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The General Altimax Arctic Tires Iâ€™m looking at have the snow flake on them so they are snow tires.It is hard for me to believe that it is a simple AWD system. But then again, now a days 4WD is a vehicle with two open rears and a transfer case. I totally agree with you about new owners and AWD/4WD...

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Yes, I get it now; it is not true AWD, but it is better then just front wheel drive.And as long as I keep the same size on all four wheels my viscous coupling will be happy.I found a thread in the forum that calculates the different in tire size, so the Speedometer will say 60 mph, but Iâ€™ll be doi...

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No, I was not offended by your post. I didnâ€™t mean to come across as being offended.I rather have someone explain in more detail, then have to ask them to explain their answer. Iâ€™m old school; My first thought was to go with the 15 inch for snows,like what you are saying. I just wasnâ€™t sure ho...

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Having 4 wheel drive trucks, I understand the concept of open rears, limited slip rears and lockers.From what I was told by the dealer about the Vibe is, that in forward the left front and right rear can be driven. In reverse, the right front and left rear get driven which seems to be true in my cas...

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I have decided to go with the 205/55R16 tire.I am going to get four snow tires on the car because of the AWD.Iâ€™m trying to track down some used rims at the local junk yards. May have to buy new rims, it seems getting used rims this time of year,is harder then I thought. I have one last question; I...

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My Vibe is completely stock; an Eibach spring lowers your car about an inch or is it more? Have you had the tires in fresh snow yet (unplowed street.)? The local tire dealer is trying to talk me into the 15 inch size. He clams that the tire is Â¾ of an inch narrower and will get better traction in t...

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What size rim and tire are you running?195/65R-15 or 205/55R-16 Iâ€™m looking to put the General Altimax Acrtic Winter Tireson my 2004 AWD Vibe for the winter too.

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Kkane,Yes and no, I did it like Herbâ€™s example, it did work for about two months then my screens came off.I think I didnâ€™t leave the car sit long enough for the sealant to really cure. Iâ€™m going to try to again,At the end of October when I can let my car sit for three days in a friendâ€™s warm...

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I picked up a tube of liquid nails clear small projects silicone adhesive (LN-207) this morning on my way to work. The local hardware store didnâ€™t have aluminum screening. He only carries a cloth screening,I didnâ€™t think that was a good idea. Iâ€™ll have to try Home Depot or Lowes on the way hom...

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Herb,You put it on the inside wall? It looks like you did by the picture 1720. What kind of silicone did you use? What tools did you use otherthen Popsicle stick? How did you get your hand in there? Just need tofind a set of smaller hands, It was hard getting mine in there. I think that may work.

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Right now my car is clean of mice. I have taken the fight to them with a couple different poisons. I didnâ€™t use Decon I used Real-Kill it is smaller pellets. I havenâ€™t checked spare tire compartment.But I will check it in the morning before work

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I followed your guide and got the cowling off. I checked out theopenings, had an idea, so I removed the glove box and was trying to figure out if there is an easy way to remove the intake vent.If you could remove the intake vent and put a screen between the vent and the firewall that would solve the...

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The copper mesh arrived Thursday. Thanks for the removal of thecowling guide. If the weather is good here in NJ this weekend I will give it a try. I already placed a screen across the intake tube inside the air filter box. It has been on for a week, nothing got into the box over the 4 of July weeken...

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Herb, The exterminator gave me a couple things I could use made by real-kill.I could only find the pellets on Tuesday night. I found what you call the block form on Wednesday night. To me it is more like a green piece of wax. I put both out to see which works best. Looks like they donâ€™t like the b...

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Cougar Vibe, I could see mice getting in my car if I left the car a lonefor a couple of weeks. The car is outside, but it only sits over night and maybe over the weekend (2 days). Funny thing, there was an exterminator parked in front of my neighbors as I pulled into my driveway Tuesday night. Found...

