Travis!

 

Hi all! I just found this site from a google search. For anyone still experiencing this issue, I made a quick youtube video on how to fix it. It's my first youtube video, so sorry if the quality isn't the best.

 

I love the display on my 2018 with almost exclusively analogue gauges. But then there is the digital fuel gauge. Don't like that. Not sure why they did this. An analogue fuel gauge would have been perfect and they almost never fail.

 

Did you ever solve this? I have same problem.

 

OUT FLIPPING STANDING!!!! Great video and much appreciated. I still believe that Honda needs to address this as a recall immediately.

Wasn't there a Honda rep that used to monitor the site for things like this? If anyone knows who it is or if there is one, somebody needs to kick their door in to get some action.

 

Same issue here - how many of us are there?
The YouTube video is awesome, Jordan. All I need now is a soldering iron… 😊
I did add my info to the registry mentioned above. This absolutely sounds class-action worthy. Not cool, Honda.

 

I've had this problem for about 2 years on a 2016 fit with 30k miles. Probably only had about 20k on it when it first happened. Amazing that it's so prevelant and I thought I was crazy for thinking it typically happened when it was cold and/or wet out. I'll fill out a recall report.

I can get around the problem temporarily by pressing on the cover a few times. Dunno why, but it usually does the trick

 

Wow!!! Thanks so much for this. Guess I found my Thanksgiving week project.

Edit: Success. Watched a few youtube videos on soldering, and went at it. Getting the cluster out is easier with a few more steps. See this thread and go up to step 6: https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/3rd-...tructions.html

 

I know this thread was originally made in 2018 but wanted to come and share that I have the exact same problem. I'm past my warranty though :'(
I did file a complaint to help push a class action lawsuit or some sort of recall if that'll ever happen!

 

The car is no longer manufactured so there is no incentive for Honda to do anything, There will be no recall and a class action lawsuit is extremely unlikely in my opinion - this problem just doesn't put enough money on the table to interest lawyers. Sorry.

 

Where do you file a complaint for these issue. I have push start/stop button/starter issue. I would like to file a complaint.

 

THANK YOU. Fastest and easiest instructions ever! Winter arrived and my gauge was acting up. Ended up opening up and found three pins that had the solder failure (see pic).

 

Send it to me at AR speedometer and gauge. We can now repair the fit 15 - 19 fuel gauge screen. Cost is 150. Give us a call 918 8353300. My name is Devon.

 

It just goes out, then if you shut off and start back up, it reboots and seems to have all the numbers accurately.

 

the repair will fix your issue. Bad solder joints are to blame. We can get you fixed up here at AR Speedometer
9188353300

 

Ouch, dont they have a replacement that would fix it...

 

I reflowed with leaded solder during the summer. I have to say that it is doing great now that the cold weather has rolled in. Here is my screen on startup now.

Thanks for the tips!

 

Hi everyone

2015 70k miles fit user (bought in 2014 in CA moved to Idaho)

I noticed this happening this winter......I leave my car outside uncovered and today I had the blank screen then it came on worked for a few seconds then froze. I'll be reporting this issue on the links said in this form. Please keep us updated about a class action or recall. I'll be bringing this form to the dealership and showing them the common-ness of it and demanding a fit.

Thank you again for everyone who posted on this forum. I nearly had a panic attack as this is my only car and I -REALLY- wanted to travel back to CA for a week come warmer weather.

 

Although it won't likely help but add another as we have a 2016 Fit, purchased new. Ours began acting up over 2 years ago and have been quoted $1300 for repair with a new cluster. I'll be showing this to the regional service manager.

 

09/25/2022 - It's likely my answer has already been posted. I've seen several fixes for the secondary digital dial playing up and finally blanking out; various combinations of resets and even soldering a connection given as resolutions. I found this simple fix, which I've made clearer from JustAnswer originally dated 10/032/019. It's working so far. I'll update FitFreak with any updates. I have a 2015 Honda Fit EX-L, now at 52,700 mls. I found that my odometer and fuel display started going haywire then blanking out altogether after flickering a few times. Reading forum reports i see a lot of people having the same problem. Is there a solution?
Mechanic's Assistant: Have you noticed an increase in fuel consumption? How does the Fit start and run; same as usual?
Questioner: No other problem and yes it starts normally.
Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Fit yourself? What have you tried so far?
Questioner: No i was looking for solution and found dealers are of no us

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10/3/2019
Mechanic for Honda: JOHN GRETHER
Im certain that this is a gauge failure. There is no external cause for this like a fuse or something. You can run this function test. Entering the Self-Diagnostic Function (Manual Method). Before doing the self-diagnostic function, make sure the No. B29 (10 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box, and No. C34 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box are OK.
1. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET switch (reset and dashboard lighting control sticking out of digital dial).
2. Turn the combination light switch to the PARKING position ().
3. Turn the vvehicle engine switch to the ON mode.
4. Within 5 sec., turn the combination light switch OFF, then to the PARKING position () and OFF again.
5. Within 5 sec., release the SEL/RESET switch, and then repeatedly press and release the switch three times.
NOTE:
While in the self-diagnostic mode, the dashlights brightness controller operates normally. (Q: I didn't notice any changes)
While in the self-diagnostic mode, the SEL/RESET switch is used to start the Beeper Drive Circuit Test and the Gauge Drive Circuit Check.
If the vehicle speed exceeds 1.2 mph (2 km/h), or the vehicle is turned to the OFF (LOCK) mode, the self-diagnostic mode ends.
See if digital dial responds normally.

I followed the suggestions, switched everything off and started the car. Digital display worked with up-to-date info as normal. Whether it will last is to be seen. I bought my 2025 Fit EX-L, all options, 51,866mls, as "certified pre-owned" used car through Cathedral City, CA, Honda/Toyota of the Desert on 07/15/22. I immediateLY discoverd a battery problem which the dealer quickly replaced. Besides the digital dial, no problems since.