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Hi all. Weird one. wrong starter for 2006 vibe sent by ebay aftermkt seller. Can't return it since I was out of town immediately for a few months after I got it. when I took apart my vibe starter the connections looked different. See photo. The post is not the same (a little wider) and the plug in t...

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Hi all

2006 Vibe. Just got a solar trickle charger - will it work with lighter socket?

I guess I'm asking if the 06 vibe has the lighter socket on while no key in car.

thanks

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Hey all I'm planning on doing my 2006 vibe's front brakes for the first time. I've watched a few vids and I believe I can do it! lol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGNd78jJ-f4 It seems pretty straightforward but a few people have said: "Suggest opening up the bleeder screw on the caliper and a...

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BF goodrich KO tires...seller isn't sure on the age of them...just wondering if anyone can take a run at guesstimating if the tread looks good still?

thx

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Hey all

I have a 2006 pontiac vibe 2wd with air conditioning.....apparently belts for a/c vibes a bit longer then regular ones? can someone direct me to correct part number...thank you!!

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vibrologist wrote:Most important question: why do you want to sell, pointbob?

I got a great deal on a 2010 awd ! Thx

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I know this sounds bad but how do I know if my vibe had ac? There is an ac button but I've never touched it since it's never warm enough outside.

If there is a button does that mean for sure there is air conditioning? I'm think of selling and just want to anticipate and question. Thx

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Ok. I finally got the spoiler removed. The problem was 2 fold. The adhesive on there was very very strong and the cutting with a filet knife helped a lot. Plus the fact that there was some carbon black graphite tape added on the spoiler I had put on a few years back to mask the dent. I wrapped it un...

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I easily took the top cover off my hatch a little over a month ago. I left the glass on the car, too. Sounds like that's all you need to do, if you're messing with the spoiler. I'm pretty sure you're indicating all the correct fasteners: (4) thru the glass, (2) at each hatch glass hinge. There's al...

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I've never taken that off. One pic shows the glass and spoiler with the four T30 screws in place, but you said you took those off in the first pic There's what looks like some guide pins in the hinge between the two bolts, could they be catching? The matrix manual glass replacement procedure seems ...

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When I removed my lift gate glass, the top cover was also attached to it. I intended to only salvage the glass, but I was not able to figure out how to get the cover off. Do you recall how you actually removed it? I cannot even get it (as seen in the above 2 pics) off the car. here is a pic of the ...

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some more pics for reference...there has got to be a way...

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Argh. Why can't I remove my rear hatch glass?? I need to replace the rear lift gate spoiler (I dented it)...circled in red... So I'm trying to remove the rear hatch glass and spoiler from rear. I undid the liftgate struts; and bolts and glass bolts (they are a torx 30 size screw by the way)... And w...

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Thanks: I'll update as how it goes.

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HI all I'm trying to rotate tires on my AWD 2005 vibe. The rear is different then a regular vibe (which has an obvious square spot on the rear for a jack)....not so on the AWD. I attached pics. Is it safe to place the jack in the front and rear area I have place red "?" marks?? REAR 1) The...

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I've got access to a good deal on used winter rims...Would 215/60/R16 2003 Outback rims fit on 2007 Forester 215/60/R16?

I did some basic research...outback 2003 reads 16x6.5JJ alloy, offset 48 (1.89)

2007 forester 16x6.5 jj, offet 48, alloy

thanks

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Hey all. anyone know what Torx screw size for removing hydraulic lifts / struts on rear hatch? My lifts don't hold up the hatch anymore and I need to replace them...but it's the torx (star) pattern..any idea what size. Also ...any other oddball torx sizes i may need to cover the repair? thank you ps...

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Thanks a lot!

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Hey all. I want to transfer the tires/wheels between two vibes. I have currently two jack stands and one 3 ton pump lift jack. Is it possible to lift one side of one car (access the side wheels) and leave it on jacks. I know I can lift the front of the car and elevate the front wheels but I'd also l...

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2006 vibe was sitting outside for about 2 months and when I started it up - the front right brake was making a thumping noise when the brake was applied. Here is a video of the noise. Only occurs when brake is applied. Should I drive it as is? or take to mechanic asap? https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

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People tell me subaru AWD is better. Like it's on always...true?

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Thanks for the tip: appreciate it.

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Thanks everyone and will change both!

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Hi all my Vibe low beam out (day time running light DRL): is it the same bulb as headlight bulb? if so - what is the part number? thank you! also would this be similar to to stock OEM bulbs? http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-H4-9003-HB2-472-P43T-100w-Xenon-5000K-White-Halogen-Headlight-Lamp-Bulb-12v-/26210...

