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by ColonelPanic
Tue Jul 04, 2017 9:59 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Another New Member
Replies: 9
Views: 1786

Re: Another New Member

Welcome! If the oil leak is on the rear of the engine on the passenger side, check the timing chain tensioner. Very common for the O-ring to fail and oil to leak out from around the tensioner on the 1ZZ engine. The tensioner can be replaced or the O-ring can be replaced on the existing tensioner. ht...
by ColonelPanic
Wed Jun 28, 2017 5:47 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Oil Disappearing!
Replies: 12
Views: 2967

Re: Oil Disappearing!

Might not be a bad idea to also check the timing chain tensioner (passenger side of the engine on the back.) The O-rings are problematic, though I don't know if it would cause *that* much loss.
by ColonelPanic
Wed Jun 28, 2017 5:44 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: What dash and door lights are SUPPOSE to work at night?
Replies: 7
Views: 1753

Re: What dash and door lights are SUPPOSE to work at night?

Nothing on the doors light up except for a faint green AUTO on the driver's window switch. They were pretty skimpy on the backlit controls. As far as the white piece for the HVAC controls, I've never figured out how exactly that thing clips in. There are just two bulbs, one to either side of the fan...
by ColonelPanic
Thu Jun 22, 2017 2:50 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Aftermarket stereo pops when turned on, off, or up from zero volume
Replies: 4
Views: 1589

Re: Aftermarket stereo pops when turned on, off, or up from zero volume

This has come up a few times before but I don't recall if anyone had ever found a way to resolve the popping.

Using the level output converter will do the trick though. I bought a JVC radio a couple years ago from Crutchfield along with the Scosche SLC4, it has worked out fine.
by ColonelPanic
Sat Jun 17, 2017 5:02 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Clock/radio LED fading
Replies: 3
Views: 1134

Re: Clock/radio LED fading

Here's the link for replacing the radio bulbs:

viewtopic.php?f=17&t=26889#p305136
by ColonelPanic
Thu Jun 08, 2017 4:25 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: How many miles on your Vibes?
Replies: 1043
Views: 1414185

Re: How many miles on your Vibes?

A month ago:
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A bit over 124k now.
by ColonelPanic
Sun Jun 04, 2017 4:48 am
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6072295

Re: What did you do to your Vibe today?

I installed a pair of Strongarm 4079 on my 05 today. They are certainly better than the weak old struts. But when the gate is opened, it will go up and hesitate a little in the midway, then continues opening quickly until it hits the gate's opening limit. The car will shake a bit because of the mom...
by ColonelPanic
Thu Jun 01, 2017 6:06 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: 2004 blend door stuck on heat.
Replies: 3
Views: 1425

Re: 2004 blend door stuck on heat.

I would say to start with sticking your head under the passenger side of the dash and turning the temperature knob... Make sure the cable is still attached to the white damper piece and that it moves freely.

Here is a thread with a post showing the part.
by ColonelPanic
Wed May 24, 2017 4:31 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Bulbs for center console climate control dials
Replies: 3
Views: 1890

Re: Bulbs for center console climate control dials

Might be a good idea to buy extras as you stand a good chance at losing some down the dash while trying to replace. You may or may not ever see them again. Just speaking from experience. ;)
by ColonelPanic
Sat May 13, 2017 4:55 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Weak Fm Radio Signal
Replies: 2
Views: 1100

Re: Weak Fm Radio Signal

The longer antenna is for AM/FM. I always found the reception with the factory radios in the Vibe to be excellent. It's not as good with my current JVC, but I can still pull in some fairly distant stations. Given the size of the antenna, an amplifier was necessary. Unfortunately it is integrated int...
by ColonelPanic
Sat Apr 15, 2017 5:07 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: New Member 2003 Vibe -- Lucy
Replies: 7
Views: 1616

Re: New Member 2003 Vibe -- Lucy

What a wonderful find - that's a gorgeous Vibe. For a 2003, it must have been garage kept with as great as the paint looks. I wish ours that sat outside all its life looked half as good as yours!

Enjoy the car and if you have any questions please ask!
by ColonelPanic
Mon Apr 03, 2017 5:10 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6072295

Re: What did you do to your Vibe today?

The Vibe has been sitting around collecting bird poop for over a week. :lol: Washed it and cleaned up the interior yesterday.

Installed a new hood prop rod grommet today, GM P/N 19204818. The original wouldn't have made it too much longer. :o
by ColonelPanic
Sun Apr 02, 2017 6:01 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The first Vibe forum I have seen
Replies: 81
Views: 31728

Re: The first Vibe forum I have seen

Happy 15th, GenVibe! :)
by ColonelPanic
Thu Mar 23, 2017 5:16 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: JVC HU has Steering Control Wire in Harnes, Where to connect?
Replies: 5
Views: 1527

Re: JVC HU has Steering Control Wire in Harnes, Where to connect?

