DIY: Horn/Bumper Removal - Page 5

Jerm · 04-09-2009, 09:36 PM

oops

Falcon620 · 06-24-2009, 03:25 PM

very helpful...

Falcon620 · 06-26-2009, 03:34 PM

quick question... (might seem stupid) does anyone know where I can get the tool to pop out the plugs on the bottom of the front bumper? and what is the tool called? also... Does anyone know where I can get new plastic screws to hold my bumper in secure? When I looked under my car I only had 3 holding it on... now I only have 2 because it was a major pain in the ass popping those things out. Any help would be Greatly appreciated!

**akai6** · 06-26-2009, 04:03 PM

Is there a tool? I was just using a flathead screwdriver... GENTLY!

Falcon620 · 06-26-2009, 04:12 PM

if you go to collegehillshonda.com and watch the how to... hes using some kind of tool to pry the plastic screws out. I used a flathead as well but... didnt work to well.

**akai6** · 06-26-2009, 05:15 PM

Hmmm thats what I used and didnt have any probs..

johnkimx1 · 08-27-2009, 06:31 PM

i remember the first time removing my bumper.. such a hell

amd4me · 09-03-2009, 06:05 AM

How loud is that horn? Is it obnoxious?

Blitz · 09-04-2009, 04:19 PM

I'm going to assume that this voids your warranty?

joeflyer · 09-04-2009, 11:29 PM

What, your horn warranty?

I installed the Wolo Big Boy horn without removing the bumper cover. Loosened the two covers on the bottom and slipped a 1/4-inch drive ratchet in to remove the bolt. Then used a hardware-store L bracket to mount the horn using the original bolt and welded nut. For the positive power connection, I sanded a typical spade connector to a width that fit the factory connector.

Blitz · 09-07-2009, 07:32 PM

Any warranties. I don't want to do anything to my car that will void anything.

LoAlaSi · 09-14-2009, 01:44 AM

I did this and got the Low side of the accord horn, connector fits if anyone has that question and sorry if it has already been answered, also, the 09's have 2 horns, one on the driver side and one mounted in the same place on the passenger side.

mrhappypantz · 09-14-2009, 01:53 AM

Also if your changing the horn on the passenger side to an accord one it'll push your fog light out so you have to mount it somewhere else.

fynestpi · 09-23-2009, 03:48 AM

do anyone know what years of honda accord horns can fit onto a 07 ex civic? cos i forgot. ima try and get one at this dealership that are parting out accords since it'll be cheaper.

fynestpi · 09-23-2009, 03:55 AM

also is this diy the same for a 07 ex?

Crystalis · 12-06-2009, 01:08 PM

So I purchased the Accord dual low/high tone horn from CollegeHills, and I just realized looking at their site that those horns technically only fit the 08 sedan. I have an 07 sedan. I see a bunch of people on here doing dual horn set-ups. Will I still be able to use these horns on my car or do I need to pick up the single horn?

messiah_tr · 12-24-2009, 12:02 AM

the worst would be having to splice into cables and find suitable location to attach the second horn. or you can make a small bracket out of some scrap metal.

btw, I use something called tack-puller to remove the plastic thingies. If you go to Home Depot and ask them where you can find a tack-puller, they will help you -that's what I did

sonitex · 12-24-2009, 11:10 AM

Check out my DIY on dual horns install.

Horn for Civics

mpk · 03-23-2010, 07:45 PM

So I'm buzzing along in lane 1 going the speed limit. A moron rolls through a red light, makes a WIDE right turn through lane 2 into my lane. I never had to do a panic stop in the Civic before, but here I go tripping the antilocks and very nearly rear ending that clueless moron. I'm ice all the time, but this one got me going.

My factory horn? Useless. It did not stop the moron from proceeding fully into my lane. Either very clueless, or my horn sucks.

So I'm wanting to upgrade my horn too. Then I read this:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wakeboarder11

Guys all i have to say is if you are going to do this, use a fuse on the horn wire right there. I didnt use one and my ground shorted and the short damaged my ecu.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lionelp

Do you have a fuse on there now? Did the dealership fix it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by goixiz

Why do you need a fuse Is the existing horn not have a fuse ?

So what's this about fuses and blown ecu? The horn harness should be behind a relay, and fused out of the factory. Why do I need another fuse?

bopbop92630 · 03-30-2010, 03:12 PM

Got a question, I'm about to do an upgrade to my horn as well and I want to do the high and low tones.

Do you need a relay for this or is this plug and play? 1 wire from the old horn to power up 2 horns. Is this right?

