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As of today, she has a brand new clutch. the CL link above is still accurate.

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The time has come. After 6 years of ownership, I am selling my Vibe. She's been a great car. If anyone is interested, please check out the CL ad.

http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/cto/3258248121.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Cheers!

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Does anyone have the part number for this cable?

Thanks!

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Well, It had to have been something in the plug, because I spliced on a new plug ($1 at the junkyard) and it fired right up with the same old bulb.

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Yes, the bulb works on the driver's side but not on the passenger. I also suspect corrosion of some sort, so I'm heading down the road to a junkyard to get a replacement H4 plug and will see how that works.Thanks!

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My passenger headlight, both high and low beams, isn't working. I replaced the bulb and got nothing, I also replaced the fuse and that had no effect. Driver's side appears to be fine.Any ideas?

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Time for a little thread necromancy...I have a 2003 and got all set to snip the yellow wire, crawled up under the pedals and found that I have no yellow wire.(removed)?

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I am sad to say that I am experiencing this very same problem. Last night I filled the burp tank then, this morning, I drove my 45 miles into work. Hopefully I'll be able to report some improvement. If not, I will follow djb383's steps.Thanks!

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That is a slick looking installation there, sir! Well done.

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My Infinity amp whined like colicky baby at first but I dropped in a couple of noise canceling dohickies at the line-in inputs and the whine went away.

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Has anyone here installed a train horn? I've seen a few posts where people have purchased the kits but no posts about their results so I am curious...I can go two routes, direct compressor or tank. Direct compressors are more affordable and I will have an easier time installing them but their sound....

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I had YK420's on my Alero. I was pleased enough with them that I kept getting new ones when the old ones wore out but. I don't know how on Earth your rep thought they were 60,000 mile tires. They were rated for 20,000 - 30,000, iirc. I bought the YK520s about 2.5 years ago and just went to get new t...

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scherry2 - Sitting in the back seat is fine for an average-sized guy like me and the kids (two 9 year old boys) will have absolutely no problem at all.L5K - The sound is good. I won't be winning any competitions nor will I shake the neighbors out of bed when I come home late, but when you are sittin...

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It took a year and 3 failures, but I have finally built a subwoofer box that both sounds good and fits underneath my seat. w00t!No, it isn't going to wake the neighbors, but inside the car it sounds pretty damned good, IMHO.Oh... one more thing to note.... if I could have taken it down approx 1/4 in...

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Apologies if this has been posted before but I can't find it...What is the max mounting depth for rear speakers in an 03 without the plastic mounting ring?Thanks!

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What if I run the lights off the battery, using the existing headlight power harness only to trip a relay?I think that would keep my dash lights off while letting my HIDs function as DRLs, right?

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ZOMG! Those are AWESOME! Nice work!Unfortunately, though, they are too rich for my blood. I am unemployed and part of the reason I am considering the HID kits is because I am gambling that I will spend less money in the long run.Of course, if you sent me those projectors for $150 you would be visite...

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My headlights burn out every 6 - 8 months and I am getting tired of replacing them. It's a hassle and it's getting to be expensive so, I am thinking about getting an HID kit. From what I understand the on a good kit last thousands of hours and have the same replacement costs as standard bulbs while ...

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****. I got my ol' lady a Logitech Harmony universal remote. Maaaaaybe I'd better get a few things to pad it with. lol.

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My neighbor across the street, who is into muscle cars, takes his to a joint down the road called Carbones and swears up and down by them.I called and they'll install it for $420 out the door so I think I found my local mechanic.Thanks everyone!

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Were you able to use the stock throw out bearing?EDIT: Confirmed with Centerforce that the stock bearing can be used.

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Northville? Naw.About how much do you charge to install a Centerforce Dual Friction unit?

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Lucky you... this might be an opportunity to find and install an electric water pump and save a few HP.

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I need to have the clutch replaced on my 03 base. Can anyone in the northern Detroit suburbs recommend a mechanic? This is the first real maintenance I have needed to perform and am completely at a loss.Thanks!!

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My clutch is starting to slip. Either I need to have something adjusted or, more likely, its time for a replacement.My Vibe is a base 2003 with no mods and I don't drive like a madman anymore, but I drive a LOT so would like something with a smooth and light pedal as well as something that I know I ...

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Sorry, bro. Didn't mean to ignore your question.Sub: Pioneer Shallow Mount TS-SW251Minimal sealed volume: .5 cfMy volume: .7 cfFirst mistake: Innacruate measurements led to me needing to build, mock, disassemble, re-cut, re-assemble and so forth several times over. Now I have the correct measurement...

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I don't... but I will when I get home.

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Yeah. That was my biggest problem is that I designed it to be ported. I plugged the port and it sounded better, but still not good. I reckon that part of the problem is the flat area behind the speaker reflecting sound right back to it. Box 2.0 is going to be a similar construction except the speake...

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I have some pics but not on this PC. Here is an illustration, tho.The speaker fit underneath the seat while the angled area provided extra volume as well as a comfy place for passengers to place their legs.

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Several weeks worth of work has yielded a subwoofer box that completely sucks. In fact, I am reasonably certain that I have made the audio gods weep. But, I have learned a few things which should come in handy for box 2.0. such as making certain that the next box is sealed, offsetting the speaker ho...

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On that note, you could have a box fiberglassed for you that would essentially replace the cover and storage bin underneath the cargo area. The box could be designed to tightly accommodate the jack and wrench and could hinge up so that you could have access to the spare underneath. Amp would mount u...

