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2003 instrument cluster and radio

Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 4:37 am
by alk21633
I like the guages display in my 2003 Vibe untile I am in bright light, then I can hardly read any displays. Has anyone come up with a remedy. Second question, I have a moon and tunes single disc radio. Is there available a radio that will play audio cassets as well or a mod to play them. I have a ton of old cassettes.

Re: 2003 instrument cluster and radio (alk21633)

Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 5:07 am
by Mavrik
you would have to check aftermarket sources for a radio with a tape deck as the Vibe does not come with one and GM as far as I know doesn't make one that will fit... ie: alero, sunfires, grand ams and cavaliers used to have them a couple years ago. Now its all about cd and ipod and what not.As for your dash issue... I am unaware of any solution other then to possibly get some tint on the windows to keep the interior darker when its bright outside. Otherwise a cluster swap with an 04 is the only remaining option and that isn't simple or cheap.

Re: 2003 instrument cluster and radio (alk21633)

Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 5:08 am
by GMJAP
Quote, originally posted by alk21633 »I like the guages display in my 2003 Vibe untile I am in bright light, then I can hardly read any displays. Has anyone come up with a remedy. Second question, I have a moon and tunes single disc radio. Is there available a radio that will play audio cassets as well or a mod to play them. I have a ton of old cassettes.On your radio question: Yes, the 2003/2004 Toyota Matrix was sold with a CD/Tape/Radio that will work in the Vibe, and directly plugs into the same connectors. There is one on Ebay now:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ZWDVW

Re: 2003 instrument cluster and radio (GMJAP)

Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 5:23 am
by joatmon
Quote, originally posted by GMJAP »On your radio question: Yes, the 2003/2004 Toyota Matrix was sold with a CD/Tape/Radio that will work in the Vibe, and directly plugs into the same connectors. There is one on Ebay now:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ZWDVW$155 is a bit pricey, I've seen them on ebay for a lot less. However, since they stopped putting them in Matrixes, they might be less common. Never did see confirmataion that tnparstguy actually sold his, http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=23383