I have an older version of this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I8N ... detailpage

Thought I'd share what I did yesterday. Both knobs on the stereo were broken so I modeled one and 3D printed replacements. I've attached the solidworks and stl file in case anyone else wants them. I removed the flange so they can be inserted from the front. I did end up having to drill out the shaft...

I realize that the bus bar fuses vertically aligned are designed to be visible through the clear plastic top. I see six of them and all six appear to be just fine. Best guess now is a bad alternator.

Just realized that might be helpful to know... After trickle-charging it all night I read 12.2V when the car is off. When the car starts it's at 12.4V. I guess that means the alternator isn't delivering power anymore. I've read about a large alternator fuse in the forums but my fuse compartment look...

Was driving my 2009 vibe (~120k miles or so) when the battery light came on. A tried to make it home and got pretty far but eventually lost my power steering. I replaced the fairly new battery with a brand new one and had the same problem the next day. I've trickle charged the battery and want to ex...

I can't find the maintenance manual and I know I'm long overdue to replace the air filter. In this location: http://www.carid.com/2009-pontiac-vibe-air-filters/ it shows a variety of different looking air filters. The top one appears to match the shape of the enclosure I see when I lift the hood. Is...

When I turn the wheel especially at low speeds like when I'm parking, I hear straining from the power steering that makes me thing I need to refill the steering fluid. Turns out the 2009 model uses electronic steering.

So, what does one do in this case?

When there's nothing up there except the rack, I can hear a low rumble when I get to 80mph. I don't notice it after a minute or two, it's not very noticeable.When I travel at the same speed with it loaded as shown in the picture, I don't hear anything at all.

Google "sketchup". It's free from google. Easy to use 3d cad tool.

I screwed into the existing holes. You remove the slide caps to expose them.

Here's a pic.

Thought the third-party racks were way too expensive - especially since I only need to use it once a year.I decided to make my own. Sketchup file is attached in case you want it. I used 1"x1"x0.065" square tubing and it feels solid as a rock.Got a welding shop to make it for $150 out ...

Nearest Toyota dealer quotes $360 for a '09 Matrix roof rack. That plus the cargo bag for about $200 makes it a $560 solution.That's the cheapest way to go?

Bought an '09 vibe without any kind of rack on it but it does have a sunroof. I need to drive my family a long ways for Christmas and I want to be able to carry a large suitcase or something on the roof for the cheapest price I can find.Here's the options I've put together starting from sane to craz...