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elrodvoss

Ya. So far 1 is 90. 2 and 3 zero

Getting spark, so timing chain should be good. Didn't hear a clang. Going to pull head off and see if chain and cams rotate.

Replaced fuel pump in process as well.

elrodvoss

So I have a 2005 vibe, about 250k miles. I have replaced the timing chain about 10 months ago. Was getting some issues with rough idle in gear. So I replaced the air filter, replaced the spark plugs. Still didn't resolve. Did more research and found articles about air intake valve. Mine is electroni...

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Took to a friend, they checked alternator and it was bad. So something intermittent. Put new one in and seems to be working fine. Voltage is 13.8-14.1 now night driving. Thr diagnostic port started to work before he checked it out. Not sure the story on that one. But all seem well. Thanks to all.

elrodvoss

Far south Chicago,. Kankakee County.

Biggest repair done was timing belt replacement, but this started well after that was done. (Several months).

Since we took off the alternator and everyrhing else on that side, one of the wires could be loose or short. Just odd how very intermittent.

elrodvoss

So I have an intermittent issue with my battery light coming on. I replaced the battery and was working fine for a bit. I do have a spare alternator, but the issue may be deeper then that. So I have a diagnostic reader that connects to my phone (ZUS), so I am able to get real time readings. Yesterda...

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Evening everyone, Been some time since I have been on here and glad that its still has active members. I have a 2005 Vibe base model. I am getting a vibration when I brake and research tells me that its due to the boots that cover the caliper bolts and the rotors getting warped. I know my calipers a...

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Well, I check the fuses for STOP under the dash, and it's fine. I checked another fuse in the engine area, it's fine as well. Replaced the brake bulbs (top one) on both sides, and the passager side still will night light up. So obviously were looking at wiring now. The turn signal for the passager s...

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Been a long time since I posted, but currently have an issue with my 2005 vibe 190k miles. My 2 main break lights will not work, but the 3rd does. Turn signals work and night driving (if only the top tail light is suppost to come on). My cruise control is has recently failed to turn on. It won't eve...

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Morning everyone, Been a while since I've posted and thankful the community is still here. I'm looking at upgrading/fixing various parts of my vibe and I wanted to know if there is info/sticky on what the monsoon system involves. Amp size, speakers, etc I tried to Google it and couldn't find any inf...

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Thanks for the advice, but I hope I can pick your brain just a little more. Here is a site that offers various GM parts with exploded views of the parts and I'm hoping that you can confirm which part I need. http://parts.nalleygmc.com/showAssembly.aspx?ukey_product=3091682&ukey_assembly=396413&a...

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Afternoon, I have been a member for several years, just inactive, but always grateful that there is someplace to turn for help on my Vibe. Anyways, I have been having an issue with the driver-side window trim/channel/weather stripping I am not sure what it is called, but its what keeps the wind and ...

elrodvoss

Sorry I currently have a 2005 Vibe. Not the GT anymore.I think I would prefer ignition, but either would work.

elrodvoss

I was wondering if someone can assist me in installing a cellphone charger.I have the HTC Evo 4G and I have the ProClip mount and power cord for fixed install.I have a friend that is willing to help me install it, but he wanted to make sure that he can have access to a good hot wire since he is unsu...

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I took it to a different brake shop and I they looked at the rotors and drums again.*IF* im remembering correctly they said that the rotors had a 0.005 or 0.05 runoff, where it should be 0.001-0.002 or 0.01-0.02 at the most.I remember the numbers but not exactly where the decimal goes.They offered t...

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Well that is just the thing. I am very gentle on my brakes. I almost never do any hard stopping. The fact that the car pulses in a rhythmic pattern when I come to a slower stop (10 or less MPH), im sticking with something on rotor or drum.When I can get a better answer, Ill keep you informed.

elrodvoss

please pardon the formating and spelling. I'm posting from palm pre, since I have no other access at work. (they block these sites)

elrodvoss

I was looking up this issue and wanted to re-visit it. I was posting about my brakes and it turns out my ac/heater fan died. I'm at work and only noticed when I went to lunch, so I have not checked fuses yet.when I turn the fan speed dial I go no air from vents, but I do see the ac light turn on and...

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Sorry about the spelling, was typing this from my palm pre. Formatting goes out the window when I use it.I tested it at different speeds and at high speeds you don't notice it, but it does become more noticeable the slower I go.Ill take it in to a different shop and see if they will test to see if t...

