I think I've asked this before, but not in its own thread.

Does anyone know how to get Honda's parts counter software? You know, the program they use to look up part numbers based on VIN numbers. I know it's updated regularly. I know the dealers must rid themselves of their old versions as new models become available. What happens to the old CDs? What is the software called?

Mitsubishi encourages the use of CAPS, their parts counter software, by all of the aftermarket distributors, junkyards, speed shops, and it's openly distributed in the DSM community. It saves everyone a fortune in shipping and re-stocking fees by greatly reducing the chance of people ending up with the wrong part. Most importantly, it helps the average back-yard mechanic save a lot of time and trouble.

So many times I've wanted a part number, or to reference a part number across other models. Can't do it.

 

That would be awesome to have that software.

 

Bump. I want it too.

 

BIZZUMP that would rule

 

Ya, I have it for my DSM, it does rule. I can look up any part for any Eclipse, Mirage, 3000GT, Galant (VR-4 or otherwise), Diamante, Expo, LRV, anything. I also get an exploded view that lets me pick more than one part at a time, print out a parts list, and even search by vehicle codes. Since I can do that, I can buy parts from on-line retailers that charge 30% of what any of my local dealers charge (and still make a good profit from me), thus making my ass bleed a lot less when I have to buy parts. Only trick is, I HAVE to have the part numbers to do it.

www.partznet.com
www.mitsupartsdirect.com

:rant:
Local Honda dealers here charge $60 for the 4 freakin' nuts that hold the valve cover on. $15 for the wrong throttle body gasket + a 25% restocking fee even though it was their F***up, $270 for an o2 sensor. $19 for a brake caliper bolt. $6 for a cylinder head dowel pin (a 50-cent part). They also don't stock the transmission linkage dowel pins, 2 WEEK SPECIAL ORDER! That's not a reusable part. You know what that means? That means they're re-using your dowel pin if you have any transmission work or clutch work done, and that's a big safety hazzard.

Please help me find this so I can rid myself of this tyrrany. This is why I laugh at people who get work done at a dealership. None of them are trustworthy. Never found a single one. I have 6 relatives in the business, too. I don't trust them either, and they're family.

 

That'd be very nice.

Only thing that comes close to it is www.hondaautomotiveparts.com

 

This site has the same thing that most honda parts places have. It has all the detailed drawings that you get from the parts counter and has every part number. The prices are high but you can get every piece you need for any honda. Just click on the honda automotive parts highlighted in blue and pick the right features for your car and you will be set.


http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/home.htm

 

hondaautomotiveparts.com uses that software modified for web use...its the same thing tha 3 local honda dealers have.

 

Hmmm... My local dealers use a stand-alone application and it's much more expansive than what's on that site. That's what I'd really like to have access to because I'm not always near an internet connection when I need info.

Thanks for the replies so far... certainly someone on this board works in a Honda parts department and can answer what happens when the model-year line-up gets updated.

 

I love going into a dealer's parts department and saying something like "I don't know what it is, but it's on the crankshaft chart. I'll point it out." Then they give you the "how the hell did you know that" look. It's priceless.