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I got My 03 Vibe back in june 2002 it has ran good the last 2 years and now i`m starting to notice all types of stuff...like tapping of the valves..and squeaking...and the headlights have like a cloudy look to them ugh and my warranty is out cause i have 45,564 miles on it...someone with similar problems with there vibe talk to me..PLEASE

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Any mods, What oil? The headlight thing is a bummer and no squeeks for me except the clutch pedal when it's real cold out.

fog in the lamps comes from moisture... you might need to get the headlamp assembly resealed.

well i got a new exhaust put on that looks better ...but like i got my oil changed and everything...and my car ...got enuff oil but when u pull off it ticks and u can hear the valves tapping... when it the rpm hit around 2,500 to bout 3,000 and u can hear it kinda loud when it shifts and the rpm lowers into to 1,500 area hmmm i hate to trade it in....but i dont kno yet

no no i mean its looks like a HAZE not from moisture.......though i dont kno maybe i could buy some of those new 05 lights on put on there...lol

well Thanx i might have to chek into that...(people that ride wit me sey i`m a lil to hard on my motor....i dont think i am...but if i am u think it would tap cause of that.... its sounds jus like my 91 Mercury Tracer...lol jus tapping along.......

Quote, originally posted by VibeTronic »no no i mean its looks like a HAZE not from moisture.......though i dont kno maybe i could buy some of those new 05 lights on put on there...lolCheck out this attachment. I think mine do the same thing. I was never really given a clear answer what caused this but it doesn't appear to be on the outside (not abraisive or cleanable). I'll see what I can find out.

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i was going to buy sum headlight covers ......so i dont have to see the haze..lol...and 1 more question.... why is my brake pedal going to the floor already i only had it 2 years dam

believe it or not the brake fluid is still fulll and i can be going down a street and stop and my foot almost touches the floor to stop te car... even my friends drove it and was like "WHOA DUDE" i went to the dealer to try and trade it in my payments would jumped from 314.00 to 475.00 i was like "i dont think so bro" soimma keep her no matter what i jus wanted to kno a few things and yaw have helped me out more than u think...but if anyone esle has anything they wanna add i would appreciate the help....

As your brakes wear down, the pedal travels farther because it has to displace more fluid to push the brakes harder to stop the car.DON'T add fluid. Only add fluid if, when putting new brakes on, the level is still low.The extra travel is likely due to brake wear. Probably time for new ones.I have the same problem with the headlights. I was once told that various chemicals being used on cars these days, i.e. car wash, protectants, etc., likely cause that spotting. It looks ugly, but I've come to terms with it. *shrug*As to the ticking, I'm not sure what to tell you, I'd have to hear to know what you mean...might not hurt to just get it checked out. Better to pay a little, find out it's nothing, then do nothing, and pay a lot down the line if it ends up being something major.

I'd check the adjustment of the rear brakes. You have drum or disc? Drum brakes lose adjustment over time and can cause the peddle to go to the floor before the vehicle stops. An adjustment will bring that back up.But worn out brakes can cause the same thing but if they are worn out, you should be hearing some brake noise. Just from my experience as a service consultant.

Do you take your car through automatic car washes? I heard somewhere (was it here) that the chemicals that are used in the automatic carwashes can cause the clear plastic lens on the headlights to haze up.

I Never take my car to car washes i wash it myself......with soap and water... and thanx fo the brake help .................and if anyone esle can help me out and have more advise i surely can use it...

check out my new poast on issues, my ligts are pealing!!!

Run a bottle or two of Chevron Techron Fuel cleaner in the car, it will clean valves. This trick works well with LS1 Chevy V8's and may work for you.

Quote, originally posted by VibeTronic »well i got a new exhaust put on that looks better ...but like i got my oil changed and everything...and my car ...got enuff oil but when u pull off it ticks and u can hear the valves tapping... when it the rpm hit around 2,500 to bout 3,000 and u can hear it kinda loud when it shifts and the rpm lowers into to 1,500 area hmmm i hate to trade it in....but i dont kno yet Are you sure that the noise is not coming from the new exhaust? If the noise never happened before you changed the exhaust, then I would suspect the exhaust.

Mine has 20,800 miles and is the the rattle/squeak monster. I have had some wierd chattering noise at high RPMs and in in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear that goes away when I push in the clutch pedal. The GT is the worst car I have ever driven in the snow. I am seriuoly considering trading it in for a AWD vibe.

Get yourself a decent set of SNOW tires (not all season) and you're car will handle like a totally different beast...

Quote, originally posted by tiredvibe »Mine has 20,800 miles and is the the rattle/squeak monster. I have had some wierd chattering noise at high RPMs and in in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear that goes away when I push in the clutch pedal. The GT is the worst car I have ever driven in the snow. I am seriuoly considering trading it in for a AWD vibe.It's a high performance car, I know I didn't buy it expecting it to be perfect on snow. It also depends on if you have the 17" wheel package. Those are DEFINITELY not made for snow.Also, if you're having clutch issues now, better get it checked.