Just performed this fix on my 2015 EX Fit after almost two years of dealing with the start issue. Car is way out of the warranty period (194600 miles as of this comment) and I've had it since 2016 with 12,500 miles on it at delivery. It's my daily driver for a 40+ mile commute and has gone all over the Southeast and parts of the Midwest. This video saved me tons of money with just a few hours of my time and some minor discomfort squuezing myself into the floor board to get a better look at things. 😂 Biggest bugger was the bottom side radio bolt. I had to actually squeeze my big head down there to find it properly but once I did the sucker was out. I just cleaned the switch without replacing it but it did what I needed it to do.
Thank youuuuu for this video! I put this off for too long just to get to the point of 15 pushes and fear of getting to/ from work. I followed your video and was able to change the button in about 3~ hours (it took me a minute to find that dang radio screw). I’m a 32 y/o woman with some slight hand tool skills and was able to do this myself. If you’ve been putting this off or are worried you can’t do this… you can!! 💪
Great video. BUT, a little ingenuity and I came up with a tool to remove the switch in about 5 minutes! Bent an old barbecue skewer to reach around the switch and push the tab in on the far side without any disassembly other than the beauty panel around the instrument cluster and the one to the left of the pushbutton. Looks like a hook. 1”, then a 90° bend, 2-3” to another 90° and a few inches for a handle. Work it over the top of the switch and pull it to the left, releasing the tab while using finger to release the other tab. Takes a little trial and error to get it, but so much easier than a full disassembly 😎
I just wanted to say thank you for this video. My dealership wants to charge me $400 in labor and $200 for parts for a 30 min job and $80-100 part. You are a godsend
Thank you so much for the step by step video! I was able to replace the switch this weekend but it took way more effort than I expected. My dash trim pieces & lower panel didn't pop out as easily as yours and I had a hell of a time removing the connectors behind the radio since that step wasn't shown in the video. My partner ended up being the one that was able to figure out that part. I almost had a "why isn't this working oh shit" moment when I tried to turn it on & it just beeped at me. Until I figured out that I hadn't reconnected the plug from the lower cigarette lighter/USB panel. Whew. It's as good as new and I'm glad to saved several hundreds of $$$!
Because of your video, I just SUCCESSFULY removed and cleaned and installed my push button on my Honda Fit. Thank you for taking the time to do this video.
Adding to the chorus here. I think your well paced style, demeanor and attention to every detail made my repair of this part a seamless success. Absolutely stellar! Thank you
I can’t express how grateful I am with you for showing me how to replace this button, I was afraid at first but then I get the courage to do it by myself, and even though for some reason I couldn’t take apart the radio, I was successfully able to replace my Honda push star button. It really feels so great been able to do it by myself and than was because of this tutorial that you share
Thanks a lot for the video! I don't understand why Honda would make this so difficult to remove. Most Honda models allow you to remove a single piece of plastic in order to get access to the button.
Woah. What can I say beyond, THANK YOU!!! Such a well done video that saved me hundreds of dollars. From start to finish, this took me 1hr and 25 minutes to do myself (and I'm not mechanically inclined). The instructions were so clear and the video covered just about everything. Just a couple of take away's/tips for those trying this on their own: 1. When removing the vents, first pry the bottom. There are 3 or so black tabs that hold this piece in pretty tight. Once you pry those free, the rest is pretty straight-forward 2. I had the non-start problem that Bryan did at the end, but mine wasn't due to a dead/weak battery (I don't think), I just had to reconnect the rest of the electrical wires and then it started right up. I'm definitely sharing this video! No need to buy a new starter, just clean the switch. (I used Q-tips and isopropyl alcohol like in the video)
I ended up removing and cleaning the button. So far about a week with no light. Will keep you posted. A bit scary forcing all those plastic parts. Could not have done it without your video. Thanks again.
Not only the fact it fails, that its so freaking difficult to replace. I am with you though! I actually prefer a key switch because I know where the keys are at all times. It's actually more convenient for me that way.
