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justin0469

I've googled for a little awhile but I need to find a place that lets me order parts from a microfiche like BikeBandit.com does for motorcycles. I need a knob for my 03 Vibe. It attaches to the part you pull up on to lower the rear seats. Any suggestions other than call a dealer?

justin0469

2003 Vibe AWD - 114,500 milesThinking about selling soon before miles rack up too high and things start breaking. Can anyone say anything about when things go bad or what starts going first?

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So I was considering just having some place do it for me but when I went to get a quote they wanted $140! So now I am back to doing it myself but have no idea how. In the instructions it continually references "SST" and it seems to be a different tool every time. I also see that it says to...

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http://www.neverenoughauto.com...=2561

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I have an 03 AWD Vibe w/ 88k miles. Every now and then my brakes squeak and I have no idea when or if they were ever changed. I have changed brake shoes plenty of times but never shoes. The instructions above (if that applies to AWD too) seem significantly harder then pads. Should I try or just take...

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http://www.gmnavdisc.com be prepared to pay $200

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I keep seeing these show up on ebay by various different people. The design is all the same but range from $10-30.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...wItemNormally I call BS on this stuff, like electric turbos, but just thought I would see what others say.

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I just do it to make sure it is running its best and clean. Depending on how dirty it is in there, it could make siginifcant difference. I haven't been looking around on these cars too much but I know alot of cars run their PCV and valve cover breather hose back to the intake. Over time, that means ...

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Just remember, HID kits are actually illegal unless you retrofit your headlights with HID optics. Without retrofiting, the nonHID lenses will distort the light and doesn't give the crisp cutoff and blinds other drivers.http://www.intellexual.net/hid.htmlInstalling HID's into a vehicle not originally...

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I did this on my previous car, ridiculous amount of smoke. I was thinkin about doing it for my Vibe now too, putting it through the vacuum line off of the intake manifold that normally goes to the airbox. I just feel better about making sure everything is clean and not have to worry about when the l...

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Yeah, I wouldn't use the nav that much anyways. It is just one of those things that since it is there, I want it to work. Plus some of the buttons are worn out and the light behind them show through at night. Oh well...

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Alright, I didn't think so. The dealership said since the nav system is not covered under warranty, the best they can do is get it at dealer cost, and take off $400. Leaving my total to be $700! I thought maybe I could justify it to myself if it came with a new disc, but I just don't think I can swi...

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Does any one know if I get a new head unit from Pontiac if it comes with a new disc?

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I guess they are replacing the differential bearings and they are seeing if they can replace the navigation head unit under warranty for me. Not that anyone is looking for updates but just in case.

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Are these clear bras worth the $300-500? Alot of people say they are but how much would it cost to just repaint it after a few years or when you sell/trade?

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Hm, that sounds like a good possibility. Anyone have a factory service manual to look it up?

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I made an appointment for tomorrow morning. I went in today and they said the noise from the rear was investigated when traded in and was determined to be the tires... BSI told them I would understand tire noise if it was only highway speeds but moving from a stop I can hear it, barely moving. I don...

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Alright, I'm takin it in tomorrow morning and see if they have time. Hopefully something simple. Although I wouldn't mind an all new system under warranty, some of those buttons are getting worn out

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http://www.thebettersource.com...&dw=3The AAI-gm24 says "Unlike our AAI-GM12, the AAI-GM24 works with vehicles that do not come with factory XM, factory DVD or factory external CD changer. " Unless you have one of those, your link (AAI-GM12) will not work. And it says the vehicles it i...

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there is alot of used ones on ebay for $60, all different kinds of vibes.http://motors.search.ebay.com/...earch

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If I manually config it, it follows me ok for awhile then it starts to get confused or something and end up some place I am not. Not just because the road isn't there or something, Not even the right area. Oh well, take it in, warranty would cover it, at least I hope.

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Do you think that a new nav disc could solve the problem? Maybe the program is so outdated it is having conflicts with the information it receives or is scratched up enough that the program and information is not loaded correctly?

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I let it sit for about 20 minutes without moving and nothing. I manually calibrated it but sometimes when I start the car after it has been off, it is off again, maybe by about 20 miles. If I set the clock to auto GPS time it is off by 28 minutes. I don't know where the antenna for the GPS is either.

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I haven't called because they aren't open on weekends. I will call the Pontiac dealership on Monday to see, I have to go there anyways. Thanks for your help.

