20 Most Recent 2005 Pontiac Vibe 1.8 - Page 9 Questions & Answers

Draw your own diagram before you take the old one off

There should be a block type valve located under the radiator. It might just be a hex head plug or has a funny looking handle like a piece of tubing attached so you can turn it by hand. Keep in mind of animals and antifreeze does not mix and will kill them if consumed. Make sure car is cooled so it does not blow out hot water on you. Thanks for using FixYa and let me know If I can help.

it could be the the starter solenoid or starter itself that is the problem.you said it started when you started using your fm transmitter have you tried not using it to see if it starts working correctly for a few days.if it works normally then this is the problem.try another outlet if you have one to see if the problem starts again.

on one side i can understand as they are both right handed threads so the drivers side could come off on its own but i have seen them loose but never missing ,the other side can only tighten itself with the direction of rotation ,complete puzzle unless someone used your car a donor vehicle on a moonlight shopping trip for spares

it is going to kick on within a few minutes of starting it up, almost always unless running at freeway speeds, and for a few minutes after turning it off. if it is running more than that you have a problem in the temp sensor, the relay, or the car's electronic controller.

These two problems are most likely not related. If the bad smell in the interior is like coolant and is making the floor on the passenger side wet then more than likely the heater core is leaking and will need to be replaced. Also, if the noise, when turning left, is a clicking or knocking sound it could be that you have a CV joint going bad. Check the rubber boots on both CV joints and if they are broken or torn they will need replaced.

My experience with A/C Condensors is that you can take it to a Radiator Shop that welds aluminum and they can repair it by welding the hole closed. I had it done twice on my truck's condensor and it works great. To try and resolve the problem you can put some fine mesh screen in front of the condensor to keep debris from puncturing it.

WILL FIND ON LOW PRESSURE SIDE/SUCTION SIDE OF COMPRESSOR
LARGEST OF THE TWO LINES OR ON ACUMULATOR (ALUMINUM BOTTLE)

Take the idle air control valve off and clean it with a non-chlronated brake cleaner and a wire brush.If problem still exist clean the mass air flow sensor using just the non-chlronated brake cleaner.

The most likely cause for the leak is the seal on the door or window in that area.

It may not be the starter it may just be a bad battery or a loose battery cable. Let me know the results and we can go from there sometimes its the simplest solutions.

Your best bet is to goto your local audio store and have an aftermarket deck installed. the factory decks are very expensive to replace when out of warranty

move the carpet in the back where tail light is should be a couple plastic nuns that u turn by hand