Thanks dude. You saved me a lot of hassle. I walked through your video step by step and it went real well. Would have had a really hard time without using you as a guide. Thanks!!
Thank you! I can't do this repair myself (Parkinson's Disease), but now I can have a friend do it for me and save a lot of money that I can't afford to waste.
No need to go through all this as Honda came out with a extended warranty for this particular problem of replacing this exact same switch for free at any dealership or auto repair shop just keep your receipt but thank you Brother Bryan you are a life saver with your detailed video I appreciate your efforts in this video
I just called to ask my local dealership about this and they confirmed that my car was covered by running my VIN. However, they said that I would need a $180 diagnostic check to confirm the issue. I think I could buy and replace the pushbutton start for much less than that.
Thank you so! much. I was about to drop $585 at the dealer because they said I needed new keys and start/stop button. Then I gave this a try & it fixed it. I only wish I had seen this before I dropped $1,000 on a new alternator last week. Thanks again man!
Thanks for posting this! Still helping people years later . . . I did run into the 3-beep thing. I believe it was the connection down by the 12V / HDMI / USB. Antenna or immobilizer.
Great video, huge help! I also unplugged two connectors on the right side of the radio, so I could pull that out a little more, and another screw below and to the left of the start-stop switch. I had difficulty unplugging the white connector from the back of the start-stop switch, but eventually figured out there's a tab on the top that needs to be depressed. Not a lot of room to get fingers in there! Also not a bad idea to disconnect the starter battery so you don't drain it or potentially short anything while doing the work.
I like my fit. I have had three problems. This key issue and I am really thankful for your video. Thanks! My rear wheels cause tapir chopping of the tires. No idea why and wheels cannot be aligned. And, the awful noise on start up. Fixed under warranty and now 35k miles later, the same issue. No warranty. This is a hydraulic cam something or other. That is very disappointing. Come on Honda.
Thank you so much for the video. I've had the keyless entry idiot light on for about a year and just recently the car randomly wouldn't start the first time. The last time I looked for a video on how to replace the button I couldn't find one so when I looked again and found this video I was thrilled. I cleaned the gunky contacts on the original part and installed it and it still works. I'll post an update after I've driven it for a while. As far are your small battery issues: Honda fit uses the 151R size specific to Honda. I had to replace mine twice in two years. After reading forums I found out you can easily trim the stock battery tray to fit in a standard 51r. In about 5 minutes with some tin snips I clipped off a little bit of the tray and was able to fit the bigger battery. Two and a half years later and no issues. I highly recommend anyone with battery issues to do this modification.
@@operez2118 Not sure what you mean by wifi light. My car doesn't have wifi. The light on my dash was for the Smart Entry System and after cleaning the start/stop contacts the light turned off for the first time in a year.
If you haven't already maybe try taking the negative battery cable off for like 10 minutes and then put it back on. That will reset the computer. The light should be off after that. Drive around for a while and if the light comes back on again try cleaning the contacts again. If not it might be time for a new part. Amazon has them for $47.99.
I just completed your tutorial and a simple clean was all it needed. No more light! Thank you brother for taking the time and posting this incredibly helpful video. Have a wonderful day 👍🏻
Excellent guide, this job took me an hour and the button works like new! I definitely recommend a magnetic screwdriver to get the bottom bolt out. If you do happen to drop it, the cup holder comes out with just one screw and you can fish around with a magnet to try and get it back
Brilliant video. Walked me through everything I needed to get this swap done. It seemed daunting but was actually pretty easy. Of note that is an 8mm bolt for the radio for anyone who has a metric set of tools.
I paid Honda $500 to fix this issue 6 years ago (before your tutorial), and now it's happening again. I guess the contacts get corroded easily. Well I'm gonna diy this time around, Thanks!
thank you worked perfectly. It’s true I connected everything but the little plug above the hdmi and I think most people forget about this. The immobilizer light goes on and car doesn’t start
Following up - worked like a charm. Took 2 hours with a couple of short breaks. Thanks for saving my family some serious $$$ and helping fix an annoying long-time problem! Now if I could just figure out why it clatters so loudly when I start it up....
