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I changed my rear turns to Amber LED after driving behind a similar Fit and seeing how weak the stock turn signals are. Turn signals are crisp and noticeable now.
I am rather appalled at the weakness of the Fit's turn signals. They just do not stand out in traffic when they are flashing.
Hmmm, I wonder if one could swap the rear turn signal bulb holder and the backup light bulb holder and install an amber bulb for the turn signal? They both take a 7440 bulb and an amber bulb is available in this size, as is used in earlier Fits. This would, of course, yield red backup lights, but I'd rather have my turn signals noticed than have strong backup lights! Looking at the Parts Diagram the two sockets have slightly different part numbers but are they really different parts?
I am rather appalled at the weakness of the Fit's turn signals. They just do not stand out in traffic when they are flashing.
Hmmm, I wonder if one could swap the rear turn signal bulb holder and the backup light bulb holder and install an amber bulb for the turn signal? They both take a 7440 bulb and an amber bulb is available in this size, as is used in earlier Fits. This would, of course, yield red backup lights, but I'd rather have my turn signals noticed than have strong backup lights! Looking at the Parts Diagram the two sockets have slightly different part numbers but are they really different parts?
Something to ponder next weekend...
That would not pass state safety inspection (which I think, but I'm not sure, that California has). Backup lights need to be white legally, and it's a good idea for safety (so other drivers see that you're backing up) and vision (so that you can see what's behind you when you back up at night in a dark place).
That would not pass state safety inspection (which I think, but I'm not sure, that California has). Backup lights need to be white legally, and it's a good idea for safety (so other drivers see that you're backing up) and vision (so that you can see what's behind you when you back up at night in a dark place).
Thankfully, California does not have a "safety" inspection which is really just mandated moneymakers for garages. Studies in adjacent states have shown no difference in accident rates with or without inspection.
Having followed a few new Fits on the freeway, it is disturbing how dim the rear turn signals are, particularly as compared to LED turn signals. Without a contrasting color they just don't stand out. I haven't had a chance to look at my Fit yet, but the possibility of having better turn signal visibility is intriguing.
The chances of getting a ticket here for red back-up lights is nil. I've never heard of anyone getting a ticket for lack of back-up lights.
If you really need white back-up lights you could simply modify the housing to take both bulbs. Leave the back-up bulb in its focused position and add a second holder with the amber turn signal bulb in a less focused position since you want the turn signal to be more broadly visible anyway.
'how dim the rear turn signals are, particularly as compared to LED turn signals'
Without admitting that I'm being lazy: how hard/expensive would it be for me to change the existing turn and stop bulbs to LEDs?
Can an old guy with bad eyesight do this job?
Its getting dark earlier and I don't want someone to park in the spacious rear of my Fit.
'how dim the rear turn signals are, particularly as compared to LED turn signals'
Without admitting that I'm being lazy: how hard/expensive would it be for me to change the existing turn and stop bulbs to LEDs?
Can an old guy with bad eyesight do this job?
Its getting dark earlier and I don't want someone to park in the spacious rear of my Fit.
If you can change the bulbs yourself, you can do it. The turn signals require resistors to be added. LEDs draw very low power compared to incandescents. If you do not add resistors, they will blink approximately twice as fast. It won't hurt anything, but you might find it annoying. LEDs are brighter by a bunch, last longer by a bunch, and are more efficient... By a bunch. I've been very happy I made the switch.
I wouldn't know a resistor from a rectifier! But if I change just the rear bulbs...why would that distract me as I'm driving? It could alert following drivers that I'm turning or stopping.
Those would fit, I believe. I'm not a big fan of retrofit LED bulbs since they often do not work well with the existing reflectors and lenses, but it might be worth a try.
You will need to parallel a load resistor with the LED bulb to make your flasher behave normally. You may be able to find LED bulbs that have built-in resistors.
If you don't understand the last bit, find someone to help you learn what you're doing before you poke around in your new car!
BTW, you said "Stoplights" and those are already LEDs! The retrofit bulbs will work for turn signals and backup lights.
Is anyone besides me bummed that the rear turn signals are red and not amber?
I personally feel the amber turn signals look better and are much more noticeable.
I loved the nice bright Amber turn signals on the GD3.
I totally agree. I was driving behind a Fit 2015 the other day and the rear turn signal is very weak. It takes a second to realize that it's a turn signal and not a break light. It's made me very wary about how the car behind me is will react when changing lanes. Amber lights are way better. Unambiguous. I presume the UK Honda Jazz models come with a yellow bit in the tail light plastic? Maybe it could be swapped out.
