Airbag Recall on 2009-2014 Fit
#321
Where do you go?
That shouldn't matter. I bought my car near New York and now live in Nashville, so I went to a dealer in Nashville and they hooked me up with a loaner car from Avis.
#323
+1 car collectors found this out years ago, idling is NOT enough to heat the engine like driving at highway speed. Bigger collectors use drive-on dynamometers to get this done.
Fresh oil, Fresh Fuel with the Marine Stabil in it. Top the tank off a bit, less air means less fuel oxidation.
Put an extra 5 to 10 lbs of air in the tires too.
I usually use jack stands to take weight off the tires, not completely just enough to partially uncompress the suspension.
On cars stored over a few months, hand rotate the engine 1/4 turn about every 4 months to put pressure on a different set of valve springs.
Fresh oil, Fresh Fuel with the Marine Stabil in it. Top the tank off a bit, less air means less fuel oxidation.
Put an extra 5 to 10 lbs of air in the tires too.
I usually use jack stands to take weight off the tires, not completely just enough to partially uncompress the suspension.
On cars stored over a few months, hand rotate the engine 1/4 turn about every 4 months to put pressure on a different set of valve springs.
Last edited by dwtaylorpdx; 04-05-2016 at 07:37 PM.
#325
Then I think I need to buy battery tender to save my battery. Is this battery tender good for Fit?
#327
Then I think I need to buy battery tender to save my battery. Is this battery tender good for Fit?
Amazon.com: Battery Tender (022-0192) Black 12 Volt 0.750 Amp Junior Battery Charger/Maintainer: Automotive
Amazon.com: Battery Tender (022-0192) Black 12 Volt 0.750 Amp Junior Battery Charger/Maintainer: Automotive
#328
I think the airbags will work their way north. They will be distributed in the Deep South first, then hopefully into North Carolina, then to dryer and cooler climes.
#329
+1 car collectors found this out years ago, idling is NOT enough to heat the engine like driving at highway speed. Bigger collectors use drive-on dynamometers to get this done.
Fresh oil, Fresh Fuel with the Marine Stabil in it. Top the tank off a bit, less air means less fuel oxidation.
Put an extra 5 to 10 lbs of air in the tires too.
I usually use jack stands to take weight off the tires, not completely just enough to partially uncompress the suspension.
On cars stored over a few months, hand rotate the engine 1/4 turn about every 4 months to put pressure on a different set of valve springs.
Fresh oil, Fresh Fuel with the Marine Stabil in it. Top the tank off a bit, less air means less fuel oxidation.
Put an extra 5 to 10 lbs of air in the tires too.
I usually use jack stands to take weight off the tires, not completely just enough to partially uncompress the suspension.
On cars stored over a few months, hand rotate the engine 1/4 turn about every 4 months to put pressure on a different set of valve springs.
#330
I'm using this: Battery Tender® Plus
#331
You have to use this for CA or Oregon.
#332
I'm using this: Battery Tender® Plus
#333
Went to my local Honda Dealer to pick up some parts and the Service Tech told me: "A little birdie told me that the airbag recall parts should be arriving within the next week or two. It'll take a day or two for the parts to arrive once ordered, and about 90 minutes to 2 hours to install."
Take that with a grain of salt but figured I'd mention nonetheless.
Take that with a grain of salt but figured I'd mention nonetheless.
#334
When calling my case manager the other day I tried to inquire about where the new bags would appear first, as it's known that those in high humidity ares are the most prone to catastrophic failures. I wanted to let them know that, unbeknownst to many, Bellingham, WA has the highest average humidity of any city over pop. of 50,000 in the country. I was told that they would not release the parts until ALL of the replacements were in stock.
#335
I'm using this: Battery Tender® Plus
You have to use this for CA or Oregon.
Amazon.com: Battery Tender 022-0185G-dl-wh Black 12 Volt 1.25 Amp Plus Battery Charger/Maintainer: Automotive
Amazon.com: Battery Tender 022-0185G-dl-wh Black 12 Volt 1.25 Amp Plus Battery Charger/Maintainer: Automotive
Last edited by Mister Coffee; 04-07-2016 at 01:25 AM.
#337
Death in Texas Last Week
Tenth U.S. death from Takata inflator reported in Texas - Takata Corp. ADR (OTCMKTS:TKTDY) | Seeking Alpha
I'm not panicking, but I thought I would share this.
It says it was an '02 Civic. It says the owner was mailed "multiple recall notices." It does not say whether or not replacement parts were available at the time of the death.
I'm not panicking, but I thought I would share this.
It says it was an '02 Civic. It says the owner was mailed "multiple recall notices." It does not say whether or not replacement parts were available at the time of the death.
#338
Yes: an older Civic. Yesterday at the dealer, the service guy told me that "not one, not a single one" of the problems with the bags was on a Honda FIT. The sales person then verified that fact. Most, they say, are in older Civics.
Still, they are trained to tell us that we had better heed our letters. It gives one a queasy feeling.
Still, they are trained to tell us that we had better heed our letters. It gives one a queasy feeling.
#339
Went to my local Honda Dealer to pick up some parts and the Service Tech told me: "A little birdie told me that the airbag recall parts should be arriving within the next week or two. It'll take a day or two for the parts to arrive once ordered, and about 90 minutes to 2 hours to install."
Take that with a grain of salt but figured I'd mention nonetheless.
Take that with a grain of salt but figured I'd mention nonetheless.
I wonder how all this is going to affect their bottom line?
#340
Takata Airbag Death in Texas Spurs Renewed Push on Car Recalls - Fortune
Another one...... I agree that Honda et al should do more than send out a single mailing. Ads should be taken out in papers and certain magazines. TV ads should be aired. There are too many people who haven't gotten the message.
Another one...... I agree that Honda et al should do more than send out a single mailing. Ads should be taken out in papers and certain magazines. TV ads should be aired. There are too many people who haven't gotten the message.