From my research the clattering startup noise is probably the VTC actuator..I also get it, especially when it's cold. Now idk if that can be a DIY fix like this..
@@yezkaholic Hmmm, hard to say. I'm pretty handy and it was a challenge to put it all back together. Also wish I would have put a towel on the dash because I got a scratch. But you are probably OK because this has now been recalled and Honda should replace the button for free.
Hey Bryan. Thanks for the video. It was the build-up on the metal contacts (black random lines) that was causing my problem. I got to the switch from the steering column side instead of the center console side your video showed. I got some finger access after removing the steering column lower panel and unscrewing the Starter Switch panel from the metal base. I had to pull up on the latter panel as well to increase hand clearance (one tab couldn't find its way home now causing a minor gap). As for the tabs, I placed a shim (wooden coffee stirrer) between the tab closest to the steering and the starter outer housing. As for the opposite but harder tab, I used a modified metal coat hanger. I modified it by straightening out the hanger but leaving the hanging loop intact. It took several attempts to pull the looped part towards the steering to depress that tab while pushing the switch from the backend to pop out. If I had figured it the pathway and modified tool beforehand, the whole operation would have been 10 minutes tops.. Thanks for your inspiration and saving me money I won't necessarily have lying around to spend.
Thank you for the well made video. I don't know why Honda doesn't just recall the Fits to replace these. They're going to loose alot of customers like that, I never have these problems with my Toyota. I also have the flickering instrumentation dash problem.
Thanks for posting this video Bryan .Our 2015 EXL (Mexican built, Canadian spec.)seemed to differ from your Fit and has a HVAC touch panel not the same as yours, I managed to get the start button out by removing the cigarette Lighter /HDMI panel and pulling the underneath of the radio /nav HVAC unit plastic finisher out (its hot weather here atm so the plastic flexed without breaking)and getting my hand up in the space from below on top of the console and using finger and thumb to push in the tabs that hold the switch in, releasing it from its surround panel.. Never removed the radio/Nav unit .Also pulled the steering column shroud and air vent and instrument cluster trim , but that was just so I could get a better look at the back of the button switch assembly. Of course I tried to start the car by just plugging the switch in after the contact cleaning process , resulting in a no start (I had not plugged the antenna back in that is on the back of the Cigarette lighter/HDMI port panel). Works OK now I realised and corrected that mistake(after I pulled the start button back out and took it apart again , thinking I had made a mistake when I was re-assembling it the first time)
Wow thank you so much "I really appreciate it" I watch a lot of videos but I can't.❤But I watched your video for the first time.❤I can do as you teach. You are really AWESOME 😃😃😃👍👍👍
Thank you. Everything worked out great. I've never removed any of those parts on my fit before and were a lot harder to get off than than yours 🙂. I have the same issue as you did starting the car after button cleaning. But since I have all LED interior lighting I figured that there's no way the battery was worn too much. I shut all the doors and she started right up. I did not replace that lower screw on the radio.
Thank you so much for this. Cleaned it and just finished reassembling it. It works like a charm. Can't thank you enough for your detailed instructions!
Thank you, thank you! I could not have done it without your well made video, at least not in the time I did it. Got it done rather quickly. Use a socket / nut driver not a screwdriver on the hex screw like you said 5/16, on the bottom of the radio and use a mirror and a flashlight to see what you are doing for removing and installing that pesky screw/ bolt. I just used some paper towel to hold the screw/bolt in the socket so it would not fall out. All the trim is a bit tight and takes some force to pull out especially the radio is a bit resistant to get out of its "nest" it has a few tight plastic spring clips you have to overcome. I got the real Honda replacement switch, My local Honda wanted a lot for it but there are plenty of online Honda parts dealers that are way cheaper. it might even be an upgraded part since it is not the original part number, it superseded with 02 instead of 01 as the last two digits. It costs a bit more than the cheaper China stuff but I didn't have to wait for a shipment from China for an after market part. Could I have cleaned the switch? Probably, but just like in the video, the old switch is now a spare. My warning light, so far, is no longer on and one push of the button starts my engine.
