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by coloneludatank
Fri Aug 30, 2013 9:17 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Really slow launch in 1st gear and bogging in 2nd gear
Replies: 4
Views: 1383

Re: Really slow launch in 1st gear and bogging in 2nd gear

No my car is not equipped with a VSC. I indexed my spark plugs on all 4 cylinders and the car picks up fine. Now the issue I am having is the feeling of a limiter kicking in at 70mph and like the car is struggling to go any faster. I have dropped to 4th gear and the car gets moving then I switch bac...
by coloneludatank
Sun Apr 29, 2012 5:35 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Really slow launch in 1st gear and bogging in 2nd gear
Replies: 4
Views: 1383

Really slow launch in 1st gear and bogging in 2nd gear

I have noticed that when ever I attempt to launch my vibe (BASE) 5 spd from a stop light it takes forever to get up to speed when pulling in 1st gear even after revving it to 6k and the after I do my quick change out to 2nd it seems to bogging down like it has no low end power to keep running so I h...
by coloneludatank
Thu Mar 08, 2012 12:21 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Hatch light not coming on when hatch is opened
Replies: 4
Views: 1753

I just bought the car 2 weeks ago so I do not know really how long it has been happening before with the previous owner but, I used to have a 03 matrix XR that the hatch light used to come on so when I popped the hatch on my vibe and it did not come on I was like !@#$%^&*().And the part that mes...
by coloneludatank
Thu Mar 08, 2012 12:18 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Headlight question
Replies: 7
Views: 1583

Actually i fixed the issue by placing (2) 1in thick rubber washers under the head light in the hood were it sits on top of a perfect metal square on the left side near the A/C lines toward the front of the car to prop it up and prevent the light from shaking anymore. Then placed another 1in rubber w...
by coloneludatank
Wed Mar 07, 2012 7:27 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Hatch light not coming on when hatch is opened
Replies: 4
Views: 1753

Hatch light not coming on when hatch is opened

When I open any of the 4 doors all the lights come on fine but the min. I open the hatch none of the lights in my vehicle come on. I have a 03 vibe, base, fwd model by the wayany help would be greatly appreciated.
by coloneludatank
Wed Mar 07, 2012 6:54 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Headlight question
Replies: 7
Views: 1583

Headlight question

I noticed that my vibe when I got it had weak head lights and I was having an issue seeing at night and I realized that my right headlight beam was pointing downward when I pulled into my driveway so I went thru the forums and found out how to adjust the beams. I did try to adjust them but to no ava...
by coloneludatank
Tue Mar 06, 2012 10:56 pm
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: squeaking in *** end when turning
Replies: 2
Views: 1011

Re: squeaking in *** end when turning (djkeev)

Actually yes it is both ways both right and left. The speed was from a dead stop to turning from a stop sign or stop light. On occasion I have heard it when braking while I turn. No it was not raining out, yes it was hot out. The noise was a squeaking sound like shocks and it is a FWD
by coloneludatank
Sun Feb 26, 2012 10:54 am
Forum: Handling, Suspension, & Brakes
Topic: squeaking in *** end when turning
Replies: 2
Views: 1011

squeaking in *** end when turning

I just bought this 03 vibe base model yesterday it is lowered a lil bit but on the ride home I heard this squeaking when turning corners coming from the *** end on the rear right side like a pick up that has not been lubed right.Any suggestions? it is annoying as hell unless I have the radio on