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http://www.hornblasters.com/End of story. I've heard their horns. They sound exactly like a modern locomotive horn. Can you imagine that sound coming from a Vibe?

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I've thrown together a small box for a 10" shallow-mount sub that will fit partly under the seat and is designed to double as a foot-rest.You might be able to do 2 of these (one under each seat) if you could find somewhere to put the amp.

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Also, a lot of aftermarket heads let you turn on/off the internal amplifier in the event you are sending the signal to an external amp. Check for that, too

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I am having problems bolting down my passenger seat. It feels like the bolt holes have been stripped. Funny thing is that nothing felt wrong when I was taking them out....Anyway, has anyone experienced this same problem? Please tell me this is relatively common and there is an inexpensive fix.

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$25? No ****! For $25 I'd make it fit somewhere! That's a hell of a deal!I got my sub NIB for $40 shipped, so I can't complain. I know that there are better sounding subs but, since I am operating under the premise of having a modest soundsystem, I think that it should be OK, especially with a quali...

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I am in the process of building mine right now. I'm using a Pioneer 10" shallow mount sub (TS-SW251). The box I am building is designed to fit under the passenger seat. The space where the speaker mounts is approx 12 x 2 x 3 but there is a wedge-shaped piece that extends all the way back to the...

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But of course! Gonna have some pics of the FatMat application, pics of the amp installs and I am going to post my plans for my custom SW box once I confirm that it doesn't sound like complete (removed).

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Nice. I fixed the same problem in my 93 Satty Sc2 by strategically stuffing paper towels into gaps. lol.

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A tranny cooler is a good idea, but considering that the Vibe is designed to be able to carry more than 400lbs of human cargo, I wouldn't be too worried.Remember, tho, that when considering a tranny cooler, consider the total amount of weight your car is moving (including what is loaded in the boat,...

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What is your specific sub? Do you have 2 subs or one? If you only have one then you can use a mono amp OR you'll bridge the amp and get more power. Also, remember that it isn't so much about watts as it is about sound quality. The better quality the amp, the better it will sound at higher volumes so...

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Well, I didn't go Blaupunkt, but I didn't get the Alpine, either.Got an brand new Infinity 5350a for $220. We'll see how it works. If I don't like it, you'll see it soon enough in the For Sale forums. lol.

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I assume that "Do IT" is Sublimewindspeak for "I'll front you the cash" yes? Actually, I've been eyeballing that unit. I can get it from a local shop for $390. Of course, I can also get the Blaupunkt THA 555 for $175 which would also fit right under the driver's seat but I questi...

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Damn! I was kinda lost without this joint over the weekend.Like the others, I thank you for all the effort!

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I miss the thump and the rattle too much and, as good as my stereo sounds, It'll never thump the way I like it without a sub. So, since I sold all of my old equipment, this is a chance to take it to the next level. I am custom-building a box to fit a 200 watt shallow-mount 10" Pioneer under the...

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Ever since I bought it, there had been a buzzing noise coming from the dashboard area just in front of the steering wheel. It would be particularly bad at certain RPMs but I was usually able to stop it with a little percussive repair.In recent weeks, though, it had become unbearable and no amount of...

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I ordered 50 square feet of the Fatmat and got it for only $100 w/ shipping. Not a bad price at all. Now all I need to do is install the crap which looks like it is going to be a pain in the (removed). Does anyone have any installation tips? I want to apply it to all of the inside of the outer skin ...

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Honestly, I suspect that 2000 isn't too much and that you'd really only run into a problem if your car was not in good mechanical shape OR you were trying to pull it up a mountain.

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Just got my hitch yesterday. It's a Class II frame hitch from Curt billed as capable of pulling a max of 2,500lbs.I know the GM says that she is good for 1,500lbs but I suspect that this is largely to protect GM against any lawsuits and that there are a few of us out there who have towed more than t...

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I was on this e exact quest a few months ago for the very same reason. If you are looking for some boom, you'll either need to go custom or luck out and find a scrap vibe to rip the monsoon sub mountings and moldings from.If all you want to do is add some solid lows and a little kick, here is what I...

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Re: FS: 2003 Base Vibe

FS: 2003 Base Vibe

Emergency Brake Cable

Re: Passenger Side Headlight Problem (keithvibe)

Passenger Side Headlight Problem

Want A Train Horn

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Re: (L5K)

My Underseat Subwoofer Box is Complete!!!

Rear Speaker Depth

Re: (Wolfman213)

Re: Thinking About Installing HIDs (keithvibe)

Thinking About Installing HIDs

Recommend a Mechanic in Northern Detroit Suburbs?

Clutch Time, Baby!

Re: (Sublimewind)

Re: (wyatt89)

Custom Box = Epic Fail

Re: (Sublimewind)

Re: Me so horny! (K-NINE)

Re: Idea for sub enclosure? (breezd)

Uh-oh... Stripped Seat Bolts?

Re: (wyatt89)

Re: (Sublimewind)

Re: Dashboard "Buzzing" Fixed (Sublimewind)

Re: need amp help! (wyatt89)

Re: (Sublimewind)

Re: What Hapened to our forum? (NSimkins)

5-Channel Amp or 2 Separates?

Dashboard "Buzzing" Fixed

Re: "Dynamatting" my Doors (keithvibe)

What is the max YOU'VE towed?

Re: Bass Without A Sub? (abbotlex)