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On a 20 y/o car, it absolutely could be the starter. It could also be a bad ignition switch in the column.
When you turn the key, does everything in the car turn on? Radio? HVAC? IOW, all normal functions?

And yes, AutoZone can test loads on a battery to see if it's still good.

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The 300Z was one of those cars I really, really wanted back in the mid-to-late 90's. They are still super sexy IMO. My uncle actually had a cream-colored one at one point.
Great looking car!

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In this situation, I personally would do one of 2 things. 1. Buy a re-pin kit, and cut off the damaged sections of the wires so they aren't exposed, then crimp on new connectors and re-pin them into the existing plug. (this might not work depending on how much wire you actually need to cut off, beca...

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A #Florida suspect claims the #CIA is following her, flashes a gun, and sparks a chase with a dramatic ending — kicking off our first #OPL3Play of the weekend. #OPLive #OPNation #REELZ #OPLTriplePlay

Click the pic for the FB video.

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I will add that I *really* wanted a head unit that had a knob to adjust the volume, so it could be attenuated without looking. The models with that feature were much more expensive, so we caved on that requirement. One of the reasons I refuse to "upgrade" from my current Kenwood DDX470 I ...

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Hey, I bet I know where those came from. Thanks for paying it forward.

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joatmon wrote: ↑Wed Oct 23, 2024 11:06 am reported, because its obviously spam, if you knew where I lived you'd know there are none here

You have no beautiful WOMANS in your town? You must live where I do!

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Here's a vid on how to remove the dome light cover.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31PnekJ-tiM

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According to the "Getting to know your Vibe" manual, it's referred to as a "Storage Compartment". Best I can find, is it is part # 19204959.

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Unless you have a local salvage yard with a 09-10 Pontiac Vibe sitting in it, eBay will likely be your best/cheapest bet. https://www.ebay.com/itm/405178340194 or https://www.ebay.com/itm/335462204953 are both around $120 shipped. Edit: I did search on autopartsearch.com also, and found several for ...

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pointbob wrote: ↑Thu Sep 19, 2024 4:55 pmI guess I'm asking if the 06 vibe has the lighter socket on while no key in car.

Unfortunately, no, it won't. Because the 12v "lighter" socket isn't connected to the system unless the key is on, trying to charge the battery with a solar trickle charger via that socket won't work.

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Did Pontiac make an all-weather floor mat? I know Toyota did for the Matrix, because I had a set. If you don't mind a Toyota and Matrix logo on them, they would fit your Vibe. I'll toss in a pic of what mine looked like. I sold my set back in 2020 after I sold my car, but you might be able to find a...

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Yes, there's a whole thread HERE . Tbh, I'd have to check, but I still might have some leftover bulbs that came in the pack. I just don't know where I put them at this point. Edit: Found them. They are 2162 bulbs, UPC - 014271036026 They go for $8.xx on Amazon for a box of 10. There are 7 left in th...

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Wow Walmart ones are super cheap. Many under 100 bucks https://www.walmart.com/browse/auto-tires/car-tires/91083_1077064_8752379_4838964_1063465?povid=TiresCP_ByVehicle_PassengerCar Do you guys have a tire recommendation? I just want some reliable safe tires for my 09 Vibe. Nothing special. Obvious...

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jasoki wrote: ↑Sun Aug 18, 2024 10:01 pm...can I switch these tires on my own watching Youtube videos?

Do you mean physically pulling the tires off the rim then re-mounting new tires? Considering you're asking that question, I'm just going to assume you don't have access to a tire-mounting/balancing machine. Just let the pros do it.

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So can I also assume that when you open the door, you get the "key-in-the-ignition" chime? If that's the case, sounds like the sensor in the ignition cylinder is jammed in the "key-in" position. Might try spraying a tiny amount of lube in there, similar to WD-40 in the ignition c...

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Could be a multitude of things. Can you hear the compressor kicking on when you hit the A/C button? If so, it could just simply be low on refrigerant. If that's the case, then you likely have a leak at one of the ports. If you don't hear the compressor kicking on, might be a relay, or could be the c...

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...and again. This is seriously getting frustrating.

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I'm still here, even though I sold my last Matrix nearly 4 years ago now. Kinda hard to let go of a place you've been for so long. Only way I'll prob quit showing up is if the site goes belly up, or I do.

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So this is happening again. I've had to sign into the site like 4 or 5 times now in the past week. And yes, I'm 'clicking' the "keep me signed in" tab.

Win10 using Firefox.

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Back when I sold my last XRS in 2020, it needed tires prior to me selling it. I ended up going onto Walmart's website and find tires and had them ship to store. This was during covid, and my local service center was closed, so I had to have them shipped to another store that was 30 min. away. They w...

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Partial crane collapse kills 1, injures others, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. https://i.imgur.com/eGLrE89.jpeg TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A worker was killed Thursday afternoon when a crane collapsed onto a [Pontiac Vibe] in Fort Lauderdale, according to a report. WTVJ reported that a portion of a crane fell ont...

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Not necessarily "in the news" (perhaps change the thread name to "Vibes/Matrix in the wild), but did see this 05-08 Matrix in a YT vid from a channel I watch. I believe the guy who made the vid is from Bradenton, FL, who happened to park next to the car while it was sitting in the par...

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Looked it up, and looks like it would be at least 5-6 hrs. from where I live here in Kansas to find a recommended city to watch.

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Capt.Vibe wrote: ↑Sat Jan 27, 2024 5:09 pmThe loan will be written off anyway' what is the point of taking a vehicle like that?

