Love how calm this guy is about explaining what could be the dumbest design for a headlight
@Rickmakes Жыл бұрын
The headlights in my wife's 2011 Subaru Outback were worse than this. It was so bad they extended the warranty to cover headlights for ten years (after I had already replaced them). We traded it for a 2017. It's headlights can be replaced in about 30 seconds.
@jacobjacob18359 ай бұрын
@playlistsgaylore6647 look up a 2010 ram 1500 headlight bulb replacement. Have to take off the whole front grill reach into the wheelwells pop a plastic tab, remove the whole headlight assembly then you can swap the bulbs. Absolute joke.
@tamedbyhockey Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video!!! It took me a minute to get everything off/unplugged, but I finally got it! I’ve never replaced a headlight or taillight on my car before and didn’t want to pay for someone else to do it. This is just what I needed.
@user-vs5kn6wv1z Жыл бұрын
Your one of the only ones showing a useable method for the right side, some do the left side and say the right side is just as easy, no way.
@AaronNoel Жыл бұрын
Used your guide today to replace my low lights with LED. Thank you so much for the guide. It was way more easy than I anticipated. 💯
@Rickmakes Жыл бұрын
With LED, hopefully you will never have to change them again.
@AaronNoel Жыл бұрын
@@Rickmakes I assume the high beams are the same basically?
@hyoklee32972 жыл бұрын
That passenger side bulb is a huge pain to replace.
@charlespoulter9214 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Rick, your video and instructions helped make this a routine bulb replacement
@stephaniekerry148010 ай бұрын
Thank you! Did both, had heck of a time getting both unplugged with my 2008. Took both hands and wedging with a screwdriver. Then I had fun trying to balance the coolant so it wouldn't spill but who cares, I can see at night again!
@codyt.3463 ай бұрын
If you’re having trouble twisting the new lightbulb into place, try tapering the x3 plastic tabs. I used wire cutters to shave the plastic tabs into a “K bevel”. I spent 1 hour fighting it and was about ready to pull the headlight assembly off the car. But this tip worked for me. Thx for the video, turning the steering wheel helps out a lot.
@Rickmakes3 ай бұрын
Good tip!
@danpina172 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you making this quick and easy to understand video.
@dannys1487 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Rick. Your video was very helpful. Especially the coolant reservoir removal. Appreciate your video and the fact it was not too long. John 3:16 Lord Bless you.
@dangrather1280 Жыл бұрын
That’s a pretty stupid design. A light bulb should be easy access. Thanks for the video.
@Rickmakes Жыл бұрын
I agree. This is dumb. If you are ever bored, look up videos on replacing headlights in a 2011 Subaru Outback. It makes the Civic look easy. We sold ours and got a later model. Changing a light bulb in it is a 2 minute job.
@eerievlad Жыл бұрын
This is insane.
@JoseSanchez-dw1rm Жыл бұрын
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@adamferg255 ай бұрын
This looks brutal as I have to change my bulbs, but now I know. Thanks!
@realrome4 ай бұрын
lol clearly you’ve never worked on a german car before.
@elusivepirate22172 жыл бұрын
It's on the passenger side.. Trying to change the light on my friend's car, she's been pulled over 3 times in one week for it and we work night shift so we NEED to get it changed like immediately. Thank you kind sir!
@elladabney4976 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the help! That connector was such a pain I needed the guidance for your screwdriver method more than anything else
@janetleeharrison Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I couldn't figure out how to remove the reservoir. It felt like it could be pulled up & out, but I was afraid that I would snap off something hidden underneath. You have saved me so much time & money with your video. You are definitely a caring soul. May God, (or the aliens?, LOL) bless you!🙏👽👍
@OldManJehoram2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rick. Just changed the bulb on my kid's car. Took less than 5 minutes after watching this.
@surf60098 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. I just purchased NAPA, night vision VIVID bulbs from the NAPA just down the street. The package says 2 year warranty. BP9006NVV-N. 2010 HONDA CIVIC. The total cost with Minnesota sales tax was $52.59.
@bobdobbs62 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this how-to! Appreciated!👍 It irritates me to no end when car manufactures/engineers design and build systems like this. C'mon guy/gal engineers, it's a bulb, it needs to be changed. Access should be fast,easy and unobstructed. 🤬----Honda is by no means the only offender in this area.
