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So many issues
by danib1977
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May 11, 2009 (5:43 pm)
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Replying to: jacktb (May 11, 2009 10:40 am)
Did I just get a bad car or do other people have as many issues?
I have a 1997 Hyundai Elantra wagon that I got used. I had it inspected and needed new brakes and rotors (front & back.) Ten days after I purchased the car the transmission went. I had it rebuilt (basically new since all the parts are brand new) I've replaced the batter and alternator. When I had it inspected this year my check engine light was on and needed a manifold because mine was cracked, also had the front drivers caliper replaced because it was leaking. (My check engine still comes on when it is cold out.) Now my passenger side front caliper is spewing fluid everywhere.
I bought the car because everyone I know who has a Hyundai loves them and the reviews I read were all very good. So did I just end up with a bad car? 
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- #3172 of 3260
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Re: Side View Mirror Glass [jacktb]
by gomst1
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May 11, 2009 (5:49 pm)
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Replying to: jacktb (May 11, 2009 10:40 am)
I have taken off and reinstalled both side mirrors of my 2008 Elantra in order to install LED turn signal lights. Instructions on how to remove the mirror is on YOUTUBE at this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KM2u7lWscKg&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esharkracing%2- Ecom%2Facecart%2Fbin%2Fshop%2Ecgi%3Faction%3Dview%26itemID%3Dledmirrordiy%26cate- %3D070000000&feature=player_embedded
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- #3173 of 3260
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Re: So many issues [danib1977]
by backy
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May 11, 2009 (5:51 pm)
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Replying to: danib1977 (May 11, 2009 5:43 pm)
First, you bought a 12-year-old econobox. You didn't say how many miles were on it, what condition it was in, and whether you had the car inspected before you bought it. On a 12-year-old car, anything can go at any time. No surprise a 12-year-old car would need new brakes and rotors. Battery and alternator too. Transmissions can and do go--was it checked by a mechanic before you bought it? An inspection might have detected a problem--or maybe not. Hyundai put a 10-year, unlimited mileage warranty on Elantra manifolds about 10 years ago, because of some cracking issues--your car may be too old to qualify for that.
Also, if you did some research you might have seen that Hyundai started its quality initiative around 1998. Before then, it designed and built cars to one purpose only: low price. The Gen 2 Elantra, which you have, was a decent car for a low-priced econobox but not nearly the same quality as more recent Hyundais.
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Re: So many issues [backy]
by danib1977
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May 11, 2009 (5:59 pm)
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Replying to: backy (May 11, 2009 5:51 pm)
I did have it checked by a mechanic before I bought it and he said it was is great condition, then had it at a different shop for the state inspection/ emissions neither one detected any problems with the car. It had  98k miles on it which was one of the reasons I got the car. I wasn't too surprised with the brakes and rotors needing to be replaced, and was expecting that from my initial inspection of it before I purchased it.
Thanks Backy, I will keep that in mind when looking for a new car. When it is running, it is running great, but all of the problems and issues are getting tiresome. I never had so many issues with a car that was over 20 years old! LOL They sure don't make them like they used to.
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Re: So many issues [danib1977]
by backy
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May 11, 2009 (6:04 pm)
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Replying to: danib1977 (May 11, 2009 5:59 pm)
Yes, that is certainly true with a 1997 Elantra. Now you know why the previous owner got rid of it when they did. 
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Re: Side View Mirror Glass [jacktb]
by brumfelt
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May 11, 2009 (6:25 pm)
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Replying to: jacktb (May 11, 2009 10:40 am)
Jack, these things are glued in at the manufacturer. Go the your local auto parts store (Advance, Auto Zone, Napa, Pep Boys etc.) ask some one to recommend a good adhesive. Probably the weather strip adhesive would work but ask one of the auto parts store veteran clerks that you feel probably know what they are talking about and follow their advise. Good luck......
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Re: So many issues [danib1977]
by brumfelt
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May 11, 2009 (6:45 pm)
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Replying to: danib1977 (May 11, 2009 5:43 pm)
I believe that Hyundai reviews are typically favorable coming from most people. Did you actually need all the brakes?? I work part time in an auto parts store and believe me, Many of the brake jobs we sell parts for to our commercial customers are soak the customer jobs. They sell you a lot of parts you do not need.. Did you get a second opinion on the transmission problem. There are a lot of shift sensors and shift solenoids on these small automatic transmissions. Are you sure yours was bad??? Check engine lights will come on with newer cars than you 97. Run the OBD II check and get the code read-out. You can get this done at Advance or Auto Zone. I may be and probably is something simple. Regarding your caliper spewing fluid, it sounds like someone did a half-A brake job for you as well as probably sold you a lot of parts you may not have needed. I believe the Hyundai is basically a good car but like all vehicles once they get a little age on them you will start to have primarily small issues.,
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Re: Side View Mirror Glass [brumfelt]
by jacktb
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May 12, 2009 (11:14 am)
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Replying to: brumfelt (May 11, 2009 6:25 pm)
Thanks for this info. I will do that and post results of my repair attempt. Since these mirrors have a heating element behind the glass, it will be interesting to see if I can replace the mirror without disturbing that.
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- #3179 of 3260
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Re: Side View Mirror Glass [gomst1]
by jacktb
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May 12, 2009 (11:24 am)
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Replying to: gomst1 (May 11, 2009 5:49 pm)
Thanks for this video link. It will be helpful when dealing with the heating element as it is of the a peal and stick variety. I'll post me result and hopefully it will be as easy as it looks.
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- #3180 of 3260
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Re: Side View Mirror Glass [gomst1]
by jacktb
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May 12, 2009 (12:01 pm)
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Replying to: gomst1 (May 11, 2009 5:49 pm)
One question regarding this procedure: Did you remove the mirror from the housing and have it in hand as the video clip shows? If so, how did you remove it? Thanks. --Jack
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