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johnsoax

Why? Why not just use the mechanical switch jack?I also have the bleed through, but as it only happens if I have the 1/8" cable plugged into the radio and not into the audio device, I don't really worry about it. When the MP3/Palm/computer is plugged in, there is no bleed through.Otherwise, I l...

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I haven't had any trouble with my 03 GT Clutch, and I have about 59.5k miles .Been pulling a fully loaded trailer 300+ miles everyweekend for the past few weeks too (moving from Chicago to NW Ohio).

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Quote, originally posted by mcgusto82 Â»the pcim cards from sprint are like 80$ a month service. it would be expensier to use your phone as a modem. sprint anyways..Wow that's expensive, you can get unlimited data from sprint through a bluetooth phone for $19.99 a month. It will be bluetooth speeds ...

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I've got just over 50k miles on my stock GT clutch, took delivery on March 1st of 2003. The clutch is still going strong.

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Quote, originally posted by tnpartsguy Â»What about adding a fuse to your jumper? they make those nifty scotchblock fuse holders....instead of having a loop, add the fuse holder, and you still have 12v all the time in the console, but you also have a little more safety, just in case do overload the ...

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Good for you. I didn't want to chance anything. So I followed the procedure (plus some steps so I could complete stuff). The vibe must have more parts than the Matrix, as there are three bolts in our alternators (the two mentioned, plus a third on the top).

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I think so.At city speeds it heats up quickly. But as soon as I got on the highway this morning, the temperature dropped, but not all the way down. It then came partway back up as I drove the 10 miles on the highway. I'm hoping the car is "relearning" how to drive and that it will all work...

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It said -4 on Monday

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Thanks for all the help. Started the work about about 7:15 (CST) and finished with everything, including cleaning up and test drive about 10 minutes ago.Must sleep Got the main drive belt changed, the thermostat changed and about 1 gallon of antifreeze/water replacedOne thing I learned. TAKE OUT THE...

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Can you give us some more info on the car? GT?, base?, Auto, manual?.

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Quote, originally posted by joatmon Â»and remember, no loud swearing or other extra noise, it is important to "fix it quietly" I saw that too. Hopefully I will start on this tonight, but as it is only 7 degrees outside and I don't have a heated garage, I may not.

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Quote, originally posted by Baltovibe Â»Obtained from http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=1156Thanks a bunch guys. I can't believe that I didn't find that link earlier.

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THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!You have been a great help. Could I ask for one more favor? Could I also have page 14-4?Thanks.

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Please, please, please can some one post the section on how to remove the alternator???? It is 1 degree here and my poor vibe never heats up .

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My stock radio just worked this past week with -4 degree F temperatures. Didn't even have stiff knobs.

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Quote, originally posted by johnsoax »My water meter requires a landline, but I think I may look into this phone dock that you are talking about and see if I could use that Called the water company, and they informed me that they could switch us to a radio meter instead of the phone meter. And its f...

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My 90 year old Maternal grandfather does email, as does my 75 year old paternal grandmother. It's purely a "I don't want to learn it" kind of thing.

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Quote, originally posted by Dj_kulture Â»(books, people... I read BOOKS on car trips)Amen!!!!DVD players are for looooong trips, books are for anything less than 200 miles .

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My Vibe has only had its oil changed by me. AutoZone also takes used oil for free.I used to use Quaker State, but now use Castrol GTX (and the numbers are 5W-30 )

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My water meter requires a landline, but I think I may look into this phone dock that you are talking about and see if I could use that

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Quote, originally posted by johnsoax Â»Does anyone have the proceedure for removing the Alternator? I will be digging into this this weekend, and won't have a spare car to get any parts if something goes wrong.Anybody? Can't figure out how to unplug these plugs

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Well, I did the modification to the factory stereo shown Here. Anyone need some Vibe aftermarket parts? $20 for the harness (no antenna) and the mount kit, another $10 for the amp matching circuit.

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Here is a closeup shot of the plug installed in the blank (yes I do need to clean my middle console ). I hope that I don't need to pull the radio for any reason, as it will be a pain in the (removed) to pull all of that out again.I did think about adding a plug at the back of the radio, but thought ...

