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I do have the mudflaps on my '09 Vibe and it doesn't really seem to make much difference. I find in wet weather that there is less splash from the front tires onto the side-rear of the car, and they look nice, but that's all they do. Plus, they're the hard plastic type that doesn't flex, so when you...

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[QUOTE=star_deceiver]When you're at a dead stop push and hold the button in for 5 seconds. You'll see the traction control light come on and 5 seconds later you'll see the VSC off light come on then you release the button. Et voila... no more electronic nanny!!! This is definitely the way to go in s...

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I get this too in my '09. We're getting a ton of snow right now and neither my home or work parking are sheltered. Short of getting somewhere to thaw the car out, I'm not sure of a simple solution. I do look forward to ditching the factory steel rims and rubber in another year or so.

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Quote, originally posted by vibedrivermatt Â» I was looking at my positive terminal it had this bluish powdery stuff on there. I used gloves and safety goggles when cleaning that its toxic. That's nearly two years worth of stuff on my terminal. I've been running the original battery on my 2000 Honda...

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Quote, originally posted by Vibe2009 Â»That's pretty funny!No doubt, that's one story I've enjoyed sharing lately. I'm not even sure how she figured she was going to work the clutch and gas with her 6 inch stilettos. And even if she didn't drive off, I'd still have to disinfect the interior and take...

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I always enjoyed the SNL skits, but when I heard they were making a movie, I thought it was a ridiculous idea.HOWEVER, this trailer does look pretty decent. The addition of all the WWE wrestlers might take away from it though. Better to have generic steroid freaks then one we know as "Sexual ch...

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I recently got stuck in a similar situation. Funny story actually:I ended up buried in this snow drift that I was forced to try and plow through to avoid a head-on collision with an '86 Celica that had nothing to lose. This is in a sketchyarea of town, right by my college campus. I tried rocking it ...

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I didn't order the whole cargo package, but I did order the folding cargo cover. The sneaky buggers had it tucked under the spare tire, along with some tire tie-downs. I'm not sure if it's NUMMI or the dealership that packs up these options, but they sure didn't want me to find it.

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This happened to me earlier this year after plowing through some heavy snow. There was so much snow packed onto the undercarriage that the car was vibrating and it felt unstable at freeway speeds. This might be your issue as well, especially if the snow is sticky from the nicer temperatures.Also, in...

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I had this problem too on my '09 but after I installed the mud flaps it got better. The front flaps also kept a lot of muck off the side of the car. They weren't fun to install and you have to drill into the body of the car, but so far it's worth it.

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Hey guys,I drove my '09 throughout last winter and I never had any troubles with starting. The first time it hit -30-ish the Tire Pressure Monitoring light came on because the cold air shrunk the tires, but that was the only issue with the cold.I have a manual transmission and I do notice that if I ...

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Tint maybe?Being the practical SOB that I am, I'd probably use this opportunity to take care of all the little maintenance jobs that need to be done in the near future but no one likes to pay for:-Fluid flushes-Oil change-engine air filter-cabin air filter-brake pads-tiresI find that when this type ...

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I unscrewed the one for the radio for a couple of days but I found that when I was in dense traffic I couldn't get a clear signal, especially on the AM dial, which is essential during hockey season. Now that I'm done with the onstar and I'm likely going to cruise this thing until the wheels fall off...

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Just like the paint, the plastic paneling in the cargo area is delicate and easy to scratch up. I had a couple kegs of beer rolling around back there on a trip to the mountains and it did a number on the plastic - lots of white scratches. Don't worry though boys, the kegs came out just fine!+1 on re...

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Well, from what I can figure, I think it must be a Canadian thing. I have that "security" thing on the airbag display and when I put the cut key in, it lights up red. Any theories as to why the American models don't have an immobilizer/chip and the Canadian ones do?

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Quote, originally posted by Houston Â»Very interesting information. Fact is I've started my '09 several times with this new key and have been driving around this area with no problem. Does anyone know whether or not all 2009s are supposed to have chips? Were there some that didn't get them? I contac...

