Brand new Curt 12228 trailer hitch. Will fit many Vibes and Matrix models. Check to see if it fits yours at http://www.curtmfg.com $90 without shipping. Best internet price is $120. I'm in Indianapolis and I'm trying to sell locally as shipping would be very expensive.

Quote, originally posted by lovemyraffe »I have the Samsung Fascinate and I use the Samsung car mount. I mounted it in the corner of the windshield.Pictures?

I have a Sansung Fascinate smart phone which I love. I even have a GPS app for it, and though the graphics don't take advantage of the full screen size, it works just fine. I found a Samsung car cradle for it so I could use it as a GPS in my Vibe. So far so good except for one thing: I can find no w...

Quote, originally posted by beemerphile1 »I ran mine under the car and used cable ties to attach to the steel brake lines. I brought it into the car behind the rear bumper where there is already a hole and grommet with wires. Seems like inside the car would be a lot more work and I doubt it would b...

I've installed a Curt 56035 hitch wiring kit except for the power wire to the battery. Has anybody run this wire inside the vehicle instead of under it? There doesn't seem to be a really good path to run it, plus it seems it's rather vulnerable under there.

Has anybody installed this harness with the power wire inside the vehicle? I have the harness installed, but do not have the power wire run under the car. It seems there is no really good way to run it up to the front underneath the vehicle, plus it seems rather vulnerable there. It seems it might b...

Quote, originally posted by djkeev »How bad does it hit? If it is just a very minor rub and a quarter inch or so will fix it, well..... it sounds harsh but a well placed hammer blow creating a dent may just be the fix for the "rub". I don't often recommend such use of force but there are ...

I just bought a Curt 56035 wiring harness for my 09 AWD and went to install it. I've removed the small access panels and the D-rings plus the bolts holding the clips at the top as per the instructions. The main back panels are still firmly in place, however, and don't seem to want to move. How do I ...

Quote, originally posted by Esteban » I have a hitch on my 2010 & it doesn't hit the muffler. Mine is not AWD, but I couldn't live with it if it did . I first tried an inexpensive wiring kit & it was some labor to " wire " it in. I started having brake light problems. I got the ki...

I now have a Curt 12228 hitch installed on my 09 AWD which, in spite of assurances from Curt that it would fit properly, hits against the muffler. I guess I'll just have to live with it. I need however, a wiring harness to connect a trailer. Which is the best one to use and the best price on one? I'...

Quote, originally posted by ou.grizzly »I have a 09 Blue AWD and I struggle to get 220-230 out of a tank and that is driving an extra 20-30 miles once the light comes on; of course I do drive with spirit. Once the temps warm up and the winter blend is gone, I will give it an extra tank or 2 to re a...

I have an 09 AWD model Vibe. Is there any wiring installed for a trailer or will I have to splice into the existing wiring?

I got my recall work done recently. But what they did in putting in some kind of bracket to correct the problem seems to suggest that they thought it was a mechanical problem while what I'm reading and hearing in the media about the Toyotas is that it may be an electronic problem with the computer, ...

I wish they had a trip computer showing your remaining miles available for this car. Those usually are pretty accurate in my experience. I don't know if there is an aftermarket one of those, but it would be pretty hard to install even if they did, because one with have to tap into the gas line at so...

One thing I don't like so much about my 09 AWD Vibe with a 2.4L engine is the small gas tank, which necessitates more stops to refill on the road. Often when I am on the road, the light signifying that I am near empty comes on. I have gone up to around 20 miles or so after the light came on and was ...

Quote, originally posted by bikeman1 »sounds like you are getting a lot of good ideas and plenty to think about. Here are some more.First, your summer wheels are vulnerable to potholes in summer as well as winter -- just (in principle) they may be more visible in summer. But spring is a great time ...

I found that Tire Rack has Preferred Winter Snow & Tire Packages for different cars and this might be an option to go with as it is fairly reasonable. However, one of the options when selecting one's vehicle is whether they have OE metal or rubber valve stems. I'm not sure which ones I have. I'm...

Quote, originally posted by vibolista »You need to keep a sharp eye out for those potholes and miss them altogether. Stay back far enough from traffic ahead to pick up on those damaging little road pits. The 03-08 and the 1.8L 09/10 have a 5X100 bolt pattern. The 2.4L 09/10 has 5X114 I think. Let o...

Quote, originally posted by vibolista »Don't run Blizzaks in the summer. Not good, they use a special cold weather rubber compound for cold temperature operation. Second, not sure if you're gonna like the looks of a 16 inch wheel/tire on your car. Not sure how you feel about, how much you like the ...

Quote, originally posted by djkeev »I'm very familiar with your area having family in Greenfield. Snow can be significant not to mention the joys of ice!!If you've got the $$'s get a set of wheels and winter tires. It will be a purchase you will never regret!Save your "designer" wheels an...

Quote, originally posted by djkeev »Do a search on this site, you'll find several threads on this. From experience you can't go wrong with Blizzaks.Get rid of those crappy trendy wheels with the high dollar tires, they aren't practical in any way, it's all fashion, not unlike women's high heels tha...

What's to be confused about? I never mentioned summer but I did state that my current set up is good in the warmer months. I am looking for a winter set-up just like the title of the post states. I don't see where any kind of confusion could arise.

I have an 09 AWD with 17" aluminum chrome clad wheels with low profile tires which do ok in the warmer months. However, last winter, while I was traveling out of state, I hit a pothole and put a big dent in my right front wheel. Fortunately, it did not cause the tire to go flat and I kept drivi...

I know this has been gone over before and I have searched for info on the best hitch, but I still have some questions. Which is the best hitch for an 09 AWD? I see that the Curt 12228 is one that is supposed to fit, but I see that some people had problems with it and from what I can gather, it was s...

I just have just one 12V socket plus the 120V outlet and they're both located at the front of the center console below the shifter. By the way, auto companies need to come up with a new standard for outlets and plugs for 12V accessories, as what we used now started with a cigarette lighter and these...

I just have just one 12V socket plus the 120V outlet and they're both located at the front of the center console below the shifter. By the way, auto companies need to come up with a new standard for outlets and plugs for 12V accessories, as what we used now started with a cigarette lighter and these...

Has anybody figured out an easy way to get an unswitched power outlet inside a Vibe? Having an outlet lose power when I take the key out is a major annoyance as I sometimes want to leave my cell phone or other items to charge while I am away from the vehicle. This is the first vehicle I've owned tha...

I just bought a new 09 AWD Vibe, Jet Black Metallic, and bought it off the dealers lot. I would have preferred the premium sound, but that came in a package with the moon roof, which I don't really need and didn't want to pay for. What are my options for getting better sound out of this vehicle? The...

I just got a new 09 AWD Vibe and am looking for a hitch for it primarily so I can put on a bike rack. I'm interested in the Curt 12228 hitch that is supposed to fit all the 09 Vibes except the GT. However, I've read some posts saying that they had problems with clearance to the tailpipe with this hi...