Unofficial Honda FIT Forums - 2nd Generation (GE 08-13) https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/ 2nd Generation specific talk and questions here. en Sat, 23 May 2026 12:59:40 GMT vBulletin 60 https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/skynetimages/misc/rss.jpg Unofficial Honda FIT Forums - 2nd Generation (GE 08-13) https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/ Advice on aftermarket Catalytic Converters? https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge-08-13/110178-advice-aftermarket-catalytic-converters.html Fri, 22 May 2026 02:22:01 GMT I've got an 09 Fit that started throwing a P420 several years back doing local trips in cold weather. A good highway run tended to clear it for a while. Not this year.

I'm in a state that does emissions checks and so I'm looking at replacements. I'm looking at parts from Rock Auto, just wondered if anyone had suggestions for other sources a little less $$.


Thanks

Jim ]]> 2nd Generation (GE 08-13) BritBits https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge-08-13/110178-advice-aftermarket-catalytic-converters.html Pls help - Tap Tap Noise from engine pulley area https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge-08-13/110171-pls-help-tap-tap-noise-engine-pulley-area.html Thu, 21 May 2026 16:56:15 GMT Hi guys.. im having strange noise coming from the engine pulley areas..can someone diagnose what it is.. it comes when cold start and remains.. briefly vanishes when water is poured to belt area and... Hi guys.. im having strange noise coming from the engine pulley areas..can someone diagnose what it is.. it comes when cold start and remains.. briefly vanishes when water is poured to belt area and it vanishes after removing and reinstalling the serpentine belt and again comes at cold start in the morning. i replaced the best tensioner with recon one but no cure still.
its 2012 Honda fit GP1 - 1.3cc ima hybrid

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]]> 2nd Generation (GE 08-13) Shamindra Samarakone https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge-08-13/110171-pls-help-tap-tap-noise-engine-pulley-area.html Day time running lights https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge-08-13/110170-day-time-running-lights.html Thu, 21 May 2026 16:44:15 GMT 2013 Sport
Just got it, so still discovering new things.
It's suppose to be able to turn off the day time running lights.
I have it on the off position, but the lights still on.
Am I missing something???
I didn't notice it before, but the "DRL" in the dash is on.
I did just change to LED bulbs. ]]> 2nd Generation (GE 08-13) abunaitwo https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge-08-13/110170-day-time-running-lights.html 2009 Fit Sport lowering https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge-08-13/110169-2009-fit-sport-lowering.html Thu, 21 May 2026 15:25:23 GMT Looking to lower. This is my commuter so I'm going for looks and comfort..that's it. The stock ride is already slightly harsh so I don't want to make it worse than it is. I see complete coilover kits on Amazon for $250; they can't be good ...right? Any recommendations on achieving a lower stance without making it harsher? Thx.
]]> 2nd Generation (GE 08-13) Aghily https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge-08-13/110169-2009-fit-sport-lowering.html Throttle body swap? https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge-08-13/110167-throttle-body-swap.html Wed, 20 May 2026 20:35:44 GMT Does anyone know what larger throttle body matches and is plug and play? Or is there somewhere thay sells bored out throttle bodies? Does anyone know what larger throttle body matches and is plug and play? Or is there somewhere thay sells bored out throttle bodies? ]]> 2nd Generation (GE 08-13) Louie928 https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge-08-13/110167-throttle-body-swap.html Fit wandering on highway + steering wheel not returning to center https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge-08-13/110158-fit-wandering-highway-steering-wheel-not-returning-center.html Mon, 18 May 2026 01:00:02 GMT Hi everyone, I’m trying to figure out a steering/handling issue on my 2011 Honda Fit (around 283,000 km / 176,000 miles) and I’m honestly running out of ideas. I’ve already spent a lot of money... Hi everyone,

I’m trying to figure out a steering/handling issue on my 2011 Honda Fit (around 283,000 km / 176,000 miles) and I’m honestly running out of ideas. I’ve already spent a lot of money trying to diagnose and fix this, so I’d really appreciate some opinions before I continue throwing parts at it.

The main symptom is this:
  • On the highway, the car constantly wanders left and right.
  • I’m always making small steering corrections and counter-corrections.
  • The steering does not naturally self-center properly.
  • After turning a corner, the steering wheel often stays partially turned instead of smoothly returning to center.
  • Sometimes it slowly comes back in small jerky/saccadic movements over several seconds.
  • If I make a small steering input (for example around 20–30 degrees), the wheel may barely return at all unless I manually bring it back.
This makes highway driving extremely tiring.

What confuses me is that this issue used to be intermittent for years. Sometimes the car would feel great, sometimes not. Oddly enough, tire rotations or seasonal tire changes sometimes seemed to improve the issue temporarily, which originally made me suspect wheels or tires.

