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jlynam

My A/C wasn't working so I took it to a shop, they charged it but said the compressor wasn't getting power. I took it to the dealer today and they said it is getting power but the compressor clutch solenoid is bad (at least that is what I remember them saying) The part is about $140 but the labor is...

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My clutch started slipping at just under 40K. I have been limping it along and now at 48K it is bad enough to replace. From what I have read here, most GT clutches seem to fail around there. Why they don't recall them, I will never know. This is the ONLY bad thing I can say about my Vibe, otherwise ...

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I checked the door closed indicating switches and as I was doing so, I noticed something I took for granted earlier. Still no flash when locking, flash when unlocking. What I assumed was that all doors were locking. I was wrong. The drivers door does not lock. all other doors are locked but driver d...

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Thanks!! I hadn't thought of that. I will check it out!

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I am confused by this one...since day one, whenever I press the lock button on the key fob, the lights would flash. Then, one day last week, it just quit doing that all together. The doors still lock, but no flash. The wierd part is, nothing else seems to be wrong with the vehicle. It still flashes ...

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The usual, camera batteries, laptop and a small fan. I do like the Christmas light idea though! I am going to totally steal that idea!

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I was looking in the catalog, what horns did you get and how much..found several different configurations. quote:I was wondering if the install guide for these horns is available yet, and also, does anyone from Canada know where these can be ordered or picked up from as the listed online stores in o...

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quote:Anyone think about getting that monkey in the trunk?I think that would be a nice addition. YEA!!! the trunk monkey! Though I think technically speaking, it is a chimpanzee, and in a Vibe it would be a hatchback monkey (chimp) At any rate, IMHO it is the ultimate theft deterrent...(ever see tho...

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Works here in the Portland area. quite a few RDS stations.

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quote:I was up there last week and found this out by accident.I found this out by reading the owners manual (page 3-7) the day I bought my Vibe 14 months ago.allow me to clarify....I also found out the procedure by reading the owners manual. I found the radio station that it worked on by accident!

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quote:There is only one station here that I have seen it work for, but it's pretty much my favorite station anyway, so I am happy with the feature. I have not figured out the other ones like the p-type search or the traffic thing. I think every station I would ever switch to in the morning has traff...

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quote:Great you got it working again. Looks like it took 3 weeks, hope that was ok. At least it wasn't some critical driveability problem. It will be interesting to hear what the CDs look like when you get them back. Did they replace the deck under warranty?It actually only took about 5 days to fix,...

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quote:"Home burned CD's can cause it."If he's talking about anything other than paper labels, he's smoking up.Well, it is fixed, and I agree, the CD will not cause it, the paper label on the one CD probably did, but I use a sharpie on the rest. I got the new deck, it works fine, but I am s...

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Here in the Portland, OR area, there are a GREAT many stations that broadcast in RDS, it is pretty cool. Press the Info button and find out a little more, or get the request line number..depends on the station. I for one enjoy learning more all the time. I just recently figured out how to do a P-TYP...

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There is one in Seattle that broadcasts artist/title info as well.. It is a pop/Hip-Hop station, but I don't remember which one. It doesn't do a auto time update though. only 94.9 KUOW radio in Seattle will do that.

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Hillsboro is near Portland OR. But I travel monthly to the SEA/TAC area. What that does is adjust the time on your radio to the correct time that is being broadcast by the station. I haven't found a station here in the Portland area that you can use auto update on.

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If anyone who is in the greater Seattle/Tacoma area wants to test the auto time update feature on your radio, tune to KUOW 94.9 NPR radio. For those of you whow haven't used it or don't know how, press the "H" & "M" buttons in the lower left of the radio face simultaneously a...

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Don't know why anyone would want that. I, and others got burned by the cargo mats on ebay...cheap piece of s@*t. The description says for cars without the headlight sensor on the dash....Don't they all have headlight sensors???? Waste of money if you ask me..

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Not sure what the "Mysterious Blue Cloth" is but I SWEAR by microfiber cloths for most of my car cleaning. I have a blue one, just for glass, only using water to clean. A big yellow one for drying off after the car wash and a smaller yellow one for daily dusting. Lint free, non abrasive an...

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Well, I took it in and now I have no stereo, just a hole in the dash. They have to order a new one from Seattle, should be here in a few days and then they will install it. My old one, including the trapped CD's will be shipped off somewhere and in 4-6 weeks they will mail my CD's back to me. The Se...

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I will try holding the eject button. the player has one CD inside with a paper label, and it was pretty hot where I was (over 100 degrees) so that may be an issue, but none of the other CD's will eject either. Thanks and I will let you know if it helps before I take it in.

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The other day I got in my Vibe in the morning and when I tried to eject a CD, the player wouldn't eject ANY of the 6 loaded discs. no disc changer motor noise at all, just the beep when you try to eject it, the light stays red (doesn't turn green) It is still under warranty, so I will take it to the...

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I would also say you are missing clear coat. I used a cleaner wax (Zymol) on my Lava 2 tone on Saturday with no paint transferrence to the applicator or buffing towel. It would definitely be worth looking into. I would do a test spot in the suspected area before going to the dealer, then repeating t...

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without a doubt...do it. You won't be sorry. It not only looks great but it will help protect the interior from solar damage or fading. the cost for mine was $245 for 35% front side windows and 30% all rear windows. There is no problem with driving at night at all, as a matter of fact it helps reduc...