@15schmitd Жыл бұрын
thanks for the information, but you made getting that coolant tank back in place look easy 😅
@Rickmakes Жыл бұрын
Oh no! I was trying to represent the difficulty the best I could but apparently my skill got in the way. 😁
@Bawla187 Жыл бұрын
Appreciate your help and video. Replaced my sister's bulbs.
@michaelsnyder69407 ай бұрын
Thanks for the instructions - made the replacement easy!
@dawsonwilliams5462 жыл бұрын
I have tiny hands, can confirm, I can reach it from the top
@DigitalCinematography Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. Got it done with your help.
@sharpcarco Жыл бұрын
Great video Rick
@mklie1682 жыл бұрын
What bulbs low beam and high beam light for honda civic 2007
@b007374gil Жыл бұрын
Excellent video and explanation. Thank you!
@121183kp2 жыл бұрын
Where can I buy the connectors for the fender or what are the names so I can look it up
@ramcity05Ай бұрын
Thanks
@preahnipean87466 ай бұрын
Was that 9006 for high beam? Should i use 9006 or 9005 bulb?
@Rickmakes6 ай бұрын
9006 is the regular headlight.
@LK-vi9vx2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video, Rick.
@chrisdiehl33267 ай бұрын
Thank you
@user-yp9nw5on3j5 ай бұрын
Thanks ❤
@neelahtak2 жыл бұрын
Dumb question, but do I need to disconnect the battery before replacing the bulbs? Thank you uploading this video - you're a legend and it's really straightforward for car noobs like me :)
@Rickmakes2 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure what the official service manual recommends but I never disconnect the battery for headlights. You just want to make sure the car is off and the key is out of the ignition so there is no power to the bulbs. Bulbs can be very hot if they were operating recently but dead bulbs will be cool.
@neelahtak2 жыл бұрын
@@Rickmakes Thank you for the advice! Ended up changing out the bulbs a few days ago and way easier than I'd thought it be - thanks to your vid!
@Yuriy514 Жыл бұрын
thank you sir 👍
@chrispendleton93769 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@Rickmakes9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@rolandojrocumen76094 күн бұрын
There are 2 bulbs each...right? Low and hi beam?
@Rickmakes3 күн бұрын
Correct. I think the high beam has a different bulb model but am not sure off the top of my head.
@Koopatroop1017 ай бұрын
It's easier to remove the washer fluid fill reservoir
@yomexification Жыл бұрын
Honda ddnt try with that passenger side bulb. It's always a pain to replace dat because everything around that Corner is so so sight
@Rickmakes Жыл бұрын
If I replace these again, I'm switching to LED. I have a link to some in the description but there are many other options available that aren't very expensive.
@arsenlisovets88746 ай бұрын
Hi Rick, where can i get an replecment connector for this Honda , the connector on 1:36, thank you
@Rickmakes6 ай бұрын
I'm guessing most auto parts stores would carry one. I tend to go to NAPA.
@frankvarela85208 ай бұрын
You could have removed the windshield washer fluid neck. Then you would have been able to reach the bulb
@BrianEgge8 ай бұрын
You can fix your bumper with a hair dryer 😊
@DJSTOEK Жыл бұрын
💘
@lightair10111 ай бұрын
This is so stupid every video shows this but there’s a giant metal piece blocking the path on mine . Can’t fit my hand in from hood either. Mechanics problem now 😞
@Rickmakes11 ай бұрын
Have them install good quality LED bulbs so you can hopefully go a long time without replacing them.
@Poppa996 ай бұрын
Well this video sucks. You basically have to break stuff to replace the passenger bulb.
@lvl5charmander2 жыл бұрын
friend spent $100 to have a mechanic do this 🤦🏽♂️
@Rickmakes2 жыл бұрын
Yikes! A seasoned mechanic could do this job in a few short minutes so that seems very high.
@mikeoxley44586 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video! Really bad design from Honda!
@Rickmakes6 ай бұрын
My wife's 2011 Subaru also had terrible headlight design. They fixed it on the newer models. Headlights are super important. Changing them should take all of one minute.
@mikeoxley44586 ай бұрын
I recently paid my mechanic $84 to change two headlight bulbs. Glad it done. I tried the wheel well cover way, but couldn’t see the Low Beam bulb.
@landonlogsdon4908 ай бұрын
I hate my 07 Civic. Biggest piece of shit ive ever owned.
@Rickmakes8 ай бұрын
Engine? Transmission? or something else.
@alexsanders7404 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@alexsanders7404 Жыл бұрын
Much thanks. Yeah, you're right about that passenger side. That was a real pain! If not for that it would have been a breeze.