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Quote, originally posted by binary Â»I'm getting dead images, the only one I really wanted to see was:http://www.abacobay.net/Vibe/WIRING%20DIAG.jpgI'm comfortable pulling out my head unit and splicing wires - I just don't have any experience wiring relays... And I have to agree with everyone - FM M...

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Will,I am not clear on where you connected the foil insulation. I would recommend connecting it only to the radio chassis and nowhere else, or use it ground your xm, but not ground the xm to anything else. My idea is to eliminate multiple ground points.Since you are getting noise with the engine off...

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I have a couple of questions and suggestions. First the questions:Did you use a switch or relay and where did you mount it?Did you use insulated audio cables for all of the audio pathways?Do you hear the noise with your XM unplugged from the audio cable?Suggestions:Try another battery powered audio ...

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I know someone asked about the single CD unit a while ago. Here is a post from someone who used my method on a '04 stock CD/AM/FM/Cassette player. They also report zero engine noise.matrixowners.com

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I added a Injen CAI and Magnum Exhaust 6,000 mile ago to my 03' GT, mostly highway driving. I log my MPG each fill up. My MPG went from an average of 27.5 to 29.I expected the opposite.

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Quite,Great news that it works on your '05. I think that the 03-04' are different radios. However, there is another thread here on a devise that seems to make the 03-04 units AUX functional. If they cure all of the noise problems, it is a great alternative to my DIY method.

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Quote, originally posted by geepaks Â»What is the benefit in changing/new ground wires?Thanks BobGood question, but there is not a good answer, other than the fact that some people like the way it looks. Electrically, the explanation is dubious at best. Unless you have a problem with the factory gro...

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Quote, originally posted by russ257 Â»whats wrong with a fm modulator.?The sound quality is not as high as a direct input due to the limitaions of FM reception.

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From what this looks like, I might work with either, because I think the connections are the same out of the 6 and single CD units.

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If this works that would nice thing, except for the price. I am a little concerned that they seem to think that models years 2000-2002 exist. "Accessories . . Toyota Matrix 2000-Up"Also, it would disprove the theory that the ROM in the 2003-2004 models do not support the AUX button.

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You should keep of log and calculate your exact MPG each time you fill up. Filling up with 11 gallons vs. 13 gallons makes a big difference when you figure it out. I have found that a new air filter and oil change has increased by MPG by as much as 3 MPG from 26 to 29 MPG. Mostly highway @60-80MPH. ...

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Quote, originally posted by Mavrik Â» I want to fabricate a removable box into my glove compartment to hold the DVD player and wire it up through the sound system . . .I am somewhat electrically inclined and what you are proposing to do sounds possible, but not easy.It seems to me that you are inten...

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It sounds like laser pickup might be dirty. Since you have very little to loose. I would remove the head unit and open it up. Try cleaning it manually with a Qtip and some isopropyl (not rubbing) or denatured alchohol. This might help.

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Quote, originally posted by Mase Â»Congrats on your Injen and Magnaflow combo. . .If you want a preview of the Magnaflow/Injen combo, check out my videos at my website. I already have seen them , great videos, that's one of the reasons I sent this that setup.

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(removed). I installed this thing three days ago and it is going blow up the car, the whole thing, engine, transmission, and clutch. I'm sure of it. The problem is that I am now addicted to the lift sound. I am hitting over 8000RPMs in every gear I can, all the time. I guess there is also a performa...

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Quote, originally posted by Smokin' Rubber Â»won't the higher voltage from the central console outlet blow the motors on the fans tho? I'm sure the suggestion to use the power in the center console was to use the cigarette lighter not the 120VAC power, that would be real bad.

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Look at this. Just about any color you want for a standard iPod.http://www.colorwarepc.com/pro....aspxTheir quality is reported to be excellent, even protects the screen from scratches. Also for $49, they will paint your existing iPod any color.

