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Thank you all for your replies and suggestions.. TRB - yes I would have expected the safety latch to have been at least engaged to prevent the hood from popping up... but I guess that was sticky as well and was not properly in place. In the end, there doesn't seem to be any noticeable damage from th...

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Thank you lannvouivre and BenWa for your replies - I will take a look and hope it can be fixed at no or minimal cost..

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I know there's been many topics about issues with hood latch... just a few months ago (before winter) I sprayed the latch liberally with liquid wrench. Today had an oil change done at Costco and on my way home getting on the highway the hood popped open and flipped all the way back resting against t...

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Any update on this.. I'm in the same boat and may need a flange and some welding.. others past experience would be very useful..

Thanks in advance..

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So it turned out that ALL my brake lights are burnt out! I guess that would have been the easiest to check but I'm still glad I also checked the other stuff as well.. now I know how to find and check fuse and now I know where the brake light switch is!Thanks to star_deceiver and joatmon for your rep...

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Ok.. so i checked the connection and it's good - disconnect and reconnected and still same problem - no brake lights at all.looked at the fuse box and switch fuses around - still same issue so fuses are ok...you mentioned how to test the fuse switch by manually doing the wiring the connector to see ...

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Thanks for that tip - just googled it and i will take a look first thing tomorrow... assuming the connection is good, is there a way to test if the brake light switch is dead - I'd hate to go buy a new one to find out it has the same problem...thanks for the help..

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Hi.. I'm wondering if anyone has come across this and can offer assistance... all of the 3 brake lights are not functioning.. on a side note, the license plate light is out too but that happened long time ago that I just never bother to replaced - now I was just told I have no brake lights at all..!...

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Yeah that would be nice... although lately I've been thinking that for my next new car - I would want it to be the car that I really want (and want to drive for at least 10+ yrs) vs. settling for the next economical car and keep buying new every 5yrs or so... even though it might cost more at first,...

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I have a base 05 Vibe and looking into putting power door locks/power windows/auto dimming mirrors/heated mirrors! Currently I'm really interested in the power door lock and looking for some feedback/advice..I asked a bestbuy close to me and they charge over $450 for install. So looking at doing it ...

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I have an 05 vibe and would like to install heated mirrors. I'm reading through the instructions and have a question regarding electrical wiring - note that the only work I've done on my vibe is to replace the head unit. So I apologize in advance if this is a stupid question. I'm trying to fully und...

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I also have a base 05 Vibe and would like to put power door locks and windows.The above tutorial is awesome but a bit intimidating - specially the wiring part...I did some googling on aftermarket power doors/windows and found Autoloc - any one looked into this? http://www.thehoffmangroup.com...locks...

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Has anyone used these or bought from these guys?Their Auto dimming mirror with compass and maplight is only $78.20 for 05 matrix (I'm assuming will work for 05 vibe).I'm wondering why these are so cheap compared to others thats almost $300![Edit] Helps to put the link - http://toyotapartspeople.com/...

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Quote, originally posted by cohocarl Â»Along this black wire is a white quick-disconnect that also has a piece of foam wrapped around it. I disconnected this white connector and cut back about 5 inches of the loosely fitting shrink-wrap type plastic that is around the wire. (to the left of the conne...

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just read the other thread http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=19737 and noticed jasonvibe's post about it being an ABS thing and actually written in the manual! This goes to show you how important it is to read the manual first !!

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Just an update.. I just noticed if I shift to drive but keep pressing the brake partly and let the car roll forward it won't make the sound until I completely take my foot of the brake. Sound come on whether I'm pressing on the gas or not.

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Hey thanks for the heads up and link to the other thread.. I've been away for the last couple of weeks so I've missed a lot of thread activity..It might be an ABS thing since my dad does NOT have ABS and he's vibe does not make this noise..

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I just started noticing (after I accidentally had the stereo off during start) that everytime I drive off (either from reversing first or right off Park), after a second or two of stepping on the gas, there is this noise that sounds like pressure being released. It sounds like it's coming from somew...

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I saw this episode once of mythbuster (gotta love discovery channel!) that tested this AC vs Windows open.. I don't remember the exact details except that driving with your windows open you get better gas mileage than using AC.. again I don't remember exactly how much the saving is..