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OK, I think you convinced me. Once I get under there, I assume it is pretty obvious where the fill and drain plugs are for the rear differential? And for the transfer case since I might as well do them both? Owner's manual says 0.5qts for rear and 0.8qts for transfer case... What kind of fluid would...

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Hm, interesting. Never heard that before. How can I prove that I did the work if something goes wrong and they try to say the work was never done since they didn't do it and I don't have a service receipt from anywhere?

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Think it would void my warranty?

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Today driving, I realized it said things in reverse. I can hear the rear diff during low speeds, about 45 and under. There maybe noise past that but is droned out with road and car noise. Is it still bad?

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That would be it.

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No idea, I didn't really ask him. I guess I should call him more of an aquaintance then a friend. In the past he has been known to be kind of shady a time or two but as long as I get my parts, I'm happy. I'm sure he wouldn't want customers to start complaining to his boss that they aren't getting pa...

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That sucks. Well if you ever need any parts, I will see what my friend can do, he just started there a couple days ago. If he's in a good mood, he might be able to get them at dealer cost.

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Doesn't a dealership have to install the GM supercharger for it to be covered by warranty? Still though, back home in Ohio, stuff like that never happened. All the service guys were awesome and did everything they could and had a good attitude no matter what you had done to the car.

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That's not cool. I don't really plan to mod it. Maybe those cool reflector overlays you have and a K&N filter. Per my warranty, if I am within a 30 mile radius of the dealership, I have to take it to them to have any warranty work done. Have you had any problems with their quality of work or say...

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Hm, well I will try tomorrow then. I keep going back and forth about buying a new nav disc since this one is from 2001 and sometimes has problems reading. Either alarm/keyless entry or Nav disc...

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McClellan Pontiac GMC in Lemon Grove. While I was there I ran into a guy I know from about a year ago. Now I get hook ups on parts

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Close... IT... Just about all the same.BTW, I really want to get those reflector overlays you have but the website says you need a heatgun and experience with applying vinyls to complex curves, I don't have. Maybe I can buy them and borrow your expertise...

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I didn't think it would, I had to learn all that radio wave propagation and satellite comms and fun stuff for my job too. I think it figured itself out just now, tomorrow I will test it and see if it follows me.Anyone know how to set the date on this thing? I feel like my grandparents, "Why is ...

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I don't see any way to see how good of reception I am getting. Maybe it was a little cloudy today but I dont see why it wouldn't have gotten reception. It is supposed to be cloudy or rainy until Thurs. I know there is a clock setup, I can change the time (but when I set it to Auto GPS time, its the ...

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Is "probably not much" relative to the complete rear end costing a couple grand? haha If servicing the differential just means draining the fluid and refilling it, I can do that (if warranty allows). While I'm down there, might do the auto tranny fluid too.Now you are scaring me that all V...

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Well, how much does that usually cost? If it is in the service record that it was serviced when they received it as a trade in, then what?It is Neptune, actually. Don't scare me like that!

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I don't...I asked for a service record on the vehicle when I first got there but by the time we were all finished, I forgot to pick it up. It is not like screeching or grinding, so I guess low pitched.

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When driving at highway speeds, I can hear a light humming of the rear differential (I am assuming), is that normal? It could very well be, it doesn't sound bad necessarily, I can just hear it.

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Does it have the have the keyless entry system? I am asking how I can tell if it has the factory receiver for keyless entry.

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I am trying to figure out this navigation system. I would think that it automatically triangulates where you are but it says I am somewhere in VA (I am in southern CA). I see there is a calibration setup but not sure how it works. It also says its Jan 2001 on the calender. I can't figure out how to ...

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Mine doesn't have keyless entry but it does have power locks/windows. Is there a way to tell if it has keyless entry but the previous owner just lost the fob?

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So now I can officially introduce myself as a Vibe owner. I was lurking around to read up on them and today I bought one. 2003 Vibe AWD w/ navigation with 77k miles for 9299.00, Making that 11,800 even with 2 yr warranty, tax, etc. I was at my local Pontiac dealership, originally for $13k, then $10,...

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Yeah, I don't see a single scratch or stain on it. But it has double the miles yours has almost. Edmunds blue book is $11,XXX for the Vibe I am looking at.

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asking 9988

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Can I get in on the wiring diagram for 03 Vibe? I am thinking about installing the same alarm myself, since installation costs so much. Anyone know a good cheap place to have it done in San Diego area?

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Your page says Price: TBD, fill us is when you decide please!

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