Doesn't look like you can just connect the wire to something on the car's harness. I'm not familiar at all with the 2nd gen, but a quick check on Crutchfield indicates you will need an adapter to integrate the new radio with the steering wheel controls. I've only set up one of these things once (for...
by ColonelPanic
Wed Mar 22, 2017 5:23 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: kostby's Ford C-Max thread
Replies: 45
Views: 21153

Re: kostby's Ford C-Max thread

Glad to see you're still enjoying the C-Max! And I'm still envious. ;) Are they even building the C-Max anymore or did they just really scale back on production? They never were in abundance, but it's even less so now. There are only 28 within 100 miles of my zip. Kinda kicking myself for never stop...
by ColonelPanic
Wed Mar 22, 2017 5:00 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Oil change questions
Replies: 12
Views: 2601

Re: Oil change questions

Here is a thread on the updated dipstick. I never bothered with getting one, the car doesn't burn oil and the 2ZZ-spec filter (Wix 57145 usually) bumps up the capacity enough for me. I got a deal on Maxlife a while back so I switched switched the Vibe over to it on the last change. The 1ZZ runs smo...
by ColonelPanic
Sun Mar 12, 2017 11:53 am
Forum: The Others
Topic: 2018 Toyota C-HR (exceeds the non-traditional styling of Nissan Juke?)
Replies: 4
Views: 2822

Re: 2018 Toyota C-HR (exceeds the non-traditional styling of Nissan Juke?)

(I think maybe C-HR stands for Corolla - Highly Repulsive?) Very accurate. You hit the nail right on the head there! And I thought that they couldn't possibly make anything that looked worse than that new Prius (especially from the rear.) Toyota has managed to do one better with this thing. :o
by ColonelPanic
Sat Mar 04, 2017 5:32 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6072295

Re: What did you do to your Vibe today?

Installed a new pair of Strongarm 4079 liftgate supports. They fit perfectly and work great, plus they're American made. Around $43 plus tax. Yay, it opens fully all by itself now. :shock:

The glass needs a pair too, but it never gets used so those will wait.
by ColonelPanic
Sat Mar 04, 2017 7:05 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: First-time Vibe owner/New member
Replies: 11
Views: 1870

Re: First-time Vibe owner/New member

Welcome! Sounds like you've found a great car! Well maintained, clean Vibes are getting hard to find. Kudos to the first owner for taking such good care of the car. Keep up with the maintenance and that car has many more miles of good service to provide.
by ColonelPanic
Sun Feb 26, 2017 5:10 pm
Forum: The Others
Topic: Honda CRV 2WD Scarce
Replies: 4
Views: 2845

Re: Honda CRV 2WD Scarce

I checked the local inventory of the CRV - scarce indeed. Honda's not alone though, local inventories of both the RAV4 and Rogue are heavily biased toward AWD models... Are they forcing AWD on people by including it in some sort of "one size fits all" trim / option scheme? By far, the easi...
by ColonelPanic
Sun Feb 19, 2017 6:15 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: tail light?
Replies: 5
Views: 1439

Re: tail light?

The bottom section of the tail light does not light up... It has no bulb, just a reflector.
by ColonelPanic
Sat Feb 18, 2017 7:18 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Going for Vibe #3
Replies: 17
Views: 3028

Re: Going for Vibe #3

For the 1st gens, GT's all had 4-wheel discs with ABS standard. Base cars had disc/drums with optional ABS. AWD's were disc/drum with standard ABS.
by ColonelPanic
Sat Feb 18, 2017 6:00 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Questions and what I did this weekend.
Replies: 3
Views: 1306

Re: Questions and what I did this weekend.

This has the moon and tunes and since I did the install on the radio now it seems extremely loud. I took the aftermarket radio from the 2006 GT. Ideas on this??? When dealing with the Moon & Tunes / Sun & Sound amplified stereo, a speaker level converter is a must when installing an afterma...
by ColonelPanic
Tue Feb 14, 2017 10:58 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Password recovery
Replies: 5
Views: 1033

Re: Password recovery

However, the reset procedure requires me to remember my original password. :x :? Really? Well, if a site allowed you to reset your password from a previously logged in session without reauthenticating, it would also let anyone else who has access to your computer do the same. Not the best thing for...
by ColonelPanic
Mon Feb 13, 2017 5:08 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Michigan Newbie
Replies: 14
Views: 2700

Re: Michigan Newbie

I'm not familiar with the 2nd gens, so I don't have much advice to offer. But I did want to say welcome to the forum!
by ColonelPanic
Mon Feb 13, 2017 5:05 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: [Solved] Engine noise - bad water pump
Replies: 9
Views: 4604

Re: Please help identifying the engine noise

The serpentine belt tensioner is always a good place to start on these cars, especially if it has never been replaced. Even if that isn't the culprit, it's not a bad preventative maintenance item IMHO. I had the "marbles in a cup" rattling sound, but it was very faint and most probably wou...
by ColonelPanic
Sat Feb 11, 2017 1:23 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6072295

Re: What did you do to your Vibe today?

