2007 Honda Fit, Headlights not working (Weird Issue & Repair)

I bought a new car for my wife and the headlights weren't working. We thought it would be a simple light bulb change but that wasn't the case. I ended up having to take the steering wheel apart to fix a "simple" headlights issue. Here's my walk-through and thought process throughout the repair.
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[@kenlangdale1134]

It's just happened to my 15yr old Jazz. Thank you for saving me hours of trying to work out the problem.

[@FixitFox]

You're welcome! Glad I could help.

[@pepe6666]

holy cow i have this same problem!! in the honda fit 2007. i cant believe i have found this video. im also an engineer & not a mechanic. thanks man this is awesome. so good.

[@RothBeyondTheGrave]

This is TOO funny!! Way to fit the engineer stereotype perfectly by doing 97% more labor than necessary to remove the combination switch hahaha!! Laughing aside, great video & thank you. For anyone else, just remove the top & bottom plastic covers around the steering column, unplug the combination switches electrical connector, remove the 2 screws for combination switch, pry/slide combination switch out & replace it.

[@angelramos656]

I did all of this but the switch won't slide out because it is blocked in. I guess I have to take the steering wheel out?

[@FixitFox]

Yep. If I remember correctly it won't fit without removing the steering wheel.

[@glo7457]

Thank you. You are a genious. I repair my lights with you video. Same problem. 👍 . Now my headlights works perfectly.

[@FixitFox]

Thank you for the kind comment! Glad I could help!

[@aldrichdizon2314]

Thank you brother! This fixed my long time problem and saved me money! Big shout out from the Philippines! Stay safe mate!

[@pvconso]

Did you replace the switch itself paps? No need right just crimp/splice the 2 wires into one? Thanks!

[@FixitFox]

I didn't replace the switch. The crimp job took care of it :)

[@Pe4x4Roti]

Thank you, sir. I have the same car with the same problem. This helped alot and i managed to fix it. God bless you. Thank you

[@FixitFox]

You're welcome. I'm so glad I was able to help!

[@dwreck621]

wow that engine bay is spotless

[@tonyotago3364]

I love what you said at the beginning of the video. This is the best way to learn I think 😀 Thank you for the video

[@sean666179]

Great job on tutorial/ walk through. I wish more people used this format. I'm doing this later today and this video is absolutly the only good info I've seen on this subject. Thanks again.

[@ndondo3b]

Thanks so much bro. I fixed my 2003 HF by joining those wires, following your video.

[@FixitFox]

Sweet! Glad I could help!

[@bigant7348]

Thanks to your video I fixed my wife Honda Jazz 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@FixitFox]

You're welcome! Glad I was able to help!

[@sabrinaparrish9630]

Thank you so much gonna try it. Appreciate how everyone helps each other with wierd car fixed. Wish life was that easy. Ty ty ty

[@Jamiek485]

Cheap is good! Don’t let no one fool ya!!

[@indiomonk123]

Thanks for the video . This was the best instructions in layman's terms to understand how a switch works and to use the voltmeter for continuity testing. I will do this on my 2007 honda fit today since I am having the same exact problems it seems. If my switch is not working I am going to replace the switch instead of the splice fix. But I also might try and save money by doing the splice also. Still undecided. Thanks again

[@pokemonmasterleroy9493]

i know this comment is a year old, but i replaced the switch and it still does not work... so this method is next

[@indiomonk123]

@@pokemonmasterleroy9493 did you change the bulbs? Sometimes people think it's the switch because both lights went out at the same time. Change the bulbs and if it works that was the problem. Good luck

[@rlg222]

This was a cool video. Good job! I'm having the same problem where I lost both my low beams but on my Toyota which looks to be the same concept on my 2002 4Runner and I think its now my switch as well but I'm just going to buy a new switch since its easy to replace it after removing it and doing a quick inspection on it.

