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by Jackstand347
Sun Nov 19, 2023 1:07 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Change the whole starter or Just the solenoid?
Replies: 1
Views: 2270

Change the whole starter or Just the solenoid?

Hello all, I only drive about once a week. for the past month and a half, I had to turn my key a few times before anything would happen just silence and then it would start. and today it wouldn't start at all so I knocked on the solenoid a few times and got it running. I feel like it's most likely t...
by Jackstand347
Tue Nov 22, 2022 4:58 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Transmission Flush: the Good, bab, and the ugly?
Replies: 4
Views: 2479

Re: Transmission Flush: the Good, bab, and the ugly?

I thought a flush was dropping the pan and changing the filter but i get confused, but anyway, That's what I'm going to do. Actually I'm getting a mechanic to do that and the brakes. Normally is do this stuff myself but i have too much going on at the moment the guy at AutoZone told me there was onl...
by Jackstand347
Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:00 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Transmission Flush: the Good, bab, and the ugly?
Replies: 4
Views: 2479

Transmission Flush: the Good, bab, and the ugly?

Just recently I bought 06 fwd vibe with 97,000 miles on it. Automatic I was in AutoZone to get some new break pads and rotors; figured i should change the transmission fluid as well. And when i asked the guy to look up the parts him and another worker highly advised me that if this is the first time...
by Jackstand347
Tue Nov 15, 2022 1:52 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Roof rack and \or heavy loads MPG ?
Replies: 7
Views: 2142

Re: Roof rack and \or heavy loads MPG ?

I definitely will! I'm surprised there's not a little more info about this yet or maybe there is and I just couldn't find it. Any one else use a roof rack I'm looking at the things I'll be putting on the roof and if i can squeeze half it inside I'm thinking it may be cheaper to leave the rest and bu...
by Jackstand347
Tue Nov 15, 2022 1:41 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Quick wiper blade question
Replies: 3
Views: 3018

Re: Quick wiper blade question

Yeah somehow the arms must be wrong,

Thank you 👍
by Jackstand347
Sat Nov 12, 2022 2:37 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Quick wiper blade question
Replies: 3
Views: 3018

Quick wiper blade question

i just got this car and need to changing the wiper blades. Google says 21" DS and 18" PS wiper blades. Is that right? The wiper blade on the PS right now is a 16" and its too big passing up the edge of the windshield. I'm thinking someone installed a wrong wiper arm or swapped them ar...
by Jackstand347
Thu Nov 10, 2022 5:42 am
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Roof rack and \or heavy loads MPG ?
Replies: 7
Views: 2142

Re: Roof rack and \or heavy loads MPG ?

Thanks for the replies y'all, seems close to what I was thinking but hopefully some more people will chime in.
And nope, no trailer. Just a 50x22" aluminum cargo carrier.
I'ma load the roof and carrier with the light stuff
by Jackstand347
Thu Nov 03, 2022 7:06 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Roof rack and \or heavy loads MPG ?
Replies: 7
Views: 2142

Roof rack and \or heavy loads MPG ?

Hey everyone, I'm moving about 1000 miles away from my current home in about a month and will be loaded down. I'm wanting to get an idea on what mpg to expect and was hoping anyone who has used a roof box \ Bag or has driven with heavy loads would describe how there car was loaded, hills or flat ter...
by Jackstand347
Tue Oct 18, 2022 3:54 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: Will a Toyota Matrix Hitch recover fit?
Replies: 1
Views: 520

Will a Toyota Matrix Hitch recover fit?

I'm looking for a hitch receiver and so far the best deal I've found list the matrix but not the vibe. Others list fitting both vehicles. But the more money i can save the better if it'll fit This is a second question but so far i havent found a reciever larger than 1" ¹/⁴. Anyone know of a 2&q...
by Jackstand347
Tue Oct 18, 2022 10:10 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Cooper endeavor vs CS5'S
Replies: 3
Views: 7909

Re: Cooper endeavor vs CS5'S

Thank, i ordered 4 endeavors this morning. Ice always had the cheapest thing at Walmart some sure I'll be happy.

