That salesman is talking out his ass. the only thing that happens to Hondas with the battery gone during a swap is the radio becomes locked out, and you must input the code.

I have seen that in upperclass german cars a few times though. It is actually a feature that if the car is shut off with the secured key, and then system looses power, and for some reason you use an un-secured key, like a fresh cut form walmart or something. Then the system thinks a theft is happening and locks out til a dealership call is made.

 

wow nice... here i was thinking that I would have to buy a 120$ battery. I love costco

 

I just put in a Costco 51R battery, and it fits sideways but too tight. I was going to modify the post adaptors, but I'm going to try putting it in backwards tomorrow morning. Thanks for the tip! Btw, mine cost $92 yesterday, and they're all now warrantied for only 36 months.

 

Me too, 1st one lasted about a year but think I might have hurt it by the dash cam running it dead too many times. The warranty starts fresh when they replace one. I cut a piece off a 5 gallon paint stirrer to fit under the hold down to evenly apply the pressure on the top, not just on the edges.

 

We wired our Dashcam direcrectly so that the parking protect feature would work, and within a week the old battery was dead. We just installed the 51R at a slight angle. For years we sometimes heard this weird sound like the starter was going out soon, and the sound is now gone with the new battery. It starts up faster.

 

I just want to give everyone some feedback from upgrade my 151R to Costco 51R ($78) Battery on my 2007 Honda fit Sport

• It turns ON like a brand new car now on an AVG 15 to 25 F temperature (winter weather)
• No need to jump start with a battery anymore
• When I step on the Gas which give me more power too which I don't know why since I have changed all my spark plugs two weeks ago doesn't improve much
• Engine sound are a little loud than before - more power?
• Cost of the battery are half of price since my state sell 151R battery around $160

Installation feedback:

• Just remove battery tray and cover which fit perfectly.
• I have decide to cut battery tray so one side have protection in case of leaking
• I can still using the J bracket

Battery tray that I have tried which doesn't fit because the Length is too long

• Amazon
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If anyone found a battery tray that fit without have to cut anything and it works on 2007 or 2008 honda fit. Please let me know.

Thanks,

 

@gopower : Thanks. I appreciate updates like this.

 

Did you have to use the shims or mash the battery post to make the cables fit? I did this upgrade a few years ago with the shims but have had connection problems lately and I think it might be the shims loosening up.

 

Stock 151R is now over $200 at least in California where I am (about $240 otd after tax and core). Does Costco still offer the 51R? (Have '07 Fit Sport.) Heh, the battery on Amazon is $325.

 

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Yes. $109

https://costco.interstatebatteries.c...438&Country=US

 

That is absolutely untrue. MSRP from Honda is not even close to $200. You still shouldn't touch $200 with tax & core charges.

 

I paid $196.13 on February 24 for a Duracell 51R.

I paid $182.84 on February 26 for an Interstate 151R.

 

Yeah I think some common non-dealer auto stores are gouging. I didn't think to check the local dealer.

 

with the clamp snug, i use a brass wood screw, about 1" long, and screw it into the gap, where the clamp ends are, then tighten the clamp. spray anti corrosion all over it when finished. stops the clamp from slipping up or off. Just unscrew it, when removing the battery. It works for me.

 

Super ghetto.

 

Maybe there is a 3D printed version available out there? I've checked Thingverse with no success. I had the ability I would sure create one.