Thank you for your effort in putting together this video. You convinced me that I'm not doing ANY of this and I'll just replace the whole headlight. :)
@@Thoughtflux You can get it done for free! Honda Service Bulletin 19-042. Honda-wide warranty for 10 years. The dealership will run a VIN check, and if yours is a match, they'll do it for free. You didn't have to buy your car from their dealership or anything. I have a 2016 Accord Sport. A pair of new headlights will run you between $250-$500+ depending on what you want and if you install them yourself.
My drl on my driver's side went out about a month ago, and I thought I was looking at an $800 replacement...until I saw this post. I just took my 2017 Honda Accord to my dealer and they replaced the whole headlight unit free due to Service Bulletin 19-042. Great post...thanks!
Note, Honda extended DRL warranty in USA for 2016-17 Accord models from 3 years 36,000 miles to 10 years unlimited miles. Recommend you go to dealer before attempting the repair yourself.
@Kekistani Refugee just go with the ext warranty guidelines, they told me it new old manufactured, so same headlight buy different parts, so should be good.
@@sierraceja7897 aslong as it's a 2016-2017 Accord, Honda extended it from 3 years to 10 years, so you should have been good to go for free. I say call Honda directly and have your VIN# ready and ask for the nearest dealer that will replace it through the extended warranty. Cheers.
Sierra Ceja You should have received a letter in the mail letting you know that it is covered for 10 years now. Take that with you if you have it but it shouldn’t even be an issue. What year Accord do you have? I just took my 2016 Accord to get mine fixed and didn’t even have to make an appointment. Just dropped it off and they called me when they were done. You don’t have to pay anything out of pocket, if they are telling you anything else contact Honda motors of America as this is a tsb directly from them.
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thanks bro for giving us your time and effort doing this repair. you have done a great repair. if possible can you please provide us a link where they sell this driver rather than looking for a doner headlight
Looks like a great repair if you can find a donor light and Honda won't fix it under the extended warranty, but I have a hard time believing that that seal is going to keep water and moisture out once you have broken it without cleaning up the old sealant and replacing it very carefully.
Now why the hell would Honda make it so difficult to change these lights if they go out. This some bullshit my car looking lame ass hell with this light out on one side! 🤬🤦🏽♂️
Yup... nonsense... they actually have a recall now for that... 10 years I believe... I also have one led strip gone... I had to unplug the other one in the meantime
yes i just did a eardown on one of these, why not replace it with aftermarket led chip if you know the honda led chips(for the inner led strip) is defective
Honda had a recall on these . If you go to any Honda dealer, they will replace the entire lamp for free. I had both of mine replaced in my 2016 Accord.
I just had my 2016 Honda Accord headlights replaced due to the daytime running lights being burned out. Honda due to the recall you have 10 years from the date of original purchase, to do it for free
Thank you for your video. Are the oem headlights sold on eBay? I would rather buy new headlights to get back the LED DRL brightness again. Is this a good alternative? Also are the headlights sold on eBay or amazon an identical replacement?
Yes, OEM headlights are sold on eBay, both LED and Halogen type under Genuine OEM section. Depo brand and TYC brand, both aftermarket headlights, are identical to OEM with good fitment. The only downside to aftermarket headlights, DRL are a bit bluer white compare to OEM white, but I am not 100% sure. Repair shop use aftermarket headlight that are CAPA Certified.
GRC Lights thanks a lot. Can you kindly link where you bought the new LED tube hardware for the repairs you did? I see the link for the boards but can you list the link for the LED tube? Can’t seem to find them anywhere.
Hi just a quick question... can we get away with just unsoldered the burnt SMD LED and just solder a new SMD LED? My motorcycle DRL led strip is weak... n they dont sell any chip/board/module, just a whole new headlight which cost almost $1000 singapore dollara
I have Touring LED headlights on my 2016 Accord EXL and I have the same issue “burn out led”, would Honda dealership change them for me or that just wiped out the warranty.