If anyone comes across this thread COOPER is offering rebates until sometime in December 2022
by Jackstand347
Tue Oct 18, 2022 10:04 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: WANTED Cross Bars for a gen 1
Replies: 6
Views: 3174

Re: WANTED Cross Bars for a gen 1

Good deal, I'ma send you a PM
by Jackstand347
Mon Oct 17, 2022 10:12 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Cooper endeavor vs CS5'S
Replies: 3
Views: 7909

Cooper endeavor vs CS5'S

Sorry for almost double posting. I've read a couple old forums talking about different tires and think I'll go with either the endeavor or the CS5'S The CS5'S are about $15more per tire. If anyone has experience with both what is the extra $60 going to get me and Do you think it's worth it? I see a ...
by Jackstand347
Mon Oct 17, 2022 9:37 am
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Best tires for around 80-120$
Replies: 5
Views: 6156

Re: Best tires for around 80-120$

Thank y'all, I'ma look into the coopers, priced about the same but i think they'll be quieter then the Goodyear's i was looking at
by Jackstand347
Mon Oct 17, 2022 9:33 am
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: WANTED Cross Bars for a gen 1
Replies: 6
Views: 3174

Re: WANTED Cross Bars for a gen 1

Awesome, and that's fine post again or shoot me a PM if you get your hands on them or not
by Jackstand347
Sun Oct 16, 2022 2:50 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: WANTED Cross Bars for a gen 1
Replies: 6
Views: 3174

Re: WANTED Cross Bars for a gen 1

At the scrap yard i called they normally charge $15-25 but don't have any at the moment and i had priced them a few months ago on eBay and they were around 60-70. does $50 shipped seem fair to you?
by Jackstand347
Sat Oct 15, 2022 5:02 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: WANTED Cross Bars for a gen 1
Replies: 6
Views: 3174

WANTED Cross Bars for a gen 1

I have an 06 vibe and am looking for the stock cross bars.
Or really They could be aftermarket ones just as long as they slip into the rails and are more or less flat like the stock one are
by Jackstand347
Sat Oct 15, 2022 4:52 pm
Forum: Wheels & Tires
Topic: Best tires for around 80-120$
Replies: 5
Views: 6156

Best tires for around 80-120$

Im looking for the best bang for my $ tires out there. I was about to get the Goodyear reliant from Walmart for $90 but I'm wondering if there's a better way to spend my money or if adding a little more to that budget will pay off in the long run. I drive about 45 miles a day and take 2-3 2,000 mile...
by Jackstand347
Sat Oct 15, 2022 3:12 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Confused on 06 battery clamp bracket ??
Replies: 2
Views: 3033

Re: Confused on 06 battery clamp bracket ??

That's exactly what I need to see,
Thank you thank you!
by Jackstand347
Fri Oct 14, 2022 12:05 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Confused on 06 battery clamp bracket ??
Replies: 2
Views: 3033

Confused on 06 battery clamp bracket ??

After months of looking for a vibe i just picket up an 06 with 95,000 I'm good shape! The bracket to hold down the battery is missing and the pictures I've found online don't look like my car but maybe it's bc I'm not in person but they look like the bracket connects to a hole in the air filter box ...
by Jackstand347
Tue Aug 16, 2022 7:47 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Auto Transmission fluid Color???
Replies: 1
Views: 1047

Auto Transmission fluid Color???

Hello everyone, Im looking at buying an 03 with 125,000 with an automatic transmission. When I checked the transmission fluid it looked like motor oil. It was brown and I didn't notice any red tint. I know that trans calls for a fluid that gets darker than others but does it get dark enough to mista...
by Jackstand347
Sat Jul 02, 2022 4:03 pm
Forum: The Vibe Lounge
Topic: What's the max milage you'd buy a Vibe at?
Replies: 5
Views: 3589

What's the max milage you'd buy a Vibe at?

Hey everyone! I'm looking at an 03 vibe with 175,000 miles on it. My goal was to find one with under 150k but I am having a hard time finding any near by(within 3 hours) from me. Tbh I haven't found many at all and the ones I've come across are around 180-200k. I'm stuck on the 03-08 model BTW :D Th...
by Jackstand347
Sat Jun 11, 2022 5:14 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: 05-08 ECM recall still valid? If so how can I check my ECM?
Replies: 2
Views: 1360

05-08 ECM recall still valid? If so how can I check my ECM?

The title almost says it all. I might buy a 2008 vibe today with 90k miles and I'd like to know more about the recall. What are the chances some vibes haven't been fixed and if i find one that hasn't is the repair still covered And would long term use with a bad ecm, say 100-150k miles, cause second...