Joatmon:

Your picture helped me find the problem. The cable indeed had slipped off the door lever. All is working as it should now.
Thanks to both of you for the help.
Joe

Thank you both for your replies.
Joatmon, I believe you are onto something concerning the picture you shared. Now I know where to look to see if the knob is moving the lever.
I will check it this weekend and report back. My hope is it something as easy as putting the cable back on.
Thanks again.

I come back to the professionals seeking advice for my '03 Vibe. For the last couple of years the heat/AC fan is blowing air out of all vents (defrost, floor, & AC vents). Last week I successfully replaced the door actuator in hopes it might correct things. It did not help the problem but it did...

after looking further, I believe I have found front drain holes. I am going to blow them out. Are there suppose to be drain holes in the rear of the sun roof or just the front. Thanks again.

Hello all. It's been awhile since I checked in but I now find myself in need of help. In the last month, my '03 Vibe has developed a major water leak at the sun roof when it rains. I've cleaned the weather strip but it did not slow things down. Between the sun roof and the top of the car, I can see ...

Joatmon:
Thank you for your reply.

Where is the starter relay located. Thanks.

Chris: Don't pay any attention to those that make fun of your car. Be proud you have a car and are driving at age 16. I just got my '03 Vibe (also salsa) back in Sept and have put over 3000 miles on her. At age 63 do I worry about what others think? Not too much. I can pull the "other" car...

Got the recall notice for my 03 a few months ago. Need to find out if anyone has taken their car in for the passenger side airbag recall? What was done and how long did it take? Took my car in today and spent several hours at the dealership. Found out this was the first one they had seen for this pr...

Hello All. Just bought car back in Sept and noticed when AC is on, I get cool air from all vents.
Now that it's winter, I get heat from floor, AC vents and defrost vent.

Is this problem cause by a bad HVAC door actuator? I am getting the clicking sound.

Thank, Joe

Only owned my 03 Vibe three months and the previous owner passed along a recall letter she just received.

The recall is for the passenger side airbag. Is this a new recall or has it been out for a while? Anyone had this looked into?

Thanks.

Maybe a stupid question on my part, but has any work been done behind the dash (AC/heater, or other)? If yes, could the antennae have been pulled out of the radio? Are you using a factory radio?

You may never get a ticket with it on the windshield, but it does not conform to TX state law in that location.

shjinta:

Are you comparing apples to oranges? Are the gas tanks in both cars the same? If not, that could account for the Vibe getting less miles to a tank. I believe my 03 Vibe holds 13 gallons. Btw, I get right over 30 mpg on the highway with an automatic

Sorry for the too big picture. I tried to reduce it an it didn't work. If you need me to email the picture, I can.

Runningslow: What year is your Vibe? Guess I'm confused. I live in Texas. My 03 which I bought 2 months ago has the front plate on it mounted to a black plastic piece mounted in the center of the bumper. Corvettes come with the same type mount that come with the car and are put on at the dealer in s...

Wingman:

Did you install the Monroe front struts? What were your observations? I have an 03 with 127k miles and I seem to feel every bump in the road, especially in the front.

Thanks.

Creative invention but I must be missing something here. I keep the backseats down 100% of the time, but the headrests stay on the seats with no problem. My Vibe is an 03 if that matters.

Wow! I'll take your word for it the 03-04 Vibes had a nav unit as an option. I don't know a lot about Vibes, but I do know a lot about Corvettes. Corvette didn't offer nav until the 05 models. I have an 03 Vibe. Does anyone have a list of all options offered that year? btw, I also have an 07 Vette c...

Thanks to all, for the helpful information.

Jeremy:

Thanks for the detailed reply.

Did you buy the complete unit with spring and bearing or just the strut? I've got 128k on my 03 and I'm thinking of having them replaced. Looks like the Monroe complete units sell for about $200 each. Labor might run about $100-$150? Anyone that has had the front struts replaced please give me your ...

Kumquat: Thank you for your reply.

Hello All:

How difficult is it to replace the belt on an 03 Base? Thanks.

Also the 03 I recently bought still has the original upper and lower radiator hoses on it. Wouldn't you go ahead and replace them before it's too late?

Thanks for the replies. No loose front shield. Are these cars suppose to ride quiet when on rough roads or does someone else have any more ideas?

Will check sway bar links.

Thanks again.

Let me start by saying I'm a 63 year old male that has owned a number of Corvettes over the years. I recently bought my girlfriend's 03 Vibe when she decided to get a new car. I bought the Vibe for my everyday vehicle since I have 2 other automobiles. I have to assume the Vibe was probably not desig...

First time I've ever owned a Vibe. Recently bought an 03 with 126K miles. When driving on bumpy roads the front end is not very smooth. Is this a common problem? I hear a front end rattle when I hit a bump.

What should I look for? I know the rear struts were replaced but not the front.

Thanks

Thanks for the welcome. Looks like this forum has lots of information.

I guess I got a deal on mine, but my girlfriend sold me her 03. Dealer offered her only $1500 for trade in. I told my girlfriend I would give her $3k. She was the original owner of the car and it has 126K on it. I have the window sticker and it appears to have most options. It had recent tires and n...

Good looking car. I like the rear bumper guard. Was that a factory option? How does it mount and will it work with an 03? Thanks.

What the heck. I might as well post the picture.

Hello All, just wanted to introduce myself. While I am new here, I am familiar with the workings of a discussion forums. I belong to several. Never figured I would own a Vibe, but recently my school teacher girlfriend bought a new car and I bought her 2003 Vibe which she bought new. It has been well...