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chris777

Oh man Glad to hear it held up enough to protect you. I actually may be looking for several things IT just depends On money and how much I can afford. Starting from the top. How much is the cross bar set ? I have an 05 and well you know....but have wanted one for years I also need at least 1 possibl...

chris777

I don't have pictures, but I has a bedroom dresser, with mirror, and nightstand, and some other crap as well. I don't remember exactly how i packed it, other than everything but the drivers seat down. but I made it home. had full size bikes and all sorts of things in it over the years. oh yeah I had...

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How many drain and fills should I do before I break down and clean the pan and change or clean the filter/screen? I want to try and make sure I get as much of the old fluid out as possible, But obviously don't want to do a flush and stir up the system too much. After draining and filling Should I pu...

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Well thats what I was wondering. I guess I will do a few drain and fills first. I just figured since I have never changed or cleaned the filter(or screen Im confused about that part) that I might ought to do it when I can, but obviously I don't want to do it and then start clogging a new/or freshly ...

chris777

Thank Goodness. I had seen a video explaining that IF the fluid was black, or had a ton of metal suspended in it, that I could actually help a transmission shift, and that removing said oil and contaminants would make it easier for the plates to slide past each other instead of catching. But my flui...

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So I have a 2005 Vibe with 173k on it. I had changed the fluid (but did not drop pan or change filter as I apparently had bad info back then) with Semi synthetic fluid at approximately 60k, but have not done anything else to it . I got scared last year when it began shifting late and kicking, but I ...

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I wonder If I need to do this, or check the freon level in my 05.

I had thought it wasn't cooling as well as it used to, but I noticed my Daughters Scion XA cools A LOT better, and faster, than my vibe and its the same year as my vibe.

chris777

You guys are scaring the crap out of me on bringing my 05 in for recall work.
I guess I will take pictures or a video first.

chris777

I have had a similar (if not the same issue) My blower or the fan brushes has been on the fritz for a year or 2. I have been "tapping" the underside of it behind the glove compartment for months with a rubber mallet. Well a month or so back I noticed I didn't have to tap it anymore. Until ...

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I had a similar issue with my 05 Vibe. I hit a curb with the passenger side wheel. I didn't think I hit it that hard, but it apparently bent the steel wheel. Can I get it bent back to normal? And IF not any recommendations on where to get a cheap replacement. The place I get my oil changed quoted me...

chris777

do you still have em?

chris777

I have been using the give it a whack method since finding the problem. However, it is becoming a near everyday issue. It has been a bit since I disassembled the blower. But I don't remember seeing anything like the brushes. I know its a drum fan, is there somewhere in particular I need to look for ...

chris777

I noticed that the drivers seat on my vibe is sagging on the inside corner. It may be deterioration of the foam. I know domestic cushions seem more comfortable when the car is new, but after a few years they can compact and not be as supportive. GM designed the vibe and matrix interior..... Might go...

chris777

I had an old civic that could use a couple of quarts a tank, before I finally parted ways with her. Started slow, like an 8th or so of a quart between oil changes. I will say this try to keep the level up even if you have to fill more often. I remember the first time I realized it had burnt up a qua...

chris777

whatever it is this looks like the problem i have. My air completely quit a few weeks ago for no reason, Just cranked it u and it didn't start blowing at any speed. the ac compressor works because you can hear the compressor drag on the engine idle speed. Then it worked again for a couple of weeks n...

chris777

please it would be very helpful

chris777

Pleae tell me that you removed the panel using a how to in this forum. I do know mine has had some shoddy repair work on the drivers side my window and door lock control panel is loose, and was glued down for a few months before coming completely loose. that door also has a loud hollow sound when sh...

chris777

I used to try and fix this stuff, but time and disability have pushed most things into some sort of repair shop. that's, why I was asking about the recall, because I knew it was out on 03-04, but afaik it ends there. I am terrified about the glass breaking, and the repairs from that not to mention t...

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I had my window go out and have basically had to just leave it due to time and $$.I have read there is a recall on 03-04 for probably the same issue, but of course mine is currently not covered. It just suddenly without any issues began to come off track, and raise up at a bad angle. I have managed ...

chris777

No it was the instability of the suspension that made me unable to regain control. once I skidded when I tried to correct the mushyness of it that gives it a comfortable ride and rave reviews is not only useless but in my opinion made things worse, I literally felt like a skipping stone. I have skid...

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Oh I did have a tire rack rep, tell me that directional were more prone for uneven wear, and thus noise potential. But unless it is horrible, or a safety issue I could probably live with it.

chris777

I have another question. I recently noticed something I had not considered, speed rating.I was curious if I went with a t rated tire, if the difference would be that big?I don't work, but I do take road trips. And recently let a friend drive us in the vibe to Charlotte NC from atlanta, but this is a...

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just to clarify I skipped back and fourth across the road and after I went off the road I shut them heading into (then up) the bank. I had a buddy get in a pretty bad wreck where he was blasted burning his eyebrows off and smashing his sunglasses into his face. I for one would be a fan of curtain ai...

