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- Tue Mar 24, 2015 4:24 pm
- Forum: Maintenance Bay
- Topic: What did you do to your Vibe today?
- Replies: 3701
- Views: 8265349
Re: What did you do to your Vibe today?
Added a DC Sports STB and a Hoctkis RSB to the old 03 GT..
- Tue Mar 24, 2015 4:20 pm
- Forum: The Vibe Lounge
- Topic: Hello GenVibe
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1297
Re: Hello GenVibe
So you don't like LIFT? It the only way to go. I feel sorry for that car towing and not being driven like it should. The engine like high revs.
- Tue Mar 24, 2015 4:17 pm
- Forum: The Vibe Lounge
- Topic: Worth trading up to a Vibe GT?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2273
Re: Worth trading up to a Vibe GT?
For a 03 GT yes! 04+ Plus you have a smog pump that can be a hassle.
- Tue Mar 24, 2015 4:12 pm
- Forum: Engine & Transmission
- Topic: O2 Sensor
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3267
Re: O2 Sensor
I'd say replace that O2 Sensor first. Should be about $60 and make sure it's the 2nd O2 sensor after the CAT. I would say check the electrical connector and wires to said sensor first. I like to go from cheap to more expensive. As an aside: shops won't necessarily do that, because they want to get ...
- Mon Mar 23, 2015 8:41 am
- Forum: Engine & Transmission
- Topic: O2 Sensor
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3267
Re: O2 Sensor
I'd say replace that O2 Sensor first. Should be about $60 and make sure it's the 2nd O2 sensor after the CAT.
- Mon Mar 23, 2015 8:37 am
- Forum: GenVibe Announcements
- Topic: Forum Software Updated
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2240
Re: Forum Software Updated
I like the quick links. Looks Good!!! Thanks!
- Sat Mar 21, 2015 6:37 pm
- Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
- Topic: 2003 Vibe odd issues
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1198
Re: 2003 Vibe odd issues
If you have don't have any codes but the monitors haven't cleared you need to drive it more. Letting it idle for a few hours does nothing but waste gas and is hard on the engine. Normally it takes a good tankful of normal driving to get the monitors to clear. That's been my experience. My next quest...
- Wed Mar 18, 2015 7:00 pm
- Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
- Topic: Which Are The BEST Coil Pack Replacements?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2224
Re: Which Are The BEST Coil Pack Replacements?
The ones I have come with a lifetime warranty from O'Reilly Auto Parts. They were a different brand than the first ones that went bad. None the less they were $75 each. If you want to buy $20 aftermarket ones from e-bay then goodluck.
- Wed Mar 18, 2015 6:54 pm
- Forum: Engine & Transmission
- Topic: Transmission gasket 2005 vibe
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2852
Re: Transmission gasket 2005 vibe
Really. Learned something new.
- Wed Mar 18, 2015 6:52 pm
- Forum: The Vibe Lounge
- Topic: body difference between 2wd and 4wd
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3229
Re: body difference between 2wd and 4wd
The AWD has an IRS. By looking at a picture I'm not sure if you can tell the difference unless you see the rear left side.
- Tue Mar 17, 2015 9:30 pm
- Forum: Engine & Transmission
- Topic: Transmission gasket 2005 vibe
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2852
Re: Transmission gasket 2005 vibe
My Filter was a filter not a steel mesh and looked rough (150K miles on it). Anyway I got a Beck-Arnley and it worked fine. I did it in the past 2 months.
- Tue Mar 17, 2015 9:26 pm
- Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
- Topic: Which Are The BEST Coil Pack Replacements?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2224
Re: Which Are The BEST Coil Pack Replacements?
OEM or DENSO. If you want some aftermarket I'll sell you 2 new ones $100 shipped. All the aftermarket ones I've installed are worse than OEM.
- Fri Mar 13, 2015 10:41 am
- Forum: The Vibe Lounge
- Topic: New 03 Vibe GT owner with questions
- Replies: 75
- Views: 72824
Re: New 03 Vibe GT owner with questions
There's also a way to set the Auto Lock Mode during that Programming process.