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I just got a set the dealer ordered for me since my Vibe was missing them when I bought it. I will look when I get home and see if there is a part number listed...I am thinking there is but will check to be sure.

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Like I said, my hat is off to those who do it themselves. I agree that a DIY is less money out of my wallet, but for me it is really not "cheaper" My out the door cost from the dealer is $25.95. In addition to the oil/lube, my car is inspected for any potential problems, vacuumed and washe...

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ROFLMAO!!! How true. Look at all those hidden costs !!! Just another reason to let the dealer or shop change my oil.!!

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happy to help. I hope it all works out for you. Lesson learned for all of us. quote:Unfortunately, I may have to resort to new seat covers. I checked again today, STILL THERE!!!jlynam -- thanks for the tip, I may try that also -- but if I can get new seat covers for under $100, I may opt for that in...

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For just over 20 bucks the dealer will change my oil, no disposal, I stay clean and it is done faster than I can do it myself, considering I have to go out buy oil and filter and take my time (worth something to me) I used to do my oil changes...back in '79 My hat is off to those who still do it the...

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I too have seen that or a similar color in person on the Aztek. I like it a lot, but would like to see yellow for a Vibe in 2004...what to call it.......mustard? dijon? French yellow??? Margarine? too many food references...I need to go get some dinner. Any other new colors for 04?

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You have all convinced me...I only have 3K miles on mine and I am getting some mudflaps POST HASTE. It seems that $45 of prevention is worth $600 or more of cure.

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similar to what I do, I use a microfiber towel and slightly damp. Works well. I have also used the armor all cleaner wipes and follow with a dry terry towel. I don't like the look of armor all protectant, seems to attract more dust than ever.

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Before I entered the world of semiconductors, I was a carpet cleaner. I have cleaned many a car interior from many a stain. Oil is tough, but not impossible. Using the chemical "soup" you have done already may have helped and may have hurt. Hard to be sure. The best and safest way is to ca...

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clip on fan. helps circulate the A/C to the rear faster to cool off my dog. Wonder how long it would run with the engine off? draws .35Amp and about 30 watts I think. Would like to be able to keep it running for short times when I am out of the car on a hot day and she is waiting in the car for me. ...

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I got mine tinted for $245.00 35% front and 30% rear. It was treated as a Multi Purpose Vehicle (SUV) for tinting purposes. But I understood that the Vibe was in sort of a gray area in that regard (tint pun intended) It looks great and helps keep the car cooler! check out http://www.autowindowtintin...

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I found a generic mylar shade, even in red to match my lava exterior. Due to the height of the windshield, I got a large shade instead of regular size, I think that is the only two sizes it comes in. It fits great top to bottom and I just don't unfold the last fold on each side and it fits perfect. ...

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I agree about the armor all, I have avoided using it because it would cause a massive glare on the large dash area. I too use the armor all wipes to clean it. Something I have found also works good is a microfiber cloth. I keep one in the center console and use it to dust the dash every couple days....

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That is just completely messed up! Bob Bridge is the same dealer that called me and said the price was $46.00 for the Cargo Net, and the same dealer I said "forget it" to. I will order again and see what happens. If I get a call again I will ask to speak to someone actually in charge. Than...

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no, this was ordered on the first pontiac parts website, not apparently affiliated with any dealer. What I assume they do is transfer my order to a dealer they have an "arrangement" with and he fills the order. This guy wasn't willing to part with the net for less than $46. I contacted the...

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I just got a call from a Pontiac dealer who was apparently filling my order for a cargo net from the first pontiac parts website. He said the price was wrong, it should be $46 instead of $29. I told him to cancel my order. THEN I checked the website, it still is on there for the lower price. (remove...

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Well, my cargo mat from S&W or whatever on Ebay arrived today.. I echo the previous post. "what a piece if f**n crap!" Not worth the price. maybe in my book it's retail value is about half of what they charge. Still, I will keep it instead of spending half of what I will get back to sh...

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Zymol makes a cleaner wax that may help. I have used it on other cars of mine to make minor swirl marks go away with pretty good results. Remember to read the directions and apply it in a back and forth motion, not circular for best results. On another topic, my Vibe had some minor clearcoat damage ...

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Same here, my vibe was short a remote not to mention cargo cover and tie downs. My new one came in yesterday and I had the dealer do the programming. They plugged in a handheld computer and proceded to program for 40 minutes. The procedure looks easy, but I ror one am not really willing to go throug...

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That was the MOST helpful post I have found yet! I just ordered my Cargo Net, $30 can't be beat. Thanks for the truly helpful info. I too ordered an S&W cargo liner on ebay. Hasn't arrived yet, but I am dreading it any day now.

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I have the same one coming, hopefully this week. I noticed some of his feedback was complaining of how thin it is, but I will judge for myself.

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Will do. I am going to pick up the new remote anyway.

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I either haven't found it yet or it isn't there. Do I need to lift the tray up and look around the spare? it wasn't in the tray anyway. Also, what about the tie-downs that hook into the track system? Again, I haven't found them or don't have them. I was also missing one keyless remote, but they repl...

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Now in work on my sewing machine is a washable carrier that holds a foam pad that attaches to the rear headrest and will protect either the back seat and floor or the cargo area if seats folded down when I carry my dog (English Springer Spaniel) That way I won't need to constantly be vacuuming and b...

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