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by Gil
Fri May 26, 2017 3:13 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Transmissions Noise with Shifting
Replies: 4
Views: 1581

Re: Transmissions Noise with Shifting

It has 122,000 miles on it and Tran. fluid has never been changed as far as I know. I've changed it on other cars and have never had a good result afterwards... I don't see much in the manual about this; is this really recommended?

Thanks,
by Gil
Wed May 24, 2017 8:25 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Transmissions Noise with Shifting
Replies: 4
Views: 1581

Transmissions Noise with Shifting

Hi there, I just noticed recently that my 2wd 2006 Vibe is making a noise when shifting from Reverse to Drive. On level ground, in normal temperatures, and with the car completely stopped, when I shift from R to D it is making a metallic "clank/tink" when it shifts into Drive. It also make...
by Gil
Thu Oct 07, 2010 4:08 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Vibe Rear Wiper Blade replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 1698

Just the blade and not the Arm assembly I assume?
by Gil
Thu Oct 07, 2010 1:29 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Vibe Rear Wiper Blade replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 1698

by Gil
Thu Oct 07, 2010 1:16 am
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Vibe Rear Wiper Blade replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 1698

That thread cannot be for a Vibe?? Rotate the arm 90 degree...that can't be right?
by Gil
Wed Oct 06, 2010 9:28 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Vibe Rear Wiper Blade replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 1698

Vibe Rear Wiper Blade replacement

Hi all,How the heck do you replace the rear wiper blade? I have an 06 Vibe and got a replacement blade from the dealer. The connection looks like a regular front wiper, but how do you get the old one off?? I found this http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=7733 but the pictures are missing and is ...
by Gil
Mon Jul 19, 2010 9:14 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Stall and loss of power
Replies: 14
Views: 4476

It was the PCM. Repaired under warranty!
by Gil
Sun Jul 18, 2010 10:59 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Stall and loss of power
Replies: 14
Views: 4476

Re: battery, alternator, and starter - haven't had them checked but the car is at the dealership now, so will see what they find.
by Gil
Sat Jul 17, 2010 9:41 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Stall and loss of power
Replies: 14
Views: 4476

The above happened for a second time today, so I decided the disconnect the battery to see if that would reset anything... Well, after reconnecting the battery if struggled to start once, stalled and now won't start at all. Looks like I'm going to have to get the F-ing thing towed to the dealership ...
by Gil
Sat Jul 17, 2010 5:02 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Stall and loss of power
Replies: 14
Views: 4476

Happened again today, but this time it wouldn't even start until 3 or 4 tries. Same as before, once started wouldn't rev past 1500. when it was running, the rpms would fluctuate up and down sporadically, but turning on the AC and fans would cause the rpms to drop and almost stall again. Turned it of...
by Gil
Fri Jul 16, 2010 10:18 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Stall and loss of power
Replies: 14
Views: 4476

No, on both of those.
by Gil
Fri Jul 16, 2010 10:11 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Stall and loss of power
Replies: 14
Views: 4476

Stall and loss of power

Hi,Today I pulled out of the drive way and my 06 Vibe with 64,000 kilometers stalled. It took several tries to get it started and when it did there was almost no power. Pedal to the floor and it barely revved at all. If I took it out of Park or Neutral it would sputter. The Check Engine Light also c...
by Gil
Mon Jul 07, 2008 9:50 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Door Lock problem
Replies: 5
Views: 1203

It is still under warranty. I would be amazed if they covered this.Thanks,
by Gil
Mon Jul 07, 2008 9:00 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Door Lock problem
Replies: 5
Views: 1203

Well, I took the door panel off (sort of) and have isolated the problem but have a couple problems...The plastic "loop" on the back of the button that the rods hook onto it broken such that the rods won't stay hooked. So, now I'm wondering how much it would cost to get another button mecha...
by Gil
Mon Jul 07, 2008 1:39 am
Forum: Audio, Electronics, Electrical
Topic: Door Lock problem
Replies: 5
Views: 1203

Door Lock problem

Hi all,I have an 06 Vibe base model that had an aftermarket remote starter and door lock package installed by the dealer. Recently the rear passenger door will not lock. It will not lock under power/remote or manually. When I use the power lock, it makes a noise and there is a vibration in that door...