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by rickhow
Fri Jul 28, 2006 8:49 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Bye to all the great people on this forum...I bought an HHR.
Replies: 38
Views: 8674

HHR pics - you wanted to see

Several asked to see pics of the new HHR...so here it goes...I got the running boards too but they are not on in the photo's...its a dealer install to be done SOON.

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by rickhow
Fri Jul 28, 2006 8:40 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Bye to all the great people on this forum...I bought an HHR.
Replies: 38
Views: 8674

Re: Bye to all the great people on this forum...I bought an HHR. (rickhow)

Thanks to all of you who extended their kind comments and congrats..I appreciate it. And to those few of you who did not like the car or anything about it, that's okay with me too. I mean if we all liked the exact same thing then there would be only Vanilla, no chocolate. I for one find the current ...
by rickhow
Wed Jul 26, 2006 7:09 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Bye to all the great people on this forum...I bought an HHR.
Replies: 38
Views: 8674

Bye to all the great people on this forum...I bought an HHR.

I have a 2004 VIBE. I got it in August of 03. It has only been back to the dealer for one "problem" (the door ajar light would not go off, after 3 days in shop it turned out to be a capacitor in the dash). I love the VIBE. Mostly how solid it is, and the versatility. I get a new car every ...
by rickhow
Mon May 15, 2006 6:44 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: How to replace body side mldg on passenger door
Replies: 6
Views: 1434

Re: (northvibe)

I guess I'll just visit the parts department, they should be able to tell me if it comes with just adhesive mounting or snaps...I'm hoping adhesive.
by rickhow
Sat May 13, 2006 10:57 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: How to replace body side mldg on passenger door
Replies: 6
Views: 1434

Re: How to replace body side mldg on passenger door (joatmon)

Tried that...came out looking like crap...I can never get the touch up paint for chips to look good...I don't expect it to look perfect, but it almost shows worse than just leaving the chips alone.
by rickhow
Sat May 13, 2006 10:22 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: How to replace body side mldg on passenger door
Replies: 6
Views: 1434

How to replace body side mldg on passenger door

When I first got my Vibe (one month old, in 2004) someone opened their door and chipped paint on drivers side front door body side mldg. Cost me $120.00 to replace!!! Now the paint on body side mld on right front door is chipped twice. It appears to me, pretty much a novice, that I could just buy th...
by rickhow
Wed May 03, 2006 7:07 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Rock the car - squeak, squeak, squeak
Replies: 10
Views: 2598

Re: Rock the car - squeak, squeak, squeak (thermometer)

My 03 Vibe does the exact same thing. Sometimes I can recreate it other times I can not. A friend of mine had a similar problem on his 04 Jeep Wrangler. AFter 15..yes 15 trips to the dealer, it was a body mount that was not tight...where the body is bolted to the frame. I'm just letting mine go..rat...
by rickhow
Fri Apr 21, 2006 6:55 am
Forum: Latest News
Topic: 2007 Vibe
Replies: 25
Views: 13222

I personally believe it will be 2008 also, as Toyota comes out with an all new Corolla for 2008 and that frame/engine combination will likely be used for the new Vibe and Matrix..but MT says 2007, we shall see. I'm selfishly hoping 2007 as I'd love to trade my 04 for an 07, but if a redesign is comi...
by rickhow
Wed Apr 19, 2006 7:42 am
Forum: Latest News
Topic: 2007 Vibe
Replies: 25
Views: 13222

2007 Vibe

According to the motor trend website, the 2007 Vibe will be a redesign and will again be done in conjunction with Toyota. Here is the link.http://www.motortrend.com/futu....html
by rickhow
Wed Apr 19, 2006 7:34 am
Forum: Latest News
Topic: GT and AWD going bye bye in 2007!
Replies: 25
Views: 10483

Re: GT and AWD going bye bye in 2007! (ColonelPanic)

Motor Trend website lists that the Vibe will be all redesigned for 2007 and it will still be a joint effort between Toyota and Pontiac.
by rickhow
Tue Oct 11, 2005 8:15 am
Forum: Latest News
Topic: Will Toyota be GM's next victim?
Replies: 53
Views: 17559

Re: vibe...good or piece of crap?

