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Its amazing how these cars can keep their shine after all the years on the road.

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Heres my Envy on the Ice Road here in the Great White North of Yellowknife.

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Just a quick question.Do you have to change the resistor when you replace the motor?

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I'll check around under the dash around the blower and glove box.If nothing that I can see I'll get the blower changed.Thanks for the replies.

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Been having some problems with the electrical I think.The thing is that the headlights and other acc dim when I us ethe heater on High.Yes I know that the draw will cause some dimming lol .The thing is that the blower motor works on and off and sometimes have to give it a little tap to get it to go....

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Finally got the car back from the shop a couple of days ago .I had the starter changed no problems since.The mechanic told me the starter was sticking and that it had a dead spot.Now I have a new problem the remote starter doesn't work.When I was plugging the control box back in I touched a couple i...

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Went outside today to see where the starter was located at ,found it then gave it a couple of taps with a hammer and the car started.So I'm guessing like everyone else has suggested thats its the starter.Going to call around today to see if anyone here in town has one.

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Battery is brand new.Starter? Is there a way to test the starter?

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This is the problem my Vibe didn't start lastnight after I got home,I then got up this morning and the car started.Went all day with it starting ,I then went to go home and the car didn't start.I went back to work about 4 hours later the car started got it home then it didn't start.All lights work a...

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hey keith where did you get those shrouds?They look awesome and the red is deadly too.

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Was thinking ,could it be the wheel bearings squealing as I put pressure on the frontend as I slow down.Today they were really bad they seem to squeal even more the faster I'm going then coming to a stop I do not apply max pressure on the brakes .Man I'm going crazzzzzy with this s$#@t and I only ge...

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I put the stuff that came with the padson.They were Monroe .

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Lookin good .How are the projectors working out for you, any issues with them ?

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I put on some new brake pads and rotors and the brakes still squeal any help.

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Heres my first photo its of our cruise to Castaway Cay .

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hey junglejim,I had a problem with my 03 with a sound coming from the rearend as I accelerated .I found out it was my muffler assembly .I had my wife stand outside as I reved up the engine .I would try that first.

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I had car in for repairs and it came back with it broken.The dealer tried to tell us that it came in like that we said "I don't think so" .They said they would put it in for free but charge us only the cost of the plate which was 45 cnd.We later brought it in and when we picked it up they ...

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I was just wondering if he was an X games star athlete.What would have been said then?Oh yeah its part of the scene.I think we hold the athletes in these type of sports to a higher standard because its seen as a mainstream sport.

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I think the oil is for diesel engines.We ran 0w40 in our large trucks at work.They were stored outside at -40.

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Thanks bull77, found it and it helps alot .

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I'm planning on changing the brake pads and rotors and was wondering if anyone had the torque specs on the calipers and the holders that hold the clipers on.Thanks

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I've had the same problem with my Vibe I tried the SS for 8 months and blew 3 of them went back to the OEMs and there still workin fine.So were lookin at more than 5 years with the OEM headlights.I'm maybe lookin at some HIDs but if the bulbs don't last whats the point right.

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I have the same problem with my Vibe 03 AWD , it takes a few tries to start when its below - 20 ,the car seems to start then it stops running and tries again , it cranks over then seems to start and then stops . I tool it to the dealer they adjusted something it didn't work then I got a new battery ...

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Here a pic of what I was talkin about as you can see the oil is near the middle of the plug wire.

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I'll see what I can do tomorrow my wifes out tonight .

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Its actually still under warranty (I bought the Ex War)I was wondering how easy it was if it wasn't covered ,you know how the GM dealerships are lol.I'll book it in and get them to take a look at the valve cover and the plastic washers.Wife doesn't want to do any engine related work till its out of ...

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Thanks for the reply keith . Would that be covered under warranty .

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I was doing some regular mat. on my 03 tonight and noticed there was some oil on the sparkplug thing (dont know what its called lol) I was wondering if that was normal or do I need to take it in?Its been awhile since I've been here but I'm glad to see the site is still going strong.

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Well,I guess the GM tech was wrong it wasn't the resonator .because I had it changed( it only cost 720 not the 1000 I was quoted before)and it still made that sound so now I have to bring back the car on Monday so that another tech can look at it.Will keep you informd.

