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To be fair it is only an aftermarket stick-on nonfunctional scoop.

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Oddly enough in my G8 I have gobs of legroom and little headroom. You also own a G8 ? Guess that explains the tire you used for the fantasy pic in front of your Vibe. Here's a better shot of the one in our family ;) https://driiive.com/assets/cars/77f9f3c083d87684a125ca24b03af94f854aef3d/photos/100...

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vibrologist wrote:
The steering wheel feels comfortable the seating is comfortable but I can't seem to find a position in which my legs reach the pedals properly.
Does your steering wheel telescope?

Yes.

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Those seats look really sharp. As far as ergonomics go I am a bit skeptic. These seats are lower to the floor than the original seats. That will make the position to the pedals and steering wheel even worse than stock. I had to raise the front of my stock seat to fix that problem. Sorry in advance ...

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vibenvy wrote: I like!

Too bad it could never happen! I could throw lower profile tires on them but the bolt pattern would still be off. 5x100mm vs 5x120mm.

Just for fun here's what my vibe would look like with semi tires.

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Those seats look really sharp. As far as ergonomics go I am a bit skeptic. These seats are lower to the floor than the original seats. That will make the position to the pedals and steering wheel even worse than stock. I had to raise the front of my stock seat to fix that problem. Sorry in advance ...

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Ooo! Diggin the Grand Prix hood!

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I could probably help you out.

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Seen what G8 wheels would look like on it

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If you had an impact it might be worth it. I still don't see how that took could pull the hub though. It looks like all it could do is maybe pull a bearing.

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zbyers wrote:I've hauled a few things in and behind mine.

Just curious how long is your trailer? Looks like maybe a 10 footer.

On a side note, lately I've been hauling all sorts of scrap on my trailer. Most recently a piano lol.

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...so I got the pump off...not real easy but did it...now my new pump didn't come with the pulley. Thought I could pull it off old one and put it on the new one....well, no can do. There is no collar on the pulley, it's pressed on I guess. Tried with 3 jaw puller but that started to bend the pulley...

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That is truly sad. It looks like the viber took a bullet for you. It's a shame people have to be such morons on the road. Glad you're ok!

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Something loose in the steering system makes it impossible to align correctly. A pull sounds like a camber issue. I would recommend purchasing eccentric bolts and realigning it. "Within spec" isn't always good enough. You can get it dead on with eccentric bolts.

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It sounds like something is cutting out if it runs on starting fluid. P0171 can appear if you have a weak fuel pump. Are you sure it was installed correctly?

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Gohan77 wrote:
gtv237 wrote:As an automobile technician I drive every type of car out there and my vibe is on the quieter end on interior noise. Sounds like something may be wrong with yours.

How specific and helpful

Thought that was the trend for this thread.

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As an automobile technician I drive every type of car out there and my vibe is on the quieter end on interior noise. Sounds like something may be wrong with yours.

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You just need to test the parts instead of blindly replace things. First, find out why it's not starting.
1) Does it crank?
2) Does it have spark?
3) Does it have fuel pressure?
4) Does it have injector pulse?
5) Does it have compression?

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OK, first: don't consult the GM owner's manual. It is riddled with errors. Consulting a monkey in the zoo would get you better results. Secondly, since we have the Toyota Super Long Life coolant in our cars, you want to buy the Zerex Asian. Make sure it is the ASIAN formula and not the regular Zere...

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I would just use a universal coolant from the auto parts store because you don't know what's in there now. Some coolants can't be mixed but universals will work with any coolant.

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This is something I would also like to know. I wish I could have a maintenance reminder set up in mine.

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Nice looking vibe. Good luck with the sale. Here's a free bump anyways

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It looks like an excellent deal. You probably sold it already based on the fact that your listing is removed.

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First post here! Engine bay cleaning, removed some horrible scratches with Meguiars Ultimate Compound, and installed my new EcoMeter (awesome). Currently getting 23.7 MPG average...hmm I think I have some lead in my shoe ;) I know I can get the milage up higher. More updates soon! 2010 Vibe 2.4L 45...

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I changed my cabin air filter and fucked around a bit with my air bag. I wanted to set it up where to hit the left side of the air bad and the stock horn would blow and when you hit the right portion a much louder horn would blow. In the terms of my co-worker you would have the choice between the ni...

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It could be so many things but a tire will be constant and the bouncing or vibration will increase with speed. Intermittent front end shake is a common symptom of a bad cv joint.