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I had a key cut for my '09 a few month ago at the Home Depot. The lady is partially right: the key will get you in the car, but you can't start it; however, attempting to start it WON'T cause any problems. I gave it a go and it just makes the initial sound on startup but refuses to turn over... I'd ...

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This kind of shoddy customer service makes me furious. It's appalling to see and hear what some companies think they can get away with.Even if they smooth this over eventually and replace the tank, don't let that make you forget the aggravation and inconvenience this had cost you. Honestly, it won't...

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Quote, originally posted by Caretaker Â» I still stick with my choice of the Beatles. While I even llike some of their songs, to say that they are the best ever puts them exactly in the spot where it is easy for me to say that they were not the most groundbreaking group of all time because there wer...

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I can't believe it hasn't been mentioned: U2, and specifically, BONO! Who the hell decided these guys were cool? And I completely agree that any American Idol winner is grossly overrated. Basically, anything that's voted on by teenage girls is going to suck BIG TIME.

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On the tanks where I've had the patience, I've tried to shift ASAP as well, however, I worry that the engine might be pinging if I shifted at 2000 rpm's and it's hard to tell with all the sound proofing between the cabin and the engine. Don't you find that the engine lags too much when you shift tha...

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Oh man! I've seen a couple of these wannabe super cars around town and it never fails to crack me up. Even if the body kit were to fool me, the pathetic revving of the old Fiero engine is a dead giveaway that this isn't a $100,000 sports car. I'd bet my Vibe that there's a direct correlation between...

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Quote, originally posted by keithvibe Â»Fact is you wouldn't just give up your own flesh and blood> son or daughter?WHOA! I absolutely LOVE dogs, but we can't be comparing dogs and humans. One glaring reason: the #1 suggestion for the OP is to neuter the dog. While this would be a great practice wit...

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I totally notice a squeal in the brakes when I come to slow stops. I should probably get it in to the dealership before it closes down. Is this something they would cover under warranty, or do they just state it as a fact of life with these cars? If so, (removed)!?

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Sadly, inconsistent officiating is part of the NHL game. I'd like to see the whistles put away for the most part in playoff games, only calling the flagrant violations that even the organ player sees. Pens are my number 2 team (after the mighty Oil of course) and I want to see Mario get down there a...

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Quote, originally posted by lencurrie Â»My previous car was a Cobalt SS Supercharged so it's going to be quite a 'power change' going to a 1.8L vibe.. but I won't give a rats *** when I drive past the gas station 3 times as much!I have the same car, and you will definitely be happy with the mileage....

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I'll try to remember to post some pics soon. I've been meaning to get some pics of my Vibe on here anyways. I bought the mud flaps and put them on a few weeks ago. Unfortunately, you have to drill into the paneling, so taking your time and prepping properly are pretty important. In a perfect world, ...

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I got the same offer when I called to cancel about a month ago. I declined because all I want from them is the phone feature but they won't offer it by itself. When I told him I didn't want the offer, he told me that if I declined I could never qualify for that price again OH NO! Regret and remorse ...

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Quote, originally posted by Raven Â»Just wondering. Why did you post 6 pictures of packed and partially packed wheels? The one of the actual wheel is nice, very similar to my Motegi rims but mine are gunmetal.For the DRAMA! Nice build up man Those will look great. Nice choice.

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I've been using my cover for nearly a year now, and I gotta say, what a POS! Whatever they used to make the frame has lost the ability to keep it's shape and it now offers peaks into what I have in the hatch. Also, after using it for a long time, it lost it's "memory" for easily folding in...

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Thanks for all the replies guys... too bad the best one's would anger the local cops (COP BACON - ANTI COP - BONG PIT) I should have been a little more clear... it doesn't have to be a true anagram, some of the letters could be dropped. With that in mind, I think I have it: If you rotate the "P...

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The '09's are becoming pretty prevalent out here now. I saw one the other day with a pretty sharp custom paint job (lower half was a shade of orange and the top half was bright white). Might have just been one of those custom jobs that Pontiac recently offered, but it looked pretty good.

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I've had my '09 for nearly 1 year now and the clutch seems quiet and smooth. I've haven't experienced anything like you're describing.Hopefully it's a quick, cheap fix.

