Recording Date: July 3, 2020 I show and explain the procedure to replace the low beam headlight bulb on a 2015 Honda Civic SE. The procedure should be the same or very similar for 2012-2015 Honda Civic. welkingvue@yahoo.com
The running theme in all these videos for the Civic seem to be "remove 3 parts to replace 1". Even oil changes are a bit of a pain because of the lack of working space. Oh well, thanks for the video!
Very well explained! Feel super confident in changing the light bulb myself instead of taking it to a machine where they love to scam women. 🙂 hope you do more videos.
The most difficult part is twisting and turning loose the bulb and putting the new one on. If you have problem doing that, try different hand position and fingers position. Space is so little, so a change of position with your hand might help.
comments are worth reading just for hilariousness. i did the impossible..installed passenger side brights. I have big hands I didn't think I was going to be able to do it.
If you could fit your hand in you could probably finish the job you got to know how to position your hand. I had to do this over cause the cheap bulb I put in didn't last long. I think disconnecting the wire first might be a requirement, then remove the bulb second. You need to position your fingers in a specific way to easily disconnect the wires.
Thanks for taking the time to do this. I replaced the two low-beam bulbs in my friend's 2015 Honda Civic. At first I was perplexed at how to get access, but seeing the techniques here helped me. I was a little too eager at first and forgot the orientation of the bulb as it should be inserted. Had to struggle a bit until I found it. NOTE--the original bulb has compressed flanges so it's easier to take out and reinstall. The new bulb will be a little tighter, so it takes more force. Definitely important to make sure you rotate enough until the socket points directly downward. The local HONDA dealer wanted $240 for the job, plus $29 per bulb of the most basic Sylvania type. Bought the X-treme Vision version, a pair for $32. Installation took me all of 40 minutes (was purposefully slow, being extra careful).
My bulbs keep going out over and over AND OVER again. Got tire of buying new bulbs and installing, so I decided to buy the cheapest bulbs. So far so good.
@@WelkingVue What brand were you using? I would avoid any of those Chinese no-name or funky-name brands. Philips is a great brand, as I've used them numerous times on several vehicles.
The ones that keep burning out are Sylvania. I decided to go for cheaper bulbs, I'm not 100% sure, but I think the cheaper ones are the Basic Sylvania. Seems to last longer than the more expensive I haven't need to install any new bulb.
I just check I have extra unopen package of the cheap bulb. So the one that keep burning out are the more expensive Sylvania. The one that seems to last longer are the cheaper Basic Sylvania.
FYI....I used this technique effectively to change the right side bulb but I had to remove the engine mount brace behind the washer fluid neck also, because my arm was too large to fit in the hole.
Try unplugging the battery... u can see the videos on youtube of how to take the battery off.... you can also try turning turning inside and go through the wheel wells or fenders... and you are good to go
Great video! I watched a different one and for some reason the bulbs in the other civic had their wires swapped! The green cable housed his regular headlights and the white one was connected to his brights; I hastily concluded I had purchased the wrong bulbs so went and bought different ones before realizing I had swapped out my working brights for no reason.
I cant even get the bulb out. How do you do that? Do you move it turn it and then take that white cinnector off? And where do i fo to get this replaced? Hopefully not a dealer. Im having too much trouble
I don't want to re-watch this video, so I'll just give you a general explanation. Usually when the bulbs are remove, they need to be turn counter-clock. Turning it counter-clock should break it loose. Next step, there's usually two or three tab or notch on the bulb. You need to align the tab to free it from it's location. Just look at it, use common sense, see what's preventing you from removing the bulb. Get back at me if you need help.
Quick question! At 5:49 mark, I lost that little black piece that is used to screw in the windshield washer fluid thing. I used ducktape instead. Is that a bad idea and how do I get another one of those small black pieces and what are they called?
What kind of bulb for the headlights, not the drls, the ones for the last headlight setting on the lever by the steering wheel, the brighter ones. Can’t find this anywhere
I'm not sure which bulb you're talking about, but I think you might be referring to the high beam bulb. I haven't had the need to change any of the other headlight bulbs. Usually, I just take out the bulb and go get a match at the Auto Part store or at Wal-Mart.
@@WelkingVue you're very welcome sir. I only comment when a video is good and my criteria for that is, Good video quality. Good clear instructions and lastly doing things the right way. There's a lot of hackjobs on RU-vid as I'm sure you're well aware of. Anyhow enjoy your day sir