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Here is a shot of the plug mounted in the blank from far away.

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I routed the cable down the left side of dash and out near the feet of the passenger side. I then pulled the carpet loose, and pulled out the middle console. A long time ago I had swapped the "change holder" in the middle console for one of the blanks next to the rear glass button. So I pu...

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Here is the cable routing as it leaves the radio. You can see that it is a straight shot.(NOTE - I drilled the hole too high, I ended up with the cable wedged pretty tight against a bundle of wires behind the radio)

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I soldered directly to the test points on the board for the output of the CD audio (and the audio common) to my mechanical switch plug (Radio Shack 274-246). I then came back with the left and right audio to the cut side of pins 1 and 3. I soldered my shield braid and cable to the piece of the case ...

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Here is the cable with the ends cut off and the shield exposed

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Here are the parts that I gathered

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You didn't need to probe with headphones. If you look at the circuit board at the large blobs of solder, those are the test points . They are all labled. Pin 1 is LCHA (Left Channel Audio), Pin 2 is AGND (Audio Ground), and Pin 3 is RCHA (Right Channel Audio). I think I will tie into Audio Ground as...

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OOOO, an old Modem cable would be great.Found one in the basement ThanksGot the ends of the cable ready and the top of the radio open. Will post pictures.

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I picked up the closed circuit 1/8" jack that was suggested, and once I find some shielded wire, I will be attempting this on my 03 six-disc changer. I will have pictures.

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Does anyone have the proceedure for removing the Alternator? I will be digging into this this weekend, and won't have a spare car to get any parts if something goes wrong.

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Ok, Finally going to attempt the Stat change this weekend . I know, I have been saying that for months.

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And here is everything almost put back together.

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This is the part. I had to put it back together, as I told you when I pulled it out at first, it didn't come out in one piece .

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This one is of the bolt hole in the side of the fuse block

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Ok, I have some pictures for you. This one is right after I got the stupid fuse out.

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Quote, originally posted by joatmon Â»it looks liek there are three connectors, one looks like it just pulls off, the second looks like it has a tab you have to (edit)pry up slightly(/edit) to release the connector, and the third, the main power connector has a plastic cover on that doesn't immediat...

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You have to unbolt it. I had to take the battery and the airbox out so that I could flip over the fuse box and unbolt it. By the way, the bolts are two different sizes (go figure) I will attach some pictures this evening. I'm off to autozone to buy the part (hopefully they have it).Anyone have an id...

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Well, I screwed up. I couldn't figure out how to get the plugs off the alternator (still can't), and somehow blew the 100A "fuse" in the engine compartment fuse block, but I can't get the thing out of the block. Anyone have any ideas?Yes, I forgot to unhook the ground, I was just looking t...

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Well, it went away all summer, but now is back. I am going to change the thing soon. I have never messed with belts. If I remove the alternator, will I have to re-tighten the belts?

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Quote, originally posted by Cue-Ball Â»Why is it that EVERYONE is not running full synthetics?? I just don't get it. The price really is not that bad, it is cheaper over a year than changing every 3k in dino oil.Last time I checked, it would cost me more to run amsoil in my car over changing the oil...

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My Aux Jack is in the middle console on the back wall of the very front pocket. I will see if I can take a picture of it soon.

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Any tips on how to safely drain the coolant? And containers to put it in?I also noticed Monday that my coolant was low. I would think this would make the car run too hot, not too cold.Thanks

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I have a GT and love it. Check my signature, I get GOOD gas milage. How many base vibes average over 30? Of course, I don't really hammer it that often, but I at least hit redline three times a week . I drove a friends vibe AWD to florida last year, and I was really happy after the week was over to ...

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It should be clean, I just had the system flushed and cleaned 15k miles ago.

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Thank you. When I get a chance, I will see if it is there. I guess that means I have to drain the coolant system. I was hoping to not have to do that.

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OK, I bought a new thermistate, and I can't find the one in the car .Someone with a service manual, HELP. I followed the top radiator line to the engine, but couldn't find where the thermistate is.

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