You'd have to ask the financial institution that put out the order to take it. Repo guy was only doing his job and I'm sure he also feels bad for the guy, but in the end, he's only doing what he's told to do.

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It would definitely be an interesting job, as I imagine not every repo would be the same. But yea, I'm with you, as you never know what crazy person is just inside seeing you trying to take their car.

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So was bored a couple weeks ago, and still have the bill of sale from when I sold my last Matrix back in June 2020, so I hit up google maps with the address. Lo and behold, you can barely make out the back end of the car in the middle garage. clicking image below will open full-resolution in imgur. ...

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Crazed debtor totals Vibe trying to escape REPO!

clicking image below will open video in Youtube, because the [Youtube] BBCode is broken.

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If it takes a double pulse to unlock and I didn't have it already set to that would it unlock anything. No, it would unlock the drivers door only. Basically it's mimicking if you unlocked your driver door with the key in the cylinder. If you turn it counter-clockwise to unlock the door, it will onl...

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It's been years since I've done remote starts. Running length is done in the settings. For unlocking, depending on which wire you tagged, yes, it will require a double pulse (no different than the OEM fob). If memory serves me, to find the correct wire, you have to probe while turning the key cylind...

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they are bulbs. I had replaced mine right before I sold my Matrix. There's a whole thread with pics on how to repair this issue.
viewtopic.php?t=26889

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apparently deer are afraid of Vibes, this article has a video of a deer leaping clean over a parked vibe https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/11/deer-jumps-over-pontiac-vibe-lands-on-chevy-silverado-video/ I've seen that video probably a dozen times now over the last week, and never once realized it w...

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that's pretty cool. But WTH happened here? https://i.imgur.com/U4fsdya.jpg Also, because once the car is sold and the pics will likely disappear, I saved them all to an imgur folder for archiving. Click the image below of the CL listing to see the rest of the pics. https://i.imgur.com/pTbrk3S.png

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GregLatiak wrote: ↑Fri Sep 15, 2023 6:21 am curious if the heavy factory tint on these windows is in the glass itself or a film applique on the inside surface.

The 2003-2008 Vibe/Matrix didn't come with OEM smoked glass. If they are dark, it's an aftermarket film that has been applied.

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Looks great. I've always preferred a stereo that looks completely stock, even after being upgraded. So good job getting everything to fit behind the OEM grilles. Question though, were the speaker magnets just too deep for the rear replacements? Asking because when I replaced my rear speakers in my '...

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I report quite a few of them too. I never pay much attention to whatever the default choice in the menu is, I just simply type "Spam account" into the box.

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Was watching the CBS Evening News and they were covering the wildfires in Maui, Hawaii. Saw this burned out carcass of a 1st gen Matrix.

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ColonelPanic wrote: ↑Sat Aug 12, 2023 7:26 amNope, GT went away after 2006.

Was there any particular reason why? Considering the Matrix had an Xrs 2003-08, seems really odd they didn't produce the VGT through those same years.

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SSizler wrote: ↑Fri Aug 11, 2023 12:52 pm Vibe GTs with the Yamaha head were produced from 2003-2006.
Just correcting a small discrepancy that tpollauf stated in the previous post.

Was there no 2ZZ Vibe's in 2007-2008?

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Wasn't sure where to put this. But, if you've ever seen the annual Alaskan 4th of July car launch, it's about as 'Merica as one can get. Anyways, was watching 1320's vid of this years event, and spotted what I'm fairly certain is a 1st gen Matrix. If you don't want to watch the full 22 minute video,...

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No sunroof but there's 12V to the map and dome lights. Do you know where the sunroof connector is located? Might save me from having to splice. Tbh, I'm not familiar with the 2009-201? models. I know in both of my 2003's and my 2008, the sunroof controls and the map lights were in the same module r...

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Do you have a sunroof? Even if you don't. the wiring for one might still be there. If so, you'll have a definite switched 12v source.

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Great article, except for one thing I didn't agree with... "What’s more, the Vibe was actually better than its Toyota Matrix counterpart." Now, I know it's pretty bold to say this on a Pontiac Vibe-based internet forum, but I've always thought the styling of the Matrix was a lot better tha...

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I dont see any, but I'm also ad-block plus on Firefox.

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Ironically, this showed up in my FB memories last night. The top pic is what my Nissan Hardbody truck looked like when I sold her back in 2004/5. I sold it to a friend in Phoenix who had switched out the wheels and did a couple of other things to her. The truck was sold again, and eventually ended u...

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That sure is a lot of crunchy bubblegum.

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Surprised nobody has snatched this up yet. Aren't these things pretty rare?

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Would this one work?

https://axxessinterfaces.com/product/AXABH-TY1??

You'll probably still have to run 4 sets of speaker wire from the dash to the OEM amp though so I still wouldn't consider it a "bypass harness".

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This lady was a real Pontiac Vibe enthusiast, for it to be mentioned in her obituary at https://www.sevendaysvt.com/vermont/obituary-doran-gene-anderson-1927-2022/Content?oid=37355559 She was not a fan of Vermont winters, but she was able to get almost anywhere in her red Pontiac Vibe. RIP Doran Ge...

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Yup, it shares the same a-pillar from any 2003-2008 Matrix/Vibe. If you're wanting to add some gauge pods, I would suggest picking up a spare a-pillar and do some research on the YT on how to fiberglass. It's actually pretty easy. I've done it a few times when I made component speaker pods for my ol...

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