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04-09-2009, 09:36 PM	#81 (permalink)
Jerm Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: DFW,TX Posts: 4	oops

06-24-2009, 03:25 PM	#82 (permalink)
Falcon620 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elkins, WV Age: 26 Posts: 391 Dan	very helpful...

06-26-2009, 03:34 PM	#83 (permalink)
Falcon620 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elkins, WV Age: 26 Posts: 391 Dan	quick question... (might seem stupid) does anyone know where I can get the tool to pop out the plugs on the bottom of the front bumper? and what is the tool called? also... Does anyone know where I can get new plastic screws to hold my bumper in secure? When I looked under my car I only had 3 holding it on... now I only have 2 because it was a major pain in the ass popping those things out. Any help would be Greatly appreciated!

06-26-2009, 04:12 PM	#85 (permalink)
Falcon620 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elkins, WV Age: 26 Posts: 391 Dan	if you go to collegehillshonda.com and watch the how to... hes using some kind of tool to pry the plastic screws out. I used a flathead as well but... didnt work to well.

08-27-2009, 06:31 PM	#87 (permalink)
johnkimx1 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: cypress 714 Posts: 110 john	i remember the first time removing my bumper.. such a hell

09-03-2009, 06:05 AM	#88 (permalink)
amd4me Senior Member Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: From Paris to Berlin, and every disco I get in, my heart is pumping for love. Posts: 1,154	How loud is that horn? Is it obnoxious?

09-04-2009, 04:19 PM	#89 (permalink)
Blitz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NJ/NY Age: 21 Posts: 810 Eric	I'm going to assume that this voids your warranty?

09-04-2009, 11:29 PM	#90 (permalink)
joeflyer Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Newark, CA Posts: 67 Joe	What, your horn warranty? I installed the Wolo Big Boy horn without removing the bumper cover. Loosened the two covers on the bottom and slipped a 1/4-inch drive ratchet in to remove the bolt. Then used a hardware-store L bracket to mount the horn using the original bolt and welded nut. For the positive power connection, I sanded a typical spade connector to a width that fit the factory connector.

09-07-2009, 07:32 PM	#91 (permalink)
Blitz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NJ/NY Age: 21 Posts: 810 Eric	Any warranties. I don't want to do anything to my car that will void anything.

09-14-2009, 01:44 AM	#92 (permalink)
LoAlaSi Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bay Minette, AL Age: 21 Posts: 276 Johnathan	I did this and got the Low side of the accord horn, connector fits if anyone has that question and sorry if it has already been answered, also, the 09's have 2 horns, one on the driver side and one mounted in the same place on the passenger side.

09-14-2009, 01:53 AM	#93 (permalink)
mrhappypantz Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 450 Jason	Also if your changing the horn on the passenger side to an accord one it'll push your fog light out so you have to mount it somewhere else.

09-23-2009, 03:48 AM	#94 (permalink)
fynestpi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: OC, California Age: 20 Posts: 569 MarcKevin	do anyone know what years of honda accord horns can fit onto a 07 ex civic? cos i forgot. ima try and get one at this dealership that are parting out accords since it'll be cheaper.

09-23-2009, 03:55 AM	#95 (permalink)
fynestpi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: OC, California Age: 20 Posts: 569 MarcKevin	also is this diy the same for a 07 ex?

12-06-2009, 01:08 PM	#96 (permalink)
Crystalis Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Palm Harlem, FL Age: 24 Posts: 658 Ashley	So I purchased the Accord dual low/high tone horn from CollegeHills, and I just realized looking at their site that those horns technically only fit the 08 sedan. I have an 07 sedan. I see a bunch of people on here doing dual horn set-ups. Will I still be able to use these horns on my car or do I need to pick up the single horn?

12-24-2009, 12:02 AM	#97 (permalink)
messiah_tr Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 10	the worst would be having to splice into cables and find suitable location to attach the second horn. or you can make a small bracket out of some scrap metal. btw, I use something called tack-puller to remove the plastic thingies. If you go to Home Depot and ask them where you can find a tack-puller, they will help you -that's what I did

12-24-2009, 11:10 AM	#98 (permalink)
sonitex Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CT Posts: 419 tex	Check out my DIY on dual horns install. Horn for Civics

03-30-2010, 03:12 PM	#100 (permalink)
bopbop92630 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lake Forest Posts: 203	Got a question, I'm about to do an upgrade to my horn as well and I want to do the high and low tones. Do you need a relay for this or is this plug and play? 1 wire from the old horn to power up 2 horns. Is this right?

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