[@soapyshoes]

I just found this because I went through the same first few steps, but I wasn't sure if I could fix it myself. I think I could do it myself now, but I think I'm going to take it to a mechanic lol. Thanks for this!

[@soapyshoes]

Following up on this, I did what you did in the video and it completely worked! Thank you!!!

[@FixitFox]

Awesome!

[@dozmorris08]

Abit above my level. Well done.

[@eRcazun]

Great! I'll try this weekend, because im not sure if my local honda dealer cover this, actually my Fit is from US and now I just bought it in Guatemala. thanks very useful video!

[@joseantoniorojasguerrero5675]

Thanks for your help and really good job.

[@jerryflynn9837]

THANK YOU! I knew you were dead on when you described the issue, and I had the same but splice on mine, I think that was the 'recall' fix that obviously didn't work. I am also an engineer and you saved me removing the wheel and everything, just cut the wires, did a Y connector of them and lights work great now! A little long winded but saved me a bunch of effort, thanks again!

[@jerryflynn9837]

Wish I could upload a pic to show how easy it was after your explanation...

[@FixitFox]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!

[@FixitFox]

You might be able to upload a pic on imgur or something and paste the link in pieces

[@youngdizzy5806]

Hey did u get a buzzing noise inside your fuse box after the splice

[@youngdizzy5806]

@@FixitFox lmk when ya can

[@peludo2947]

a thank you brother with out you help impossible i fixed it all right

[@mcleb84]

This happened on my 2006 Accord. It has been difficult driving with no headlights for a few years now.

[@inityo]

Years lol

[@gravestonemyth]

This video is helpful, but I think the hack will result in both filaments lighting when in high-beam mode. The ground selection chooses which filament, whereas the hot leads for both filaments lead back to the fuses and the relay. Two potential problems are 1: overloading the fuse and relay, resulting in no headlights, or 2: burning out the bulbs due to the heat of both filaments burning simultaneously (again, resulting in no headlights). Assuming the switch is the problem, you are better off replacing it. They cost between $25 and $50 on Amazon and eBay.

[@gawakofilms9904]

Tried it on my Honda City just. I've noticed that the black ground cable heats up when the high beams are on for a long period. Other than that, it works great!

[@inityo]

You're the alegend for the trouble shoot

[@vRidge]

Thanks for the video, worked great for me. If anyone knows. Does doing this bypass cause the low beams to stay on when the high beams are turned on? Would the low beams normally turn off when the high beams are engaged? Has anyone experienced any problems because of this?

[@TheKentBlack]

My car is having this exact same issue.. also the fog lights stopped working. I checked the fuses and changed the bulbs

[@sanlot17ken]

All you have to do is replace the turn signal switch. New for $50 at rock auto! Don't have to take everything apart. A few screws. Put new turn signal switch in. Done...fixed. Common issue with Hondas.

[@inityo]

What was his issue with the ground cable then?

[@inityo]

Didn't work for me, I got a new one and tried it, the high beam doesn't work... It's the cable like he said... My red/white wire also looks like it's had a previous repair job

[@HelmetVanga]

I seem to have the same problem. The high beam works, but not the lower beam. I started the car and the head lights were on at night. When I got to the Store and as I was driving on the street I noticed that my head lights were off. So I tried the high beam lights and they came on and that is how I go home. Is it possible the low beam lights can go bad not the high beams? if the lower beam go bad, replacing them seems natural. On this video post, it looks like someone accidentally or otherwise, the cable was tampered with.

[@inityo]

For me it's the opposite. Low beams work but not the high beams.. I tried a new switch same problem. My red/white wire also seems like it's had a previous repair job

[@mkrp4]

BTW the manual is wrong saying you can remove switch without pulling the steering wheel or lowering the steering column. The dashboard "cheeks" will not allow to do so (but you can do it on older 01-06 civic which is using the same switch)

[@inityo]

The blue thing is called: Scotch Lock Wire Connectors Blue Quick Splice Connector Terminals

[@HmongGuitarPlayer]

Thx I got it fix cause of you.