I am 60 years old and since I was 18 I have driven nothing but GM products. Some of those have been great (a Pontiac Grand Prix, a Chevy Camaro, a Vega GT), others have been a piece of crap (a Pontiac Grand Prix..different one...another Pontiac Grand Prix..a Monte Carlo and worst of all an Oldsmobil...
by rickhow
Tue Oct 11, 2005 7:46 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: 05, bugs, paint, ouch
Replies: 7
Views: 2012

Re: 05, bugs, paint, ouch (Mase)

I have not found a bug yet that can not be removed by simply spraying it with some wd-40, let it sit about 10 seconds, wipe off..it is that easy.
by rickhow
Fri Sep 09, 2005 7:24 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Door Ajar Light - dealer having problems fixing
Replies: 35
Views: 13940

Re: Door Ajar Light - dealer having problems fixing (rickhow)

Okay everyone, here is the FINAL solution. I DID call the dealer early this morning and said basically I will be there at 12:30ish, I want either my car (with light fixed or not fixed, I don't care which), OR something to drive while you fix it. I also told them I was boggled by the fact they kept t...
by rickhow
Thu Sep 08, 2005 8:45 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Door Ajar Light - dealer having problems fixing
Replies: 35
Views: 13940

Re: Door Ajar Light - dealer having problems fixing (rickhow)

It continues to grow worse...worse Service I have ever had in my over 40 years of car ownership.Recall, the car was in the dealer on Tuesday afternoon. They had to wait until Thurs morn to get the MFAM. I called Thursday afternoon for status...about 1:30pm. Was told by the service manager car was in...
by rickhow
Wed Sep 07, 2005 8:21 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Door Ajar Light - dealer having problems fixing
Replies: 35
Views: 13940

Re: Door Ajar Light - dealer having problems fixing (GMJAP)

This disaster continues. I took the car to the dealer late Tuesday so he could have it to work on first thing Wednesday. When I did, I mentioned the MFAM as a possible culprit. I mentioned I found info on it on the internet (here). When I called today to see if car was ready, they told me they have ...
by rickhow
Fri Sep 02, 2005 7:27 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Door Ajar Light - dealer having problems fixing
Replies: 35
Views: 13940

Re: Door Ajar Light - dealer having problems fixing (Josh)

Josh,Was your light on ALL the time? Mine was only on when the engine was off. It was dim..but noticed the past couple of days as I wait for my appt with the dealer (for his 3rd try at fixing) that it is getting brighter now. And I also had a day or two where it didn't light up..but then it came bac...
by rickhow
Wed Aug 31, 2005 6:52 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Door Ajar Light - dealer having problems fixing
Replies: 35
Views: 13940

Re: Door Ajar Light - dealer having problems fixing (GMJAP)

Well I take the car back on Wednesday (next week) so we will see. I will definitely be mentioning the MFAM. I do NOT have the optional alarm system. I also tried each door/tailgate/rear hatch glass, individually, one at a time, to ensure the dome lights responded correctly. They do. This makes me be...
by rickhow
Tue Aug 30, 2005 8:45 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Door Ajar Light - dealer having problems fixing
Replies: 35
Views: 13940

Re: Door Ajar Light - dealer having problems fixing (joatmon)

I played with on/off dome/dimmer control...has absolutely no effect on the door ajar light. Light is still on (dim) when car is off..but works fine when car is running.
by rickhow
Tue Aug 30, 2005 7:34 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Door Ajar Light - dealer having problems fixing
Replies: 35
Views: 13940

Re: Door Ajar Light - dealer having problems fixing (GMJAP)

Thanks, appreciate any help you can give me...I would love nothing more than to take it to the dealer and say..."this is what it is", they have had 3 tries and the light is still on , and all they have done is replaced one door switch.
by rickhow
Tue Aug 30, 2005 7:14 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: how to remove crossbars on roof rack
Replies: 2
Views: 967

how to remove crossbars on roof rack

2004 Vibe, came with crossbars on rack (unlike new models which do not). I want to remove them for the winter...but can't figure how they come off. Advice?
by rickhow
Tue Aug 30, 2005 7:12 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Door Ajar Light - dealer having problems fixing
Replies: 35
Views: 13940

Door Ajar Light - dealer having problems fixing

2004 Vibe (love it). 7000 miles. Noticed that when car is off, parked, the door ajar light (door/tailgate/hatch window is open light) is on, very very dim. So dim you can not see it when parked outside, only in garage. When you open a door, the light lights up fully, but close the door, it stays on ...