Before I commit...

[radex7]

So I spent some time working on my pathy. I was hoping to call it good. Unfortunately even after full tuneup - still no significant power gain/recovery. I am bit frustrated because I went to a dealer to drive '97 pathy xe (just like mine) - and it feels way more peppy. They both have similar mileage (130K). So I started thinking, why not grab that one with solid engine, quite transmission and a clean body (the complete opposite of what I have now I guess). Trick is - even though they are both xe's mine has power windows, doors, remote and alarm, AC; the other one does not. In addition to that - I would definitely like to transfer running boards, roof rack, rear spoiler, hitch (I consider it bumper extender as I have nothing to tow), and my KYB's.

 

Before I even attempt negotiating down the price ($5900 - LOL for '97 XE), I wanted to check in with you guys if you have an experience with some of the trim differences. What I would like to know is: are the basic model cars are pre-wired for more expansive options - just not equipped. For example - is there a power window harness for the motor inside of the door - even of the window is crank operated... Would it be possible to just transfer the motor, switches, relays, and reconnect stuff? What about the alarm and remote?

 

You may think it is totally crazy, but I wonder because I took my very basic/very old honda apart and even though it did not have a single power option it was prewired to have them - so I set my hopes high...

 

 

Appreciate your input.

 

r

[Simon]

It should have most of the harnesses, though, not necessarily in the doors of your current, non-power accessory equipped truck. The harnesses run back into the kick panels and should have a clip there you can tie into.