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by sleeperrx7
Mon Jan 09, 2023 4:43 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Clutch 2009 GT
Replies: 6
Views: 4036

Re: Clutch 2009 GT

Sucks that the clutch only last 20K miles. That was good deal on the new tranny. Congratulations on having the tools, space and most importantly the skill to do that level or work, definitely not a trivial job for most of us. Thank you. I have a nice "new" pole barn at work. It's a factor...
by sleeperrx7
Mon Jan 09, 2023 4:38 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Clutch 2009 GT
Replies: 6
Views: 4036

Re: Clutch 2009 GT

Broke off the clutch disk. Held the shock absorber spring in place. It almost left! 😂
by sleeperrx7
Sat Jan 07, 2023 5:36 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Clutch 2009 GT
Replies: 6
Views: 4036

Re: Clutch 2009 GT

Engine and trans came out the top. Just remove the wiper motor assembly and the wiper motor metal drain pan.....be sure not to touch the lower edge of the windshield with anything or you'll break it. Passenger side axle likes to fight. The bracket attached to the engine block on the axle carrier bea...
by sleeperrx7
Sat Jan 07, 2023 5:30 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Clutch 2009 GT
Replies: 6
Views: 4036

Clutch 2009 GT

Hello, I changed out the original clutch at 190,000 miles. New Flywheel and clutch set by Sachs from Rockauto.com Lasted 20k miles and the one year warranty was up......sucks. Never seen one fail like this before. I used to work for toyota/subaru. Changed lots of em one the years. The new flywheel w...
by sleeperrx7
Thu Dec 26, 2019 8:51 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Jbl/Monsoon Vibe/Matrix
Replies: 1
Views: 1210

Jbl/Monsoon Vibe/Matrix

Monsoon in the Vibes. JBL in the Matrix. Anyone know if they are the same radios, amp, and speakers? Just discised as different brands? You know like the Vibe/Matrix. Or the Lumina/Grand Prix, etc.
by sleeperrx7
Thu Dec 26, 2019 7:10 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Wiring my 2010 with moon and tunes
Replies: 8
Views: 5616

Re: Wiring my 2010 with moon and tunes

Hello, So the factory OEM harness's plugs into the Metra harness? Including the steering wheel control harness. The oem Monsoon amp still functions? The door chimes/auto dim lights, etc. still work? Any chance I could see; if you had pics, of the factory harness and radio plugged into the mix? It wo...
by sleeperrx7
Sat Dec 21, 2019 9:51 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: In dash cd/radio, monsoon, onstar, and steering wheel controls, w/xm sat radio
Replies: 1
Views: 964

In dash cd/radio, monsoon, onstar, and steering wheel controls, w/xm sat radio

Hello, This might be an old repost, but...... I want to install a new radio/head unit (Pioneer). I have Gm's onstar (includes the rear view mirror controls), steering wheel volume controls, and the Monsoon sound system. I want to keep the factory amp/Monsoon equipment. I have the 2009 Vibe GT, 2.4, ...
by sleeperrx7
Sun Mar 04, 2018 6:46 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: 09-10 Monsoon system w/sub and Gm's OnStar
Replies: 2
Views: 1883

Re: 09-10 Monsoon system w/sub and Gm's OnStar

Just curious, why does the pin need relocated? Thanks for the info
by sleeperrx7
Tue Feb 20, 2018 1:48 pm
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: 09-10 Monsoon system w/sub and Gm's OnStar
Replies: 2
Views: 1883

09-10 Monsoon system w/sub and Gm's OnStar

Hello, I'm new here. I have recently purchased a 09 Vibe with the monsoon sound system w/Subwoofer and I have GM's OnStar which I will not use. What have you guys/gals done to bypass the factory amp/OnStar? The monsoon system is o.k., but I want to make it better. I see write ups for the previous ge...