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I found a diagram of the cowl but not a clear one. If you look at the arrow from the number 2 that is where I found a gap where I think the Mice are getting in. I havenâ€™t figured out how to get the cowl grille offeasily yet.

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How would you use Copper mesh? I had to use a screwdriver to getthe steel wool in gap.The space Iâ€™m talking about is on the driver side next to the hood hinge. Are you saying use a screw driver and push the mesh in the gap? I did not see an easy way to remove the plastic grill cover by the wipers.

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I thought of that, but Iâ€™m highly allergic to cats. Does Riddex Electronic Pest Repeller make a car version?

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Iâ€™ll have to check to see if I used stainless steel wool. Most likely not, but I will track some down this week. And replace what I used.Iâ€™m allergic to cats.

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The good thing is they are gone now. I donâ€™t want them back. I havehad my own dealing with skunks. I normally use have a heart cages. Then fill the hole and add critter ridder around my sheds, Critter ridder contains oil of black pepper, piperine and capsaicin, keeps them away for a couple of mont...

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I found that plastic cover where the wipers are in the engine compartment. On the drivers side I found a gap by the hinge I could get three fingers in there, no rubber cover. So I put some steel wool in the hole with a screwdriver I hope that stops them

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Both, I found pieces of acorns and stuff on my passenger side floor. I had the car check at the dealer because the A/C was not cold and the fan sounded bad. It seems the mice got into the air intake and chewed their way passed the A/C and heater filter. And were living inside the car and ducts. The ...

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I need some help can some tell me were the Heater / A/C fresh air intake is the engine compartment.I thought it was the grill by the wind shield wipers. Here is my problem an NO LAUGHING too hard.I have mice in my heater and A/C ducts for a second time. This time they chewed their way passed the air...

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Ok it has been over a week and the storage door has been staying closed. Enlarging the slot for the latch for the new redesigned door works, on the old frame. The new slot is a 1/16 inch larger on each side and double the size deep.I did not cut it closer to the edge, just farther back. Hopefully th...

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Update the fixes everyone talked about did not work with my storage door. So I took apart the storage door and checked out the latch.The latch has two pins that hold it in to the door, one of the pins broke off. I ordered a new door for $35. Hereâ€™s the mind blower, they changed the design of the d...

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Thanks, Iâ€™ll try it this weekend.How did you find the thread?I did a search on storage door and on latch.Thanks again.

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In the front of the Vibe just below the shifter is a small storage compartment. Has anyone taken one of them apart to fix the latch? I think the spring is bad. The door keeps popping open. It looks like it can come a part. Or is there a part number for the door. I was at the dealership this morning ...

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NJVibe04Salsa,I have an 04 AWD. I did have the CAT and PCM replaced in 2005 for the rotten egg smell. Here are some of my numbers you are looking for. I also uploaded my excel sheet that I use to track my mileage with my numbers. Most of my driving is local. The 28 MPG and up are traveling the Jerse...

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NJVibe04SalsaI to have a 2004 AWD Vibe, and live in NJ, I average about 24 city, I have gotten as low as 17 city in the winter.And average 28 on the highway. I have hit 30 highway on the parkway. Have you had you catalytic converter and PCM replaced? I had a rotten egg smell coming from the exhaust,...

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VivaVibe, I agree with you, I can see large variations in mileage from different Vibe models, but not the same models and same year. The base model will easily do better then the AWD model.But a 2004 AWD should do the same as another 2004 AWD. I have been watching the gas mileage thread, for two yea...

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I have felt the same way I could never get anything near the 26/31 EPA MPG estimates. Getting 22 or less city and 28 to 30 highway.Check this site, http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htmClick on the compare to Official EPA Window sticker MPGThe government has updated / changed EPA MPG estimates...

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Benny, Being a ham myself, my call is N2MSV, had the same questions. There is not a whole lot of space in the front of Vibe to mount ham radios. When I installed my Icon IC-229H in my 2004 Vibe, I ran the power wires direct from the battery to the interior. I passed the wires though the firewall whe...

