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Great info guys. I did not consider removing the glass completely to get to everything easier. I know what I'm doing next weekend.

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Haha I definitely agree with you there. Thats pretty much where I'm at too. The sliding cover rattles like crazy when its slid open, so it stays closed most of the time. I don't see anything that can be done about that.

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Any updates on this thread? I started a thread on maintenance for my moonroof. Mine rattles to and gets very annoying on my commute to and from work everyday.

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I'm kinda confused. Above mentions doesn't matter right or left, only matters front to rear. However the part#'s listed are R & L?? So just order 2 each of those part numbers and I'll be covered?

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Warm weather is upon us and that means it's time to crack open the sunroof. Is there anything I need to do maintenance wise to the sunroof and track? I've heard before to keep grease on the track; but not sure what type. I opened the sunroof the other day and cleaned all the dirt and grime from ever...

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Oh ok, thanks for that info joatman. I didn't remember exactly what that cable did. Part of the plastic tab must be in the way partially as a few times I was able to turn the recirculate switch on and off no problem. When it was turned on I did not hear the noise I originally started the thread abou...

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Well in this nice cold weather I ended up with a nice big crack in my windshield. I guess whenever I get windshield replaced I'll just fix those spots while windshield is out.

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I can't tell any difference in the air coming out of dash vents when I switch from dash to floor. Mine must not be actually switching.

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Finally remembered to mess with this. I pushed the recirculate button, but it won't stay on. I remember now that when taking the dash apart to install new headunit that the plastic tabs that hold the cable in for recirculate broke off. So can't even use that button. Since it's been so cold lately I'...

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I figured it had to have something to do with that system; but do not know much about these cars yet. I'll have to check that out when I get back home (out of town for a few days and car is sitting at home in garage).

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Well crap, my video didn't link. Recirculate button is not pushed. Only thing on is the engine. Let me try to get the dang video to actually post.

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Have a weird thumping noise coming from behind the dash. Though maybe it was something to do with the heater, but it does it with it turned off as well. I filmed a little bit of it on my phone the other morning. This is parked with heat turned off. Hopefully you guys can hear it in the video and det...

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Does anybody have any tips on pulling out the windshield seal to get to the rust better?

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I have a couple of spots of rust bubbled up at the top of windshield right in the center. Any suggestions on how to go about fixing myself? How does the windshield seal come out? I think if I can get it out of the way I can sand the spots down and tape off and paint the area. Thinking of paintinf th...

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I got started on this project yesterday. The mids are in the doors no problem. Got them put in pretty quick. I ran out of time while messing with trying to figure out how to mount the new tweeters. So for now I'm still rolling with the stock tweeters. I found a roll of carpet padding at my parents s...

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I even used camo duct tape to hold mine on, so atleast you can't see it because it's camouflage haha :0

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Locks could be worn as well; didn't consider that possibility. I'm still going to order one or two blank keys and give that a try since it won't cost much.

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Can anybody verify my last post about the correct wiring of the front components? Or do I just try wiring it both ways to see which is best?

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Haha, thanks for the offer Slammed.

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Your system is the same as mine; the moon&tune sub was optional in 03-04.
Mine doesnt have sub either. I thought I read on the site that the signal filtering was done at the amp then sent to the speakers seperately. I could be wrong though. I guess I can try hooking mine up both ways.

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I'm sure I'll end up having it done somewhere. I'm hoping I can find somebody that does it on the side that won't charge as much. The shop in town here wants $200 to do it and I have a hard time spending that much on this car seeing as it's only my work commuter with hail damage and shitty repaired ...

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I found a few blank keys for 03-08 Vibes on ebay for $5. I think I'll try that first and hope for the best.

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lannvouivre did you have to go to dealership to get new key?

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I'll try spraying down the door locks and see what happens. My luck the previous owner probably did have the ignition replaced.

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I recently noticed my ignition key on my new to me Vibe does not work in the door lock. I have 2 keys but apparently they are both ignition only. Can I get a key for the door lock as well, and if so what all do I have to do? It would be nice to still get in my car in the event the key fob battery di...

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Thanks for that info Derf and vibrologist. I plan on picking up some sound deadening material to put in door while I'm in there. Also have some foam tape already to use as a pad behind the speaker mount; didn't think about using it for actual door panel as well though. Another question that I just b...