My Smart Entry System indicator light, that dashboard light with a key, and exclamation point and a WIFI sign, is no longer on. However this light can sometimes be reset by disconnecting the car battery for a few hours. If it comes back on then the problem has not gone away. If your key fob battery is low, this light does not come on. There is a separate warning on your instrument panel that states your key battery is low. My 2015 Fit switch P/N is 35881-T5A-J02 cost $ 88.33 from Browns Honda. They are also on eBay. It took 6 days from ordering to delivery. I was quoted nearly double that from my local Honda dealer. I could have bought a cheaper switch not an OEM part though.
I have a 2015 Honda CRV with same issues, but not showing covered, but I bet I have the same push start: Warranty Extension: 2015-2018 Multi-Model Keyless Start System Error December 9, 2020, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2015-17 Fit, 2016-18 HR-V, 2016-17 Pilot, and 2017 Ridgeline vehicles. This warranty extension covers the engine start/stop switch to address concerns of difficulty in starting or stopping the engine. American Honda is extending the warranty coverage of the engine start/stop switch to 9 years from the original date of purchase or 125,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Similar problem to my wife’s 2014 Honda civic. Will push the start button, nothing happens. Push it again to turn car off, then push it again, wiggle it around and will finally start but after minutes of trying. Will replacing/cleaning this starter button fix her problem?
If anyone else gets the beeps and blinks shown in the video the culprit is the first electrical item that was disconnected from the lower console. That is the key fob detection/communication antenna and if it's not plugged in or the connector isn't fully seated then it won't be able to find and confirm your key.
Captain Slug! You're my hero! I didn't put everything back together because I couldn't verify that the new switch was working. I've been trying all sorts of stuff for hours and you saved my butt and helped me sleep tonight now that I'm back in business. THANK YOU!!!!!!
its happening to my daughter honda jazz/fit As well. thanks for sharing. i will DIY as well as to repair or replace it at Honda workshop will cost fortune. here in Indonesia it will cost USD 500 its alot for a retired man like me
Absolutely awesome! Thanks for the detailed disassembly instructions. Those hidden trim screws and catches can be a real bear to figure out if you need to pull a little harder or find another screw.... I used a little electrical contract cleaner and a q-tip to clean it up and back in business with an investment of an hour and a half and zero dollars. Looking for that donate button. Thank you so much!
Thanks for showing it is possible for us DYIers to do. I hate that it is so complicated to get to a part that only needs 10 seconds to clean, yet the $20,000 car won't work at all until it is done! (MAjor Peeve!) They could have just put two Philips head screws on either side of the button, 'stead of having us have to pull all that other stuff out!
Thank you so much for the video. Work like a charm! Got a 2015 fit, smart key system light was on constantly, clean the contact on the switch, light to off after ignition.
Thank you also for giving me a push to do diy for my start/off button, mine is Toyota Rush 2020, i was thingking that it might be dirt that causes that delays whenever i start my car and also thingking to just clean the contacts of it, anyways, thanks again. 😊 I subscribed on your channel.
The hardest part for me was getting the plug off the back of the start button assembly. If you pull it out some then twist it to the right, its easier to push on the tab to release.
Hi Thank you for your video. I opened mine but preferred to replace it. The gold plates couldn't be cleaned thoroughly. Bits and pieces got eaten off. Anyone repaired such?
Thanks so much for making this video! It really made taking the starter button out a lot easier! One little thing I did to be able to visualize where that bottom screw is on the head unit is I used my cell phone and put it on selfie mode so I could see the screen and then I ended up into the dash and then I couldn’t find where the screw was. Otherwise it was very tough For me to figure out where it was and you can’t really crouch down and look up under the dash to see it. Another thing you could do is a mirror. Also another thing I might do or should’ve done is the tab that holds in the starter button I was thinking I might actually crack it off because it will make replacing the button in the future that much easier because you’ll only have to takeoff the left side of the bottom of the dash and then push in on the tab on the left side which should hold the button in place anyway. Just a thought. Thanks again for the great video!
