the 3 little bolts for the taillights
#1
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Holmdel, NJ --Exit 114
Posts: 4,235
the 3 little bolts for the taillights
I dropped 2 from each side by accident and can't find them. Anyone know what I need to look for at Lowe's or Home Depot? I don't know the size and I don't wanna buy something that won't screw on, but I need the taillights to be flusher so I need the other 2 bolts lol
#2
take the taillight to osh and find the right size. I'm going 2 take a wild guess and say it's an M4 Nut. Metrics come in sizes like that, m4, m5, m6, etc... standard (booo!!) come with numbers like 1/2, 3/8ths, 7/8ths. etcc. So ur gonna need metric.
But honestly, its easier 2 find the nuts by removing the lower portion of both plastic covers of the trunk.
But honestly, its easier 2 find the nuts by removing the lower portion of both plastic covers of the trunk.
#3
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Holmdel, NJ --Exit 114
Posts: 4,235
Eh I went to ACE and got em. They are 5mm, forgot the thread number. I'm no good with metrics and shit lol. Anyway now my tails are all secure yay. Not as flush as OEM, but these are knockoffs, I don't even think they're DEPOs lol the bulbs don't even click in, they're just kinda half in, half out. But they won't come out from just bumps in the road so it's all good lol
#5
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Holmdel, NJ --Exit 114
Posts: 4,235
hahaha yeah dude my left reverse light is nonfunctional, I screwed up and cut too much off the wires so I can't even get in the space to crimp them. I dunno what I'll do with it but it's embarassing at the local meets when they see my one working reverse light ;/
#6
You just gotta dremel out part of the opening to get the bulbs to fit snug. Take your time and you will see exactly which of the 3 openings need to be extended. Mine are nice n secure. Also a good time to swap positions for the turn and reverse bulbs.
Chrome/amber on the outside for turns. Clear on the inside for revers.
Chrome/amber on the outside for turns. Clear on the inside for revers.
Last edited by Rod2Rice; 11-23-2008 at 11:59 PM.
#12
Not sure what brand they are. They are all over ebay, just do a seach for "led, tail, honda fit" No leaks or moisture in them or anything either. You do though need to wire in a diode to prevent your front sidemarker lights from coming on when you step on the brakes though. Not hard to do.
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