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by Maddawg46
Tue Jul 04, 2017 9:25 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Air conditioner compressor- Vibe GT
Replies: 1
Views: 1058

Air conditioner compressor- Vibe GT

Every time I turn my AC ON I start smelling burning rubber. At first I thought it was my AC clutch going out. Then I was told it is probably my compressor seizing up. Where is a good place to get a new compressor? I figure it's going to be a pricy item. I use the Vibe to tow behind my motorhome, so ...
by Maddawg46
Sat Sep 17, 2016 1:42 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Broken Fog lights- Vibe GT
Replies: 0
Views: 3387

Broken Fog lights- Vibe GT

I set up a 2004 Vibe GT as a tow car behind my motorhome. I have very short mud guards. As it turns out the fog lights are in direct line with my fog lights. Just go back from a 2500 mile trip. At around 800 miles the right lens was cracked, then 1200 miles later the other lens broke. Chunks of glas...
by Maddawg46
Thu Aug 18, 2016 10:40 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Vibe GT- towing on all 4 wheels? HELP
Replies: 5
Views: 1859

Re: Vibe GT- towing on all 4 wheels? HELP

MacGyver....thanks. That's what I needed to calm my fears. I bought the Vibe because I did not want to tow with a dolly or pull a trailer. Thanks for that link.
by Maddawg46
Thu Aug 18, 2016 7:36 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Vibe GT- towing on all 4 wheels? HELP
Replies: 5
Views: 1859

Vibe GT- towing on all 4 wheels? HELP

I have a 2004 Vibe GT with a 6 speed manual. I'm having it set up to tow behind my motorhome. The place doing it asked me to verify that the gearbox will be ok. Some other cars with six speed manual have 6th gear go out do to lack of lubrication. The owners manual is really vague. Just says to put i...
by Maddawg46
Fri Aug 12, 2016 6:54 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Maintenance manual- factory or Haynes
Replies: 1
Views: 1417

Maintenance manual- factory or Haynes

What service manuals do you guys have? I have a Haynes, but it's not much....and it doesn't cover my GT.
by Maddawg46
Fri Aug 12, 2016 3:18 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Parts for your Vibe GT- New owner
Replies: 1
Views: 958

Parts for your Vibe GT- New owner

I recently purchased a 2004 Vi e GT with a 6 speed manual tranny. It's got 134,000 miles. I just put new tires, serpentine belt and water pump. I'm not any. Aster mechanic, but I can do lite stuff. So what online parts places do you guys use? Stuff like coils, plugs and other parts that wear out. My...