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The following is from the descirtion of why the seller claims it works.Quote Â» Most people say they have noticed that their car performs better on colder days. This is because the intake is receiving cooler air. This intake sensor mod uses a resistor to Ã¢Â€ÂœtrickÃ¢Â€Â your engine into thinking t...

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Quote, originally posted by Kari Â» I can now use my iPod in my car with CD-quality sound,Isn't the quality the same as a good strong FM signal? No doubt the JVC wired modulator it is better than a wireless transmitter, but it simply can't be any better than an FM transmission, because that's what i...

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Quote, originally posted by Reynoma Â»This is not a Vibe question, it is actually for my minivan.I had an aftermarket video system put in. You have "engine noise" or interference from a "ground loop." If you paid to have this installed, then take it back to them and make them fix...

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Quote, originally posted by trdvibe Â»congrats on your new purchase! i love that color, but it's a good thing i have silver or i'd have too many speeding tickets! That's funny, I thought I was the only one who bought silver for that reason.

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Quote, originally posted by ragingfish Â»I think Aamco will diagnose for free.I have only heard BAD things about Aamaco from several sources.

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52,950 Miles Here, but in 18 months. 2922 Mi/Month. Ouch, thatâ€™s a whole bunch of pizza deliveries Problems: Other than oil, filter, & tire changes, only one time in the shop for a squeaky clutch cable. All this with very hard driving (just love that lift at 6000+ RPMs .)

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Quote, originally posted by CMcGowan Â»Nice Job. Got any part numbers on the parts used? Looks like Rat Shack parts.Thanks, Yes they are RS parts.Here are step-by-step instructions:1) Remove the Head Unit. See this link for a how to remove the radio; http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=8510 2) O...

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Quote Â»The guy in the shop told me to make sure I disconnected both cables from the battery, not just the positive,It's great that the light went off, but disconnecting both terminals from the battery does nothing different than just one. Either current can flow or it can't.

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Here is the switch, the top one is for CD/AUX, the bottem one is to disable the daytime running lights.

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I just finished the mod. I put in a relay in back of the head unit and control it with a switch on the dash. It works very well. Now I can switch between the CD player and the auxiliary input. Here is a pic of the relay;

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Oh man, that sounds really bad. I also wired my radar detector to the power in the roof, but I used the power from the overhead light. It does not turn on and off with the key, but hopefully it has a smaller fuse and the small amount of current that it draws is negligible. Being that there was a lot...

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Quote, originally posted by hwm187 Â»you guys think this is possible in a single disc in-dash cd player. by the way. is their anyplace where i can learn HOW to take my in dash cd player out?Open up the top and and look inside, if you see a flat white pin 15 connector like in my pic, with a black wir...

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Quote, originally posted by hwm187 Â»Hey guys. I'm new to this board. Just bought a 2003 Vibe. I also bought an Itrip for my Ipod and it is terrible. I have found that my iTrip is only useable when I unscrew the external antenna. Not a great solution, but it helps.

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Quote, originally posted by ebslopp Â»I wouldn't worry about static discharge in this setup. Shouldn't be a problem. I would however recommend you put a ferrite bead in series with the inputs. Here in South Florida it is so humid that static is rare. What would a "ferrite bead" do for me?

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Quote, originally posted by Jahntassa Â» Are you thinking of like a radioshack, DPDT switch or something? (I think that's what i'm thinking of..)Yep, that's what I had in mind, or maybe a micro relay inside the head unit, that way I would only need one control wire outside the unit.

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Quote, originally posted by CMcGowan Â»First, you shuld look at some sort of filter/protection on your line in. Static discharge could fry the radio. Also look at some ferriod (sp?) beads on the line in to prevent feedback on the circuit.Maybe, I guess time will tell. I did go into this project prep...

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I have an IPOD and like many people here I was not satisfied with the low audio quality of an FM transmitter. Then ^&% AUX button always staring at me. I read all of the previous posts on this forum and others and it ruled out a lot of ideas I had.I removed the radio (6 CD changer) from the car ...

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