Confirmed. Hiss exists in both accessory mode and with engine running. Also, it comes from all speakers.I'm a newbie... Are there any options for shielding the wires? Is this really feasible as all the wires are bundled? Are there any "shielding" products available if I went to effort of i...

I bought a new 2006 with sun & sound (Monsoon 7 speakers and 1-cd) 4 months ago. I immediately noticed the speaker hiss once I relaxed after the purchase and stopped paying attention to motor and road noise. I hear the hiss no matter what radio function I am listening to: radio, CD, or AUX for i...

Mission accomplished. All the advice GMJAP gave was great! Turned out to be quite easy for my first electrical project. For all the newbies like me out there... use a meter to check circuit continuity along the way and confirm voltage on the correct wire before and after tapping-in. I disconnected t...

GMJAP rocks!(I was thinking of a power switch to the device out of paranoia as I'm a relative electrical newbie and wanted a bit more control over frying my iPOD and audio. Again... paranoia. I'll think it over.)GMJAP rocks!

The problem may be a fundamental electrical design problem and not a result of abuse on the cigarette lighter.I don't know about this issue for the Vibe. But I previously owned a 91 Toyota Corolla for about 10 years. The Matrix/Vibe is a version of the Corolla. My Corolla lights for the same panel w...

Hi there -I'm seeking guidance for my first modification. I think I have read every post I could find about hard-wiring devices to the AUX of my factory radio.Any advice on the below questions would be great! Or feel free to recommend an electronics-oriented website! Don't be hesitant about giving m...

I just found that Rocky Mounts sells a bick rack that will work with the Vibe OLD ovalish/flat utility bars part #88969754. It is the Noose SL model sold by Rocky Mounts. It requires a $5.00 sort bolt kit (Rocky Mount part #0695) because of the low clearance between the utility bars and the roof. I ...

My understanding is that there are two types: NEW part #12498684 (as shown in your photos and on the GM Goodwrench website and available for about $150 for the pair) and OLD part #88969754 (not shown on the GM Goodwrench website but available on special order for about $350 for the pair).I haven't s...