washer fluid heater - where to install in 2001 Civic?

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rvp@ncf.ca - 29 Nov 2006 21:15 GMT

I purchased the MotoMaster HotWash Windshield Washer Fluid Heater from
CanadianTire.ca

When I popped the hood of my 2001 Honda Civic to figure out where to
install this, the only place I could find where it would fit is just
above the radiator fans - I just need to move a few electrical cables
and bolt the box to the chassis near the hood lock mechanism.

This is the first time ever I'd add anything under the hood (I'm not a
mechanic-head) and I'm surprised at how tight the space is.

Any better suggestions of where to install this?
Has anyone installed this that can share their experience?

Thanks,
Richard
rvp@ncf.ca

Product info at
http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=8455244
43285107&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474396672419&bmUID=1164834430905

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JoBlo - 30 Nov 2006 07:32 GMT

There was a recall on this...dunno if they fix it.

>I purchased the MotoMaster HotWash Windshield Washer Fluid Heater from
> CanadianTire.ca
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> Product info at
> http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=8455244
43285107&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474396672419&bmUID=1164834430905

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rvp@ncf.ca - 30 Nov 2006 14:30 GMT

Yes, Canadian Tire recalled all of them, and the one they are now
selling has been fixed, although I couldn't say what the difference is,
not having opened this unit and not having seen the previous one.
Canadian Tire is a big enough corporation that one has to conclude that
if they're once again selling it, they have no safety concerns.

> There was a recall on this...dunno if they fix it.

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John S. - 30 Nov 2006 15:03 GMT

> I purchased the MotoMaster HotWash Windshield Washer Fluid Heater from
> CanadianTire.ca
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
> Richard
> rvp@ncf.ca

Before you go too far be sure to read this thread.
http://www.nissantruckclub.com/ntc/zzforum/post.asp?method=ReplyQuote&REPLY_ID=1
45133&TOPIC_ID=7337&FORUM_ID=26
It shows how one guy installed it, but there is some indication of a
quality issue.

>From what I can see you just need to find a 12 v source that is

switched, a ground and route the washer hose through the heater tank.
There is not a whole lot of extra room under the hood of a civic so you
will need to find a way to mount it so the nipples are vertical.

> Product info at
> http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=8455244
43285107&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474396672419&bmUID=1164834430905

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