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So it is not a broken volume /control/ push on knob?

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Correct me if I am wrong, but there are no struts on the rear suspension....but only shocks. So you don't have Quick setup with a spring. After reviewing my big service manual for the 2009 Vibe, They call it a shock absorber. However, it is setup like a front strut... But in order to remove it you ...

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Correct me if I am wrong, but there are no struts on the rear suspension....but only shocks. So you don't have Quick setup with a spring. Here is the Monroe Quick strut for the rear wheels of the 2003 Vibe....171373L (left) http://www.monroe.com/en-US/catalog/e-Catalog" onclick="window.ope...

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Vibenvy: Most of my driving is local. I am lucky if I get 24 mpg. Same 2009 2.4L Auto engine. FWD but have the roof racks. What do you keep your tire pressure at? The first couple years all 4 tires on both Vibes were kept at the recommended 32 PSI. Last year I upped them all to 34 PSI because the f...

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Vibenvy:
Most of my driving is local. I am lucky if I get 24 mpg. Same 2009 2.4L Auto engine. FWD but have the roof racks.
What do you keep your tire pressure at?

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I would check all wire male and female plugs. Use a spray can of electric contact cleaner. Look under the front seats for a power amp. and check those connections.

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Yea when I first saw the pictures on the news at noon.....I said that looks like the Vibe......And later I was able to see a close side view of the Vibe name on the car.
The Helicopter was just trying to take off of a roof top heli-port.

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There have been excessive oil issues with the 2.4 engine that was installed in many 2008 and 2009 (maybe even 2010 as well) model Toyotas, Scions and the Vibe. (You can do an excessive oil use search on the Scion Xb as an example of the issues). I believe Toyota solved the issues starting in 2010 a...

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I had assumed the Buick Encore was a hatchback - learned something today. The Mazda CX-5 and Ford Escape seem significantly larger than the Vibe but I never actually compared the specs. I saw a Hyundai small hatchback when I was out today - that might also be a Vibe replacement. Yes the Encore is a...

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Whelp, I tore the radio apart and traced the circuit further. It took me to the main board. So out comes the CD unit and what do I find..... a 5" length of track that's burned. (Guess I accidentally put voltage to something I shouldn't have when I was bench testing :oops: ). Fortunately, thoug...

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OK fellas, I need the electronics wizards on this one. I have an LCD backlighting problem. I had the unit apart to replace a burned out bulb. Now, even though all 3 bulbs are working (bench tested), they won't light up when I plug the unit in. Other than that, everything else works perfectly. What ...

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The Volume control knob breakage is one of most common defects of the 09 and 10 Vibe. There are a number threads herein about how to repair and/or replace it with a new knob. After you remove the radio out, then you must remove the front display cover.. The knob is locked in there with a flange ring...

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If you haven't gotten the rubber bearing sleeve off yet, ...try and use Liquid Wrench...Spray can.....Also tap the thing with a rubber mallet.

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Sounds the same to me but only a bit louder......
Looks like you have a dual horn setup.

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If your car has been waxed over the years,...perhap what you are seeing is the wax lifted off the paint finish...

I would think that if it was paint, then it would of bubbled up or blistered up off the metal.

Try Bug and tar remover....it is basiclly mineral spirits.....or a car wax stripper.

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Some of the roads I drive on have some rough spots, but keep in mind that the previous owner of the car lived on a dirt road and they were a bit worn to start. As for the claim that they take out some harshness I would say they do a REALLY nice job. They make the ride a lot more comfortable even wh...

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Hey guys what is the Toyota equivalent part number for the 09-10 Vibe fog light? The reason I am asking is that I found that a lot of the Toyota fog lights are carry overs from year to year for many models and I think that the fog light used on the 09-10 Vibe is the same. I just don't think Toyota ...

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vibebox wrote:With the horn fuse removed everything thing else works as normal

BTW: If you want to view the pictures and enlarge or zoom in to read it....Just place the mouse pointer over the each photo and right click the mouse and use "Save picture as.."...These jpg photos.

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Mirrors on windows all work fine only thing effected was the horn. Parknvibe- can yo post up a snapshot of that page. My vibe is 2010 GT 2.4L http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z430/kolgreg/Vibe/PA121049.jpg http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z430/kolgreg/Vibe/PA121051.jpg http://i1189.photobucke...

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For the 2.4L, AllData says "If the horn is always ON... replace the BCM." I think I'd go and remove the current BCM and look up its part # on eBay. The BCM I think is the "Body Control Module" Yes, it is in the main horn circuit between the horn Switch and the Horn relay. (Horn ...

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What manual is this?[/quote] It is the GM Service Manual for the 2009 Vibe. It is a three book (three NYC phonebook) size set. About $150.00 from Helm, Inc.... who makes them for GM. I purchased it at the time I got the Car. http://www.helminc.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return fa...

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I have a 2010 Vibe. Earlier this year it was struck by lighting along with the LP tank it was parked next to (LP tank fire was put out with no major damage). The lighting strike scorched the drivers side mirror and caused the horn to be stock on so i removed the fuse. I am trying to fix it with out...

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Well my new replacement knob I installed on Auguest 25, 2013...I found has "self-destructed" by itself. It has only been less then three weeks for it to happen...Luckly I brought 4 knobs.... This time I will put a rubber sleeve around it to hold it together. But I really want a rear camer...

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Great to see that you like the Monroe OESpectrum Struts and that they really do what they say....that is to reduced the harshness of the ride. Did you drive over a road that you know felt bad with the old struts to compare the ride?