[@FixitFox]

You're welcome!

[@HmongGuitarPlayer]

High and low beam die on me. Check all fuses and relay good. Re-wire like you did and got low beam no high beam but good enough for me.

[@aznheadbanger]

I was able to take the switch apart and mess with the internals, couldn't find anything burnt or shorted out. But after putting it back together and plugging it in my headlights worked. Just gonna replace the switch with some other brand since Honda's is the one that failed.

[@FixitFox]

Nice! Was it hard to take apart and put back together?

[@aznheadbanger]

@@FixitFox not too bad, just a lot of little tabs to press before it came apart. It was harder remembering how to put everything back

[@haroldapp]

Thank u very thorough

[@FixitFox]

You're welcome! Thanks for commenting and for watching :)

[@byates8185]

much easier to just find the red with white stripe wire behind one of the headlights and tap a ground into it. eliminates having to take apart the whole steering wheel

[@FixitFox]

That is a very good point!!

[@corythompson5925]

^This didn't work, by the way.

[@byates8185]

@@corythompson5925 you tapped the wrong wire or didn’t get a good ground connection. I did my sons car and works flawless.

[@FixitFox]

@@byates8185 Or he might have a different problem

[@FixitFox]

@@corythompson5925 Did the fix in the video work?

[@ismaele9503]

I'd cut down on the time between tasks and narrate with audio after the fact, good work otherwise. Was afraid this wouldn't be so easy

[@musicbones88]

Do it. Fix what's supposedly unfixable.

[@larryhicks7558]

That blue thing A Bob as you called is a very poor choice to every use. What it really does is cut into the copper wire strands inside the wire . As time goes on it vibration apart and is very hard to troubleshoot. To cut it and solder may take longer but save you may problems in the future. Otherwise good fix and video

[@FixitFox]

Thanks for the input! So far so good and it's been a couple years. If one day it fails on me again I'll be sure to solder it and use a heat shrink to insulate it.

[@alyshalundquist1659]

If I replaced the switch (the whole piece) would I still have to adjust the wiring? Or do you think replacing that would fix the problem? (The part is only $30 and looks more reliable to fix than the wiring)

[@FixitFox]

It's been a few years since I did this fix but I believe just replacing the switch will do the job too.

[@inityo]

I tried a new switch and it didn't fix the problem for me

[@shoaibshariff3956]

What would be the solution of both lo beams work but not the hi beams? Fuse and relay are fine.

[@Pe4x4Roti]

Mulțumim!

[@FixitFox]

Thank you so much!!

[@MagicCyclops]

i wish you'd link the fit freak post can't find it.

[@FixitFox]

Wish granted. I updated the description below with the link for you just now.

[@asifraza5445]

Great work. Can you share the wiring diagram that you down loaded from fit freak for the subject. Thanks and keep it up.

[@berniedehmel7104]

I came across your video after experiencing the failure of the low beams to light. At 2 minutes into the video you disconnect the battery but I have a question before tearing down the steering wheel controls. Each fuse indicates that 12v is available with the exception of the two 20amp fuses. I don't know if those fuses are before or after the switch which is why I'm asking if I should be looking elsewhere instead as we've had issues with rodents chewing wires in the past. Cheers 👍

[@FixitFox]

Hi, I wish I could help you but it's been a few years since I made this video. You'll have to look up where the 20V fuses lead to. Also try to measure it with the car on and off. Maybe there's a switch/relay disconnected when it's off. Hope this helps.

[@GirlOnBassGuitar]

Its under a recall for 2007 2008 Honda Fits

[@mauricemalone6717]

i couldnt tell y he video. what did you tie the red/white wire to? and did you pin it back into the connector?

[@inityo]

Is the red/white wire the ground wire ?

[@pinunokamo23]

i have try this on my honda city, it works, but still curious if this will result any side effects, hehehe, Thank you for this video...

