Tip for getting to the accessory socket

spile · 22nd June 2008, 10:44

Perhaps you'll find this tip of use...

I have found that I can access the accessory socket without having to remove the centre console.
I used a screwdriver to carefully lever the sock up. It lifted easily about 5mm before it became trapped by a small C-shaped tab. I managed to carefully push this in using the screwdriver and by gently lifting the socket to one side I was then able to remove the socket from the hole.

No damage to the socket or surround and a lot quicker than having to remove the console.

SHADEMASTER · 22nd June 2008, 11:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by spile

Perhaps you'll find this tip of use...

I have found that I can access the accessory socket without having to remove the centre console.
I used a screwdriver to carefully lever the sock up. It lifted easily about 5mm before it became trapped by a small C-shaped tab. I managed to carefully push this in using the screwdriver and by gently lifting the socket to one side I was then able to remove the socket from the hole.

No damage to the socket or surround and a lot quicker than having to remove the console.

Another handy way to remove the accessory socket is to buy a Tom-Tom 520, when pulling out the charging plug the accessory socket comes out where you want it to or not

avboothroyd · 24th June 2008, 15:00

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Originally Posted by SHADEMASTER

Another handy way to remove the accessory socket is to buy a Tom-Tom 520, when pulling out the charging plug the accessory socket comes out where you want it to or not

happened to me as well !

kahmed87 · 29th June 2008, 19:24

me too

Dave25 · 29th June 2008, 19:59

and mine

, obviously designed that way for easy access

Kremmen · 30th June 2008, 07:13

It is so easy to remove the centre console, cut the wires to the ciggy lighter, use a pair of chocky block style connectors, and then wire in another power socket that can be firmly attached.

Not having a portable SatNav I positioned mine in the glovebox.

TYPE R MAN · 17th August 2008, 21:24

To remove the center console,
remove the 4 caps either side and then 4 x 8mm screws.
Lift the rear end of the console up and a slight tug at the front and away she comes.

Pottsy · 17th August 2008, 21:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by TYPE R MAN

To remove the center console,
remove the 4 caps either side and then 4 x 8mm screws.
Lift the rear end of the console up and a slight tug at the front and away she comes.

Pics here: Info - getting in to the dash - Civinfo Wiki

sixgun · 16th September 2008, 23:42

my ciggy lighter came partially out when I pulled my satnav power lead out when I got home from the dealer after having picked my car up!!

It's on a small list of niggles that I'll phone them about soon.

At least it's not just me.

kahmed87 · 17th September 2008, 11:55

mine did this as well i took it back and they have sorted it now

alanwalne · 17th September 2008, 12:10

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Originally Posted by sixgun

my ciggy lighter came partially out when I pulled my satnav power lead out when I got home from the dealer after having picked my car up!!

It's on a small list of niggles that I'll phone them about soon.

At least it's not just me.

In case they tell you that it was caused by plugging in a 'non Honda accessory', mine was pulled loose by the Honda tyre compressor.

NH Dan · 17th September 2008, 12:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by TYPE R MAN

To remove the center console,
remove the 4 caps either side and then 4 x 8mm screws.
Lift the rear end of the console up and a slight tug at the front and away she comes.

And be careful that you dont break/damage them. At almost £8 each, yes EACH, they aint cheap to replace.

Kremmen · 17th September 2008, 13:06

I'm sure that's a mis-price that's stuck ?

When I drilled my centre console seat heater blanks to insert the Tm button I got a replacement first.

That is larger and contains more plastic but only cost a couple of quid.

I reckon whoever priced them up based it on the full set in a placky bag but it got translated into each ?

NH Dan · 17th September 2008, 13:15

i checked it for one of the guys on here earlier in the year as thats what we thought but thats what it came up as on the system. Maybe Holdcroft can confirm???

alanwalne · 17th September 2008, 13:23

Parts prices are a joke!!!!

Has anyone (with a Honda system and too much time on their hands) worked out how much it would cost to buy a civic bit by bit?

NH Dan · 17th September 2008, 14:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanwalne

Parts prices are a joke!!!!

Has anyone (with a Honda system and too much time on their hands) worked out how much it would cost to buy a civic bit by bit?

dont ask. but if you did, imagine the cost to build when you add in the labour costs!!!

Kremmen · 17th September 2008, 14:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by NH Dan

i checked it for one of the guys on here earlier in the year as thats what we thought but thats what it came up as on the system. Maybe Holdcroft can confirm???

I can confirm that this is the 'Honda' price as I got more than one reply to an earlier request.

I reckon Honda mis-priced ?

Dear Mr Honda.........

alanwalne · 17th September 2008, 15:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kremmen

I can confirm that this is the 'Honda' price as I got more than one reply to an earlier request.

I reckon Honda mis-priced ?

Dear Mr Honda.........

Remember the full Honda price for the spare wheel is about £500.....

Kremmen · 17th September 2008, 15:35

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Originally Posted by alanwalne

Remember the full Honda price for the spare wheel is about £500.....

What !

Holdcroft_Honda · 17th September 2008, 16:48

Them caps are about £8 each I've done a few on here already.

A few years ago we did start to build a Civic 5 door from scratch on the EPC. We got a bit fed up after three days and £6,000,000 and decided to leave the other 6/8ths of the car alone. That was back in 2003/4 IIRC.

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spile Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 15th January 2007 Location: Midlands Posts: 216 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Tip for getting to the accessory socket Perhaps you'll find this tip of use... I have found that I can access the accessory socket without having to remove the centre console. I used a screwdriver to carefully lever the sock up. It lifted easily about 5mm before it became trapped by a small C-shaped tab. I managed to carefully push this in using the screwdriver and by gently lifting the socket to one side I was then able to remove the socket from the hole. No damage to the socket or surround and a lot quicker than having to remove the console.

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TYPE R MAN Valve Cap Join Date: 17th June 2008 Location: UK Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	To remove the center console, remove the 4 caps either side and then 4 x 8mm screws. Lift the rear end of the console up and a slight tug at the front and away she comes. Last edited by TYPE R MAN; 17th August 2008 at 21:27.

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Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 3,129 Thanks: 20 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts iTrader: (0)	I'm sure that's a mis-price that's stuck ? When I drilled my centre console seat heater blanks to insert the Tm button I got a replacement first. That is larger and contains more plastic but only cost a couple of quid. I reckon whoever priced them up based it on the full set in a placky bag but it got translated into each ?

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Holdcroft_Honda Holdcroft Honda Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 12th March 2007 Posts: 451 Thanks: 5 Thanked 29 Times in 15 Posts iTrader: (0)	Them caps are about £8 each I've done a few on here already. A few years ago we did start to build a Civic 5 door from scratch on the EPC. We got a bit fed up after three days and £6,000,000 and decided to leave the other 6/8ths of the car alone. That was back in 2003/4 IIRC.