Hi Ana thanks so much for this great video. I am having trouble disconnecting the cable connectin the radio so I can pull the radio out to place on dashboard. Is there a trick to disconnect these two cables? I don’t want to damage the connectors by pullin too hard. Any direction would help. Thanks
Started having the same issue a few months ago. I took it to the dealership I purchased it from and they said replacing the button was covered by the warranty, they "supposedly" replaced it and I say that because a few days later the issue got worse, it took 20 times to start the engine. So I took it back to the dealership, they said it was the battery, so I bought a new battery. The next day, same problem, took several tries to get it to start. I took it back to the dealer and watched as they hooked up their computer to diagnose and still they couldn't figure it out. The mechanic decided to try and blame it on the starter, so now i have an appointment to fork $500 on a new starter....... very frustrated with honda!
I changed the button with a new button. Had a bunch of no start issue and the car kept thinking the key remote is not in the car. So far, the car has started now…but I still have the Wi-Fi indicator on the dashboard. I guess the new button connectors are corroded or something. 😢
THANK YOU SO MUCH I DO WHAT YOU DID AND CLEAN IT AND IT WAS GOOD BUT IT TOOK ME LIKE THE WHOLE AFTERNOON DOING IT CAUSE THE HARD PART IS PULLING THE RADIO DISPLAY AND THE HARDEST PART IS TAKING THE SCREW UNDER THE RADIO. I DROP 2 SCREWS IN SIDE SOMEWHERE AND END UP GOING TO BUY 2 SIMILAR SCREWS. THIS PART TOOK ME 3 HOURS. TOTALLY EXHAUST. NOW MY CAR IS GOOD AS NEW START FIRST PUSH. THANK YOU SO MUCH COULDN'T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOUR GUID.
@@kmj8637wrap the magnet around the screwdriver with tap OR go to HARBOR FREIGHT and buy one magnet screw driver really cheap with discount digital coupons APPS
Use a nut driver or socket on a removable screw tip driver, it encapsulates the screw so it won't fall. Use a mirror and flashlight to see what you are doing under the radio, it saves so much time!
You can remove this ignition switch in 15 minutes by removing the trim on the right side of the dash, then remove the lower panel under the steering column, then the glove compartment. You can reach the securing tab of the switch from the glove compartment side. To access the other side securing tab, remove the small panel on the RHS of the steering column.( has horizontal slots ) This gives you access to the other securing tab. Then simply depress both tabs and remove the switch. I've done this several time in 15 minutes only.
There is a small trim panel facing the driver’s door. This has to be removed first. I think I recall a 8mm hex bolt that has to be removed after this panel comes off.
Just performed this fix on my 2015 EX Fit after almost two years of dealing with the start issue. Car is way out of the warranty period (194600 miles as of this comment) and I've had it since 2016 with 12,500 miles on it at delivery. It's my daily driver for a 40+ mile commute and has gone all over the Southeast and parts of the Midwest.
This video saved me tons of money with just a few hours of my time and some minor discomfort squuezing myself into the floor board to get a better look at things. 😂
Biggest bugger was the bottom side radio bolt. I had to actually squeeze my big head down there to find it properly but once I did the sucker was out. I just cleaned the switch without replacing it but it did what I needed it to do.
Thank youuuuu for this video! I put this off for too long just to get to the point of 15 pushes and fear of getting to/ from work. I followed your video and was able to change the button in about 3~ hours (it took me a minute to find that dang radio screw). I’m a 32 y/o woman with some slight hand tool skills and was able to do this myself. If you’ve been putting this off or are worried you can’t do this… you can!! 💪
Great video. BUT, a little ingenuity and I came up with a tool to remove the switch in about 5 minutes!
