Expert Answers about Honda Fit

• Solution for Fork Block of Rhino-Rack XTray Pro Cargo Basket Seeming too Large
• The fork blocks of the Rhino-Rack XTray Pro Cargo Basket # RRRMCB03 that you referenced are designed to fit 15 mm by 100 mm thru axles. Sounds like you have a smaller 9 mm thru axle which would require the adapter part # RRRBCA039.
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• Correct Orientation for Plugging in 4-Way Round Side of Flex-Coil Trailer Connector Adapter
• When installing the 4-Way Round connection of the Hopkins Endurance Flex-Coil Trailer Connector Adapter # HM47043 you want to make sure that the thick square part is facing the ground as you can see in the attached photo. I have also attached a photo of a typical 4-Way Round connection for both the trailer and vehicle that you can use as a reference. Typically a spring-loaded lip on a cover will help keep the connector from accidentally falling out. I can guarantee this as I don't know...
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• How To Wire Separate or 3 Wire System and Third Brake Light For Flat Towing A 2010 Honda Fit
• To wire your motor home which has a 3 wire system to your 2010 Honda Fit with a 3 wire system, you will need to use the Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit, part # RM-154, as well as Roadmaster Hy-Power Diodes, part # RM-792, which includes 2 diodes. The 2 additional diodes are for the separate turn signals. To install part # RM-154, you will begin by running the 4-way connector from the front to the rear of the vehicle. Then you will need to use a circuit tester, part # PTW2993,...
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• Wiring a Roadmaster Brake Lite Relay Kit on a 2010 Honda Fit
• Yes, you will need to utilize the black wire on the Roadmaster Brake-Lite relay kit # RM-88400. You will need to find that green/silver wire at the brake switch (above your brake pedal), cut it about 6 inches away from the switch. The end going to the brake switch you will attach the relay green wire. And the end going out to the brake lights you will attach the relay black wire. See the diagram I included. The relay kit # RM-88400 will prevent your 2010 Honda Fit brake signal from overriding...
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• Why Arent Instructions Listed for EcoHitch that Fits 2016 Honda Fit
• EcoHitch is very secretive about the install instructions they offer for their hitches like the # 306-X7273 that fits your 2016 Honda Fit but I am going to email you a copy of the instructions to you in a separate email. The install is not overly difficult but it will take a reasonable amount of time to pull off. A Class II hitch accessory like a bike rack will not fit into a Class I trailer hitch. There is a stop built into Class I hitch tubes to prevent this. You'd need a Class I bike...
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• Will Fuse Bypass Installation be Similar Between 2009 and 2012 Model Years of Honda Fit
• Yes, since the 2009 and 2012 model years of the Honda Fit are both part of the same second generation the installation of the Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass # RM76511 will be essentially identical for the two vehicles. The video for the 2012 model is linked for you. You may also want to refer to the linked article on flat towing a vehicle like your Fit. There are several components required for safe and legal flat towing in most states and all of those items are detailed in the linked...
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• Difficulty Folding Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar BX7380 Into Storage Position
• It sounds like your tow bar's vertical storage bracket (on the shank) may have a bit of extra powder coated finish that is making the first-time use of the Alpha # BX7380 a little bit tough. You should be fine to give the stud a gentle tap with a rubber or wood mallet to coax it into place in the slot. This should only be necessary once for the initial installation. You can also try simply rotating the arm assembly back and forth (both left-to-right and vertically) to help loosen up the...
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• How to InstallZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness 119250KIT
• If a car has separate amber turn lights then it is a 3-wire system. My research shows your car is a 2-wire system since it's taillights have no amber portions. Installation of the Tekonsha wiring harness # 119250KIT is straightforward. The black wire is connected to the supplied extension piece using the included butt connector and the other end is routed up to the engine compartment where it connects to the battery + terminal through the supplied fuse holder. A helpful article is linked...
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• Where is the Best Place to Mount the InvisiBrake Controller Box in a 2011 Honda Fit
• The best place to mount the box/controller part of the InvisiBrake # RM-8700 on any vehicle is under the driver's seat if there is space. You can check if there is enough space for the box which is 8-3/4" long x 8-3/4" wide x 2-3/4" tall. If there isn't enough space under a seat then use the dimensions given above to locate a spot that will work for you. You might also consider the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO # SM99251 which operates the same way as the InvisiBrake but with a controller box...
