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#3176 of 3250 Re: Side View Mirror Glass [jacktb] by brumfelt May 11, 2009 (6:25 pm)
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...... Replies to this message: jacktb (May 12, 2009 11:14 am)
#3177 of 3250 Re: So many issues [danib1977] by brumfelt May 11, 2009 (6:45 pm)
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.,
#3178 of 3250 Re: Side View Mirror Glass [brumfelt] by jacktb May 12, 2009 (11:14 am)
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.
#3179 of 3250 Re: Side View Mirror Glass [gomst1] by jacktb May 12, 2009 (11:24 am)
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.
#3180 of 3250 Re: Side View Mirror Glass [gomst1] by jacktb May 12, 2009 (12:01 pm)
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 Replies to this message: gomst1 (May 12, 2009 5:33 pm) jacktb (May 14, 2009 12:49 pm) jacktb (May 19, 2009 12:20 pm)
#3181 of 3250 Re: Side View Mirror Glass [jacktb] by gomst1 May 12, 2009 (5:33 pm)
Replying to: jacktb (May 12, 2009 12:01 pm) Yes, I removed the mirror from the housing. On the 2008 Elantra, the mirror assembly is attached to the housing by a plastic ball and socket attachment. To remove the mirror, you will have to firmly pull the mirror from the top or bottom in order to disengage the plastic ball. Just be careful when pulling because it is possible to break the mirror. To put it back, you will need to pop it in by squarely putting the mirror on top of the plastic sockets then quickly pop it in with a quick controlled jab to the center of the mirror. Again, it is possible to break the mirror. Just don't apply excessive force otherwise you will end up with a broken mirror.   Good luck. Replies to this message: jacktb (May 14, 2009 12:49 pm) jacktb (May 19, 2009 12:20 pm)
#3182 of 3250 Re: Side View Mirror Glass [gomst1] by jacktb May 14, 2009 (12:49 pm)
Replying to: gomst1 (May 12, 2009 5:33 pm) Thanks for this helpful info. I'll give it a try.
#3183 of 3250 Re: Side View Mirror Glass [gomst1] by jacktb May 19, 2009 (12:20 pm)
Replying to: gomst1 (May 12, 2009 5:33 pm) Finished this repair and it worked perfectly. Mirror was smashed, so I covered it with masking tape to prevent splintering when removing heating element. Was able to reinstall without breaking as the operative term there was "controlled jab"!   Thanks again for all the advice. This forum saves users a lot of time and money with help like this. Did this repair for about 30 bucks.
#3184 of 3250 High pitched squeal in the mornings by leefteach2 May 23, 2009 (3:53 am)
I have a 2005 Elantra and I have been noticing that recently, every morning after I back out of my driveway and start to go forward there is a high pitched squealing noise. It stops shortly thereafter then I hear a faint chirping noise that also goes away after a few minutes. It only happens in the mornings on the first start. Also, if I turn the wheels slowly when going forward I do not hear the squeal. I just had the belts replaced and that did not help the problem. I also had the tires replaced in Feb. Any information would be helpful. Replies to this message: jlflemmons (May 23, 2009 8:36 am) nanotube (Aug 03, 2009 10:24 am) jlflemmons (Aug 03, 2009 10:34 am) stephen987 (Aug 03, 2009 11:07 am)
#3185 of 3250 Re: High pitched squeal in the mornings [leefteach2] by jlflemmons May 23, 2009 (8:36 am)
Replying to: leefteach2 (May 23, 2009 3:53 am) I will assume here that you have had the brakes checked to make sure the pads do not need replacing?   Do you live in a high humidity area? What you are describing could easily be light surface rust forming on the disc rotors overnight. Won't hurt anything, and is fairly common. What you can do to determine this would be to look at the rotor through the wheel before moving the car. See if the rotors are bright and shiny.   When you first drive away, get the car up to 20mph or so, and stop. Don't need to nail the brakes, just a good quick stop, and see if the noise is gone. The light layer of surface rust is removed after just one or two applications of the brakes.   Both of my Elantras did the same thing in rainy weather, but never did it during the long dry summers we get here in Texas.

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