[@FixitFox]

I highly, highly doubt it! Thanks for watching :)

[@uploadmeful]

Thanks for the video. I'm only replacing my turning signal. Looks like I would just need to remove the steering wheel and remove the screws on the switch?

[@FixitFox]

I'm not sure I understand what you mean. You're talking about the turn signal switch right? If so, then that's the same as the headlight switch which I removed. I think you'll have to replace the entire thing then. I think you can order it for like $30 online.

[@uploadmeful]

​@@FixitFox Yup I meant headlight switch, to fix my high beams turning on occasionally by itself. Just got it done today this video helped a lot, thanks! BTW I had the orignal recall done with mine. They don't always changed it, they inspect and change if needed. Mine was changed, connector was toasted.

[@samtwjr]

2008 Honda Fit no headlights. Went out and bought a new "Lighting" relay. Did nothing. Figured that the next step was the switch on the steering column. Before I did that job I went out and bought the cheapest set of headlights and THEY WORKED!!!! I noticed that one buld was blown. The other one was not. This must have been wired using Edisons original instructions!!! If your headlights both go out get new bulbs before anything else!

[@HelmetVanga]

are you saying you can see the bulb is burnout ? does it take one beam light bulb that is bad for the entire beam lights to not work? Thanks.

[@elchivo369]

Bro. Good video but I am like. How many things do we have to break hahaha

[@feligrace40]

I m having the same problem. I have a 2007 honda fit sport. My low headlights are not working. I want to order the part. What's the name of the part? please let me know asap. thank you

[@parandungidts2616]

Size of steering wheel screw??

[@Mikey-xv9nm]

I have problems with my running taillights not turning on. Could this potentially be the same problem?

[@FixitFox]

No, I don't think so

[@parandungidts2616]

Anyway of replacing light switch without taking steering wheel off???

[@FixitFox]

I don't think it will fit but you can try.

[@inityo]

Yes you can

[@parandungidts2616]

@@inityo could you please post or reply How?? Any video?? I'm DIY... thanks

[@simonhenhoeffer8934]

I think I have the same problem with my 09 civic just gonna take it to a mechanic I know il screw something up

[@inityo]

I tried all this and it still didnt work :( I also had previous work done on the wire

[@zorin1628]

What is the name of the grey wiring harness. I need to replace mine because it’s all black and started smoking up my car the other night

[@FixitFox]

Sorry I have no idea. Wow black and smoking! I wish you the best with it and hope you can get it fixed!

[@Ak-47ram]

My headlight stopped working after I got my windshield tinted water must've seeped through behind the dash.. does that mean its the harness that needs replaced or something else?

[@FixitFox]

I'm not a mechanic but I can take an educated guess. Could be a fuse but I think it's most likely a harness.

[@jaydronevids9941]

Im confused, so aside from the wiring, the column switch is also broken?

[@FixitFox]

It's just the switch that's broken. To fix it, I joined the ground (minus side) wires together permanently to bypass that part of the switch. I did the same thing that I explained in 5:42 with the drawing

[@youngdizzy5806]

Hey tried this did u get a buzzing noise when using high beams lmk when ya can

[@FixitFox]

Hey. Funny you commented right when I pulled into the parking lot with the car. I just checked and there's no buzzing noise while I have the high beams on.

[@youngdizzy5806]

Yah just spliced it back together low beams still out I think that’s cause to bulb but right where the relays are for the headlights it’s like a humming noise

[@youngdizzy5806]

When high beams are on

[@youngdizzy5806]

My switch was burnt out I just wanna make sure before I go out anywhere if u had that prob when you did it yk but both high beams are working now been driving with one low beam for months

[@youngdizzy5806]

@@FixitFox yah just lmk when ya can

[@sanjoe1246]

I'm not an electrician but can you do it on the other side under the bonnet like at the back of the head light connector.

