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dx hatch owners: do you really need the rear wiper?

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Old Aug 9, 2002 | 08:50 AM
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Default dx hatch owners: do you really need the rear wiper?

i've been trying to figure that out myself. i have doubts. if i were to take it off. will i need to rewire? modify anything? and yes, i have used the infamous "Search" button. any assistance is appreciated. thanx

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Old Aug 9, 2002 | 08:54 AM
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Default Re: dx hatch owners: do you really need the rear wiper? (jdmillusion)

i don't need it but sometimes it would be nice if i had one. example: times when it sprinkles and your rear window is dirty and you can't see nothing. but it would only be a problem if your window is tinted.
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Old Aug 9, 2002 | 08:56 AM
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Default Re: dx hatch owners: do you really need the rear wiper? (jdmillusion)

if it didnt snow here i wouldnt need it, but it does so i do.
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Old Aug 9, 2002 | 09:12 AM
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Default Re: dx hatch owners: do you really need the rear wiper? (jdmillusion)

I took mine off and plugged it with a nylon hole plug. IMO I think it looks better.
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Old Aug 9, 2002 | 09:20 AM
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Default Re: dx hatch owners: do you really need the rear wiper? (jdmillusion)

some people wouldnt live without it ..though it rains i rarely use mine...what about all those years when they didnt have them?..its a matter of preference whether u want one or not..if not..pull it and the motor..then cap off the wire end..then check the fuse box to see if they have a seperate fuse and pull that too
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Old Aug 9, 2002 | 09:28 AM
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Default Re: dx hatch owners: do you really need the rear wiper? (deepnite)

appreciate it guys. my preference? take it off. and sell it(to a friend of mine from wyoming). i barely have any use for it. livin' in sunny CA.
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Old Aug 9, 2002 | 09:28 AM
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Default Re: dx hatch owners: do you really need the rear wiper? (jdmillusion)

My cx has no rear wiper and I can't remember a time where I said to myself "damn I wish I had a rear wiper!" I just keep plenty of rain and fog X.
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Old Aug 9, 2002 | 11:07 AM
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Default Re: dx hatch owners: do you really need the rear wiper? (Guardson3r3)

I dont have one. You won't miss it
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Old Aug 9, 2002 | 11:57 AM
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Default Re: dx hatch owners: do you really need the rear wiper? (SpooN Man)

Mine doesn't make a difference. Even if the rear window is really dirty.
Get rid of it, I'm gonna be getting rid of mine soon
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Old Aug 9, 2002 | 12:03 PM
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Default Re: dx hatch owners: do you really need the rear wiper? (SpooN Man)

yup, definitely, i will be getting rid of it. good thing is, my friend wants it... and i get to name my price. lols. maybe a bill for everything, sound good? j/p we help each other out a lot, and still hasn't even paid for the rear upper wing he supposedly bought off me. once again, thanx guys.
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Old Aug 9, 2002 | 12:56 PM
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Default Re: dx hatch owners: do you really need the rear wiper? (jdmillusion)

i have one but i hate how it looks

i want the rear wiper plugs
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Old Aug 9, 2002 | 01:05 PM
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Default Re: dx hatch owners: do you really need the rear wiper? (jdmillusion)

mine is gone

the plug part number is 90301-sr3-000

fits perfect , looks clean
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Old Aug 9, 2002 | 01:24 PM
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Default Re: dx hatch owners: do you really need the rear wiper? (Doctor CorteZ)

mine is gone

the plug part number is 90301-sr3-000

fits perfect , looks clean

Is this a honda part #?
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Old Aug 9, 2002 | 01:38 PM
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Default Re: dx hatch owners: do you really need the rear wiper? (FDragger)

but it would only be a problem if your window is tinted.
how would not having the wiper or having it, have anything to do with tint again?
edit: I took mine off a month ago because it was broken, but never got around to replacing it, and i never find myself wanting it when it rains, but then again, i'm in Colorado and it hasnt rained all summer...damn fires


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Old Aug 9, 2002 | 02:11 PM
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Default Re: dx hatch owners: do you really need the rear wiper? (jdmillusion)

I got rid of mine. You dont need to rewire anything you just unplug the connector from the motor. I took mine off 3 months ago and I havent gotten the plug for it yet.
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Old Aug 9, 2002 | 02:18 PM
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Default Re: dx hatch owners: do you really need the rear wiper? (civicmark)

wildfires huh? so there is also a plug for the rear wiper motor? learned something today.

tint? you tint windows inside, not outside. FYI

thanx again h-t

traymack: are you kiddin'? hahaha


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Old Aug 9, 2002 | 02:31 PM
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Default Re: dx hatch owners: do you really need the rear wiper? (Bigjon)

so how much performance do you get by removing this part?
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Old Aug 9, 2002 | 02:40 PM
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Default Re: dx hatch owners: do you really need the rear wiper? (IE IK)

Is this a honda part #?
yes sir
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Old Aug 9, 2002 | 02:41 PM
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Default Re: dx hatch owners: do you really need the rear wiper? (Traymack1)

so how much performance do you get by removing this part?
when the puck did anyone ask you to chime in, way to make a good post NooB
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Old Aug 9, 2002 | 04:54 PM
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Default Re: dx hatch owners: do you really need the rear wiper? (Doctor CorteZ)

Doctor Cortez, How much did you pay for the plug?
I just came back from honda, they wanted $30 for the plug
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Old Aug 9, 2002 | 06:30 PM
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Default Re: dx hatch owners: do you really need the rear wiper? (IE IK)

While overviewing my ek today I came across this black plastic plug under the hatch right under the 3rd brake light, then the light came on Improvise! The diameter of the plug looked like it would fit perfectly over the wiper hole and so I said, "what the hell lets try it out." I removed the wiper w/motor and behold the black plug fit perfectly! It may not look as good as the oem one(i think), but its an alternative
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Old Aug 9, 2002 | 06:30 PM
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Default Re: dx hatch owners: do you really need the rear wiper? (IE IK)

do they sell a replacement blade at the autoparts stores for the rear wiper. Always forget to check this out.
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Old Aug 9, 2002 | 06:33 PM
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Default Re: dx hatch owners: do you really need the rear wiper? (lshatchturbo)

yep, they do...
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