When I installed a pioneer radio in my friends 2003 vibe MT, Crutchfield sis not say it needed an attenuator adapter so I did not use one and connected everything up like normal. Well about 7 months later the amp blew.Now Im just going to rewire the speakers manually from the HU to each speaker myse...

Also, at wetmores, he wont give you a printout unless you specifically ask for it. Just as FYI.

You are welcome. I try to avoid chain franchise car repair places at all costs.

Ha well I thought it was close to you in royal oak. I live in rochester hills. But anyways...If going on a Saturday, get there right away in the morning when they open. They get good business but give Chris a call at 248-544-2100 and tell him what services you need done and he will point you in the ...

I go to a place, and have been for years, called Wetmores. They are at 9 mile and woodward, just a hop around the corner for you. It is the shop with the car flying out of the roof.The owner is Chris and have trusted his advice for years. Tell him that Andrew Franklin sent you and he might spot you ...

I will do the insulation mod anyways. It wont hurt anything and I already have some pipe insulation anyways from my house remodeling.What are the correct sizes of insulation to use? Want to make sure I use the right size for the different lines if mine aren't right.UPDATE: She took the car to the Un...

Ok thanks man. Its not that I ont care about doing it right because it isn't my car. It is that I dont care if the speakers arent the best sounding because I dont have to hear them.

Well, personally I dont care what they sound like! It isnt my car haha. All I know is that they are in there and have to make them work with what I got.Ill measure the OHM at the HU with a DMM and see what it shows aafter running 18g wire.

Is there a picture that shows the wiring channel between car and door I can look at for reference?Also, any thoughts on infinity kappas with aftermarket HU since they say they run at 2ohm?

The factory amp in my friend 2003 vibe has blown. How easy/hard is it to run new speaker wires to 4 door speakers (back and front) direct from aftermarket HU?I have seen the bypass harness and dont feel like messing with it.Is there any other options?EDIT: Also I would like to add that she had infin...

I am not sure of what MPG numbers she is getting. Unfortunately I care more about her car than she does! She just wants things to work better and isn't as (removed) about things as some of us might be.I will ask her about spark plugs and things but she will probably say something like "Do they ...

Will spraying TB cleaner around the intake manifold gasket create the engine to surge, locating the leak?

Well honestly I am just trying to help my friend out. She has owned the car since 2005 and does not recall any type of coolant service. I am just going to tell her to take it the shop she goes to for the coolant service, and ask them what they recommend to do. I think the regular green coolant is in...

A friend of mine has a 2003 Vibe (moon and Tunes) and she told me that her car is lo on antifreeze. I checked the overflow(?) tank in the front of engine bay and it is empty. I have read a lot of mixed reviews on using dex-cool or not. I told her to take it to a shop and have them do a coolant flush...

unfortunately that is not my intent. Just need a new radio.

with that being said by Kari...Is there any special adapters needed to integrate new pioneer radio with the factory amplifier?

Thank you for that information.Now, can you answer if the infinity kappas somehow damaged the stock radio? If it does has tunes package is there any special adapters or "boxes" needed when installing the pioneer radio?

Hello all, im new here and im asking a question for a friend of mine.She has a 2003 Pontiac Vibe. Her stock radio seems to be going out. It cuts out and pops and crackles the sound.I told her to just get an aftermarket unit installed.I found her a pioneer DEH-1100MP for cheap on http://www.sonicelec...