2009 Accord horn on GE Fit

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Nov 16, 2008 | 01:45 AM

#81

IfTheFoo

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Originally Posted by 5hole

Wow. I still so want one. I'm pretty mad right now that there's not a Fit in my driveway. But if that was not the horn sound, I'm a bit worried....

Agree - but it's pretty easy to add a more ballsy-er horn. I was suprised when I accidentally set off the security horn, while my regular horn was disconnected, sitting on the floor.

Fiam El Grandes sound like, pardon the expression, an American car horn.

Not that there's anything wrong with that...

Nov 16, 2008 | 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by fitnoob

I'm sure this is a pretty dumb question, but, as you can see from my username, I am a noob...

How do you get the black plastic cover that goes over the top of the grille back on? I can't get the stupid black bits to go back in. I tried banging on them pretty good, and also using pliers to squeeze the bottom parts and see if I could slide them back in, but it won't go. I'm trying not to break the thing so I don't want to go too crazy.

edit: the black bits that I'm talking about are these things:

here is another tip that i don't think no one knows.
on that cover you take off there is about seven clips or so.
remember to put them back were you got them from.
because there is two clips in the pile that are different than
the rest. if you take them all out and look at them you'll see.
two of them have different points to them.

Nov 16, 2008 | 03:35 PM

#83

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The center part needs to be pulled out about 5mm, allowing the four little fingers to squeeze together to fit through the hole in the two parts you are joining. Then, press the center to expand the fingers and lock it in place.

Nov 17, 2008 | 08:55 PM

#84

kevvur

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Changed the stock horn with an Accord horn today. Getting the clips off was pretty easy because all you needed was a flat head screwdriver. I didn't put the plastic horn cover (under the first plastic piece you remove) back on because the Accord horn is too big and it wouldn't fit.

It was pretty damn easy and took me about 10 minutes to do.

Nov 17, 2008 | 09:20 PM

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I put my S2000 Horn I wasn't using due to the fact I have a Mugen Hub!

Sounds nice!

Nov 24, 2008 | 05:36 PM

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I also replaced the Fit stock horn with a Accord horn immediately. Very easy to do. I have put together a DIY to help anyone who may be thinking of doing this on their Fit.

FIT Horn DYI

Nov 24, 2008 | 05:44 PM

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Good DIY.

Now if only I can figure out which horn I want to install I think I can conquer this.

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...t-install.html

Nov 25, 2008 | 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom_anko

I also replaced the Fit stock horn with a Accord horn immediately. Very easy to do. I have put together a DIY to help anyone who may be thinking of doing this on their Fit.

FIT Horn DYI

good DIY.

i also like the pic's of Japan.

very nice.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FitStir

Good DIY.

Now if only I can figure out which horn I want to install I think I can conquer this.

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...t-install.html

stick with oem honda stuff if you want. makes it easy to
install. plug and play. can't get any better than that.

Nov 25, 2008 | 11:15 AM

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Nice DIY.. Thank you.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom_anko

I also replaced the Fit stock horn with a Accord horn immediately. Very easy to do. I have put together a DIY to help anyone who may be thinking of doing this on their Fit.

FIT Horn DYI

Nov 25, 2008 | 12:20 PM

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But for a 2008 horn replacement, I still need to take off the whole front bumper, correct?

Nov 25, 2008 | 12:21 PM

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But for a 2008 horn replacement, I still need to take off the whole front bumper, correct?

I belive so.... yes

Nov 25, 2008 | 12:22 PM

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that bites the big one...not doing it myself

Dec 16, 2008 | 07:36 PM

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Just completed this mod in less than 15 minutes. You can't get much easier than this. Sounds much better.

Dec 16, 2008 | 07:41 PM

#94

Powers

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Originally Posted by mdlorey

Just completed this mod in less than 15 minutes. You can't get much easier than this. Sounds much better.

You're right down the road from me! I'll keep my eyes (and ears now!) peeled.

Dec 29, 2008 | 06:19 PM

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I ordered an 09 Accord horn on hondapartsnow.com and I was browsing the FAQ and it stated,"Installing any item on another year or model is not recommended, may be dangerous and will void any warranty coverage"

Does anyone know if the warranty is really voided!? I don't think I can live with the wimpy horn that it came with. I'm embarrassed to use it!

Dec 29, 2008 | 06:54 PM

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Excellent inexpensive mod!!! Tagging thread.

Dec 29, 2008 | 11:13 PM

#97

Jspec5

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im very pleased to see that this mod caught on. i had to take the chance after my parts guy told me i could not return and electrical item after i purchased it. thanks (tom anko) for doing the DIY. i guess i was too lazy to go back take it all off and do it over again. lol. good job!

Dec 29, 2008 | 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by pizzicato

Save the original one in case you need to change it back for some reason. Correct me if I'm wrong but techincally, you aren't supposed to change your wheels. This can void the warranty.

Jan 24, 2009 | 09:44 PM

#99

Scaldy

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I installed the 2009 Accord Horn today and was very happy with the fit and sound. I did find a way to help the "no slack" issue with the wire to the new horn. If you take a mirror and look up at the wire and where it's held to the body you will see electricians tape that can be removed to allow for more slack. I had no issues once this was done.

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Originally Posted by neteng101

- I didn't move the bar and the angle is different, the wire has very little slack, the plastic protection piece for the latch does rub a bit on the new horn, but it all fits in the end.