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Hi all

What is the part number for 2006 VIbe Oil Pan Gasket? Mine is leaking a bit. Also how much should the repair cost on one of these jobs? Thanks

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Hey all. I have a pontiac AWD 2006. I have 1 set of snowchains (cable style). Must I purchase another set to use it on the AWD so that all 4 wheels have chains; or is it safe enough for just the 2 front wheels?

thanks

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Hey all. Some clarification please. What part do I need for Vibe AWD Rear engine Mount? Is the rear mount interchangeable with 2wd drive vibes or is the AWD 4wd version totally different?? I've been looking around on the web but a little confused. Does it look like this? http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$T2e...

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What is your gas mileage like?

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I won't bore you all with too much details but basically I had the 2 front mounts on my Vibe replaced; but vibrations/noise in cabin got WORSE. Mechanic (who I found out was super not qualified) could not figure it out. 2 mechanics later and the working theory is that defective aftermkt mounts were ...

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My 2006 Vibe AUTO gears down when braking on steep hill. The rpms jump a few hundred and you can feel the car making the extra gear down. I used to do this when I had manual cars - never on an automatic. Here's the REALLY weird part - I recently changed motor mounts (which i believe are defective - ...

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NGK iridium or NGK laser iridium(i have these) Would these work?? there so many...is 4589 IFR6T11 correct? http://www.ebay.com/itm/8-PCS-NGK-Iridium-Spark-Plug-Set-OEM-UPGRADE-More-Power-Mileage-Part-4589-NEW-/320908697642?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ab7a6202a&vxp=mtr&qu...

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newb! ; What spark plugs do you all suggest for 2007 Vibe auto (base model)?

THANKS!

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Ok. I'm going to take it back to the mechanic but this is making me stressed. It's an automatic 2006 Vibe. The main symptoms were vibrations/nosieyness (ironic eh..vibe...get it lol?) annoyingly in the driver/passenger side during low idle (around 700-750) primarily in "drive". Specificall...

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IS the abs sensor and speed sensor the same thing on vibe?

Just wondering since my abs started acting up the speedo is acting sticky.

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I'm a newbie about car radios. I have a basic vibe 2006

What is the easiest/cheapest solution for replacing oem radio w/ aux input style radio

suggestions?

thanks

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thank you bluneon! it's funny because I called 2 dealerships and both gave opposite answers - one said it needs to be reset and the other said, no - it will only show if there is a problem with the sensor.. i think i'm going to try to remove the abs sensor from the orig hub and try to replace it on ...

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Hey all. Multi part question. Replaced hub/knuckle assembly on vibe; but now ABS light stays on while driving. 1) Does this sort of wheel repair "automatically" require a reset of the codes on the car? I was quoted $60 from a repair shop to reset it. 2) Could I have done something wrong/ha...

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so bad news; frame damage front end on the car. pushed IN about 3 inches and 2 inches UP.

..i know it's hard for you to guess ...however my repair guy says it could cost as much as $4k to pull the frame??? is that realistic? any ideas if i'm being fed bs..

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Thanks all fixed.

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Thank you! Weird thing tho...Apparently the OEM parts by GM (according to two gm parts dealers I spoke to) are different part numbers for both AWD and reg FWD. But, the aftermarket makers like Monroe and KYB say their front struts are interchangeable with awd/fwd. Why the discrepancy/different part ...

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HELP: Are base and AWD Vibe Struts/assembly the same??

Can I interchange them? Specifically the front suspension.

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Looks like you are interested in a Goodyear 4060725 Gatorback Poly-V Belt. This belt fit my 2005 AWD, but it took some effort to get it around the pulleys, even with the tensioner pulley compressed all the way. Thank you very much. By the way is there a schematic or drawing on "how to" in...

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Who knew it could be so confusing? I have a 2005 Vibe AWD automatic with aAC but i never use it. When I go to the parts site http://partfinder.veyance.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; It asks me for which engine size - apparently there are two. Who knew? one is 1784cc an...

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I'm doing a friend a favor - actually to the family as the vibe owner sadly passed away. So I've got an 2005 decent shape Vibe auto with about 60,000 miles. It is however a salvage status rebuilt car and I'm getting what I think as crazy lowball offers ($4000 or so). It was professionally rebuilt an...

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Is it a hatchback so you can go camping and stuff - how is the insight in snow without 4 wd?

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such a newb, but which drive belt for my 2006 AWD vibe? I'm trying to buy one off ebay and there's so many to choose...

Is there really much difference in quality ~ some are $20 and some are $50.

And does the fact that i'm an "awd" make a difference in sizing the belt?

thanks.

help.

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