Installed: Variable Intermittent Wipers 2009 USDM Fit Sport MT Non-Navi
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Just an update on this topic: Installing Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers. I just watched College Hills Honda video podcast #167 (Viewer Questions) and in it, Paul says that he and his tech are going to (1) learn the install, (2) do a future podcast on it and (3) assemble a kit (which would of course include those ever elusive wires with the correct pins) that you can purchase from College Hills to install your very own Variable Intermittent Wipers. Paul stated that his tech is on vacation at the present time but its definitely a firm future project. Kudos to College Hills; to all those who want to do this mod, let them know we appreciate their efforts!!
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Just an update on this topic: Installing Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers. I just watched College Hills Honda video podcast #167 (Viewer Questions) and in it, Paul says that he and his tech are going to (1) learn the install, (2) do a future podcast on it and (3) assemble a kit (which would of course include those ever elusive wires with the correct pins) that you can purchase from College Hills to install your very own Variable Intermittent Wipers. Paul stated that his tech is on vacation at the present time but its definitely a firm future project. Kudos to College Hills; to all those who want to do this mod, let them know we appreciate their efforts!!
wow, that's pretty good for College Hills.
Hey next time you speak to them see if they will figure out the Auto-Fold mirror mod, and start importing the parts, I'm sure a lot of people will want to do that.
by the time I get to this mod, they'll have their podcast up.
Hey next time you speak to them see if they will figure out the Auto-Fold mirror mod, and start importing the parts, I'm sure a lot of people will want to do that.
by the time I get to this mod, they'll have their podcast up.
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Well I have large hands, I'm 6'4" and I'm 46 but I'm not biting on the forget about it part !!!! Working on aircraft for a living for most of my adult life I've been in tight spots where you have to work just by feel as you can't see what your working on and have managed my way through it. So I think I might be able to manage this. Worse case if it's to tight to fit my body under the dash I'll remove the drivers seat. Just got the wires from Niko (Thanks Nick) now just waiting on wiper stalk which should be in next week.
jerij
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I dunno, that mod never seemed to popular with the GD3 here, I think because they're really damn expensive for what you're getting.
But the wiring up should be quite the nightmare...
(maybe that's whats been deterring people?)
Still.... I will eventually tackle that mod
Props again to College Hills Honda for their support of the Fit community, I've bought plenty of stuff from them in the past, and am glad to be supporting them back. Looking forward to seeing the podcast.
What SUV is that? Infiniti?
The mirrors on my SUV not only fold in when parking (you can set them to do that automatically when leaving), but when placing the vehicle in reverse you can have one or both side views automatically point downward to see the space/road and/or curb behind you.
One or both mirrors auto-pointing downward would be a great thing on the Fit. The auto-fold would be ok... but the auto-aiming thing is EXTREMELY convenient. It's difficult doing without it now when I'm not driving the SUV.
Spoiled, maybe?
One or both mirrors auto-pointing downward would be a great thing on the Fit. The auto-fold would be ok... but the auto-aiming thing is EXTREMELY convenient. It's difficult doing without it now when I'm not driving the SUV.
Spoiled, maybe?
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The mirrors on my SUV not only fold in when parking (you can set them to do that automatically when leaving), but when placing the vehicle in reverse you can have one or both side views automatically point downward to see the space/road and/or curb behind you.
One or both mirrors auto-pointing downward would be a great thing on the Fit. The auto-fold would be ok... but the auto-aiming thing is EXTREMELY convenient. It's difficult doing without it now when I'm not driving the SUV.
Spoiled, maybe?
One or both mirrors auto-pointing downward would be a great thing on the Fit. The auto-fold would be ok... but the auto-aiming thing is EXTREMELY convenient. It's difficult doing without it now when I'm not driving the SUV.
Spoiled, maybe?
Be very nice to have that on the Fit.
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Variable Intermittent Wipers
Update: College Hills Honda has been waiting for the arrival of the wiper stalk; the the assemblies are finally coming off of backorder. Their tech is currently in the process of procuring a crimping tool so they can manufacture their own wiring for this mod. Mr.Pacek (Paul) is on vacation next week but their tech is on the case. The Tech feels the connectors are NOT going to be a problem as they have a vast amount of different versions on hand so they can find a working solution. Bottom line: Be patient; its coming after Paul gets back from vacation! Thanks AGAIN, College Hills!
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Update: College Hills Honda has been waiting for the arrival of the wiper stalk; the the assemblies are finally coming off of backorder. Their tech is currently in the process of procuring a crimping tool so they can manufacture their own wiring for this mod. Mr.Pacek (Paul) is on vacation next week but their tech is on the case. The Tech feels the connectors are NOT going to be a problem as they have a vast amount of different versions on hand so they can find a working solution. Bottom line: Be patient; its coming after Paul gets back from vacation! Thanks AGAIN, College Hills!
I drove a car that had those, can't remember what, might have been a rental, and reverse tilt mirrors are incredibly helpful. One of those things that once you've used it, it's hard to believe it's not at least an option on all cars that have powered mirrors.
Be very nice to have that on the Fit.
Be very nice to have that on the Fit.
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...-function.html
I don't think anything is missing. If I unplug the connectors at both ends and measure between the pins I have good continuity between the wiper stalk end and the Q end. When I do this I am connecting the meter via small pieces of thin solid wire which I poke into the connectors to substitute for the mating male pins of the fuse box and the wiper stalk. At both ends I can feel the pin's spring contact grab the wire when I do this so I feel fairly sure that when the connector is plugged in normally it should be making contact.
If I assume that the new wiper stalk and whatever is in (or after) the fuse box is good, then I am at a loss to explain why it doesn't work.
Maybe someone has some more info on the fuse box end which would allow me to debug further. Maybe the variable delay signal goes through a fuse and that has blown...I don't know?
Paul
If I assume that the new wiper stalk and whatever is in (or after) the fuse box is good, then I am at a loss to explain why it doesn't work.
Maybe someone has some more info on the fuse box end which would allow me to debug further. Maybe the variable delay signal goes through a fuse and that has blown...I don't know?
Paul
Paul any luck on getting your variable portion of the wiper to work. Reason I ask is that I did this mod to the wifes car a couple of weeks ago. Never got the chance to check it for proper operation (besides the wipers working) as had to go out of town for a couple of weeks. Anyway wife said that when she went to use it the other day when it was raining that the variable portion did not work. Had a constant 6 second delay no matter where the variable portion was set to. Verified the problem today but haven't had the chance to check into it. I guess tomorrow I'll be wrining out the wire to make sure I have good continuity between both ends and go from there. I'm almost a 100% sure I have the wire in the correct spot on the Q plug but will verify tomorrow.
Scott
I would think that nothing is coming out of pin 7. I would think that it would be more of a varied resistance signal going into based on where the variable portion of the wiper stalk is set to. Maybe tomorrow I'll play with the stalk as I have it out of the car as it's not doing me any good as with me missing pin 7 I'm out of the variable wiper stalk mod.
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Ahhh, yes. I had not thought of it as an input to the car's systems. Does make sense.
Wish I spoke Japanese. I spend a few days every month in Japan. I'd go to the Honda dealer and figger this out. I've tried before, and just speaking English I get blank stares.... They do have free bottled water and coffee however.
Wish I spoke Japanese. I spend a few days every month in Japan. I'd go to the Honda dealer and figger this out. I've tried before, and just speaking English I get blank stares.... They do have free bottled water and coffee however.