Today I found fresh oil surrounding the expletive deleted timing chain tensioner that has been in there for all of 3114 miles. :evil: I had been checking periodically for the first 1k or so, never noticed any seepage so I thought it was OK. :? Changed the oil today. Switched her over to Maxlife 5W-3...
by ColonelPanic
Fri Feb 03, 2017 3:10 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Cigarettes wiring
Replies: 4
Views: 1240

Re: Cigarettes wiring

I don't think vibes had cigarette lighters? The first gens could have either a 12V accessory power outlet w/ flip-down cover or if the "smoker's package" was specified that was replaced with a cigarette lighter socket and element. And a small ashtray that sat in the cup holder. The consol...
by ColonelPanic
Mon Jan 30, 2017 5:32 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: First gen Vibe sunroof interior slide.
Replies: 2
Views: 1850

Re: First gen Vibe sunroof interior slide.

It appears the sunshade has been discontinued from GM... P/N was 88973165 according to what I've been able to dig up on parts site searches. I don't know about sourcing it from Toyota.

You may be able to find it at a wrecker somewhere, provided you could buy it separate from the entire assembly.
by ColonelPanic
Mon Jan 02, 2017 6:17 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Hjelp with paint color om my 07.
Replies: 1
Views: 820

Re: Hjelp with paint color om my 07.

There were only two dark grey colors available on the first gens... Shadow ('03-'04) and Moonstone ('05-'08.) Paint codes for all Vibe model years can be found here:

viewtopic.php?f=33&t=15802
by ColonelPanic
Sun Dec 11, 2016 7:24 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: The Official "What's Your Gas Mileage?" Thread
Replies: 634
Views: 925242

Re: The Official "What's Your Gas Mileage?" Thread

Last 10 tanks average out to 32.9 MPG.
by ColonelPanic
Fri Nov 25, 2016 7:33 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Burnt out headlight
Replies: 6
Views: 2698

Re: Burnt out headlight

I have tried the Xtravisions in two different Vibes, got less than spectacular life out of both. I did like the light output though. I log the hours per tank from my ScanGauge at each fill, and last time i tried them it ended up being ~130 hours until one blew. I went back to standard Sylvania bulbs...
by ColonelPanic
Sat Nov 05, 2016 5:54 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Ticking noise from the engine
Replies: 9
Views: 4517

Re: Ticking noise from the engine

I would say start with the simplest thing first... Since it's coming from the driver's side, remove the oil cap and look into the fill hole. Check if the baffle in there is bent down too far - it can be bent to the point where it contacts the cam, causing a bit of a racket.

Good luck!
by ColonelPanic
Fri Nov 04, 2016 4:19 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Do your fog lights suck?
Replies: 19
Views: 7211

Re: Do your fog lights suck?

They don't add a while lot of light, really... I always thought they were pretty good for factory fog lights though, compared to some cars with factory fog lights I've driven. I tried Silverstars back in 2003 in the Vibe I used to own, which did brighten things up a bit. But the 6 month bulb life wa...
by ColonelPanic
Thu Nov 03, 2016 5:45 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: 300,000 for the 2003 Pontiac Vibe
Replies: 10
Views: 3441

Re: 300,000 for the 2003 Pontiac Vibe

How cool!
by ColonelPanic
Thu Nov 03, 2016 3:10 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6072295

Re: What did you do to your Vibe today?

Wow. :lol: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/hoosier_vibe/vibe/projects/gas_cap1_zpsslpjafp3.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/hoosier_vibe/vibe/projects/gas_cap2_zpsghovj0oe.jpg I regularly scan for codes with the ScanGauge. I noticed sometimes after I fuel up if I didn't crank the ca...
by ColonelPanic
Mon Oct 31, 2016 6:18 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 05 Driver Airbag presence sensor needed
Replies: 1
Views: 1107

Re: 05 Driver Airbag presence sensor needed

The '03-'04 had a different seat height adjuster (knob vs. lever) so I guess there was quite a difference in the seat frame. I know the buckle part number changed repeatedly throughout the first gen model run, so who knows what all is different between the various years. Here's a catalog with the br...
by ColonelPanic
Mon Oct 31, 2016 5:50 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Getting a bad vibe! Input needed.
Replies: 4
Views: 1573

Re: Getting a bad vibe! Input needed.

