Expert Answers about Honda Fit
- Troubleshooting Toad Supplemental Breaking System when using Tow Haul in Winnebago Vista Motorhome
- It sounds like the Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Supplemental Braking System # RM-9400 locked up your brakes if you had flat spots on your tires. This is most likely the system sensing the deceleration and braking and because of the steep grade kept applying the brakes sensing it needed to help stop your motorhome.
I reached out to my contact at Roadmaster and they confirmed that the Accelerometer was continuing to apply braking because it was sensing that brakes were needed. It appears...
view full answer... - Use of Weather-Strip Material to Prevent Water Entering Thule Rooftop Cargo Box
- Virtually no manufacturer actually wants/encourages owners to modify their products; this is certainly true for Thule and their various cargo boxes. My contact there advised that Thule cannot recommend making such a change although I do understand your interest in making your rooftop cargo box as water-tight as possible. It is all but impossible to make a rooftop cargo box totally waterproof.
My Thule contact did say that on older cargo boxes that have seen a lot of use sometimes the front...
view full answer... - Thule Summit K 12 Chains are Not Snugging Tightly on Tire
- The Thule K-Summit chains, size K12, should fit your wheels and tires just fine. You should not need to adjust the wire mounting point on the hub. Check step 2 of your instructions. Make sure the lug mount is seated all the way on the tire lug and is pointed toward the center of the wheel.
When you ratchet the chains on, put plenty of strength on the ratchet. The wires may bow or torque, but they are supposed to. Once you have the chains on and ratcheted down tight, drive for at least...
view full answer... - No Brake Lights With Ignition Off Using Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit On a 2010 Honda Fit
- I spoke with Roadmaster about the issue you are having with the Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles part # RM-88400 on your 2010 Honda Fit. They informed me that if the brake lights do not illuminate while the brake pedal is pressed when the vehicle's ignition is off then the relay is wired incorrectly so you will need to review that portion of the installation instructions which I have attached for you. If you think the relay is bad then you can switch this out for just...
view full answer... - Troubleshooting a Brake Controller that Has Voltage on Output Circuit all the Time
- If the brake output circuit (blue wire) has 12 volts on it all the time that means that most likely the controller also has 12 volts on the red wire (stoplight switch) as well. If not, then that means the controller is damaged internally and needs to be replaced.
If the red wire has 12 volts all the time it is connected to the wrong circuit on your vehicle. You want to use a circuit that only sees 12 volts when the brakes are applied and none when released. You may need a circuit tester...
view full answer... - Wiper Blade Did Not Fit 2010 Honda Fit
- I have a very similar wiper blade on my car that uses the J-hook style of attachment and I had a hard time installing them too. It seemed like the J-hook was too big. Eventually I figured it out though. Turns out the hook goes around the entire pivoting assembly.
We went out and took a picture of how it looks installed on a similar car.
I've also linked a video for you.
view full answer... - Keeping Kuat Sherpa Bike Rack Safe From Exhaust Heat on 2009 Honda Fit
- Sorry to hear about your bike rack, though I believe I have a solution which can prevent your Kuat Sherpa 2.0 # SH12B from further damage.
What you can do is use a hitch adapter, the Brophy # HT5R, to 7" of length and 5-1/2" of rise to your current hitch. The only issue with using an adapter is that it cuts your tongue weight capacity in half. So when using this adapter, the 200 lbs tongue weight capacity of your Draw-Tite # 24826 becomes only 100 lbs. The Sherpa weighs less than 35 lbs,...
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Wobble with Swagman XC Bike Rack
- For your Swagman XC 2-Bike Rack Platform Style # S64650, the hitch pin that came with the rack or the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock and Cable # S64031 may need to be tightened. I recommend moving the rack up and down slightly as you tighten that threaded bolt. That should secure the shank to your hitch.
The two set-screws you mentioned connecting the crossbar to the shank, will only tighten so much and you do want to be careful not to strip the threads. If you have wobble of bikes side...
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Trailer Lights Not Working on 2007 Honda Fit
- For your 2007 Honda Fit, the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C56011 you ordered is the correct fit. Since nothing works and it is not a powered wiring harness, I recommend you first check your ground wire. If the ground wire is not on bare metal, and having a strong connection the harness will not work. Next, I recommend you check your fuses. There are not specific towing fuses because according to page 164 of your owners manual your vehicle...
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