[peterleung]

I just bought a 2001 v6 with 60200 miles with a manual transmission. The engine and tranny and all that seems to be fine, but I have a few small problems with it. I'm looking for any advice on how I could fix it or where I could take it to get it checked out and fixed. They're all pretty minor to me, but are a little annoying. Thanks a lot.

1. E-Brake light in the dash doesn't come on anymore. The brake does seem to work, just the contact sensor for the light seems to be faulty. If I wiggle it around it'll turn on for a second.
2. The windshield was replaced just before I got the car, and the seams don't sound like they're completely sealed. No water gets into the car, but I hear a whistle when I drive faster or if it's windy outside.
3. Right power mirror doesn't work.
4. Front right speakers do not work.
5. Right windshield washer fluid does not work.
(could 3,4,5 be related?)
6. Brakes kind of squeal when I'm coming to a stop. I probably need to replace the brake pads soon right?

[Kmagn13]

thats a big list...

e-brake could be a fuse... or loose connection
Windshields are never the same after they are replaced...
The mirror could just be the connection... try taking the panel off and see if it is getting power...
Do the same with the speaker connection (what stereo is in the car)
washer could just be clogger or disconnected...
brakes could have oil on them... get some cleaner and see if that helps...

[GT-EATER]

Originally Posted by peterleung

I just bought a 2001 v6 with 60200 miles with a manual transmission. The engine and tranny and all that seems to be fine, but I have a few small problems with it. I'm looking for any advice on how I could fix it or where I could take it to get it checked out and fixed. They're all pretty minor to me, but are a little annoying. Thanks a lot.

1. E-Brake light in the dash doesn't come on anymore. The brake does seem to work, just the contact sensor for the light seems to be faulty. If I wiggle it around it'll turn on for a second.
2. The windshield was replaced just before I got the car, and the seams don't sound like they're completely sealed. No water gets into the car, but I hear a whistle when I drive faster or if it's windy outside.
3. Right power mirror doesn't work.
4. Front right speakers do not work.
5. Right windshield washer fluid does not work.
(could 3,4,5 be related?)
6. Brakes kind of squeal when I'm coming to a stop. I probably need to replace the brake pads soon right?

1. Lose or faulty contact sensor .
2. Whistle sound could be an air leak on the passenger side window.
3. Power mirror motor is faulty or a faulty switch .
4. Loose wire on the speaker or blown speaker .
5. clogged sprayer , try using a straight pin on the sprayer to open it back up.
6. Brake pads could be good it could be dust build up or you may have to get new pads and have the rotors turned to eliminate the squeal.

[raz54]

Originally Posted by GT-EATER

1. Lose or faulty contact sensor .
2. Whistle sound could be an air leak on the passenger side window.
3. Power mirror motor is faulty or a faulty switch .
4. Loose wire on the speaker or blown speaker .
5. clogged sprayer , try using a straight pin on the sprayer to open it back up.
6. Brake pads could be good it could be dust build up or you may have to get new pads and have the rotors turned to eliminate the squeal.

+1
I will add that if the last owner didn't use an anti squeal on the back side of the pads they will make noise. You can also use never sieze, just smear some on the piston where it makes contact with the pad.

[thomasusmc]

1. It must be a loose connection somewhere. If the fuse was bad, then it wouldn't come on when you wiggled it. You'll prob. need to remove the console so you can get in there and take a look. It is most likely just a loose contact in a wire harness.

[2004Ponyride]

make sure that you dont see any lines forming on the rotors then you know you need new pads. is it aloud squeak or mild?