New Member Vibe 2009- Abbie

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Abbie89
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New Member Vibe 2009- Abbie

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Greetinngs,

I'm Abbie thanks for letting me join this forum. Lord knows I have searched high and low seeking help on how to continue to maintain my baby (yes my car is like one of my family).
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Re: New Member Vibe 2009- Abbie

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Welcome Abbie, you've found a family here that loves your car just as much as you do. Maybe even more so! :oops:

Tell us about your Vibe and post a pic!
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Welcome to GenVibe young lady ;) Post pics soon and update profile with location. You've just become a part of a valuable network of resources which will definitely help keep your Vibe running almost forever!
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Re: New Member Vibe 2009- Abbie

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Welcome Abbie!
Please add your location to your signature because you may have a helpful member in your neighborhood. Also we all like to see a picture of your Vibe.
I noticed you posted under bigfoot's thread "Big Repair Bill! Need Help" the following:
Vibe 09'- Abbie

My issue is I may have electrical issue plus my fuel door wont open when I lift the lever to fuel up my car. I only had her for 2 years now bought her in 2015, she was used but only had 140k at time of sale. I was quoted by GM dealer nearly $500 just to diagnose if it's an electrical issue or not. Is there anyway I can fix this myself? If so any tips how I can do just that willing to learn. I live in Wisconsin so for some reason mechanics rather try to talk circles around the women in my experience. Please help I want to keep my car she's PERFECT!!
1st: it's easier for us to keep track of your issue if it is under its own thread, that is why I copied it here.

2nd why do you think you have an electrical issue? What does the car do to make you think so? Is there a warning light on?

In my '05 Vibe my fuel door operates on a cable. Maybe all you need to do is spray some WD 40 on the hinge and latch of the door.
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Re: New Member Vibe 2009- Abbie

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Welcome to GenVibe Abbie! As others have already said, post some pictures of your baby when you get a chance ;)!

Also, if you're on Facebook, you can join GenVibe on there as well. It's a bit more active than the forums.
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