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57000 Miles 2005 Vibe Extended bumper to bumper warranty through carmaxI did have the breaks & rotors checked at Midas, which is about the closest we have to an expert in this area other then the old Pontiac dealer which would charge like $50 to just look at the breaks.I understand that breaks a...

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I have noticed this ever since I have had my car (2 years), but never though of anything about it. Today I took the initiative and went and got the breaks and rotors checked and both are within tolerance.What the car does is when you break, you feel the breaks gently catch and let go. Almost like an...

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Thanks on the assistance. I wanted to post some amazing luck that I found this week.With all the stuff im looking for my Vibe, I have an Ebay search saved for VIBE under interior parts.Well I found a guy that was selling the crossbars for a 03 vibe roof rack. I didnt need/want them but I wanted to l...

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Thanks for the help. $35 is getting more along the lines of what im willing to pay. $25 would be perfect IMO, but there is no way im dropping $66 as quoted by my dealer for that part.

elrodvoss

I curious, could you program any car remote and have it work with the vibe?Ive been wanting to get one of those switchblade style remotes for a long while. I know that audi and another maker has a 4 button remote (open, lock, hatch, panic).Or do these only work with the remotes made for the car?

elrodvoss

Quote, originally posted by joatmon Â»junkyards are great resources for parts like that hatch switchIve tried my local junk yards and they dont have any Vibes or Matrix on there grounds. They say that getting 1 is rare cause most people will fix them up.Are there any junkyard website that I would ha...

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Quick Question:I know that the new dask kit is made to have the little "pocket" in it, but here is an odd question:Can I install the project kit upside-down so that the receiver is on the bottom and the pocket is on top?I ask this cause im looking at getting a receiver that has a screen on...

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Well drat.I still have 4 other "switch" locations if need be. FYI: I contacted my dealer and the switch for the hatch glass release is $66. Looks like im going computer part modding for a switch.

elrodvoss

Thanks for the pics. Very nice work. The placement of the switches in the 1st pic (http://forums.genvibe.com/zerofile/13258/IMG_0602.JPG) is where I want to place them.I looked over the PDF, and while they have "Momentary Contact Push-Button Switches", it wouldnt look good unless I can fin...

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You wouldnt happen to have a pic of your handy work? When it comes to my vibe, Form is just as important as Function.

elrodvoss

Im looking at makeing a simple Mod for my garage door opener. Basicly im going to mount my garage door opener inside the engine area and basicly wire an "antenna" towards the grill and another wire inside to the left dash control area (where the hatch release is).So, I guess im looking at ...

elrodvoss

I have recently went from my 03 Vibe GT to a 05 Vibe, and I honestly miss the "dual arm-rest".I have dug everyone online but I cant find anyone that sells them. Even the links in posts gives no results.Are my only 2 options Dealer or Junk Yard now a days?(ps: Ive looked on ebay and there a...

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I got a question on this as well.I got a 2003 GT stock. With the gas prices as they are, I havent driven it on the highway that much, but today I was driving and I noticed that when I was in 6th gear and I stepped on the gas, the RPM would climb 1-2k RPM with little speed.I was doing about 60 MPH at...

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Evening....I was wonder if I coudl get some advice. I have a 2003 Vibe GT and never had any issues with it. Over the course of the last 2 weeks I have noticed that my temp gauge is only going up 1/5th the way, where it use to go up to dead middle.I still get heat in the car, though you can tell its ...

elrodvoss

Does anyone know if you can get the keychain like these? I think its the same style that is used in the BMW cars.I know the new Saturn Astra uses the same "flip-out" style.I chances of getting a remote built in is probely slim, but I would like the flip-out keychain if possible. Thanks in ...

elrodvoss

Well I sprayed it tuesday afternoon and I went out and checked it today and it seems to be working alot better. It doesnt have the squeak anymore and it only "cracked"once. I guess it took a while for the oil to get into the metal.It is working alot smoother so im happy about that.Thansk f...

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No. When I use the lever in the car, it will open correctly, but when I open it to about 90* it will creak which dont matter. But once im done refilling the car and go to close the door, you will hear a loud "snap" or crack like something just got unstuck.I was hoping to remove the door an...

