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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 11:31 AM
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What's this compartment under the hood?
Just above the engine and below the windshield there's a compartment with a sliding door. What is it for?

I opened it part way, took a photo and circled it in red:

 
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 11:34 AM
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Its even labeled.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 11:35 AM
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It says Frame Number but there's nothing behind it except an access to something else. But thanks so much for your help.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 12:01 PM
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I think it might just be the frame number. The only other thing back there at that spot would be a bolt to take off the metal cowling... but you'd need the entire plastic assembly off to take off the cowling.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 12:11 PM
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a rather inconvenient place for your stash? I always thought you could view the frame (body) serial number through there.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 12:18 PM
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take a peek inside and you will see etched numbers on the frame, which is of course what the cover says... frame number

take that cover off and you will have an engine bay heat exhaust... well kinda
 
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by malraux
Its even labeled.
Hahaha (10 char)
 
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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 02:53 PM
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Oh No!
You just opened The Honda Fit Dibbuk Box!
 
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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 03:38 PM
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im pretty sure my 2013 says vin number there with the vin imprinted into the metal body. Might have to double check
 
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 02:21 AM
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Vin HAS to be visible without removing any parts. So this is just a way to get around having to take the cowl plastic off to see the vin.
 
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