8:50 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Hated to do it............
Replies: 5
Views: 1023

Re: Hated to do it............ (vibolista)

You dont have to sell me on the Blizzacks, I had them on my old car 2005 Crown Vic Police interceptor and they proved thier worth over and over. Seeing you are from Maine guess you already know that does matter what you have for a tire if you drive like an idiot you pay the price.
by Jims08Vibe
Mon Nov 30, 2009 7:24 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Defensive driving courses? Has anyone done it?
Replies: 14
Views: 3068

Re: Defensive driving courses? Has anyone done it? (Caretaker)

EVOC school and Skip Barber is in my wallet, took both courses when I had my 2005 Police Interceptor. I LOVE TECHNICAL DRIVING.Set up the cones and I am there
by Jims08Vibe
Mon Nov 30, 2009 7:20 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New Member - First Car Ever!
Replies: 26
Views: 4924

Re: New Member - First Car Ever! (lowincash)

very nice I looked at the same thing back in 08 and settled on the Neptune Blue 08 instead.
by Jims08Vibe
Mon Nov 30, 2009 7:18 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: VENT...greedy eBay gougers!
Replies: 12
Views: 1713

Re: VENT...greedy eBay gougers! (HawaiiPontiacLover)

I feel for ya! we just tried to order some h2O Ocean spray for my daughter in bulk and they still want to charge 4.99 shipping ON EACH can!
by Jims08Vibe
Mon Nov 30, 2009 7:15 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Hated to do it............
Replies: 5
Views: 1023

Hated to do it............

I put the Blizzacks on the vibe today. Does that make me prepared or what?
by Jims08Vibe
Thu Nov 26, 2009 8:10 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Winter Tires and more
Replies: 33
Views: 9244

Re: (vibolista)

I have for the winter 4 Blizzacks in the corners and have never looked back here in Lowell, mass with the street hills in my neigborhood and the savy not to drive like an idiot they work awesum
by Jims08Vibe
Thu Nov 26, 2009 2:01 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How many miles on your Vibes?
Replies: 1043
Views: 1416182

Re: (dinkers123)

44k on my 08