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by jd521
Thu Dec 01, 2011 9:39 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: 2009 Vibe GT TRAILER HITCH
Replies: 6
Views: 1751

Towed the trailer unloaded then loaded 176 miles and only got 15.3 mpg using 4th gear. We had strong Northwest winds 30- 50 mph gusts all day. That's the worst I have ever seen my mpg. If I would have used the Dually it would have been 7-8 mpg.
by jd521
Sat Nov 19, 2011 10:00 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: 2009 Vibe GT TRAILER HITCH
Replies: 6
Views: 1751

Installed the hitch and T- connector last weekend. Literally took out all of rear including the spare tire and the left side plastic to the front. Those nuts in the frame were terrible. Do.e the compressed air thing and even tried a tap. Ended up using an air impact to get them to seat. All in all i...
by jd521
Sat Nov 12, 2011 12:36 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: 2009 Vibe GT TRAILER HITCH
Replies: 6
Views: 1751

Bought a sport club dedicated open motorcycle trailer. It is 800 lbs empty. I hope to be able to place my Kawisaki Mean Streak and my wife's Kymco 250 cc GranVista Scooter. Hopong this won't be too much. Max tongue weight is 250 lbs and max trailer is 2500 lbs. If I understand correctly the Vibe's c...
by jd521
Thu Nov 10, 2011 12:42 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: 2009 Vibe GT TRAILER HITCH
Replies: 6
Views: 1751

2009 Vibe GT TRAILER HITCH

Bought a Curt hitch # 12221 and the matching converter for lights.will be installing it soonso I can tow a small trailer.Any tips??????
by jd521
Mon Apr 18, 2011 7:30 pm
Forum: Forced Induction
Topic: Electronic Supercharging Vibe for under $ 300.00
Replies: 5
Views: 3860

Electronic Supercharging Vibe for under $ 300.00

Has anyone checked this out. I am running out of time at work ...wanted to get this posted for now,just in case it might be worthwhile.check the link.http://www.superchargertuning.com/Pontiac/Vibe/
by jd521
Wed Dec 15, 2010 10:53 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: New Replacement Gas Pedal
Replies: 32
Views: 6323

we had both '09 Vibe GT's done last month. No unusual problems that we have noticed. Pretty much business as usual. cold down here in kansas, but no snow.
by jd521
Sat Sep 25, 2010 6:44 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: rear end alignments on vibes?
Replies: 6
Views: 1615

Re: rear end alignments on vibes? (lovemyraffe)

I had my red 2009 done at 36,000 miles with the new Goodyear Tires. Mine needed the rear wheel alignment. it was real obvious when placed on the alignment rack, the right rear tire appeared toed out . I was told by the dealership all of these front wheel frive Pontiacs need a look-see every 25,000- ...
by jd521
Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:59 am
Forum: Washing, Waxing, Cleaning
Topic: Headlamp Lens
Replies: 9
Views: 5319

Try the Meguiars " TECHWAX" . About $19.00 a bottle. Seems to restore the lens in like new condition.
by jd521
Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:56 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 8220162

Since it was my birthday today. My son was kind enough to give it a total wax job.
by jd521
Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:36 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: New Recall Letters from PONTIAC-Accelerator/Floor Mat Issue 7/16/10
Replies: 5
Views: 2211

New Recall Letters from PONTIAC-Accelerator/Floor Mat Issue 7/16/10

New Letters issued 7/16/10 on the fix from PONTIAC. Everyone should receive them shortly. I have received one so far for one of two 2009 Vibe GT's. Have an appointment already for mine on 8/11/10 and the the other one is scheduled the day before 08/10/10.It is a 33 page recall/fix issue in the work ...
by jd521
Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:30 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Recall, throttle stuck , no help from Pontiac
Replies: 54
Views: 12829

Re: Recall, throttle stuck , no help from Pontiac (1turbofocus)

New Letters issued 7/16/10 on the fix from PONTIAC. Everyone should receive them shortly. I have received one so far for one of two 2009 Vibe GT's. Have an appointment already for mine on 8/11/10 and the the other one is scheduled the day before 08/10/10.It is a 33 page recall/fix issue in the work ...
by jd521
Thu Mar 04, 2010 7:31 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Rear Hatch will not OPEN !
Replies: 0
Views: 677

Rear Hatch will not OPEN !

Had this happen and could not open hatch. Even used the key to make sure it was being unlocked. That was found to be ok. Dealership covered the repair under warranty and replaced the entire cable /latch mechanism. Precious little white clips break when removing the plastic interior cladding. Get the...
by jd521
Thu Mar 04, 2010 7:24 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Did you get your Recall done on your 2009-10 Vibe? (Poll)
Replies: 194
Views: 75611

Had mine down 10 days ago. No previous problems and NONE since the shim placed on the accelerator pedal cable. All has been asit was- Have 32,000 + miles. Took the dealership about 30 minutes to complete. Still have the wife's Black Vibe GT to do yet. She has 5,800 miles with no problems. Dealer did...
by jd521
Tue Jan 19, 2010 3:08 am
Forum: GenVibe Garage
Topic: This is Our Two 2009 Vibe GT's 2.4 L
Replies: 6
Views: 1764

This is Our Two 2009 Vibe GT's 2.4 L

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by jd521
Mon Jan 18, 2010 4:52 pm
Forum: Latest News
Topic: 09 2.4 Gas mileage.
Replies: 27
Views: 19092

On both of our 2.4 L Vibe Gt's . We measured 29 and 29.3 mpg respectively just last weekend. That was on a 406 mile one-way trip. I felt like that was pretty good. I was surprised it was that even. The jet black Vibe was the better and has only 5,000 miles on it whereas, my red one has over 29,000 m...
by jd521
Mon Jan 18, 2010 4:40 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New to the site and Proud Owner
Replies: 11
Views: 1729

New to the site and Proud Owner

Yes - I am new to this site and I am a proud owner of my recent purchase of a 2009 Vibe GT 2.4 L. This is the second one. The first one was last year in August- Cash for Clunkers deal. Jet Black metallic GT 2.4 Litre. Liked it so well , wanted another. Missed out on the big closeout and found my red...