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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 09:44 PM
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Haynes Repair manual

I'm pretty disappointed that they don't make manuals for GD3's. And GD's has been here for quite sometime now. It's ok if you have warranties but there's a time you definitely need a repair manual.
 
Old Jan 25, 2010 | 10:15 PM
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 10:27 PM
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I never thought of Helm but it seems that my local parts store only carry Haynes. I feel a little uncomfortable ordering anything online that's the thing.
 
Old Jan 25, 2010 | 11:31 PM
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There is probably a order form for Helm in your owners manual if you don't want to order on line, you can get one from your dealer, or order from Helm by telephone http://www.helminc.com/helm/about_co...46F&Style=helm .
 

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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 12:53 AM
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Having tried to use Haynes manuals in the past, I can tell you don't waste your money. The Helms is 1002% better - it's the exact same manual the dealer uses.
 

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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 01:04 AM
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Definitely get your self the Honda Fit service Manual.
 
Old Jan 26, 2010 | 01:47 PM
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There is probably a order form for Helm in your owners manual if you don't want to order on line, you can get one from your dealer, or order from Helm by telephone Helm Incorporated: Contact Helm Inc. .

I'll check it out. mostly i will be needing wiring diagrams.
 
Old Aug 22, 2010 | 12:42 AM
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How much do these things run?
 
Old Aug 22, 2010 | 01:44 AM
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How much do these things run?
Less than $60 before tax/s&h at the official Helms site. Just look for the 2007 version.
 
Old Aug 22, 2010 | 10:31 AM
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2007 is good for an 08.
 
Old Aug 22, 2010 | 04:58 PM
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I'll check it out. mostly i will be needing wiring diagrams.
Check your local library web page.
The Richmond library www.yourlibrary.ca links to EBSCO auto repair reference centre and you can download the circuit diagrams
 

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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 06:53 PM
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I never thought of Helm but it seems that my local parts store only carry Haynes. I feel a little uncomfortable ordering anything online that's the thing.

We have more than a hunbdred shop manuals in our shop bookshelf; most were ordered from Helm because they have the contracts and do not divuklge to Haynes. weve never had a problem with Helms and they are the official manuals.
 
Old Nov 19, 2010 | 09:55 PM
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I agree with you mahout. Once you see a Helms (which is a reprint of the factory service manual) you wont go back to either of the others. Everything you could possibly want to know.
I finally picked up one of the Helms manuals from another Freak that is into some other car now... It's a good one.
 
Old Nov 20, 2010 | 12:12 AM
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I have an electronic service manual for my GE8 and honestly there is NO SUBSTITUTE I don't know how I used to work on my old cars with just a haynes manual.
 
Old Nov 20, 2010 | 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by armandjones82
I agree with you mahout. Once you see a Helms (which is a reprint of the factory service auto repair manual) you wont go back to either of the others. Everything you could possibly want to know.


We have over 100 factory manuals and almost all are Helms. The manufacturers 'farmed out' the printing because Helms is less costly.
 
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