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My vibe is pretty much done we have it all painted up etc etc but i went to try to start it and checked the oil and it was overfull so i changed the oil and then tried starting it...nothing....everything inside works security light flashes... theft deturrent system works...what could becausing this? an electrical problem...? i do have the airbag fuse out, would that cause it to not start?dash lights up, there is one small click on around behind the glove box, but no other clicks or anythin...any ideas any pontiac techs on this board?

Is it a manual or auto transmission? If manual, then the clutch has to be fully depressed triggering a relay that lets the starter turn. If it's an auto, the brake has to be depressed and the shift has to be in park (or possibly also nuetral).The click sounds like it's the relay (normal) so you might check the wiring from the relay to the starter. Test the starter too.No, I'm no auto tech. The above is just my common sense kicking in since my old pickup sometimes exhibits the same symptoms as you listed above.Good luck.KSNeptune

thanks for the input ill write those things down and try them

Try putting the airbag fuse back in and see if it will go.

Take a look at the fuse. I had this trouble with mine. The AM2 fuse burned due to a short. Everyting was working except the engine didn`t want to start.

ill have to try with the AM2 fuse in, cause that is the one that is out ... have to try it later today

For sure your car won't start without the AM2 fuse out. This fuse is used for the charging system, air bag system, starter control and engine control.

Did reinstalling the AM2 fix your problem?

Sub vibe R was correctit was the fusepopped in the fuse and it started right up i have some pics from before the repairi didnt get any pics of during the processit is all put together except the bumper is not put on, its all painted up now thoughi still need some small things like a couple pieces of the side moldingthe little windshield washer fluid sprayers that sit on the hoodi have to go look at a new one and see how the hoses are wired up under the hood and some little rubber pieces, a couple of small clips to clip on the bumper http://community.webshots.com/album/690 ... trTrthanks for the good responsessaved me alot of time

Wait, i'm confused here...waht happened to that car? Accident? Why is it all ripped apart?

yes it was in an accidenti bought it at an auction and repairing itim almost done the work is close to being complete

very cool!what did you buy it for?

i got a pretty good deal on itit went for about 5k i got it from issauction.com in long lakei have to go call the previous owner this weekend. im hoping he will have some of the little parts, and possibly he can tell me where he had it serviced after the accident cause they may have some parts as well

total repair bill was 5700 or soincluding labor but i did a lot of work on it and i get a discount because the owner of the shop is my relative parts i need stillPlastic cladding for rear passanger sideplastic cladding on the passenger rear doorplastic cladding on the underside of the doors both sideswindshield washer sprayers that attatch to the hoodand some clips for the bumperprobably will end up ordering the rest new as well i already had all the other parts orderednow its just these last few things so its not worth it to order them or something im not exactly sure

naa i doubt those parts will add up to a grandthey were included in the 'grand total' i stated earlierbut they just werent ordered cause i think ill be able to get them elsewhere

which panels...?the front fenders are each 1 pieceand each rear panal is one piece im pretty sure, didnt have to work on the rear though.

By my calculation, this is costing $5,000 + $5,700 + $1,000 = $11,700. With rebate and discount a brand new one is $16,000 without any special deals. Probably couild have gotten a used never wrecked Vibe for perhaps $13,000. Does that dog hunt? As my wife has occasionally said to me, "Sometimes you can be too cheap!"

quote:i have to go look at a new one and see how the hoses are wired up under the hood I looked at mine but there's not much to see. Looks like the washer hose runs between the wall of the engine compartment and the fender, comes out for about 5 inches and disappears under the hood insulation. Hope I never have to replace the washer tank/pump. Thanks for the pics of your car in work. They show a lot of how it's put together. I saved off a couple of them in case I ever have to take the front end apart. Is it to the point where you can get it legal on the road yet? I bet your anxious to drive it, after the work you've put in to it.

thanks for the info joatmonyeh its very close it runs and everything but i need a few body parts and it also has to be inspected, i cant wait to start driving it around

Been a while, got it on the road yet?