If the locks aren't turning, maybe just try a shot of some sort of spray lubricant. The locks on ours previously didn't get used often so I would find they were seized... A quick shot of WD-40 and some time for it to do its thing freed them up. If you can get them to move again, make sure you use th...
by ColonelPanic
Sun Oct 30, 2016 4:24 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Badly rear ended Vibe on ebay, no airbag deployment!!
Replies: 13
Views: 3499

Re: Badly rear ended Vibe on ebay, no airbag deployment!!

Yow, a Vibe to Sonic Hatchback conversion. :o The frontal air bags wouldn't have been done much for the occupants in a case like this. The curtain air bags probably would have been more useful and those did work. Very sad to see a Vibe beat up like this, I hope all were OK after the accident. A coup...
by ColonelPanic
Sat Oct 29, 2016 8:23 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6072295

Re: What did you do to your Vibe today?

Resprayed the dip on the roof from the moonroof forward as I wasn't too thrilled with the way that section looked from the last time. The rest of the roof doesn't look all that great either but it's an area not as easily noticed. :lol: Gave the car a good pre-winter waxing and tried to shine up that...
by ColonelPanic
Mon Oct 24, 2016 3:24 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: Car of tomorrow!
Replies: 1
Views: 2162

Re: Car of tomorrow!

That was hilarious! :lol:
by ColonelPanic
Thu Oct 20, 2016 6:45 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Inner Fender Liners Fail
Replies: 7
Views: 2600

Re: Inner Fender Liners Fail

I have black duct tape on the hole on the driver's side of ours. On the '03 I owned a long time ago, most of the liner was duct taped back together.

Pretty sure they used milk jug plastics for these parts. :D
by ColonelPanic
Thu Oct 20, 2016 6:43 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Driver's air bag. Why no Recall?
Replies: 10
Views: 2076

Re: Driver's air bag. Why no Recall?

The driver's inflator probably wasn't made by Takata. Apparently it's not uncommon for a manufacturer to use multiple suppliers for the various inflators they need on a vehicle.
by ColonelPanic
Tue Oct 18, 2016 4:51 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Can't find Touch-Up paint
Replies: 7
Views: 2410

Re: Can't find Touch-Up paint

Doh. I was getting ready to try to pick up some more Neptune before winter. I needed to repaint the inside edges of the fenders under the hood as the paint has been disappearing from them, so I grabbed a "close enough" GM dark blue metallic rattle can at AutoZone. Not exact, but it's a hec...
by ColonelPanic
Tue Oct 18, 2016 4:11 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6072295

Re: What did you do to your Vibe today?

And yay, I have all four fan speeds again.

Replacing the blower motor resistor wasn't a terrible job, just awkward to get to. Had it going again in minutes. Only needed a socket, 1/4" universal joint adapter and a spinner handle.
by ColonelPanic
Tue Oct 18, 2016 3:57 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6072295

Re: What did you do to your Vibe today?

- New OEM serpentine belt and tensioner. Good riddance marbles-in-a-cup rattle. was that when starting to accelerate? mine does that too, good to know what it is I was only hearing it at idle once the engine was hot. The noise wasn't very pronounced, you could barely even hear it with the hood clos...
by ColonelPanic
Sun Oct 16, 2016 5:48 pm
Forum: Maintenance Bay
Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Replies: 3701
Views: 6072295

Re: What did you do to your Vibe today?

It's been a busy few weeks. I've slowly been giving the car some 14th birthday presents. :D - Sanded/polished/sealed headlights again. - From the "it can't possibly look any worse" department... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/hoosier_vibe/vibe/projects/paint/paint1_zpsmv2szd4g.jpg ...
by ColonelPanic
Sun Oct 16, 2016 4:07 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Replaced the battery, now having problems
Replies: 3
Views: 1077

Re: Replaced the battery, now having problems

I would guess a fuse or relay is bad. So many items you've mentioned need the ignition key to be on to function, so it may be the relay mentioned here for a similar problem: viewtopic.php?t=35694
by ColonelPanic
Sat Oct 15, 2016 6:32 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Front speakers blown
Replies: 8
Views: 1712

Re: Front speakers blown

If/when I replace my front speakers, people keep mentioning an adapter is needed? Is there any place other than Amazon to get these? Crutchfield will throw them in for free with speaker purchases (as well as wiring harness adapters so you don't have to hack the existing wiring.) http://www.crutchfi...