I have a Honda Accord LX 2017. I have day lights, but they are not like what you are showing. Is this for specific models? Does the unit have to be taken out the car to do this repair? Have good days!
Honda has to fix it for free. There’s now a 10 year extended warranty (from original purchase date) on the daytime running lights. They will replace the whole headlight assembly for free
Can you kindly link where you bought the new LED tube hardware for the repairs you did? I see the link for the boards but can you list the link for the LED tube? Can’t seem to find them anywhere.
I have a salvage title and Honda won’t work on mine so I found the unit brand new on Facebook market place for 150$ and when to a local mechanic and only payed and installment fee
My DRL is burned out too… I called the dealership. They said they won’t have it in stock until October. Like WTF… it’s hate it when a defect makes my car obvious.
@Jean Viloria, you probably already know but there is a button just under the spoiler but you have to have the wireless key nearby in order for it to work. Anti theft feature.
Thank you for your effort in putting together this video. You convinced me that I'm not doing ANY of this and I'll just replace the whole headlight. :)
Lmao!!! I said the same thing when I saw him start heating it up
Same here. How much did it cost you guys? Could you get it done for free?
@@Thoughtflux You can get it done for free! Honda Service Bulletin 19-042. Honda-wide warranty for 10 years. The dealership will run a VIN check, and if yours is a match, they'll do it for free. You didn't have to buy your car from their dealership or anything. I have a 2016 Accord Sport. A pair of new headlights will run you between $250-$500+ depending on what you want and if you install them yourself.
@@HeavyPilot83 Thank you!! I will ask a dealership soon.
@@HeavyPilot83 Thank you! This is still true in Jan 2024. Here's the warranty extension: static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10159030-0001.pdf
My drl on my driver's side went out about a month ago, and I thought I was looking at an $800 replacement...until I saw this post. I just took my 2017 Honda Accord to my dealer and they replaced the whole headlight unit free due to Service Bulletin 19-042. Great post...thanks!
Honda is extending the warranty on these for 10 years.
Can you please explain what the service bulletin 19-042 mean?
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Wow your a life saver I was not bout to do all this 😅
@@henryfernandez3105it's a recall, Honda got sued. So they have to replace for free. 10 years unlimited miles
Note, Honda extended DRL warranty in USA for 2016-17 Accord models from 3 years 36,000 miles to 10 years unlimited miles. Recommend you go to dealer before attempting the repair yourself.
Honda replaced my 2016 Accord for free through the extended warranty. It's the entire headlight assembly so everything is new
@Kekistani Refugee just go with the ext warranty guidelines, they told me it new old manufactured, so same headlight buy different parts, so should be good.
is this still current? I went to my local Honda and they quoted me around 300 and I'm not sure if that's with installment. how should I go about this?
@@sierraceja7897 aslong as it's a 2016-2017 Accord, Honda extended it from 3 years to 10 years, so you should have been good to go for free. I say call Honda directly and have your VIN# ready and ask for the nearest dealer that will replace it through the extended warranty. Cheers.
Sierra Ceja You should have received a letter in the mail letting you know that it is covered for 10 years now. Take that with you if you have it but it shouldn’t even be an issue. What year Accord do you have? I just took my 2016 Accord to get mine fixed and didn’t even have to make an appointment. Just dropped it off and they called me when they were done. You don’t have to pay anything out of pocket, if they are telling you anything else contact Honda motors of America as this is a tsb directly from them.
Honda dropped the ball on this one -__-
You prolly dont give a shit but does anyone know of a way to log back into an instagram account..?
I stupidly forgot my password. I would love any tricks you can offer me
@Kane Jaxxon instablaster =)
Yeah should've at least put xenon bulbs in it
thanks bro for giving us your time and effort doing this repair. you have done a great repair. if possible can you please provide us a link where they sell this driver rather than looking for a doner headlight
Looks like a great repair if you can find a donor light and Honda won't fix it under the extended warranty, but I have a hard time believing that that seal is going to keep water and moisture out once you have broken it without cleaning up the old sealant and replacing it very carefully.