- Thu Mar 12, 2015 4:43 pm
- Forum: The Vibe Lounge
- Topic: New 03 Vibe GT owner with questions
- Replies: 75
- Views: 72824
Re: New 03 Vibe GT owner with questions
Programming instructions are posted on this site (research is your friend). Bought a 03 GT 18months ago with 130K miles and don't think anyone has hit lift in 7 years, the actuator and housing was badly gummed up.
- Wed Mar 11, 2015 5:55 pm
- Forum: The Vibe Lounge
- Topic: doees gt use same belt tensioner as the base vibe
- Replies: 2
- Views: 638
Re: doees gt use same belt tensioner as the base vibe
Monkey Wrench Racing as them for sale and they are priced well.
- Tue Mar 10, 2015 9:39 am
- Forum: GenVibe Garage
- Topic: New member
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1960
Re: New member
Welcome to GV. Solid cars and should last you another 115K miles
- Sun Mar 08, 2015 4:40 pm
- Forum: The Vibe Lounge
- Topic: New in town...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1718
Re: New in town...
Welcome to Genvibe! These cars are tanks for the size. I put my 16 y/o daughter in an AWD Matrix because of safety record. My wife was skeptical at first but showed her an article of one falling off a 30 foot bridge and the people walked away with minor injuries.
- Sun Mar 08, 2015 10:45 am
- Forum: The Vibe Lounge
- Topic: Vibe Newbie - need advice.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3737
Re: Vibe Newbie - need advice.
Welcome and congrats on the purchase. An AT Fluid change over is simple and will require about 10-12 quarts of fluid. Doing a drain and refill will only change out about 1/2 of the fluid.
- Sat Mar 07, 2015 3:34 am
- Forum: Engine & Transmission
- Topic: Muffler unbolt- performance gains?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3668
Re: Muffler unbolt- performance gains?
Good man!
- Thu Mar 05, 2015 4:14 pm
- Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
- Topic: This vibe is killing....well, my vibe!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1547
Re: This vibe is killing....well, my vibe!
Welcome to Genvibe! The batteries swell when they get old or hot. Needing an alternator and A/C compressor on a 9 y/o car isn't bad. This car will treat you well just do the basic maintenance to it.
- Thu Mar 05, 2015 4:07 pm
- Forum: Engine & Transmission
- Topic: Muffler unbolt- performance gains?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3668
Re: Muffler unbolt- performance gains?
(removed) dyno! Sounds Loud so it must be fast!
- Wed Mar 04, 2015 11:30 am
- Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
- Topic: All-wheel drive not working?!
- Replies: 44
- Views: 26542
Re: All-wheel drive not working?!
So you had someone watch it while you were driving?
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- Tue Mar 03, 2015 8:45 am
- Forum: Engine & Transmission
- Topic: O2 Sensor
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3267
Re: O2 Sensor
Welcome to GV. Yes please post the code and perhaps we can help. O2 Sensor can mean 2 different sensors and other 50 problems
- Sun Mar 01, 2015 12:11 pm
- Forum: Engine & Transmission
- Topic: need some inexpensive performance upgrades for 2009 base
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2140
Re: need some inexpensive performance upgrades for 2009 base
Intake Header Exhaust is the cheapest path but don't expect 20hp out of them. Don't buy Throttlebody spacers, chips or "tornados" they are useless. Only way for real power gains is Turbo and that will run $2.5K or more.
- Fri Feb 27, 2015 6:17 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: I have been and always shall be your friend
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3856
Re: I have been and always shall be your friend
I was there for the very first Star Trek, I didn't like Capt. Kirk, Spock was my hero. His elegance on and off the screen is something that is very rare these days. "Live Long and Prosper", RIP LN
- Thu Feb 26, 2015 2:34 pm
- Forum: Engine & Transmission
- Topic: Smell gasoline and maybe exhaust
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5208
Re: Smell gasoline and maybe exhaust
Yes I did and it's been corrected. THANKS!vibrologist wrote:did you mean: "doesn't hurt?"Salsa Guy wrote:^^X2 but doesn't help to check out the fuel pump and maybe inspect the exhaust.