[@FixitFox]

That would only work if you find a ground wire nearby to splice it to. Would be a hard task and you would probably need to search the wiring diagrams for a wire nearby that's directly connected to ground. I'd say it also introduces weather issues because under the hood is more susceptible to weather/water than the cabin is. Therefore more likely to cause damage/corrosion/short circuit to your wire splice if it's not properly protected from water intrusion. Good idea though. I like the out of the box thinking.

[@sanjoe1246]

the car body is the ground of the vehicle.

[@FixitFox]

@Joenas Gayramon Ohh okay. I think I knew that at one point but forgot. Anyway in that case, I believe that would work! I'm just not sure how you would attach the wire to the car body and also prevent it from getting damaged by water in the long run

[@mkrp4]

I thought the low beam headlight issue is covered by recall (repair free of charge)

[@FixitFox]

Oops, I forgot to mention in the video - I did find a recall on it when I researched the problem. But it looked like the recall was expired because it was so long ago.

[@mkrp4]

Recall never expires!

[@FixitFox]

@@mkrp4 Then I'm not sure what happened because the car didn't have a recall on it. Maybe it has already been serviced by the recall before, and it messed up again? We bought the car used. Around 17:30 in the video, you can see that we found the wire has been tinkered with in the past.

[@mkrp4]

That's what recall covers; looks like the technician did a half-job on this one.

[@IRON_Inluence]

mkrp4 mine was fixed in 2013 and had the same issue just today... they won’t redux the issue... they already fixed dealer told me tuff 💩. Super professional way to handle it 👍😂

[@thatguy7881]

Were both your low beams not working only ones not working for me

[@FixitFox]

Yeah both weren't working for me. That's strange only one isn't working for you. Probably a different problem than what I had. Assuming you already tried to replace the headlight, checked the fuses and relays, then you might have a broken wire that goes to one of your low beams.

[@dannyscumbag3126]

Fixed my problem thanks for the video

[@SAMETELMACI]

ı hope dont need this but thanks for video

[@lisbethbird8268]

I have the opposite, high beams out.

[@andyxiong3512]

Does your headlight still work . I did the splice and my headlight work once then it died

[@FixitFox]

Yeah, it still works. I've had no problems with it ever since I fixed it. Maybe you spliced the wrong wires together? Did you make sure the wiring for your car is the same as mine? Try seeing if the position of the wires you spliced are from the same position as mine were rather than matching the wire colors. Also, what year is your car?

[@andyxiong3512]

Fix it Fox yes I got the right wire Ima change my bulb today see if that does the trick because it did light up when I spliced the wire and when I put everything back it didn’t work no more so yea I’ll try figure it out

[@FixitFox]

@@andyxiong3512 Alright, let me know how it goes! If it doesn't work, then the only other thing I could think is maybe the splice somehow got loose after you assembled everything back together.

[@FixitFox]

Any luck?

[@MrRcerda0]

@@FixitFox what is the name of the blue connection?

[@beyondcason6431]

Are u in lauderdale ?FL

[@FixitFox]

Nope. What makes you think that?

[@jylesguevarra]

Yow. can u make a tutorial for changing dashboard lights on a Honda Fit?

[@jon18schmidt]

headlight switch

[@fartinapaperbag7965]

Scotch locks should never be used for a permanent repair, do it properly with solder and shrink wrap.

[@aveliaflores9187]

LMAO you built it backwards at the end thats why you couldn't put it on right

[@FixitFox]

Not sure what you mean that I couldn't put it on right. Everything went on and worked just fine. Are you referring to the time-lapse at 21:55? If so, then the video is mirrored sideways for some reason. I'm guessing it accidentally happened while I was editing the video. So left is right and right is left. You can tell if you look at the speedometer, everything is mirrored haha.

[@aveliaflores9187]

@@FixitFox 22:53 you put it on backwards the signal light switch is on the right side and the other is on the left lol

[@FixitFox]

No I didn't, read my previous comment, it's the video that's flipped horizontally. Editing mistake