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Great write-up. I'll be sure to reference your post in my near future Alpine speaker install in my doors. I've been wondering about the actual wiring of the tweeter with the moon&tune audio package. I was assuming I would use the factory wires for tweeter to connect to my Alpine tweeters since t...

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Yep, thats it. Guess I could have took a picture of what I was talking about earlier haha. Ok, so it does not come out? Mine is filthy brown and it would be nice to atleast clean it.

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Haha, I can't even figure out how to remove it.

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Thanks Vibebear for clearing that up. I've never been big into audio and definitely do not fully understand the whole 2,4,8 ohm. Looks like I need to order some Metra wiring harness adapters for the speakers and I'll have me a weekend project. Already read through the post on door panel removal a fe...

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I figured thats how it cycled and got it right; still wondering about that other charcoal type filter though.

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Thanks for that info colonel, I'll look for those Metra adapters. I already have some speakers at the house; I'm hoping I can use them amd just get the adapters to plug them in. I started a new thread about my speakers so hopefully get this all figured out soon.

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Hey guys, been searching around on here trying to gather info on installing aftermarket speakers in the doors. The more I read the more confused I'm starting to get. I have a pair of Alpine 6.5" components and a pair of Alpine 6.5" 2way coaxial's sitting in my garage I'd love to put in the...

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Thanks joatman, that was exactly what I needed!

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I know the parking brake wasn't on for sure. I'll have to try the other methods you mentioned, thanks.

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I'm going to be putting new pads and rotors on the front of my Vibe soon and while I'm at it going to paint the calipers. Would like to paint the rear drums as well. Do the drums just pull right off the hubs? The last time I rotated my tires I was inspecting the brakes for first time since buying th...

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So they do make adapters for the oem plugs? I would prefer to go that route instead of cutting.

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I've been reading through all the door speaker replacement threads I can find and have came up with a question. When installing aftermarket speakers how are you guys connecting the wires from the factory speaker plugs? Do they make adapter plugs that connect to the factory plugs then just connect ot...

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I'm kinda thinking of just doing like in the thread linked above and build a box for spare tire compartment. If I go that route it won't cost me anything as I already have mdf board and an 8" sub sitting around. I'll have to do some thinking both ways.

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Thanks for the reply and link Derf. I haven't even seen what the actual oem box looks like in person yet, only seen the trim panel. I guess I could just get the trim panel and build a box behind it. The one at local junkyard here that I was eyeing up also has a factory rear Vibe cargo mat. Gonna hav...

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My Vibe didn't come with a sub from factory but I've been thinking of getting the rear sude panel and box out of one from junk yard. Did I read correctly that the oem sub is a 6"? I have a 8" sub sitting in my garage I'd like to use and didn't know if I could possibly cut out the factory s...

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This may be a dumb question, but which way does the air flow through the filter? The old filter was apparently the original filter and came out in pieces. Does the air flow down through the filter to the fan? If so the air would actually flow through that charcoal type filter first.

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Was replacing my cabin air filter for the first time since buying my Vibe a few weeks ago, when I noticed another charcoal type filter above the cabin air filter that is angled up vertically in the housing. Does that filter come out for replacement too? I tried pulling it out because it is filthy to...

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I hear ya; thinking I need to get a smaller gauge wire and redo it. Also need to get a new tip on my soldering iron. I know I have a good connection on the plug side and nothing else is being touched. The back side where it's soldered to pin 14 is a little harder to do. Still think I may put it back...

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Thanks for clearing that up trb. Guess I need to find a set of mag style lugnuts then

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Double checked my connections lastnight and everything looks right compared to the write-ups I found on here. Cut pin 6 and soldered wire to plug side of pin. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v737/bsonner/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps581afc17.jpg Other end of wire soldered to pin 14. http://img.photob...

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If this is thread jacking let me know and I can start a new thread. Will the lugnuts that come on the steel wheels fit the 16" alloy wheels? The overall diameter of the lugnuts with the outside threads for hubcaps makes them larger, atleast they appear to be. Didn't know if they would fit in th...

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Looks real good. Do you by chance have any more pics with a little better lighting? I'm curious how that color looks. I may be interested in painting my stock wheels this color.

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Looking at pre cut window tint kits for my 03'. What brand should I look for? I thought I remembered in the past 3m being what a lot of shops use. I'm going to attempt to tint the windows myself. Any tips as well?

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Thanks cptnsolo. It works great, just need to upgrade speakers sometime now.

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