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EOC Rank: Iron
2006
4WD EX-P AT
Alabaster Silver Metallic (ASM) Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Shelby, North Carolina
Posts: 4,845
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Real Intermittent Wipers
Note from moderator, January 2010
DIY circuit info moved to a separate thread. Summary: At the switch end, you can use either Honda part #04320-SP0-A00 or #04320-SP0-B00 (post #36). At the X connector end, you have these choices: a) A wire removed from the X connector of a donor (junkyard) car. This is a sure bet, and each connector contains several usable parts. b) Tyco part 173681-6, referenced below. c) A pigtail or pin socket from a dealer's kit if you can match it to the ones on the X connector. d) Possibly one of the smaller pigtails from a Metra 71-1721 connector. These look like they might work but afaik haven't been tried. The 71-1721, if it works, has the advantage of being readily available, and each connector has eight of the small pigtails. Last edited by ramblerdan; 01-30-2010 at 09:59 AM. |
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EOC Rank: Iron
2006
4WD EX-P AT
Alabaster Silver Metallic (ASM) Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Shelby, North Carolina
Posts: 4,845
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How about an interesting twist of this whole concept.
I just finished installing a 2006 Honda Pilot wiper switch on my Element. It's part # 35256-S9V-A01. I bought it from Honda for $36.00 give or take. ![]() Here's the deal, this thing bolts right up, you have to run two wires from the additional two terminals on the switch ( # 9 & #10 ) to the Under Dash Fuse/Relay Box connector X ( pins #3 & #4 ). Granted it's a royal pain in the ass to get to since it's in the rear of the UDFR Box, but it's about as easy a way to get real intermittent wipers in the Element as I've seen. Why didn't Honda do this to begin with? or at least offer it as an option?
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NC Saint Bernard Rescue Making the world a better place, one Saint at a time. Mods for the EOC: Real Intermittent Wipers / Daytime Running Lights / Passenger Door Lock Switch ![]() |
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EOC Rank: Carbon
2007
4WD LX MT
Alabaster Silver Metallic (ASM) Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Columbus, OH
Posts: 1,679
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Wow, this looks cool! Would it be easy for a biologist to install it?
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"Anyone who has accustomed himself to regard the life of any living creature as worthless is in danger of arriving also at the idea of worthless human lives."- Albert Schweitzer Last edited by ramblerdan; 08-13-2008 at 10:23 AM. |
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EOC Rank: Neon
2008
4WD EX 5AT
Nighthawk Black Pearl (NBP) Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: On A Golf Course
Posts: 2,431
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Wow thats nuts, I have to have one :)
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EOC Rank: Carbon
2007
4WD EX AT
Tangerine Metallic (TM) Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Waldorf,Md
Posts: 1,762
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Your kidding, it was that easy
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AVIC D-3 with hidden antenna's for GPS and Sirius, Leather interior, SC wheels, rear spoiler, driving lights, South Coast carpet set, SC console. :D |
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EOC Rank: Iron
2006
4WD EX-P AT
Alabaster Silver Metallic (ASM) Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Shelby, North Carolina
Posts: 4,845
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Shouldn't be any different. The same part # is in the '08 pilot, and the E's hasn't changed.
I really don't see why this wasn't put in the E to begin with, what would the cost have been anyway? The part was readily available, the MCU doesn't need to be modified, the only real addition would be two wires... Maybe next they will put it in the '09.... would be a nice "upgrade"
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NC Saint Bernard Rescue Making the world a better place, one Saint at a time. Mods for the EOC: Real Intermittent Wipers / Daytime Running Lights / Passenger Door Lock Switch ![]() |
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Moderator
2004
4WD EXS MT
Galapagos Green Metallic (GGM) Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Lorain Ohio
Posts: 1,271
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Now this is what I am talking about. I had built the other circuit but never installed it yet because I didn't really like the idea of a random knob/box mounted on the dash some place. I had done something just like this on the wife's Mazda Protege 5 using a control stalk from an MPV van. I will defintately be ordering one one of these switch's. Thanks!! On another note, do you have a diagram of what wires I will be accessing when I install this....I have yet to purchase a FSM
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AVIC D3 with bluetooth, XM, Ipod cable and rearview camera. Both sat. antennas installed using the hidden antenna method. Sony XM-1S mono amp running a Digital Designs 1508 subwoofer. Honda exhaust finisher. AVS Ventvisors. EP3 shift knob. Shen's sidemarker/turn signal mod, and bh241's Pilot wiper switch mod. SC console. UHaul hitch. OEM Foglights. Lower grill guard. Inside electronic hatch release. Hornet security system with window control module. |
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EOC Rank: Iron
2006
4WD EX-P AT
Alabaster Silver Metallic (ASM) Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Shelby, North Carolina
Posts: 4,845
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Just run a couple of wires, connect the UDFR's "X" connector pin # 4 to the new Pilot's switch pin # 9, and the UDFR's "X" connector pin # 3 to the Pilot switch pin # 10. yes, it's a royal pain to do.... especially for a middle aged (maybe a tad more than middle.... The "X" connector: ![]() Yes, it's located on the back of the UDFR Box ![]() Here's the two wires in place: ![]() The two wires need to go up to the Wiper/Washer Switch. ![]() I would recommend going to Honda and trying to get the 'pigtail' connectors - I didn't but then again, I do work in an electronics shop. :wink:
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Moderator
2004
4WD EXS MT
Galapagos Green Metallic (GGM) Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Lorain Ohio
Posts: 1,271
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Thanks for the pics bh241, that rocks!! I highly doubt I will try to get the pigtails from Honda. I have quite a few incomplete Honda engine and interior wiring harness parts at my shop. I am sure I can find the appropriate pins to remove from one plug and graft into the E's plugs. Oh and I agree, accessing the under dash fuse/relay box is a complete PITA :-x
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AVIC D3 with bluetooth, XM, Ipod cable and rearview camera. Both sat. antennas installed using the hidden antenna method. Sony XM-1S mono amp running a Digital Designs 1508 subwoofer. Honda exhaust finisher. AVS Ventvisors. EP3 shift knob. Shen's sidemarker/turn signal mod, and bh241's Pilot wiper switch mod. SC console. UHaul hitch. OEM Foglights. Lower grill guard. Inside electronic hatch release. Hornet security system with window control module. |
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Moderator
2004
4WD EXS MT
Fiji Blue Pearl (FBP) Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Saratoga, N.Y.
Posts: 6,911
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Super cool mod, BH.
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