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• Is Drilling Required When Installing Draw-Tite 1-1/4 Inch Hitch # 24776 On 2007 Honda Fit
• There is no drilling required when installing the Draw-Tite Class I 1-1/4 Inch Hitch, part # 24776, on a 2007 Honda Fit. It is a bolt-on application. I am including a link to the installation instructions on the Hidden Hitch. I am including a video link of a Curt trailer hitch being installed on a 2006 Honda Fit. The hitch is a different brand, but the installation is the same as the Hidden Hitch. Some items you may need to complete your Class I towing setup are the Tow Ready 2 Inch Hitch...
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• Can 12 Volt Light Wiring be Used to Install Hopkins 12-Volt Socket with Utility Light # HM55125
• Yes, you can install Hopkins 12-Volt Socket with Utility Light # HM55125 in place of your existing light. But the socket/light is only available with the wire. Even though would will not need the extra wire its always good to have extra wire laying around. You can never have too much wire! The socket will still have to be grounded but you can use the ground wire that is already present.
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• Do I Need to Dilute the Coolant in my Car to Install the Kat's Engine Block Heater
• The Kat's Heaters Custom Engine Block Heater part # KH11419 is a confirmed fit for the 1.3 I4 engine in your 2007 Honda Fit. I recommend using a heater plug cover such as part # KH28405 to protect the plug on the power cord from corrosion while not in use. Nearly all vehicle's on the road today run a 50/50 mix between water and antifreeze. The coolant in your vehicle is already mixed with the correct ratio of water and antifreeze. The above block heater is a frost plug style meaning it...
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• Ease of Installation for the Vision X H4 Halogen Headlight Bulbs with Relay Harness # VX-HH4-R
• Install instructions are included with the Vision X H4 Halogen Headlight Bulbs with Relay Harness # VX-HH4-R that you referenced. Installation would be pretty easy as for the most part you would just plug this harness into the existing headlamp sockets and the harness will replace the wiring of your vehicle. If you have basic tools and mechanic skills this would install very easily for you.
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• Do the Hitch Holes On a 2019 Honda Fit Need to Be Enlarged to Install a Hitch
• The Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 24920 which is a fit for your 2019 Honda Fit should not require you to drill or enlarge any holes in the frame per the owner's manual. I looked over the reviews for this hitch and there was one instance of a customer who had to shave the spacer block to fit it through the holes but nothing to the vehicle itself was altered. That said, it is not completely out of the ordinary to have to slightly enlarge a hole in the frame so this may...
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• Base Plate Kit Installation Information for a 2011 Honda Fit
• If you check out the install video I attached you will see our installers installing the Roadmaster Base Plate kit part # 521190-1 on a 2011 Honda Fit just like yours. I also attached a link to the install instructions from Roadmaster as well. A good portion of the front end components come off the vehicle like what you see in the attached picture. In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your...
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• No Power To Trailer Running Lights On a 2018 Ram
• The trailer running light fuse on a 2018 Ram 1500/2500/3500 will be located in the engine bay fuse box, a blue 20 amp fuse in the F29 cavity. If the filament is intact then you will want to test for power on the running light wire behind the trailer connector (usually brown) to see if there is power. If you have power here then replace the trailer connector with the 7- and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Socket part # HM40975-11933. If you don't have power here then there is an issue with the...
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• Can You Drink From the Camco Garden Hose Y-Style Shut-Off Valve # CAM20113
• The Camco Garden Hose Y-Style Shut-Off Valve # CAM20113 is simple a way to convert your single garden hose to a dual hose style with individual shut-offs. There is no filter in it so the water would be just as safe as it was if you weren't using the # CAM20113. The way the product angles out might make it easier to drink from though.
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• Can a 2008 Honda Fit be Flat Recreational Towed at 65 mph
• I looked up the owner's manual for your 2008 Honda Fit and if you check look at the "Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome" section which starts at page 173 you will note that it actually states you can tow your vehicle up to 65 mph but not to exceed that speed limit. I believe that you were looking at the "Emergency Towing" section on page 238 where it states not traveling over 50 miles and to stay under 35 mph. For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base plate kit, tow bar,...
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• Does Rainfly Need to be Removed from Yakima SkyRise HD Roof Tent for Travel
• Before closing the Yakima SkyRise HD Tent # Y07437 up for travel you will need to remove the rainfly from the tent. I did also verify this with my contact at Yakima. I have attached a short video review on the SkyRise that you can also check out.
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• Where to Mount Air Cylinder from Roadmaster InvisiBrake System, Part # RM-8700, in 2012 Honda Fit
• Air cylinder placement is limited by the length of the actuator cable; it is important to proper operation that this cable not be required to bend any more than absolutely necessary. Usually a good spot for the air cylinder is under a driver side door threshold; the size and shape of the cylinder often make this location the best option since it keeps the cylinder close enough to both the brake pedal and actuator box. The actuator cable cannot be extended. Typical installations for the...
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