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by thumble
Mon Feb 27, 2006 4:27 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Parking brake on, start car, lights always come on
Replies: 10
Views: 2592

I have an '04 and I do believe that my lights always stay on, day or night.Does someone know of a way to change that behavior?
by thumble
Thu Feb 02, 2006 1:07 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Wind noise and cross winds
Replies: 5
Views: 1249

I just wanted to add that I too hear the wind noise coming from the driver's side door. I haven't searched out the cause yet, but it is good to hear that it might be a simple fix.
by thumble
Thu Feb 02, 2006 1:04 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Found source of interior noise
Replies: 3
Views: 1237

I bought my '04 vibe used just a few days ago and I have noticed the same "wind noise" coming from the driver's side door. I've not checked exactly where it is coming from, but since I also have a moonroof it could be one of several places.Thanks for your advice on the door panel. Let us k...
by thumble
Mon Jan 30, 2006 8:13 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Normal for interior metal to rust?
Replies: 26
Views: 4839

thanks to evryone's suggestions.I checked the carfax before buying, and my Vibe isfrom Douglas, GA, which is in the middle of that state. (I'm in TN).It was sold at auction this past Oct.I'm hoping glassman is right, and that theinterior rust is just due to carelessness.
by thumble
Mon Jan 30, 2006 7:42 pm
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Steel Wheels starting to show rust
Replies: 22
Views: 7330

Thanks for the suggestion Baltovibe. I made sure toget the carfax report and check that the car had notbeen salvaged. I'm just hoping that was enough.Also, my dealer offered to spraypaint over the rust on the wheels. But I told him I wanted it removed first, and he said no problem.
by thumble
Mon Jan 30, 2006 12:08 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Normal for interior metal to rust?
Replies: 26
Views: 4839

I just wanted to add my name to the list of owners withrusted interior components. For me, it is the 'tracks' underthe front seats, and maybe a few other places. And I have sand in the crevices. I'm guessing the car came from a beach locale.Of course, I also have rust on the outside, the wheels and ...
by thumble
Mon Jan 30, 2006 12:00 am
Forum: Problems & Warranty Issues
Topic: Steel Wheels starting to show rust
Replies: 22
Views: 7330

jtoddPlease keep us up to date on your story. I recently (two days ago) purchased a used, 2004 vibe with 24,000 miles and slightly rusted wheels.At the time, I noticed there was some sand in the car, which was originally from Ga. I figured it had been at the beach, and maybe it was due to the salt w...