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Murdoc

Well there is a crack in the plastic enough I can see light thru it, plus is leaking, I already tested the drains which are draining properly, both hoses are connected so it's leaking somewhere else, enough I have to dump out both front plastic cover pillars every time it rains heavy.

Murdoc

I believe my moonroof on my 03 base vibe has some serious issues and wondering if replacing it is as easy as undoing the 4 torx screws and removing it?

Murdoc

Its getting inspected today I will try again when I get it back, anyone know which fuse this is connected to just incase, I will check them all. I did turn the headlights on nothing by the way.

Murdoc

I've read the other post on here about replacing the gear shift bulb, I've removed the bad one I bought the sylvania 74LL and trying to reinstall it it seems too small, a lot of wobble and still does not work. I noticed my cigarette lighter does not work either possibly does the gear shift bulb and ...

Murdoc

I did NOT test it but it looked almost charred inside.

Murdoc

Me and a friend actually tackled this a few months ago he recommended jamming a torx socket in the stripped hex hole and taking it off that way which worked like a charm, front sway bar links replaced!

Murdoc

Quick history...... Bought a 2003 base vibe with 39,000 99,400 CEL showing P0420 replaced cat 147,000 CEL showing P0420 152,000 finally decided to replaced cat again guy who did it said cat showed some white residue but was not clogged. 189,000 CEL P0420 shows its ugly colors again this time I resea...

Murdoc

I already bought new ones, I don't have an impact, I read you can vice grip one side and it stops the allen bolt from spinning and just take the nut off that way. The new ones I got don't have the allen bolt hole they will be much easier to install!

Murdoc

I actually tightened them back up until it gets warmer, when I tackle this job again I will post pictures, the next few days its only going to be single digits and calling for snow. Reason for replacing them to begin is the mechanic stated there was minor play in the left front sway bar link during ...

Murdoc

Before the extreme cold hit I attempted to change the front sway bar links but stripped allen/hex screw poor design if you ask me. What can I do to get these out now, I really don't want to cut them off if i don't have to, any suggestions?

Murdoc

My starter finally went at 170,000 miles can't complain about that. Thanks again to this site and a video on youtube i was able to change the starter myself. Best tip i can offer is there is a metal plate or bracket that covers the upper starter bolt. remove this plate/bracket to get easier access t...

Murdoc

This morning it was 0 degrees very cold. I went out to go to work attempted to start my 03 base vibe and no crank, however the four way blinked maybe 3 or 4 times and the dash lights lit up all of them. I took the key out of the ignition and with no key in the ignition same thing happened the four w...

Murdoc

So this morning on the way to work everything seemed fine all the sudden after accelerating up to between 55-60 mph my car felt like it had a flat tire and the steering wheel was shaking violently. I pulled over but all the tires had air. I got back in sped up to 70-75 and the shaking went away. few...

Murdoc

Ok took it to a place who cut out out the old welded in a new he only charged me $188 realizing that this is the second time this has been done. He said the CAT CONVERTER was "fouled out" and there was awhite substance possibly he thought i burned oil, however my vibe has never smoked of b...

Murdoc

Yeah the dreaded P0420 code returned after 3000 miles of it being off. Anyone on here try the EVAN FISCHER catalytic converter? I really don't feel like spending the $700 plus on a GM one the car has 149,000 miles for petes sake. I want to attempt to do this myself and cheap as possible.

Murdoc

Actually installed the radio 2 days ago, it came from a 2005 pontiac vibe, plug and play works perfect! thanks for the help AGAIN!!

Murdoc

well my check engine light came back on, so i guess im try and do the catalytic converter myself with the post from this forum. have to wait until the weather gets better closer to spring. so annoyed!

Murdoc

I ordered a radio it looks exactly like mine just worried about the programming deal.

Murdoc

Is there any differences in the radio? Like in the face plate?

Murdoc

At 147,000 miles the dreaded CEL came back on my 2003 pontiac vibe base model with autozone reading the code as p0420 telling me i need a new cat converter. I said impossible i had one put on 2 years ago, plus i changed the manifold intake gasket. So i cleared the code by unhooking the the battery f...

Murdoc

first i have a base model 2003 pontiac vibe, i'm replacing the radio with another factory......its pretty much plug and play correct? Second question is i tried to replace the pcv valve and autozone have me the incorrect one, anyone have apart number? There is othetr threads on this but it doesnt ha...

Murdoc

On my 03 base model vibe the driver side front window makes a horrible loud screeching noise when going up or down. I have not heard any cracking noises. I remember it was sticking to the window door rubber when going down. It almost seems likes the window it dry as it goes up and down, any solution...

Murdoc

At 114,000 miles on my 03 vibe I'm starting to think about new front rotors. Had to replace a stud last weekend cause a lug seized up broke it off. Anyway I could not get the rotor off because its rusted to the hub. Anyone have any tricks to get the rotors off? I tried banging it with a hammer, even...

Murdoc

Just an update i played with this problem one last time, rewired the head light socket connector, put a new bulb in and this time i played with the LH relay. It has been a week now and all has worked fine.

Murdoc

As i was working on the 03 vibe this past weekend i noticed quite a few bolts and clips missing from the under the front bumper which is a common problem i assume. Anyone know what size bolt those are?

