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by gdizzle
Sun Feb 05, 2017 8:55 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Drip Molding on roof
Replies: 1
Views: 1556

Drip Molding on roof

I just had my 2005 Vibe painted (clear coat had completely fallen off) and the idiots at the paint shop apparently do not know how to put the trim parts back on the car. The rack was falling off, the side fender wells were detaching among other things. Anyhow, I now just noticed that the drip moldin...
by gdizzle
Tue Jan 24, 2017 7:15 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Peeling Paint 2005 Vibe
Replies: 6
Views: 2935

Re: Peeling Paint 2005 Vibe

Just an update from a few years ago. I finally got around to repainting. The car got pretty bad, roof , hood, front bumper and rear deck was all peeled off. Also a little on one of the window ledges. So just had them sand to metal, then repaint and re clear coat everything that faces upward, cost me...
by gdizzle
Sat Aug 13, 2016 8:27 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Engine cover mounting screw/stud HELP
Replies: 3
Views: 4663

Engine cover mounting screw/stud HELP

on my 2005 Vibe (base) the black plastic cover that sits ontop of the engine is mounted with 2 studs. One has become broken and lost so there is only one now. I researched and found an obsolete part number 88969634, being called a Stud Ignition Coil Mounting screw. A few sellers online wanting $10 f...
by gdizzle
Fri Oct 09, 2015 7:28 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: The dreaded Clear Coat deterioration
Replies: 8
Views: 4234

The dreaded Clear Coat deterioration

Searched on the forums for awhile, surprised that I didn't find a lot of complaints about this. I am looking for ideas on what to do with my 2005 Vibe, was Red Salsa now 40% of clear coat is gone. Worst areas are the hood, the lift gate, the roof. I am the original owner, bought it brand new. Love t...
by gdizzle
Fri Oct 09, 2015 7:12 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Actual pinout from the back of the Stereo
Replies: 4
Views: 3539

Re: Actual pinout from the back of the Stereo

Great info I printed it all out. I have figured out in my fuse box, which circuits will give me power always on, and also dim back light etc... My question deals with the grounding of the stereo. If I ground the metal enclosure of the stereo against my grounded dash (metal) will I be able to ground ...
by gdizzle
Mon Oct 05, 2015 10:16 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Actual pinout from the back of the Stereo
Replies: 4
Views: 3539

Re: Actual pinout from the back of the Stereo

Let me first thank you so much. this was exactly what I needed. I was able to wire it up and got it to power on. Now I need to find out how to separate the power so the memory remains when I shut it off. Some guys are telling me the Cigar lighter is always giving power, so I may be able to tap into ...
by gdizzle
Sun Oct 04, 2015 7:46 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Actual pinout from the back of the Stereo
Replies: 4
Views: 3539

Actual pinout from the back of the Stereo

I have the 2005 Vibe, base. With the standard single CD Stereo system. I removed it several years ago and replaced it. But now I am trying to install the original Stereo into an old car that I have, 1966 DOdge Dart. I cant seem to figure out the pinouts on the back of the CD Stereo. it has the 24 pi...
by gdizzle
Wed Mar 12, 2014 11:56 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Peeling Paint 2005 Vibe
Replies: 6
Views: 2935

Peeling Paint 2005 Vibe

Tried to search online, not finding much. I have the 2005 Vibe, Salsa color. Paint is badly peeling (like clear coat is coming off) on the rear of the tailgate/roof. Has anyone had any success getting Manufacture/Dealer to fix this? Probably difficult, since Pontiac is gone. Anyone have ideas?
by gdizzle
Sat Feb 10, 2007 1:08 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: I get shocked every time I exit the car
Replies: 25
Views: 8782

I get shocked every time I exit the car

Is this some oddity with my Vibe or is it happening to others? I get in, drive around, park, get out, then when I touch the door to close it....SHOCK. Basically happens every friggin time. Any ideas???? And yes I am wearing rubber sole shoes.
by gdizzle
Thu Sep 08, 2005 1:38 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: To OD or not to OD
Replies: 24
Views: 4953

To OD or not to OD

What is the rule for using OD? With it on all the time it seems fine. But with it off I notice the engine works harder. Am I supposed to have it on or off?o.g.
by gdizzle
Thu Sep 08, 2005 1:34 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Has anyone tried the Air Intake mod?
Replies: 15
Views: 2740

Has anyone tried the Air Intake mod?

I've seen on eBay and TV this little round metal disc, that has slots in it. To make the air into a Vortex as is goes into the engine. Its pretty cheap. Supposed to give better MPG and hp. Is this for real, or is it a scam? TV has it for $75, but on eBay its much less.Anyone?diz
by gdizzle
Wed Sep 07, 2005 6:45 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Some defects already?
Replies: 9
Views: 1585

Re: Some defects already? (gdizzle)

This was a new car I bought 2 weeks ago from dealer. 2005, base, automatic. had 60 miles on it. Now has 600. Idle does not drop, even after a few minutes of waiting. The driver door lock, which locks/unlocks the driver door does not function. it just goes back n forth, no stop, no click. what do you...
by gdizzle
Tue Sep 06, 2005 3:02 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Some defects already?
Replies: 9
Views: 1585

Some defects already?

So on this Vibe I bought 2 weeks ago... has to go back to dealer for some repairs. Is this common? The little manual Lock switch on the driver door is useless. It just moves side to side, no click , no nothing. Can't unlock it while running engine. Also at stop lights, the car tries to jump forward,...
by gdizzle
Sat Aug 27, 2005 1:23 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Just bought a 2005
Replies: 7
Views: 1232

Just bought a 2005

great deals right now at the dealer. Besides their Emp disc price, $1000 cash back, and then an added surprise he gives me another $1000 cause I own a non-gm vehicle. Sweet. I got the Base model with this Mono package which gives me auto tranny, power windows etc... They had crome wheels on it and w...