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ColonelPanic,If you check earlier in this thread, you will see I had the same issues.The good news is it took me 2000 miles for the new PCM to adjust.I now get 23-24 city and I have gotten 30 Highway. The down side is when you get on it, the gas mileage go south. Keeping the rpms under 3600, gets th...

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Just an update, 2500 miles on new parts.Now my average is 23, My best highway is 28.

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Since you have a Yaesu VX-2R there is a way to keep using that HT and get more power. They make small amps. Mirage is one that comes to mind, there are other brands. They make a model B-34-G that is 2 watt in 35 watt out, but it is only 2-meters but it is under a $100 and it has a preamp. That would...

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It depends on how much you call cheap.I would look at a 2-meter 440 Dual band mobile radio. One with a detachable front panel. The reason I say a detachable front panel. In the Vibe there is not too much room to add a radio. Where the front panel comes off you place most of the radio under one of th...

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Canâ€™t the xbox be put on a network? Wouldnâ€™t it be easier to add a wireless network card, Then connect to your house PC and install games from there, using the wireless link? How did you get the xbox to fit under the seat? I am guessing you moved the amp.

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I tried to blowup trbvibeâ€™s pictures to get a better look at the bug shield. It looks like the Xterminator is more body contoured where the Carflector is less contoured. And the Xterminatorâ€™s mounting clips go through the top to the bottom. And Carflectorâ€™s looks like it mounts from the bottom...

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Here is some pictures of my Lund Xterminator bug shield.Hope it give you a better idea about the install

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I not sure, I know it is a 3M product.The speed shop I deal with is closed on Mondays.I'll call them Tuesday to see if it is a common part.I emailed Lund tech support. When I get an answer, I'lllet you know. I think I was lucky, I had two sets of tape in the box when I got it.

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I have a Lund Xterminator bug shield on mine.It uses four pieces of heavy plastic tape to protect the paint. Then fourC clamp type clamp that uses a flat end screw, to put pressure on the under side of the hood to hold it on. There are no drilling holes for the screws. I am guessing that what you me...

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If you check this link http://www.arrl.org/FandES/fie...html Check your state and zip for a club that is near you.Some clubs have classes to help you get your license.Most of the time the class is free. All you pay for is the book.Most classes run one night a week for 4 to 8 weeks depending onhow lo...

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I leave my overdrive on as much as possible, to get better gas mileage.I disable my overdrive when I feel the trans shifting a lot or hunting.This usually happens when Iâ€™m on hilly roads or driving in snow.

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How does a Sunroof Deflector work?Donâ€™t you want the air to blow in?

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Thanks for the offer I ordered the Actron 9125 for starters I wanted a quick fix.I am still up in the air about getting the Auterra Dyno-Scan for windowsor the Nemisys Domestic Kit. The Auterra Dyno-Scan does a lot, very user friendly, and less money, but does not cover brakes and air bags. The folk...

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I have to agree, being down 8-10 lbs psi can really affect your mileage, more rolling resistance, tread design also can affect rolling resistance.

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Update 3/22/2005, I put 500 miles on with the new parts. There must be an adjustment period. I ran the last two tanks with 89 octane. I got 24 and 26 mpg city. I am going to try going back to 87 octane on the next tank full. To see if the gas mileage drops again.

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I had the PCM and the cat replaced, do to the rotten eggs smell.The error code was a loose gas cap, this happened only once after the service was done. There are no mods.

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I found two sites who carry the aux2car and ab-gm12 are under $100.http://www.beachaudio.com and http://store.digital-orange.comHas anyone purchased from either one of these sites. Or know of a good one to deal with for buying the aux2car. Most of the ones posted on this site are out of stock.

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So, then I can order the AUX2CAR and ABGM12 for my 2004.

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