Murdoc

Well possibly the headlamp relay labeled RH along with the burned socket connector may have been the problem. I was messing with the relay and going on day 2 without a problem so we will see.

Murdoc

Yesterday a friend an I changed the tran fluid oil change, cleaned maf sensor and tmrw I'm taking it tmrw for intake manifold gasket change. Vibe should be running like a champ.

Murdoc

I will attempt again to rewire the headlamp socket connector this weekend. I wish i could see where the wires go to fom the bulb. This morning it seemed to work perfectly fine though.

Murdoc

what a fail......i cut out the old socket connector and out and put a new one in. ok here is the weird part. low beam doesnt work driver side unless i hit the head lamp assebmbly with my fist. If i put the high beams on and back off low beam cuts outdriver side. if i let car sit awhile low beam wont...

Murdoc

I may have found the problem today, The head lamp socket or plug is burned or experienced alot heat. I can't beieve i failed to notice this when i intially changed the bulb. A coworker of mine whom is an ex mechanic says sometime the socket heats up an melts a seperator inside. He told me to cut of ...

Murdoc

Anyone know the part number for the plastic piece that connects to hood prop to the wall or body of the car?

Murdoc

Wouldn't the hole bulb burst if i infact touched the bulb not just the low beam on the driver side. I'm afraid it's electrical. I don't want to keep buying bulbs. Thing is its not even telling me it's burnt out on the dash. I thought if the headlight burns out the high beam light is on but dim indic...

Murdoc

Had the low beam headlight burn (driver side) out on my 03 base vibe automatic, i replaced both head lights white bulbs cheap yes. only been about 3 days and now the exact same low beam (driver side) blew out again. Anyone have any idea whats going on? have over 105,000 miles never had a problem bef...

Murdoc

should of went to the toyota dealership got one like this.......i just got to get time to get this thing in my 03 base model vibe!

Murdoc

hopefully this is right throw this on and hopefully good to go for a long time!

Murdoc

yeah both front door lock buttons unlock all doors and tailgate. if i use the key outside the car the passenger door opens and locks ALL doors and tailgate, the driver door key hole only opens and locks just the driver door.

Murdoc

i appreciate your help, and input greatly!

Murdoc

my vehicle came with an aftermarket alarm the fob was an auto mate anyway it broke awhile ago i never replaced it, the vehicle is equipped with a auto start but without that fob is useless. This problem with the power locks started happening before the fob was broken. Yes to the door locks do work u...

Murdoc

ok well i disconnected the battery for about 12-13 minutes, hooked back up still no luck with the power locks. I did try the modes in steps but that didn't work either.

Murdoc

The power locks on my 03 vibe base model DO NOT unlock anymore when i turn off the ignition, they used to, where do i start to tackle this? They still automatically lock when i start the vehicle.

Murdoc

Is there anyway to take the roof rack off the vibe i mean completely make it look neat? never used it probably will never use it want to make the vibe look more sleek.

Murdoc

thanks glad to hear, just trying to find the GT wheels now i think they look better. I'm glad i dont have the hubcaps mine are actual rims. VIBE GT wheels look so much better!

Murdoc

Bought 2003 pontiac vibe base model automatic since ive owned it i've....replaced front brake pads twicesunroof leaked water came in driver side A pillar tore apart the rear found the hose blocked and kinked, so i unblocked and straightened it no problems since.replaced serpentine beltreplaced the s...

Murdoc

ive searched thru the forums but found no part number. anyone know what it is for that intake manifold gasket?

Murdoc

Sorry about the slow response, i have as of today 99,400 miles on it, i bought it when there was 39,000 on it. the CEL never was blinking its been solid for about 2 months until today. never really calculated gas mileage but its about a round trip of 25 miles to my work and back and with maybe a few...

Murdoc

420 CEL has been an issue on my 2003 pontiac vibe for quite some time for me now. Inspection just came up and failed. Mechanic stated bad CAT and quoted me $728, which i declined. Mechanic said both O2 sensors are reading the same which means the cat isn't doing its job. After making call after call...

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Re: Moonroof replacement?

Moonroof replacement?

Re: Gear shift bulb

Gear shift bulb

Re: Looks like my P0420 problem was.....

Re: sway bar link

Looks like my P0420 problem was.....

Re: sway bar link

Re: sway bar link

sway bar link

Re: STARTER REPLACEMENT Tips........

weird starting sequence.

violent shake in steering wheel

Re: DTC P0420 - No Driveability Issues

Re: DTC P0420 - No Driveability Issues

Re: 2 questions radio & PCV valve

Re: DTC P0420 - No Driveability Issues

Re: 2 questions radio & PCV valve

Re: 2 questions radio & PCV valve

Re: DTC P0420 - No Driveability Issues

2 questions radio & PCV valve

Driver window screech 03 base

Rusted rotors ?

Re: Low beam keeps burnign out?

lower bumper bolts

Re: Low beam keeps burnign out?

tune up weekend

Re: Low beam keeps burnign out?

Re: Low beam keeps burnign out?

Re: Low beam keeps burnign out?

Hood prop plastic?

Re: Low beam keeps burnign out?

Low beam keeps burnign out?

Re: High idle when cold, running rough, near stall when stopping (Annunaki)

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power locks prob.

roof rack question

2003 Vibe base model sinve i've owned....