They got sued . They will fix for free any miles.. ten years from purchase date.
Now why the hell would Honda make it so difficult to change these lights if they go out. This some bullshit my car looking lame ass hell with this light out on one side! 🤬🤦🏽♂️
Yup... nonsense... they actually have a recall now for that... 10 years I believe... I also have one led strip gone... I had to unplug the other one in the meantime
yes i just did a eardown on one of these, why not replace it with aftermarket led chip if you know the honda led chips(for the inner led strip) is defective
You guys do realize that Honda put a 10 year unlimited miles warranty on these headlights. I just had one replaced last week on my ‘16
Really so I just take my car to my nearest Honda dealership n they'll take care of it
Is this interchangeable for the hybrid as well?
Honda had a recall on these . If you go to any Honda dealer, they will replace the entire lamp for free. I had both of mine replaced in my 2016 Accord.
I just had my 2016 Honda Accord headlights replaced due to the daytime running lights being burned out. Honda due to the recall you have 10 years from the date of original purchase, to do it for free
Even my undercarriage was starting to flop in the wind. Honda fixed it for free
Where can i purchase just the led bar
So the Hybrid has the chrome blue LED strip and the regular Touring has the chrome white LED strip?
Where do we get new rods?? Please answer.
These are now extended warranty for 10 years. Contact your local Honda dealer and they will replace the whole headlight assembly free of charge
Are you sure about this? Because i have this problem on my car
@@eln0n01 hey bud I know this was 8 months ago but what did you wind up doing?
@@pignamedkaren8556 I still haven’t fixed it and the closest dealership was to busy with COVID to care for it
Hello good afternoon brother, could you share the link to buy the spare parts for the lights please! excellent day!
Thank you for your video. Are the oem headlights sold on eBay? I would rather buy new headlights to get back the LED DRL brightness again. Is this a good alternative? Also are the headlights sold on eBay or amazon an identical replacement?
Yes, OEM headlights are sold on eBay, both LED and Halogen type under Genuine OEM section. Depo brand and TYC brand, both aftermarket headlights, are identical to OEM with good fitment. The only downside to aftermarket headlights, DRL are a bit bluer white compare to OEM white, but I am not 100% sure. Repair shop use aftermarket headlight that are CAPA Certified.
GRC Lights thanks a lot. Can you kindly link where you bought the new LED tube hardware for the repairs you did? I see the link for the boards but can you list the link for the LED tube? Can’t seem to find them anywhere.
Are the new boards better than OEM? Will they burn out like OEM again?
Hi just a quick question... can we get away with just unsoldered the burnt SMD LED and just solder a new SMD LED? My motorcycle DRL led strip is weak... n they dont sell any chip/board/module, just a whole new headlight which cost almost $1000 singapore dollara
I think all u needed to was clean up the burnt area on the tube and replace the led board. There 2 separate tubes.
just have to say , thank you for this video, you did great job !
I have Touring LED headlights on my 2016 Accord EXL and I have the same issue “burn out led”, would Honda dealership change them for me or that just wiped out the warranty.
How much do u charge for both lights if I ship them to u
Plz let us know
What the replacement of the strip necessary or would just replacing the strip be okay?
Im thinking what to do with my 2020 accord drl lights because there are not bright all the way
I just came from Honda and they replaced the head light . They said it was under warranty . So I would check with Honda first.
Ty ill be going this week
Does this Retro led chip comes with a warranty and how reliable are they??
Thanks 🙏🏻
how much do you charge to repair these so i know i’m not getting scammed
1k at the dealership
mid 2019 honda sent a letter saying there is a 10yrs warranty
I have a Honda Accord LX 2017. I have day lights, but they are not like what you are showing. Is this for specific models? Does the unit have to be taken out the car to do this repair? Have good days!
lx doesn't have led drl , just the higher trims
@@azzanal-balushi9709 They don't, but the light pods look like it.
