2005 base vibe. 159,000 easy/highway miles. Just the other day the temps dropped into the 20's and I'm noticing that when in 3,4,5th gear at about 2,000rpms and I floor it the motor revs up about 500-1,000rpm then drops back down and it seems as if the clutch is catching up with the motor's speed. N...

I'd like to do this on my own. What tools will I be needing and how difficult a job is this? I'd also like to find a picture of what it looks like installed from the side so I know where to replace the belt. My stock one has 147,000 miles on it and I think it's time to replace. I have a garage, tool...

I plugged in a USB/car charger in my cig lighter and it ended up shorting something out. The cig lighter does not work anymore but it still is illuminated. The head unit/radio is the same way. I can push the recall button and the led screen lights up with the time but the power button does nothing. ...

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$129/amazon prime. Has bluetooth and usb. Wondering if it will be too big to fit though?

My old one still lights up but no sound/power. Cig lighter is out as well. I checked the fuses and they look good.

Got them installed, rotors turned and an alignment (All for $225!) I bought the car with 44K on it, so don't know what a new one feels like but it's quite a difference. On my highway route to work there are a few spots where it gets pretty squirrley on some bumpy wide radius turns. Not anymore. It's...

Well I ordered everything through Amazon (prime) and cross referenced all the parts with KYB's online catalog. I got the following for my FWD 2005 Vibe: Excel G 235704 (front strut left) Excel G 235703 (front strut right) Excel G 344612 x 2 (rear shock) Strut Boot SB102 x 2 for the front. Strut Boot...

I think you should get the mounts also. I'm in the same boat on my Trix and Vibe...145K and 135K. If those struts/shocks are for the car, the stock spring should work. A wheel alignment would be in order after the work I Plan on putting lowering springs on the Vibe but will put new the struts and m...

I think I'll go with the KYB GR2's that are listed on Amazon. $233 for front and rears. Does anyone know if my stock springs will fit on these? As for tires, they have always worn evenly and I keep 35lbs of pressure in them. Check them once every other week. In addition to shocks/struts can someone ...

142,000 miles. 2005 base 5 speed. Only had to replace a right wheel bearing and tie rods on the right side due to sliding into a curb when someone pulled out in front of me in a parking lot. Rest has been normal maintenance that I do myself. Valvoline 5w-30 non synthetic and a purolator filter every...

The ride is still pretty good and I do 90+ percent highway driving. I plan on keeping the car for at least another 100K. Just put on new tires (Michelin Defenders) and had the right inner/outer tie rod replaced. No other repairs. I did see a set of KYB's on Amazon for $266 (free shipping with my pri...

Just had a computer crash and had the pdf of a complete shop/repair manual saved on it. Can't find it here again! Thanks.

no, it's WAY under there. Need a long wrench or ratchet. It's the header heat shield on the UNDER side of the car. Very tough to get to.

don't have time to jack it up and snap one, but if you get under the car there is a heat shield on the under side of the header and there are 4 bolts that attach it. 2 are spread out(towards the engine)and 2 are close together(towards the cat). Mine was the passenger side spread out bolt that was WA...

i can't believe i went this many miles wondering (removed) was making all this buzz. it's almost like it's a new car again and i don't worry about it.

And I'm still lovin it.05 base. MANUAL!! Monotone package, steel wheels. No power windows/locks, though it does have power mirrors. Purchased at 44K from a dealer who bought from an older man (actually contacted him to confirm). Meticulous one owner records. Replaced stock tires at 50K with Michelin...

found the problem. one bolt on a heat shield was missing. underneath the header under the car one of 2 top bolts was gone. replaced it with a similar one and no problem... can't believe after 40k frustrating miles (40K at purchase) 80k total, I put up with this annoying buzz....

Any idea where to find the little replacement latch for it?

05 Base 5-speed. 80K, Bought it at 45K and still had the problem. Thought it was a bolt or heat shield but still can't find what is causing the buzz. If I tap my hand on the header heat shield it makes that same noise around 2,800rpm. Hard to describe the sound but it's definitely annoying (GF has a...

05 Vibe with 45K on it. As you know the presets are numbered 1-6 for the stations. 2,5 & 6 presets feel like you're pushing on a semi hard piece of bubble gum, almost like a can of pop was spilled and got in there. The 2 stays in the pushed in position so long when I push it that it makes the &q...

45K on the car. Drums had probably never been off until I had my local shop inspect it before I purchased it (used one older owner). I took a look at everything when the wheels were off and the drums were popped open, pads all around were thick and in good shape.

Raytown, MO over here. Just posted a topic for the Metro KC owners to see if anyone needs a factory cruise control installed.

$200 even for parts and labor (auto or manual) if you're in the KC Metro and need it installed. I'll even drive to where you are located for the install.Shoot me a PM or MichaelJ1978@aol.com if you are interested.

Guys, quit spending money on expensive brand name cleaning cr@p.Go to the hardware store and buy a gallon of Kerosene. I use it on all my cars for wheels/bugs on plastic and on my entire bike. Once you use it you'll never go back.

Every now and then (10 miles or so). I'll get a howling noise in my right rear drum. The noise ramps up (gets louder) and the only thing that will stop it is if I give the E/parking brake a slight lift which engages the rear drums.I can handle pads and rotors but am lost when it comes to drum brakes...

Found it at a used car dealer of all places.2005 Vibe base model. 5 speed, no power windows, doors, or cruise control, though I read that cruise can be put in for less than $100.CLEAN ONE owner CarFax.44,500 miles.Price.... $8,800It looks like the original owner had the grey body panels painted to m...

I'm picking up the car on Monday from the (used) car dealer but don't know the size tires off the top of my head. Tire rack lists them as being two different sizes (205's and 215's) Anyone know the correct size for the Base model 05 (not GT and not AWD).Thanks.

Turns out the front driver side tire was at 15psi....Didn't even think to check it so took it to my local shop, they checked the entire car out for any accidents, all the brakes etc for just $50 and found the problem. Good piece of mind...I ended up getting the car and am picking it up on Monday.

what is a ppi?

My other car is a 2001 Civic EX. Shifting through the gears is smooth as butter. I've had a 98 prelude as well with bad synchros. (199,000miles).The 05 I just got back from test driving had a notchy feeling and made a little click going into each gear... Is this normal? Just something to get used to...

Test drove an 05 today that I'm looking at buying and when you let go of the wheel it wants to go left. Also when you brake the steering shutters back and forth (with hands off the wheel). It also has a very light front end feel? Is this normal (the light front end)?Also do you think it's just an al...