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I dug around using a search for "gas door" and only got 2 links, so I wanted to ask in a new topic to see if anyone could help.When I open up the gas door, it will "creak" which I dont mind too much, but when you go to close it, you will hear it "snap" like it was caugh...

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Well this is just an update...The secondary tank was bone dry like I said before, and after I drove it I checked it again it was 1/2 empty. So I topped it off and it seems fine now.The heater is working alot better. When I 1st got the car, you could feel the heat when the temp guage was just hitting...

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Its been a while since ive been here, but I got an issue I need advice on.In the past several days it has gotten MUCH colder here (10-20*F) and I have noticed that my heater is takeing longer then it ever has before to blow out warm/hot air. At 1st I though it was just the fact that its the cold wea...

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PsychovibeDid you get my Instant Mesage about the job? Or can I email you the details as calling you on them wouldnt explain it very well.

elrodvoss

I didnt mean anything bad by the posting. I just though that since you work with making the decals for vibes, that you would have the sizes for the windows in your notes so you can make the correct sizes.I have tried to measure the size myself, but I dont know if they need the angle of the sides of ...

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Well I emailed grafxwerks and the contact person informed me they cannot do vinal (sp).So in responce I asked if I could get the sizes of the windows so I can have my custom artist make the logs to a correct size.Their responce was he dont have a vibe, so he is unable to give me the needed sizes.So ...

elrodvoss

Greetings... I was hopeing if someone could help me with some window decals for the front and back of my 2003 Vibe GT. I need either some good pictures of the windows or sizes for the decals that will work correctly. I want to have two multi-color decals on the top of the back window and the top of ...

elrodvoss

I would love to see how you could go from 4th gear and try and go into 5th and somehow get 1st? You must REALLY not be paying attention, since you have to push right to get it into 5th and pull left to get it into 1st.Now going from 3rd and wanting to get into 1st and hitting reverse I can see, thou...

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Actaully, its more like this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...&rd=1 This aint the exactly style I was looking for, but its gives you the idea.Ive seen trucks with them and I always though they looked "tougher" with them on. Just a thought, though

elrodvoss

Heyz everyone... Well its been a long time since ive jumped on here. Got alot to catch up on. Its kinda sad that I work at a job where I can just dig through the net for 6 hours a day, yet I still cant find the time to visit this forum (always visiting armotech, maximumpc, dailyrotten, yahoo news, a...

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I dont think I ever got these..but Ill have to look. But then again I bought it from carmax as a used car and these were part of the "checklist". I though it was a track as some sort of base for soemthing that you slide in. Cause when I read the manual and it said that you use it to tie st...

elrodvoss

Greetings once again.Been a while since I have been online to check the forum. I was getting some pipeing for a hot water heater (damn thing) and I noticed the tracks on the cargo floor.What are those used for? I read a note in the forum that its for mounting bike racks or something. I have read thr...

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I currently am using XP pro and I have every update avilable from microsoft at this time, and I havent had any problems runnning anything or been asked to change any settings.I leave my computer on 24/7 and connected to cable. So I would be considered high-risk for "attacks", but between t...

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6-speed Manual. No choice with the GT...Plus Manual is alot better to control in the snow.

elrodvoss

Greetings....Well ive been away for a couple weeks. Been working on other projects (tablet notebook and paintball guns), so I havent had the time or cash to work on my vibe as much as I wanted to (SINNER!!!)One of the reasons why I wanted to get a stick shift, it I wanted to get the custom shift kno...

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Re: Vibe died on road. What could it be?

Vibe died on road. What could it be?

Re: Battery Light On, But Wait There Is More.

Re: Battery Light On, But Wait There Is More.

Battery Light On, But Wait There Is More.

Complete Brake Parts Replacement

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Re: Taillights not working

2005 Monsoon - What are the specs?

Re: Help with Driver-Side Window Trim/Channel/Weather Stripp

Help with Driver-Side Window Trim/Channel/Weather Stripping

Help Hard Wireing Phone Charger

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Catch and Release Breaking - Cause?

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Re: Your Vibe & factory keyless remote have PANIC capability (dianebrat)

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Part Number for Buttons

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Temp Gauge & Radiator Questions

Switchblade / Flip-Out Style Keychain

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Gas Door Sticking

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03 GT Heater Problem

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Help with Window decals on GT2003

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Tougher Vibe Look???

Tracks in the cargo area

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Gear Shift Knob