@@buddyreed2623 basically the headlight is the same just without that led, you can add it
THANK YOU ! THANK YOU ! THANK YOU ! GREAT VIDEO!!!
Always the headlight LED DRL burn in V6
How much u charge
I just got this car last night from a used dealer and today it happened 🤣
You should've showed before and after the light results
Have you had any fogging issues since then?
No, no fogging since then. I've done around 10 Accord headlights this year, and none had condensation.
seal your lights properly, add extra sealant if necessary
No oven needed nice 👌
I had one of these replaced on my 2016 Accord under warranty $1,200. Now the other side has failed! Thanks Honda, a $1,200 light bulb.
They burned you, these are to be replaced free of charge
Honda has to fix it for free. There’s now a 10 year extended warranty (from original purchase date) on the daytime running lights. They will replace the whole headlight assembly for free
I've gotten Mines changed 3 times for free at honda. Whenever i go get a oil change and they see they are out they just change them . Warranty
i never knew that led.strip was working I got my accord with new headlights.on it already and both of th3m don't work
Any idea if the LED tubing inside the Sport headlight would be the same as the Touring ?
No, they are not interchangeable, but they use the same bad LED system to power them.
Can you kindly link where you bought the new LED tube hardware for the repairs you did? I see the link for the boards but can you list the link for the LED tube? Can’t seem to find them anywhere.
I am not aware of anyone selling the LED tube. I got my LED tube from a spare damaged Accord headlight.
I have a salvage title and Honda won’t work on mine so I found the unit brand new on Facebook market place for 150$ and when to a local mechanic and only payed and installment fee
Love the video, aint no way Im doing this lol
Where can i buy the led plastic rod if mines is burnt too
I was going to ask the same question if anyone knows. Please
Gracias amigo por tu video
My DRL is burned out too… I called the dealership. They said they won’t have it in stock until October. Like WTF… it’s hate it when a defect makes my car obvious.
I have a 2016 Accord sport it’s a recall for that year just go to Honda free of charge
I have a question, is there any way to open the trunk from the outside without using the key? Is there a button anywhere on the trunk?
Jean Viloria yes! It’s usually a bit towards the right of the license plate, right above it.
@Jean Viloria, you probably already know but there is a button just under the spoiler but you have to have the wireless key nearby in order for it to work. Anti theft feature.
Quick question. Anybody that can answer...what happens when they burn out? Does it affect anything else? Or is it just simply sn aesthetic issue?
Correct, just an aesthetic issue. You will get no errors in the dash.
@@GRCLights Thanks for the response. Just doing my research, I’m currently shopping for a ‘16 or ‘17...
@GRC Lights, correct. Running lights just look uneven, main lights still work. I have a 2017 hybrid.
How can I get mine fux
Fix
Where are you located?
Sacramento, California
GRC Lights how much do you charge for one headlight repair? Mine just went out
GRC Lights I live in Stockton, Ca
No need to do this Honda has a warranty on the lens replacement
If I install an after market suspension will this void the warranty for the headlights?
Ja Ra if it has adjustable Coil overs it should be OK. But if it’s a full drop you no longer have a warranty it will be voided
Carlos D ok cuz I put some adjustable coils. Would rims void warranty? Planning on getting some 19”HRE and a catback exhaust
I guess im keeping them the way they are . Aint not way im doing all that and risking breaking the headlight just cus half the strip is burnt out
brilliant contents!
Can’t I just buy a new entire headlight assembly I found one for 160
ممتاز جدا 😍😍😍😍😍
Why the hell would honda make this shit
I didn’t pay a dime
How much to fix mine? Lol
free at the honda dealer look up the service bulletin its under warranty
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Such a bad design these modern headlights.