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Hello, just wondering if anyone has tried adding a rear or external aux to the factory radio. I know the matrixs have remotely located aux inputs. I didn't know if this would be a plug and play sort of deal or what. Thanks for any input.

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pauleouellette wrote:Fan not working in any position. Moved passenger seat back to rear position and bumped stop and fan started working again in all positions. What?????????

The fans DC motor has flat spots on its windings. The bump knocked it past the flat spot. You need to replace the blower motor.

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I can't answer your question but I wouldn't worry about it too much. I can not 100% confirm that my opinion is correct but 2006 vibes have been getting in major crashes for 10 years and plenty of people have survived. I believe that even these recalled air bags do more good than bad and most of the ...

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lannvouivre wrote:Installed a Weber carb on the Tercel yesterday.

EDIT: Inspected the rattling sound in my exhaust and I have been rewarded with another detached perforated core.

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The exhaust started rattling. I am going to take a look at it tomorrow. It sounds like a heat shield came a little loose.

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farmerboy1971 wrote:pretty sure mine does.

Oop, disregard. Learned something new.

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Yeah I think I could get in on this is it has a cool design. Will it be double sided?

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Bump for a great deal!

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Hope this helps. http://i57.tinypic.com/2mm730x.jpg 1.Remove the rear bumper fascia extension, if equipped. 2.Open the liftgate. 3.Remove the rear door sill plate. Refer to Liftgate Door Sill Plate Replacement . 4.Remove the 4 rear bumper fascia nuts (1) from the rear sill. 5.Remove the 4 push-in re...

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I wouldn't worry much about upgrading to the class 2. Class one can handle 2000lbs and the vibe can't pull more than 1500.

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It's very difficult to diagnose this type of problem over the internet. Do you have any DTC's set?

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P0113 is a problem with the intake air temperature sensor. That will definitely throw your air/fuel ratio off and could cause a rich condition. I would start by first making sure it is plugged in. It's also possible that the sensor itself is bad or the wiring to it. P0102 is a problem with the mass ...

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With what little space was available I banged on the side of the starter (only exposed part of the starter without stripping) and it started. Does this mean that that the starter is going bad and until it does you have to bang on it with a hammer? The hammer trick works when either the windings in ...

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How do you know if the starter is bad. New Post: My 2004 Vibe won't start Sorry to cut in on a post, but one day at work my 2004 PVibe would not start. I waited after work and it started on first try. Ever since it has been sitting in my drive while I try to resolve this issue. 1. Replaced battery ...

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It did the same thing to me this past winter in almost the same place! I think it was something to do with the key/chip which is real weird. I switched with the other key and away it went. If it happens again I'm going to look to see if the security light is on. Vibes don't have transponders in the...

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Cheaper belts seem to dry out and squeak quicker. I would definitely do the tensioner and water pump as well. These things just wear out.

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If you have an automatic transmission, a cooler is a must. Pulling doesn't seem to be as big of a problem as stopping or going over bumps. Having any weight on the tongue seems to cause this really annoying bouncing. The factory shocks/suspension clearly aren't designed to be towing anything. Not to...

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This "clinking" you're hearing could very well be the defective steering columns that ALL of us 2009-10 Vibe owners have :x My son's Vibe GT had 52k miles and his is very noisy BUT mine at just over 18k miles is still quiet. Although not a known safety issue yet, it is very annoying! My v...

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I'll check the motor mounts, but the exhaust leak theory sounds more likely. Pardon my ignorance, but how would one go about checking for an exhaust leak? or do I need to take it to a mechanic to do that? You can cover the tailpipe with your hand or a rag. Try to block air flow as much as possible....

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I always wanted to do PONOTA(like Pontiac-Toyota) but Indiana has some kind of lawsuit thing going on right now so specialty plates are unavailable.

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I mount mine on the windshield. Let me know if you would like a picture.

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PCV valve? They don't usually go out but it's a nightmare when they do.

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musicmanmu wrote:Just another continual update...just hit 250,000 miles I'm shooting for 300,000 and beyond. Fingers crossed!

Me too! But I'm only at 135,000. I don't think I drive enough to ever accomplish my goal. Who knows.

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NascarXprt wrote:Water Pump:

Exactly why I replaced mine before my trip. I know these Toyota motors have some issues with the water pumps.

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The box looks like an aftermarket alarm or remote start. That white connector is the factory diagnostic connector.

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