Installed: Variable Intermittent Wipers 2009 USDM Fit Sport MT Non-Navi
#82
08-23-2009, 09:43 PM
For a test, I installed a pin from a metra harness 71-1729. It has about 20 of the small pins needed and 4 larger pins. (Less than $15 online)
The smaller metra pin fit into the Q connector without having to pull the clip apart or anything. I was able to push the pin into the back on the connector until it was all the way in. However, the connector retainer does not lock into the metra pin. You can pull the pin back out, but it is a snug fit. I had to use a small screwdriver to fully seat the pin into the connector.
You've got a 50/50 chance of putting the pin in the right way. If the hole is blocked when seated... pull it out, turn it around 180degrees and try again.
To actually remove the pin, I used a pick (small ice pick with a handle) and pushed it into the rectangular pin release slot as far as it would go. I then pulled on the back of the wire to get it to come out.
Mike
The smaller metra pin fit into the Q connector without having to pull the clip apart or anything. I was able to push the pin into the back on the connector until it was all the way in. However, the connector retainer does not lock into the metra pin. You can pull the pin back out, but it is a snug fit. I had to use a small screwdriver to fully seat the pin into the connector.
You've got a 50/50 chance of putting the pin in the right way. If the hole is blocked when seated... pull it out, turn it around 180degrees and try again.
To actually remove the pin, I used a pick (small ice pick with a handle) and pushed it into the rectangular pin release slot as far as it would go. I then pulled on the back of the wire to get it to come out.
Mike
so what your saying is the small connector from the metra will work
on the Q. correct?
what about the big connector on the metra? does that work with the
stalk?
#83
08-24-2009, 06:19 AM
Sorry guys for the wrong part number. I'm also looking for these ones and it's hard to find the right prart number from honda.
I found this topic from Honda Element Owners Club, i Don't know if it helps.
Real Intermittent Wipers - Page 4 - Honda Element Owners Club Forum
I found this topic from Honda Element Owners Club, i Don't know if it helps.
Real Intermittent Wipers - Page 4 - Honda Element Owners Club Forum
#84
08-25-2009, 12:27 AM
okay i went to the junk yard today and got some connectors.
by the looks of it i got the wiper side. but i'm not sure about
the Q yet. i will be checking to confirm very soon.
by the looks of it i got the wiper side. but i'm not sure about
the Q yet. i will be checking to confirm very soon.
#85
08-25-2009, 10:37 PM
okay Q is wrong but i made some phone calls today.
hopefully by the end of the week i'll have all the connectors.
most like i'll have some extra. so i might sell them to those who
need them. but i'll let you guys know when they get here.
hopefully by the end of the week i'll have all the connectors.
most like i'll have some extra. so i might sell them to those who
need them. but i'll let you guys know when they get here.
#86
08-25-2009, 10:45 PM
after working on this mod, my back was sore! Im too old to be modding.
But if you have any extras, I'll risk another back injury to complete this mod.
#87
08-25-2009, 10:45 PM
OK, so I take this as official confirmation that the wiper-side connector and the Q connector are indeed DIFFERENT. Crap!
Oh, I'm first in line to buy a spare from you LOL! Assuming you don't go nuts with pricing here
EDIT: OK, maybe I'm second in line!
Oh, I'm first in line to buy a spare from you LOL! Assuming you don't go nuts with pricing here
EDIT: OK, maybe I'm second in line!
#88
08-25-2009, 11:29 PM
I'd like to be third in line. I have the pins from the Canadian in japan and have no idea which connector they fit and I don't have the new arm yet. I also need pins for winkers that are on the way. edit: I need pins for heated mirrors too. edit: LOL, didn't know you were staring a business did you.
Last edited by goredox; 08-26-2009 at 12:12 AM.
#90
08-25-2009, 11:56 PM
LOL you guys are to funny.
your on the list but i'm not sure how many i'm getting yet.
def at least 4 but until i get them i will make a list.
1. aenokea
2. justintime
3. goredox
4. Choro-Q_Fit
your on the list but i'm not sure how many i'm getting yet.
def at least 4 but until i get them i will make a list.
1. aenokea
2. justintime
3. goredox
4. Choro-Q_Fit
#95
08-26-2009, 07:21 PM
#96
08-26-2009, 08:20 PM
w00t!
I just got my new wiper stalk in today... so I wouldn't mind joining the line.
BTW, i also did the cargo light mod (Acura RDX switched cargo light). Easy as pie. I'm not expecting the wiper stalk mod to be quite so easy....
cheers,
Schlappette
BTW, i also did the cargo light mod (Acura RDX switched cargo light). Easy as pie. I'm not expecting the wiper stalk mod to be quite so easy....
cheers,
Schlappette
#97
08-26-2009, 09:03 PM
Got the new Wiper stalk already! Now just sitting put until we can all figure out the right pin type to use. Thanks for everyone who's been contributing so far, this is going to be an awesome mod. The Wiper Stalk will look 'Stock', it is an exact match in color, texture, font etc.
(The one I got for my 2002 CR-V was from an RSX, the closest thing at the time, and it was slightly off in texture... but I see these differences where others don't!)
(The one I got for my 2002 CR-V was from an RSX, the closest thing at the time, and it was slightly off in texture... but I see these differences where others don't!)
Last edited by justintime; 08-26-2009 at 09:34 PM.
#98
08-26-2009, 09:19 PM
I don't think I'm willing to shell out this kind of money for this kind of mod, but if anyone wants to do this for a GD Fit, I believe I have found the part: My Honda Parts Store - Genuine Honda Parts at Wholesale Prices
It's from the 2004 Civic Hybrid. Looks identical in the drawings and they should be plug and play considering the circuitry is internal to the switch, unlike in the GE. Someone please go ahead and try this so I know it works. Maybe one day I would go through with it.
It's from the 2004 Civic Hybrid. Looks identical in the drawings and they should be plug and play considering the circuitry is internal to the switch, unlike in the GE. Someone please go ahead and try this so I know it works. Maybe one day I would go through with it.
#99
08-26-2009, 10:02 PM
What's the Part# for this? Going to be placing an order soon for other stuff. It's just plug and play right?
#100
08-26-2009, 10:14 PM
from ---> https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...ts-thread.html
It's just plug and play
( Rear Cargo area Dual Stage light )
1) Rear Cargo light, P/N 34265-SFE-003
btw the keyring turned out to be defective eventually.. lucky for you, unlucky for me...
It's just plug and play
( Rear Cargo area Dual Stage light )
1) Rear Cargo light, P/N 34265-SFE-003
btw the keyring turned out to be defective eventually.. lucky for you, unlucky for me...
Last edited by FitStir; 08-26-2009 at 10:21 PM.