Last summer, I installed a first set of aftermarket struts (cheaper ones), and surprisingly the car drove very well. I even drove around the Gaspé Peninsula for several thousand kilometers with no major issues.

Then in the fall:
  • the suspension started making squeaking/squishing noises,
  • and I also started noticing more wandering on the highway.
The garage replaced those struts under warranty with supposedly higher-quality aftermarket struts. The squeaking disappeared, but the steering/centering problem became MUCH worse over the winter.

At first, the garage suspected the top mounts/strut bearings. They replaced the aftermarket top mounts with OEM Honda top mounts.

Result:
  • steering feels slightly smoother in turns,
  • maybe a small improvement overall,
  • but the main problem is still there almost entirely.
At this point, the steering still does not self-center properly.

Things that have already been checked:
  • tie rods
  • ball joints
  • bushings
  • steering intermediate shaft / steering joint
  • alignment
  • multiple road tests by different mechanics
No mechanic found major play, clunking, or obvious damage.

One mechanic thinks the issue was mostly caused by the top mounts binding.
Another thought maybe slightly stiff steering components.
Nobody has strongly suggested the steering rack yet.

Important detail:
  • there are NO major clunks when turning,
  • no obvious looseness,
  • no steering rack leaks,
  • no major vibration,
  • but the steering return-to-center behavior feels wrong.
At this point, I’m trying to understand:
  • Can aftermarket struts themselves cause poor self-centering and constant micro-corrections?
  • Could the struts/springs still be binding even with OEM top mounts?
  • Could this still be a subtle steering rack issue even without obvious clunking/play?
  • Has anyone experienced a Honda Fit that became extremely sensitive to suspension brand/setup?
I’m hesitant to spend thousands more replacing parts without a clear diagnosis, especially on a high-mileage car.

Any ideas or similar experiences would really help.

Thanks.
]]> 2nd Generation (GE 08-13) Fitter123 https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge-08-13/110158-fit-wandering-highway-steering-wheel-not-returning-center.html Airbag light? 2009 Fit sport https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge-08-13/110156-airbag-light-2009-fit-sport.html Sun, 17 May 2026 14:25:58 GMT When I fully push the passenger seat back, I always trigger the red airbag light on the dash. If I bring the seat forward a few clicks and restart the car, no light. Any ideas? Thx When I fully push the passenger seat back, I always trigger the red airbag light on the dash. If I bring the seat forward a few clicks and restart the car, no light. Any ideas? Thx ]]> 2nd Generation (GE 08-13) Aghily https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge-08-13/110156-airbag-light-2009-fit-sport.html Ruído painel lado motorista https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge-08-13/110155-ru-do-painel-lado-motorista.html Sun, 17 May 2026 11:00:52 GMT My 2011 Honda Fit is making a noise on the driver's side when starting in first gear and during gear changes. The A-pillar has already been disassembled for inspection and the transmission mount and spacer have already been replaced, but the problem was not found. What could it be?
MOD EDITAR: Tradução do Google.

Estou ouvindo um ruído no lado do motorista do meu Honda Fit 2011, que ocorre ao arrancar na primeira marcha e durante as trocas de marcha. O pilar A já foi desmontado e o suporte da transmissão foi substituído por um novo, mas a origem do problema permanece desconhecida. O que poderia ser?
]]> 2nd Generation (GE 08-13) Italo https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge-08-13/110155-ru-do-painel-lado-motorista.html Weird noise when brake suddenly / fast at light https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge-08-13/110153-weird-noise-when-brake-suddenly-fast-light.html Sun, 17 May 2026 00:16:23 GMT I have a honda fit 09 with around 112,000 miles
I replaced my rear drums and pads around 2K miles ago as well as a front inner tie rod
I share this in case it's relevant
Since then, when I break quickly / suddenly after going around 40-50 on the highway and if i quickly reach a light, it'll make this weird noise sometimes
listen -- https://voca.ro/1eRBY8qtEWkv
I brought my car back to the mechanic when I first started hearing this noise after the car's parts were swapped out (general maintenance, no issues) and it was making that weird noise more frequently, when I was breaking after going down a slight hill. Some months went buy and that noise stopped happening and then suddenly started happening again but only when I break quickly and suddenly from going somewhat fast (40 / 50) to having to stop at a light
It's hard to duplicate the sound now and can't do it when I bring it to the mechanic
any idea what it might be?

Originally when I brought the car to him and he was able to duplicate it (I didn't feel like waiting for him to put it in that air at that time... and then when I brought the car back a month later to check it the sound was no longer happening) -- he had no idea what it was by driving it, but said he didn't think it was the rear brakes/ drums -- I forgot if he said it was or wasn't happening when he was pulling up the emergency brake.