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It sounds like the same problem that I have my Vibe.On mine its the resonator thats making the sound.The dealer said I need to replace the whole cat assembly to replace the resonator,I have been fighting with GM to get them to replace it since you can not buy a resonator by itself and the cat is a w...

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No probs there .Matched it 99.9% to the colour of the car.They blended it in cause the rest of the car is 3 1/2 years old.I'm the only one who notices the .1% cause its my car and I polish it 2-3 times a month and wash it 1-3 times a week depending on the weather.But back to the whine of the car.My ...

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I had an accident and they had to replace the fender on the drivers side ,I'll take a look around the air box and check it out .Thanks fellow owners

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Has anyone else had a problem with their vibe making a high pitch noise coming from the engine compartmnet?It seems to only happen when the car is over 3000 rpm ,when I press on the gas to over take someone theres a noise that sounds like a whine or whistle that I can hear for a bit then it stops I ...

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How much of a drop did you get?IS the ride any harsher?I think it looks nice ,not a down to the ground drop but enough to get noticed

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I know lol.I have been lookin for awhile too and its nice to see people posting their cars pics online It really helps making a decision when you see your model of car with the rims on them.

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What colour of vibe do you have ? I would go for the AR Casino if you have two tone.

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Hey those are nice rims.Are they chrome or silver?

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Thats some nice sound coming out of a little 4 banger.Do you have anything done to your exhaust?

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Yeah I've looked on the tirerack before but you know how it is.Its just not the same as seeing something in real live or aleast in someone elses reality lol.Where I live all we have is a couple of places to buy rims and tires and they don't keep any stock of aftermarket parts.

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I can understand sluggish sales in the warmer climates ,but up here in the North I see more AWDthan any other, I have only seen 2 GTs and 2 base models .I have been a real believer in the Vibe and have been asked many a time for my opinion on the Vibe and have always sang its praises .I think the Vi...

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I'm lookin for someone that has put some after market rims on there Vibe so that I can get a ruff idea of what to look for in a new set of wheels I can't seem to picture anything on the car really.I was thinking of getting chrome or maybe a polished look .Thanks

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Does anyone know of a good place to buy wheels and tires at a reasonable cost? The shop needs to be able to ship as I live in a remote location .We do have a tire shop and a CT store but they want way too much for rims.I know that I have looked around on the net but I'm lookin for some good reveiws....

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So cool to see another Envy out there.I also would like to get the spoiler but never seen it on an Envy, but know that I have seen it I'm lookin a little harder.

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If you are just replacing your bulbs,theres a little door on each side (inside of the car) you can access and you can replace any of the bulbs.

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Thats not bad CT is looking for 167 plus tx and their install fees your looking at about 800 .I would go with that deal.GL

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I'll take a look tomorrow and give it a try.Thanks for the input.

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I was wandering if anyone can tell me how to get these things out of the spoiler.I have searched the forums but nothing about taking them out.Thanks,

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I had to use a filter wrench on mine then switched to the ones from FRAM that have the grip strip on top and have never had to use a wrench since and never had a leak.

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I switched to Mobil 1 0w30 as soon as I gto it home from the dealer and have been running it ever since .I live in extreme weather ,it can hit temps in the -40 to -75 with the windchill and I have the car starting without a problem,once I got the battery changed but thats a whole another story.

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I had to go to my local toyota dealer to get the T4 tranny fluid for my 2003 Vibe and since its a toyota anyway if you can't get the right fluid at your loacl GM dealer go to the nearest toyota dealer,

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Electrical problem?

Vibe starts and then doesn't start

Brake squeal

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Changing brakes help

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Re: A touch of oil in the spark plug holes (kevera)

Re: A touch of oil in the spark plug holes (keithvibe)

A touch of oil in the spark plug holes

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Re: High pitch whine or whistle (joatmon)

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High pitch whine or whistle

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Re: GT and AWD going bye bye in 2007! (drunkenvibe)

Looking for someone with a Envy Vibe

Where to buy in Canada?

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Removing fog lights

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