- Thu Feb 26, 2015 2:32 pm
- Forum: The Vibe Lounge
- Topic: Pontiac vibe intake system
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5765
Re: Pontiac vibe intake system
TraumaForYou wrote:Thanks, I decided in the end to buy one to save me from the trouble.
You just saved yourself a massive headache. Wonder who suggested it to you a few days ago. LOL
- Wed Feb 25, 2015 6:27 pm
- Forum: Engine & Transmission
- Topic: Smell gasoline and maybe exhaust
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5208
Re: Smell gasoline and maybe exhaust
^^X2 but doesn't hurt to check out the fuel pump and maybe inspect the exhaust.
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- Tue Feb 24, 2015 5:13 pm
- Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
- Topic: Voltage dropping
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2750
Re: Voltage dropping
The alternator test while installed in the car is iffy at best. Battery test is ok but not perfect.
- Tue Feb 24, 2015 5:07 pm
- Forum: For Sale/Wanted
- Topic: '05 Vibe GT, 204k miles, 4k obo
- Replies: 5
- Views: 988
Re: '05 Vibe GT, 204k miles, 4k obo
Very nice! GLWS. PM Me if the price gets lower!
- Sun Feb 22, 2015 6:24 am
- Forum: Maintenance Bay
- Topic: Automatic Transmission Fluid Question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2349
Re: Automatic Transmission Fluid Question
A fluid change over is very simple. On the my 1st gen the bottom line from the transmission cooler (located in the radiator) is the return line. Disconnect that then connect a 3-4 ft. hose (I used a clear 3/8" tube) and put the other end in a 5 gallon bucket and secure it. The end going back to...
- Sat Feb 21, 2015 6:07 pm
- Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
- Topic: Tuneage?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3843
Re: Tuneage?
6.5" I believe and you'll need some adapters also ($10)
- Sat Feb 21, 2015 6:04 pm
- Forum: Maintenance Bay
- Topic: Automatic Transmission Fluid Question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2349
Re: Automatic Transmission Fluid Question
^True you only got about 1/3 to 1/2 of the fluid out. I did the same but with a fluid change over.
- Fri Feb 20, 2015 6:54 pm
- Forum: The Vibe Lounge
- Topic: Pontiac vibe intake system
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5765
Re: Pontiac vibe intake system
Either you must be good at mandrel bends and welding or just going to do the 2.5" dryer hose and jb weld.
- Fri Feb 20, 2015 2:12 pm
- Forum: The Vibe Lounge
- Topic: Pontiac vibe intake system
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5765
Re: Pontiac vibe intake system
There is some on Ebay for $40. But if you want to take on the hassle of doing it Good Luck then.TraumaForYou wrote:Or I could spend less and make one.
- Fri Feb 20, 2015 12:45 pm
- Forum: The Vibe Lounge
- Topic: Pontiac vibe intake system
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5765
Re: Pontiac vibe intake system
Just by a cosmoracing SRI for your engine $100. It will include everything you need.TraumaForYou wrote:I am probably going to just build a SRI myself. I did it with my last car and that seemed to be successful. I can get an adapter for my MAF sensor but am concerned that there may be a hose to worry about.
- Fri Feb 20, 2015 11:30 am
- Forum: The Vibe Lounge
- Topic: Pontiac vibe intake system
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5765
Re: Pontiac vibe intake system
Ok the Power FC is a standalone. I'd love to see the Dyno sheets and list of mods on these cars.
- Thu Feb 19, 2015 1:50 pm
- Forum: The Vibe Lounge
- Topic: Pontiac vibe intake system
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5765
Re: Pontiac vibe intake system
Any "GOOD" piggyback will run $500+ with harness. Then there's dyno/tuner time. If you are not going to boost your car then a piggyback really doesn't help a great deal.
