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by rapier
Sun Aug 30, 2015 1:55 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Sticking throttle 04 Vibe GT
Replies: 2
Views: 822

Re: Sticking throttle 04 Vibe GT

I forgot to get back with the answer. First off it was not WOT, it stuck about 1/4 throttle. The problem was I got this car a few months ago and it has a K&N intake. http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?prod=69-8600TP I had noticed some electrical tape around the KN tube which I figured ...
by rapier
Wed Aug 26, 2015 2:17 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Sticking throttle 04 Vibe GT
Replies: 2
Views: 822

Sticking throttle 04 Vibe GT

Suddenly today my throttle stuck open. It is not the cable. I was on the freeway getting ready for my exit and it didn't slow down. I braked and when I clutched it shot right to redline. I shut it off. The throttle was about 1/4 open. It is not the cable. The cable had slack. I pushed it hard and it...
by rapier
Sun May 31, 2015 6:15 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 2003 GT for sale WMichigan
Replies: 4
Views: 1370

Re: 2003 GT for sale WMichigan

Sorry for the lag getting back. I sent you a private message with contact info.
by rapier
Sun May 24, 2015 4:32 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 2003 GT for sale WMichigan
Replies: 4
Views: 1370

2003 GT for sale WMichigan

210,XXX miles. My 03 was damaged in a minor accident in Feb. The only visible damage was a cracked right front bumper/fascia but the fender was tweaked also. The insurance company totaled it and I took the cash and have been driving it ever since and there was not one tiny difference in the cars han...
by rapier
Sun Sep 22, 2013 8:45 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: 03 GT, audio pin outs @ changer
Replies: 1
Views: 586

Re: 03 GT, audio pin outs @ changer

So I tracked it down myself. The smaller connector at the CD changer with 4 wires is audio out. left out white rght out black common red 4th wire no clue but here is the deal. I took a 1/8th stereo male patch cord, cut one end off, stripped the wires, spliced them to the above wires I had cut from t...
by rapier
Wed Sep 18, 2013 2:30 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: 03 GT, audio pin outs @ changer
Replies: 1
Views: 586

03 GT, audio pin outs @ changer

I have the NAV system with the CD changer. I desperately want to find a way to have an AUX input and it just occurred to me to simply patch into the changers output line. There are two connectors. Does anyone know which two wires are the audio out?
by rapier
Sat Sep 07, 2013 4:18 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Damaged lug nuts
Replies: 2
Views: 1147

Damaged lug nuts

03 GT with 17" stock rims. I have 6 damaged lug nuts. The stock 6 point lug wrench will not work on them as evidently they were hammered on with a wrong sized socket, probably with an impact wrench. I had to beat a 12 point socket onto them and wrecked the chrome cap extracting them from the so...
by rapier
Sat Sep 07, 2013 4:03 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: New Vibe Owner, misc questions, some dumb
Replies: 10
Views: 2446

Re: New Vibe Owner, misc questions, some dumb

I have tried 4 different burning programs to burn MP3's to disk and none work. Yes I have a factory unit, Nav with 6 disk changer. When inserted into the head unit it says cannot read DVD. When put in the changer it shows 1 file, it 'plays' to the extent it shows time elapsed, but no sound. All the ...
by rapier
Sat Sep 07, 2013 11:37 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: New Vibe Owner, misc questions, some dumb
Replies: 10
Views: 2446

Re: New Vibe Owner, misc questions, some dumb

here is the ASC button. Odd I have to show a picture. Anyway, what is it That is an aftermarket sunroof, not a factory installed one. ASC is American Sunroof Corporation and that is their logo. http://www.americansunroof.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; This is what a f...
by rapier
Thu Sep 05, 2013 4:59 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: New Vibe Owner, misc questions, some dumb
Replies: 10
Views: 2446

Re: New Vibe Owner, misc questions, some dumb

New 03 Vibe GT owner with a few questions which the manual doesn't seem to answer Does the CD player play MP3's, The head unit or the changer? The thing is I swear it played an MP3 disk from the head unit when I first started checking things out, before I even knew there was a changer, but now it d...
by rapier
Thu Sep 05, 2013 4:56 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: New Vibe Owner, misc questions, some dumb
Replies: 10
Views: 2446

Re: New Vibe Owner, misc questions, some dumb

here is the ASC button. Odd I have to show a picture. Anyway, what is it
by rapier
Mon Sep 02, 2013 2:58 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: New Vibe Owner, misc questions, some dumb
Replies: 10
Views: 2446

Re: New Vibe Owner, misc questions, some dumb

I'd like to show a picture of the ASC button but I can't figure out how to post an image from my computer. The Img command requires a hash tagged link. I used to use boards like this but have forgotten.
by rapier
Mon Sep 02, 2013 10:03 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: New Vibe Owner, misc questions, some dumb
Replies: 10
Views: 2446

New Vibe Owner, misc questions, some dumb

New 03 Vibe GT owner with a few questions which the manual doesn't seem to answer There is a button on the sunroof cluster which says ASC. What is it? It stays red but pressing it does nothing. Does the CD player play MP3's, The head unit or the changer? The thing is I swear it played an MP3 disk fr...
by rapier
Sun Sep 01, 2013 5:42 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: GT throttle tip in
Replies: 6
Views: 1137

Re: GT throttle tip in

Well as I said the linkage is properly linear, just quick. After a few days I've gotten acclimated to the clutch and throttle. Still, I'd prefer a little slower throttle, and maybe a clutch with a longer engagement zone but I'll adjust to the vehicle as I always do.
by rapier
Thu Aug 29, 2013 5:14 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: GT throttle tip in
Replies: 6
Views: 1137

Re: GT throttle tip in

There is no sticking or problem. It is simply the geometry of the thing. It works perfectly smoothly. Just not the way I would prefer. It is inappropriate for a passenger car in my opinion. Maybe someone could say if later first Gen GT's modified the throttle or maybe the Matrix was different. I wou...
by rapier
Thu Aug 29, 2013 3:37 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: GT throttle tip in
Replies: 6
Views: 1137

Re: GT throttle tip in

On further review I see the issue is not tip in but simply that the total pedal travel is very short. The result is the same. The inability to accurately control the throttle. I guess people are just used to such and perhaps most never cars are like this. With automatic it would hardly be an issue. ...
by rapier
Wed Aug 28, 2013 9:54 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: GT throttle tip in
Replies: 6
Views: 1137

GT throttle tip in

I've had an 03 GT for three days and have a gripe which a google search can't match. That is the throttle tip in is too quick. What throttle tip in is the rate the throttle opens vs the amount of pedal movement, off idle. This makes launch far too tricky and probably has contributed to many prematur...