I don't know what any of this means. Just sharing it in case something comes to mind as you read it

Any thoughts?
]]> 2nd Generation (GE 08-13) anteater https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge-08-13/110153-weird-noise-when-brake-suddenly-fast-light.html Engine runs better with new coils? Or placebo? https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge-08-13/110150-engine-runs-better-new-coils-placebo.html Fri, 15 May 2026 06:14:55 GMT 2011 134k miles. Recent plugs and valve adjustment. replaced 4 original coils (was fine no issues) with Astemo (original Hitachi after mergers and name change) and engine seems to run better? Real... 2011 134k miles. Recent plugs and valve adjustment.

replaced 4 original coils (was fine no issues) with Astemo (original Hitachi after mergers and name change) and engine seems to run better? Real or placebo? Anyone else with experience? ]]> 2nd Generation (GE 08-13) howardc64 https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge-08-13/110150-engine-runs-better-new-coils-placebo.html Camber without Camber Bolts https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge-08-13/110148-camber-without-camber-bolts.html Thu, 14 May 2026 05:32:40 GMT My Fit has BC coilovers and i wanted to get some camber in the front, something small to improve ride, like -1.5. Do i still need camber bolts to reach this number? or any other mods? My Fit has BC coilovers and i wanted to get some camber in the front, something small to improve ride, like -1.5. Do i still need camber bolts to reach this number? or any other mods? ]]> 2nd Generation (GE 08-13) Richy https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge-08-13/110148-camber-without-camber-bolts.html Hard shifting https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge-08-13/110146-hard-shifting.html Wed, 13 May 2026 23:03:53 GMT I did a drain and fill on my 2010 Honda fit. I refilled it to about 2.6quarts and checked it over and over after driving it and it was full and started shifting so nice. I got the oil changed at... I did a drain and fill on my 2010 Honda fit. I refilled it to about 2.6quarts and checked it over and over after driving it and it was full and started shifting so nice. I got the oil changed at Walmart and there was oil on a lot of the inside of my car, bunch spilled on the valve cover, it was 1/2 to 1 quart low on oil, was shifting hard again, and the transmission fluid was low. There's zero leaks underneath and the shop leader at Walmart says she checked the camera and he didn't pull the plug on the transmission. Id like to know what anyone thinks about this
Thanks in advance ]]> 2nd Generation (GE 08-13) Jcobb5109 https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge-08-13/110146-hard-shifting.html 2013 Headlight Cover Haze https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge-08-13/110144-2013-headlight-cover-haze.html Wed, 13 May 2026 15:52:35 GMT My headlight covers have become very cloudy with age. It seems etched into the plastic. I assume the only thing to do is to buy new headlight units which is expensive. I have been told by my... My headlight covers have become very cloudy with age. It seems etched into the plastic.

I assume the only thing to do is to buy new headlight units which is expensive. I have been told by my mechanic that the knock offs are terrible.
Suggestions? And how hard is to install and calibrate the lens?
Also, I posted about the windshield nozzle spray units. It seems that the one on my driver's side is not hitting the right spot. Can they be dislodged by cleaning, or chipped?
The OEM are crazy $$$ and you don't get a pair, just one.
Thanks!
Lyndy ]]> 2nd Generation (GE 08-13) LuckyLyndy https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge-08-13/110144-2013-headlight-cover-haze.html How much fun is it to convert a 2008 Honda Fit RS into the 2013 RS version in China? https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge-08-13/110143-how-much-fun-convert-2008-honda-fit-rs-into-2013-rs-version-china.html Tue, 12 May 2026 08:55:28 GMT In 2008, a limited "Cool Sport Edition" of the Fit was released in China, with only 3,000 units produced. The vehicle was priced at 129,800 RMB, bringing the total cost—including various fees—to 143,000 RMB. I purchased the car in 2010, and in 2023, I decided to give it the exterior styling of the 2013 RS model; this required replacing the fenders, headlights, and front grille with parts from the 2013 version. To date, the car has clocked 260,000 kilometers—it truly is an excellent vehicle.



]]> 2nd Generation (GE 08-13) Ellitar https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge-08-13/110143-how-much-fun-convert-2008-honda-fit-rs-into-2013-rs-version-china.html Cleaning windshield https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge-08-13/110138-cleaning-windshield.html Sun, 10 May 2026 18:33:33 GMT What is the best way to clean the inside of the windshield???
I'm thinking one of those microfiber wand things.
So many out there, much be some are better than others.
Suggestions????. ]]> 2nd Generation (GE 08-13) abunaitwo https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge-08-13/110138-cleaning-windshield.html