- Wed Feb 18, 2015 12:19 pm
- Forum: The Vibe Lounge
- Topic: Lucky Vibe got out of the way just in time!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1016
Re: Lucky Vibe got out of the way just in time!
What's scary is that his DL is not getting pulled
- Tue Feb 17, 2015 5:18 pm
- Forum: The Vibe Lounge
- Topic: new to this
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1073
Re: new to this
Welcome! Not sure much on the 2nd Gen.
- Tue Feb 17, 2015 12:04 pm
- Forum: The Vibe Lounge
- Topic: Pontiac vibe intake system
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5765
Re: Pontiac vibe intake system
I am also curious, because I have gotten multiple different responses, do throttle body spacers actually work? NO! TOTALLY USELESS! Make a bit more noise but that's it. Even a SRI/CAI nets very little power gain 2-3 HP maybe. Also another USELESS piece of c r a p is a "chip". They don't w...
- Mon Feb 16, 2015 4:05 pm
- Forum: The Vibe Lounge
- Topic: My 03 Vibe GT with winter tires and plastidip painted rims
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1299
Re: My 03 Vibe GT with winter tires and plastidip painted ri
Nice you have winter tires. Got my 03 GT stuck today trying to turn around in a driveway. Was going back to get the AWD Trix because the roads weren't plowed.
- Mon Feb 16, 2015 6:48 am
- Forum: The Vibe Lounge
- Topic: Pontiac vibe intake system
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5765
Re: Pontiac vibe intake system
Don't understand the question.
- Mon Feb 16, 2015 6:24 am
- Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
- Topic: weird starting sequence.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 777
Re: weird starting sequence.
Sounds like a battery. Make sure the battery connections are clean and tight. Summer time heat is hard on batteries but winter time cold exposes the weakness.
- Sat Feb 14, 2015 11:06 am
- Forum: For Sale/Wanted
- Topic: A Few Car Items For Sale/Give Away
- Replies: 2
- Views: 905
Re: A Few Car Items For Sale/Give Away
Yes but is only a 2 channel amp. I believe the Stock is a four/five channel amp
- Sat Feb 14, 2015 10:58 am
- Forum: Engine & Transmission
- Topic: trans issues, like the recall but mine is a 04??
- Replies: 2
- Views: 920
Re: trans issues, like the recall but mine is a 04??
A 03-04 isn't part of the recall. Post the code. This only came about with Drive By Wire (DBW) cars 05+. Being a 04 it is should be a Drive By Cable (DBC).
- Wed Feb 11, 2015 8:00 am
- Forum: Engine & Transmission
- Topic: Whole new exhaust needed--after market?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2058
Re: Whole new exhaust needed--after market?
I went with a Vibrant Resonator and MagnaFlow muffler cat back system. Cost about $120 for the parts and $100 for the install.
- Mon Feb 09, 2015 7:03 pm
- Forum: The Vibe Lounge
- Topic: Pontiac vibe intake system
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5765
Re: Pontiac vibe intake system
Cosmos good quality less than 1/2 the price.
- Mon Feb 09, 2015 8:47 am
- Forum: The Vibe Lounge
- Topic: Pontiac vibe intake system
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5765
Re: Pontiac vibe intake system
Make sure the diameter isn't over 2.5"-2.75" at the MAF. A lot of guys have run into this issue with 3" intakes. Another thing to remember is that a CAI is a much bigger pain to install and Maintain also need to worry about Hydrolock. The SRI is so much simpler. Don't expect 5HP gains...
- Sun Feb 08, 2015 8:31 am
- Forum: Maintenance Bay
- Topic: I bought a 2003 base vibe - Maintenance items
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2094
Re: I bought a 2003 base vibe - Maintenance items
If you have a P0420 you need a new cat. The diode may stop the CEL but the problem still exists. Looks like you covered your maintenance well.
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