I am hoping to get them soon...but I have a low milage car..

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ParknVibe wrote:Oh I see what it means when I place the pointer over it.

Unread messages, Moved items?

Okay: the flame means "hot topic"

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Oh I see what it means when I place the pointer over it.

Unread messages, Moved items?

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What is it about the boxes at the left side of each topic link?
Most are blank and some have a yellow "flame" icon picture within
Other have triangle with a "!" within it...

What do these mean?

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Well my new replacement knob I installed on Auguest 25, 2013...I found has "self-destructed" by itself. It has only been less then three weeks for it to happen...Luckly I brought 4 knobs.... This time I will put a rubber sleeve around it to hold it together. But I really want a rear camera...

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I havn't seen much Vibe owners on this site ever changing their struts and shocks. A lot asked about lowing the height of the car an 1" or so with special springs. There is one new 2009 Vibe owner here that just bought the OMSpectrum struts but has not installed them as far as I know. Monroe ha...

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zythr wrote:Sounds like PCM

What is PCM .... power control module?

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So is the washer is attached with epoxy at the wheel well?
Your pictures are showing another fender attachment problem.

BTW: You need firecode sheetrock and prehap insulation on your garage ceiling.
If this is an attached garage to your home, you have a building code violation.

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New 03 Vibe GT owner with a few questions which the manual doesn't seem to answer Does the CD player play MP3's, The head unit or the changer? The thing is I swear it played an MP3 disk from the head unit when I first started checking things out, before I even knew there was a changer, but now it d...

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Does anyone remember the Chevy Toyota NOVA Corolla
Isn't this when it all began...

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Yeah, we knew it was just a matter of time :x The article specifically says "US market" does this mean they will still be available in Canada? Still it's sad to see them drop it for good :cry: The 09-13 Matrix is such an ugly looking car.... The Vibe's 09-10 body design was 3/4 nice and 1...

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Thanks ParknVibe! I've already epoxied the flange to the washer and I'll be supporting the front of the snout, with straps or coated solid copper wire, to the hidden front bumper behind the fascia for extra support. I'm afraid to drill into the remaining tab because it is very flimsy and I don't wa...

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Oopsie, While backing off my ramps after an oil change I heard a bad noise. It was my 05 Vibe's nose being broken! Has anyone crossed this bridge? I'm not seeing a simple and cheap fix, but I did learn a lesson! Never change your oil! http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj555/ccindyz/Open%20to%20AL...

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I have sketched out the overall dimensions but I need my CAD guy to make a file that I can use on the 3D printer. If just the hole of which fits on to the shaft were made a bit larger...that should fix it. The volume knob must be place down (and be pushed extra hard to get it to the exact depth in ...

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BaseWhiteVibe wrote:I am still pushing forward with it, just need the CAD guy to jump on it and make the file for me.

I thought you were the CAD guy and inventer.

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How come no one is voting? I did.
Seems everyone lost interest with the volume noise.

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Rock auto for all of it. Kyb strut mounts, Monroe OE Spectrum struts and Delco bellows. Going to reuse the springs I thought (by the photo) you were buying KYB Struts as well. Check to see if the mounts will work with the Monroe Strut. Again how many miles on your Vibe? Let me know how the ride is ...

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BaseWhiteVibe wrote:P.S. Ended up only doing the fronts. The rear suspension and brakes are ok for now so they will stay as is.

How many miles on your 09 Vibe?
Did you get the Struts from a Dealer? or aftermarket?

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Having just replaced my radio knobs (both!) I want to thank gmwrench and others for the advise. I thought about modifying them by cutting the flared base off but decided to give them one last chance. Its odd that the metal inner piece wasn't glued to the plastic shaft, seems to me that even if the ...

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This isn't a pinstripe?? :0 That can't be a shadow.....seriously? If so, that's quite the coincidence, it sure looks like a pinstripe! Anyways, neither here nor there I guess. Snazzy look either way! You can also see a dark line in the shadow of the side mirror???? So is there another picture proof...

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Went to Autozone to get new Pads and Rotors for the front. Coupon is available here (http://www.autozone.com/autozone/landing/page.jsp?name=duralast-brakes-offer" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) DGC1210 Pads (Front CMAX Pads, Ceramic with a rubber shim on the back, lifetime...

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Where are the wiper blades?
Looks like an old Mini from the 60's

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Correct I want it to be an insert for the back side of the knob As for if it is broken, maybe put the pieces in and glue it or press fit it. I would really need someone to send me a few samples of broken ones (I will pay for shipping), and do a whole Root Cause and potentially conduct some testing ...

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At the time the only thing I was interested in about the Aztek was that you can fit a Four foot wide board/plywood in the back (flat.

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Sorry I miss read your intent. You just want to somehow add a sleeve (made of plastic) around the post inside the knob. Am I correct? Just don't know how you do this for a broken one? My first idea was to place a shrink tube sleeve around the post. Then I just thought about cuting a slot down that t...

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I was your first voter. The one problem I think you going to have is to match the color of the original. Plus to keep the light ring. Second, If you can and do make one. We will need to have two for a match set. Also you will need that special metal female ring. However, I'm all for you learning how...

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Quick questions again Does KYB have Quick Strut Assemblies available? Could you please tell me the Part Number of the Monroe OESpectrum Quick Strut? Should I get the Quick Struts? If I do I should have ALL the parts including the strut mounts correct? Monroe just added the front Struts for the 09-1...

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