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Well to be perfectly honest I totaled a civic 5 or 6 years ago partly due to slick tires and damp road. I skidded and when I tried to correct the car became a giant skipping stone , then thinking I was going to crash into an embankment closed my eyes (heard tales of burnt off eyebrows) only I didn't...

chris777

I have been researching tires for my vibe as my stocks are not gripping like they used to and I have over 35k on them now.And I can't decide what to Get. According to tire rack and a couple of other sites, the Goodyear tripletred and michelin hyroedge are the 2 top performers. BUT I had hydroedges o...

chris777

thanks I'll try it

chris777

It's 3:45 and I may be delirious, but I need help with wiring up my new clarion head unit.I used a scosche gmt2049 dash kitand a scosche GM035 wiring connector.and 2 issues.1) the harness is split and I had to cut off one side, leaving several doubled up leads. they used 2 harneses tied together as ...

chris777

my factory tires are getting balder by the day, and my 05 is almost at 30k.I have been putting off getting tires because I am going to have to get a loan to do it, but Its unavoidable now.Does anyone have any recommendations on a good tire for the money?It doesn't have to get 90000 miles (though I a...

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Cartersville GaI must have missed this thread when I first got on here.

chris777

Wow talk about coincidence, I have had the same thing recommended after getting my oil changed, they also recommended changing the air filter, which is one of the few things I can still do without taking a day.HOWEVER, I actually have been having some fuel issues, I have gotten on average 24-26 mpg ...

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I had a flat the other day and luckily I noticed it right next to a mom and pop auto shop, and they fixed it for $10, wich was an absolute steal in the rain. =D But it got me thinking, I have always had a pump of some sort in every car I have had so far, but they were usually crap, so I thought I wo...

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Interesting. I took my dads van to get some tires a few months ago right after I got the vibe, and they offered a lifetime alignment service. I was interested, because of all the times I had to get an alignment before on other vehicles. But he said when I told him about it that he hadn't had any pro...

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Do the strips just pull out? Mine had some under the table body work done, so I am not sure of anything other than it still has all original parts, with likely some bondo.the one on my drivers side rear seemed a little loose.I think that corrosed rubber is inherent on most vehicles. I do know that y...

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Quote, originally posted by Blueridge9 Â»Bull, If you think you are disappointed in what your parents drive.......mine are still driving a Ford Taurus and it has such low mileage it will last FOREVER. I totaled my rents taurus a few years back, I borrowed it between cars, and a bus pulled out in fro...

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Quote, originally posted by Whelan Â»Does the Fit use a 1.3 or a 1.5L engine, I forget. I test drove a 5spd. Sport once, pretty peppy and the handling was impressive for that kind of car. It's no speed racer, but it got the job done compared to it's competition. I do see more Versa hatchbacks than F...

chris777

well considering the suv as we know it is in a death knell in a way it is moot, but its exactly as the propaganda pointed out if you were in a "mere" automobile then you would be pummeled when struck by an suv, the solution, buy an suv. only now with gas 4 times the cost when the majority ...

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The fit was interesting when I wanted one back in 01-03.those paranoid US honda executives, are too cautious for their own good.Of course I had to wait on the hatchback/wagon market to pick back up from the grave quite literally, and to be honest to this day am waiting on a vehicle I love to appear....

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Jiffy Lube where they fix it in a JIFF

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Quote, originally posted by Sublimewind Â»Wow man, sorry to hear about that... Never a good situation, in your case, I would at least take it to a dealer.. oh its ok, earlier retirement than I would have liked, and who knows maybe someone will figure it out, and I can get back to doing these sorts o...

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Quote, originally posted by jake75 Â»I stilll have two coupons left on an oil change card from my dealer - $119 for 10 oil changes. It is now up to $189 for 10 oil changes. Still not bad as it now includes 4 months road service after each service.Quote, originally posted by jake75 Â»One place I will...

chris777

I have chronic pain and weakness, and what should have been a 30-60 minute task took all day. Now granted I sucked the ramps under my vibe, and then had to go pick up a crush washer, but still.I have been meaning to do it for a couple of weeks, now, and have either been hurting too bad, or too tired...

chris777

After my oil change fiasco, I am grudgingly coming to the realization, that it is just another thing, that I just cant do anymore.(at least without wasting half or more of a day)So I am grudgingly coming to the conclusion, that I may need to turn it over to the "pros"problem is I am not to...

chris777

man I would love to get my vibe on that half pipe

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Quote, originally posted by wyatt89 Â»Holy crap guys, last time I filled up with mid-grade and it was 3.72 a gallon with our 10 cent discount...regular was 10 cents cheaper than thatMan I filled up like 3 weeks ago with a 10 cent discount too, for like $4.62 or so, then carpooled with my parents to ...

chris777

When I got my 0 I noticed the strip was not in the clip, I pulled it off for a few days, then after taking a look I realized all I had to do was slide it into the clip.It was pretty easy from what I rememberoh and it used no adhesive just the notches

chris777

Igot mine at from an auction(well after the auction)And it had no screws, And while I might could have used screws from the store they didn't seem to fit so i did not force them, I tried lowes depot as well, and no luck on anything. I finally in desperation went to the stealaeship, and shocker they ...

chris777

Uhh I am not thrilled with visibility on my 05 vibe, but those safety people want us to apparently be safe even if it causes us to be in more accidents in the first place.my parents highlander is not too bad, but to be honest I despise thick pillars, in everything, Sorry but I would rather see than ...

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I might have one.I took mine off and stuck it in the garage until i could decide what to do with it. I was having a hard time finding the bolts for the rear plate, but when I pulled it off all that it was was screws.It scuffed up my bumper a bit though.On a side note any suggestions on that? colored...

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I was putting in my new(home made) filter, and I had the door come off after opening it the second time, any suggestions on re attaching it long term?

chris777

The ramps are pretty old, and the vibe just ate em lol, I have had them slide several times before, on other vehicles, and I have overshot before on a civic, but the vibe sucked em under. I think that unless I have any issues with alignment or something else I am gonna hold off on having it looked a...

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