03 Vibe (FWD not GT) noise
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mjschnelle
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03 Vibe (FWD not GT) noise
Have an 03 Vibe that when started and put into gear makes an interesting noise. Not really a hard growl that shakes the car but a noise that is a cause for some concern. Only makes the noise when the car is in gear with the brake on. Noise goes away once the car warms up. I was guessing trans fluid, anyone have some advice?
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star_deceiver
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Re: 03 Vibe (FWD not GT) noise (mjschnelle)
Perhaps your brakes are worn out.
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Re: 03 Vibe (FWD not GT) noise (mjschnelle)
It sounds like the same problem I had with mine. I had the tensioner pulley assembly replaced and the noise stopped. That was last year, so I think that is what I had fixed--I'll have to check my car receipts tomorrow.I bought the assembly at Autozone (one of those places) and had it put on for around $75 total.EDIT: I checked my receipts and it was the serpentine belt tensioner I had replaced. Cost $70 for labor and I payed around $60 for the part . There are other members who replaced it themselves and saved the labor cost.
Re: 03 Vibe (FWD not GT) noise (mjschnelle)
Did you get it figured out? If it is the belt tensioner, read this thread about the different prices: http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=28460. Autozone and Advanced have the best prices.