Meet Billy The Kidd from Austin, TX, the creative force behind some of our unique Element accessories. Embracing the Texan spirit, Billy has owned his 2003 Element for over a year, racking up more than 200,000 miles as he navigates the expansive landscapes of his home state. His Element serves as a trusty companion, hauling everything he needs with its excellent storage space.
With over two years of expertise in 3D printing, Billy brings a wealth of experience to Element DIY Designs. His passion for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with 3D printing is evident in both functional and non-functional prints. From practical accessories to intricate statues, Billy’s creations showcase the versatility of 3D printing.
A true design maverick, Billy’s focus extends beyond Element essentials. He specializes in crafting design-forward masks, reproducing movie props, and other unique pieces, all of which he proudly showcases on TikTok. His creations not only enhance the functionality of the Element but also add a touch of personality and style.
As Billy continues to push the limits of 3D printing, Element DIY Designs is privileged to collaborate with such a talented individual. His dedication to innovation and design-forward thinking brings a fresh perspective to the Honda Element community, making every drive an opportunity to showcase personalized and eye-catching accessories. Join us in celebrating Billy The Kidd’s creativity and passion for elevating the Element experience.
The number one cause of the DTC P2646, P2647, P1009, and limp mode for any year Honda Element is water intrusion into the connectors for the spool valve. The spool valve is located on the firewall side of the engine just under the cowl. On top of the spool valve is an oil pressure switch and a VTEC solenoid. These connectors become corroded after years of water intrusion and then do not send proper readings to the ECU (most specifically on the oil pressure switch). The only true remedy is to replace the connectors, but unless the new connector is sealed the problem will reoccur later. These connectors are hand built out of Honda Genuine OE connectors with Tefzel wiring (color matched to the stock wiring), and then they are double sealed so that water intrusion is never an issue again. Included in the pack are heat shrink butt connectors to make installation quick and easy.
Note: 99 times out of 100 you only need to replace the Oil Pressure Switch pig tail however so many clients wanted to replace both that Classic Automotive NC started to offer them as well.
We offer two upgraded, waterproof pigtails designed for the VTEC solenoid in your engine, both using high-quality, color-matched wires to make installation easy.
1. Oil Pressure Switch Pigtail
- Round plug and receptacle
- Blue and brown wires
- This is the one that most commonly fails and usually needs replacing.
2. Main VTEC Solenoid Pigtail
- More rectangular/oblong plug
- Gray interior
- Green and black wires
- This one is less commonly the issue, but many people replace it while they’re already working in that area.
Please reach out if you have any questions.
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