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I'm looking at de-badging my '09 Vibe and it looks like all the letters are individually adhered. I'm thinking it might be pretty damn funny to rearrange the letters and re-badge it, especially considering Pontiac is extinct.So does anyone have any suggestions for a new name?

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PERFECT choice on the rims man. I've never thought I'd say this about a Vibe, but yours is BAD ***!

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Very nice man! Congrats on the ride. My Vibe is also the best car I've ever owned, but I'm not coming from a strong history ('86 2.3L Mustang; '90 Mazda Protege LX). Quote, originally posted by blackphoenix Â»my rims. I wish these were chrome. Gotta say I love these rims. I think they complement the...

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I currently own a 2009 1.8L; I have test drove the 2.4L, and my previous car was a 2.4L Pontiac Grand Am.I'm happy I bought the 1.8L. It's plenty peppy for around town, and I bought the manual tranny, so if I need to get up to speed on the highway, I can just drop it down a gear or two and rev it ha...

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Wow, I didn't know that the first gen. Vibes had crappy paint jobs too. My '09 has quite a few chips in the hood and a couple scratches on the side. It is by far the most delicate paint job I've ever encountered and it's my biggest disappointment with the car. I envisioned owning this car for at lea...

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I just got back from a visit to Parts Source on my break and was lucky enough to run into a guy that also works at Toyota. Caretaker is mostly right, Toyota knew what they were doing... this time! They gave me the right filter, but the reason for my confusion is that the first time I visited Toyota ...

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Hello all,I just set out to do my second oil change and I can't seem to find the right filter. The GM dealerships all try to give me a canister-style filter, but the 1.8L needs a cartridge style. Toyota dealerships (where I got my last filter) are providing the cartridge-style filter, but it only in...

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Crazy Russians. I just bent the clip back a little with my thumb and it stayed out of the way while I torqued the cap off. As far as I can see, the clip serves no purpose (assuming you've properly tightened the cap).

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I've been down this road before.I found a blank a Home Depot and the key works to unlock the doors and it will fit into the ignition and even begin to turn the engine over.... but it just won't fire. I even had the fob with the chip near it... nothing. Don't lose your keys!

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I recently had a Titan TS 131MXR advanced remote starter for my 2009 1.8L Vibe with manual transmission. The installer is recommended through my dealership and is one of the most reputable in town.The problem is that the starter has about 30 feet of range! Sometimes the difference between starting a...

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I live in Edmonton, Alberta, and we are currently getting down to minus 20 Celcius. I find that the thermostat rises about 1/4 of the way very quickly. This level provides some decent heat. BUT, once I drive it for about 15-20 minutes, the thermostat rises to about mid-level and the heat is HOT. In ...

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If I understand this right, you are leasing the SUV and need to return it soon. If so, you need to make sure that the tires you return it with have a certain amount of tread left. I can't remember the percentage, but Pontiac used a special ruler to measure the tread on my old Grand Am. If you don't ...

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Nice choice. My dealership really limited my options for a starter and I now have a key chain as clunky as my wife's!You live in Saskatchewan..... your range may know no limits I don't know if the cold and snow has hit you yet, but Edmonton is getting a taste and the Vibe's heater is HOT

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I'd be interested if the price was right (I have the same colour car). It would add to the look, but for the small effect, I wouldn't pay much. Any idea on the cost including shipping to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada?

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I only bought the base stereo for the 09, and it too, sucked big time. The speakers are paper and the magnet is the size of a nickel. I've read that the Monsoon speakers are only a small improvement.I bought a 4 channel Sony Slim amp and had it mounted in with the spare (I'll post pics soon). Then I...

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I would get it checked. In my experiences, a fully warmed engine should idle at about 500 rpm's. The idling you describe sounds like what should happen when you start it in the cold. This could become a safety issue and it's definitely costing you to burn more fuel than necessary.BTW, I have a 09 1....

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I found the exact same problem when buying my 09 Vibe. Many great options that I was willing to pay for were packaged with the bigger engine. In the end I sacrificed the stereo upgrade and went with aftermarket stuff. I now have a much better sounding system than the Monsoon and I got it for much ch...

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