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hmm.. I just filled up today and I got almost 9L/100km where as normally I'd get only 8L/100Km.. no change in driving.. could it be that gas station pump is... mis-calibrated??

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I hear that doing the clear bra for your full front (what the bra would try to cover - less the mirrors) will run you $500 or more.. I started thinking - if the problem with vinyl bra is that it will scratch the paint, why not put those magnetic vinyl on the hood first then put the bra on. this shou...

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I understand using AC increases gas consumption.. can I assume then that having the fan ON (whether dial is set to cool or hot) increases gas consumption as well?

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I get approx 8L/100km or if my calc is correct, approx 29mpg on 85/15 city/hwy.I have an 05 base auto with just under 4000Km and no oil change yet - I know.. I know.. I should get it done soon..

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That's a good point.. I'll take a look at what they have there.. I'm just worried, like you said, that i might end up having a real hard time looking for someone to install one that they did not sell.. also if there are any problems/defects then another headache plus cost of shipping/handling..

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BIG THANK YOU to everyone for the useful info.. guess Without spending extra $ and more hassle, I'm out of luck with the keyless... oh well.. basic remote starter it is..Searched Best Buy Canada and no remote starter coming up in search page but FS has only one (nordic ns1014 $80Can) and a whole bun...

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Hi everyone.. just wondering if anyone tried installing their own remote car starter? Winter is coming and it would be nice to have this feature..I'm seeing cheap remote car starters such as bulldog from walmart or prostart from canadianTire.. very cheap for basic remote car starter or one that come...

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$465Can/mo - 1.9% for 48 months - **ONLY** 47months to go!!!

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Congrats.. looks like she's dreaming about one day driving dad's Vibe..

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This is actually our family's 2nd Vibe! and 4th Vibe between my girlfriend's family and mine.. My gf's uncle and my dad bought an 03 Satellite around the same timeThen my gf's aunt got an 04 salsanow my 05 moonstone!knock on wood - no problems with any of them..

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What do you guys think.. am I making a big fuss over nothing??THanks.

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Here's the pic of the scratch on the roof (driver side)

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Hi everyone.. when I purchased my 05 vibe 3 weeks ago, I noticed a chip on the roof during the predelivery inspection. Before I pickedup the car, I was able to put in the sales contract that dealer will fix paint chip professionally.I left the car with them last week to get it fixed but when I picke...

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Picked up my new 05 moonstone 3 weeks ago and already took it for a weekend trip.. over 600Km driven in 3 days and just used 40L of gas (mixed hwy and city driving)! 6.62L/100Km - awesome!!!

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hmmm.. I guess I'll just have to keep trying different types of CDRW that I can get my hands on.. or stick to CDRs..

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Hello... just wondering if anyone out there had any success with recording CD audio (not-mp3) on a CDRW to play on the vibe's CD player?So far no success with the following brands SmartbuyVerbatimThanks.

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Hello.. I'm also interested in getting clear bra for my 05 moonstone base auto. I contacted a guy from 3mtrim.. he quoted me $230+tax for 18" hood + fender tips - is this a good price?I inquired about group buys and he said 15% discount on 3 or more cars if done on teh same date or if more than...

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Weathertech from what I understand just snaps/slides into place (easily removable) vs. ventshade that uses 3m double-sided tape. But weathertechs are around $95US+sh vs $44US from (autowebaccessories.com)..Big difference in price but as for how well it sticks/stays on - anyone can comment - is it wo...

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Hi everyone.. just picked up my 05 moonstone Base 2 weeks ago!!I'm also interested in mudflaps.. but was wondering if I get one from GM or from autowebaccessories.com - do I have to drill any holes on the car or will the mudflaps be big/long/high enough to match up with the 2 screws (along the side)...

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Re: 05 Base Hood / Latch Issue

Re: 05 Base Hood / Latch Issue

05 Base Hood / Latch Issue

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Re: All brake light out! (hax3)

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All brake light out!

Re: Power Door Lock kit for Base 05 Vibe (djkeev)

Power Door Lock kit for Base 05 Vibe

AutoDimming Mirror with compass and maplight for $78

Re: No am reception with aftermarket stereo? Need 12v to antenna amp. (cohocarl)

Noise a few seconds into Drive.. anyone else??

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Remote Car Starter..

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CDRW for Base Vibe CD Player