Bent an old barbecue skewer to reach around the switch and push the tab in on the far side without any disassembly other than the beauty panel around the instrument cluster and the one to the left of the pushbutton.
Looks like a hook. 1”, then a 90° bend, 2-3” to another 90° and a few inches for a handle.
Work it over the top of the switch and pull it to the left, releasing the tab while using finger to release the other tab.
Takes a little trial and error to get it, but so much easier than a full disassembly 😎
Can you post of picture of your modified skewer if you would please. Much Apprecuiated.
Yeah, can you post a picof the tool?
Hello, if you could post a video that would be amazing. Also, does this method let you clean it and put the same button back?
I just wanted to say thank you for this video. My dealership wants to charge me $400 in labor and $200 for parts for a 30 min job and $80-100 part. You are a godsend
I Feel the same but glad that i took the risk of DIY. it took me a least 5 hours to do it but it is worth it
Thank you so much for the step by step video! I was able to replace the switch this weekend but it took way more effort than I expected. My dash trim pieces & lower panel didn't pop out as easily as yours and I had a hell of a time removing the connectors behind the radio since that step wasn't shown in the video. My partner ended up being the one that was able to figure out that part. I almost had a "why isn't this working oh shit" moment when I tried to turn it on & it just beeped at me. Until I figured out that I hadn't reconnected the plug from the lower cigarette lighter/USB panel. Whew. It's as good as new and I'm glad to saved several hundreds of $$$!
Because of your video, I just SUCCESSFULY removed and cleaned and installed my push button on my Honda Fit. Thank you for taking the time to do this video.
Adding to the chorus here. I think your well paced style, demeanor and attention to every detail made my repair of this part a seamless success. Absolutely stellar! Thank you
Glad it helped!
I can’t express how grateful I am with you for showing me how to replace this button, I was afraid at first but then I get the courage to do it by myself, and even though for some reason I couldn’t take apart the radio, I was successfully able to replace my Honda push star button. It really feels so great been able to do it by myself and than was because of this tutorial that you share
I used your video to replace my starter button (I just bought a new one) and your video was an invaluable resource
This is the best how to video i've ever seen. Thanks for actually showing every step along with the "oops" es
Thanks a lot for the video! I don't understand why Honda would make this so difficult to remove. Most Honda models allow you to remove a single piece of plastic in order to get access to the button.
So frustrating, especially now I am on my second button failure. Dealer money maker?
Woah. What can I say beyond, THANK YOU!!!
Such a well done video that saved me hundreds of dollars. From start to finish, this took me 1hr and 25 minutes to do myself (and I'm not mechanically inclined). The instructions were so clear and the video covered just about everything.
Just a couple of take away's/tips for those trying this on their own:
1. When removing the vents, first pry the bottom. There are 3 or so black tabs that hold this piece in pretty tight. Once you pry those free, the rest is pretty straight-forward
2. I had the non-start problem that Bryan did at the end, but mine wasn't due to a dead/weak battery (I don't think), I just had to reconnect the rest of the electrical wires and then it started right up.
I'm definitely sharing this video! No need to buy a new starter, just clean the switch. (I used Q-tips and isopropyl alcohol like in the video)
lol - I had to do this again 3 years later and thankfully my own comment reminded me of the ‘reconnect all the wires’ trick. 😅
THANK YOU!! I shouldnt have put this off..but it looked like a mess..just saved me 150+..
I ended up removing and cleaning the button. So far about a week with no light. Will keep you posted. A bit scary forcing all those plastic parts. Could not have done it without your video. Thanks again.
Thanks for this incredible video! What a horrible problem, I want to go back to keys.
Me too!
Push start, electric handbrake i really hate them
More than horrible problem, last week my honda HRV suddenly engine OFF when I drive it....near accident, ... Start button problem
Not only the fact it fails, that its so freaking difficult to replace. I am with you though! I actually prefer a key switch because I know where the keys are at all times. It's actually more convenient for me that way.
Saved me $3k at the dealership to swap an $80 part. Thank you -
Thanks dude. You saved me a lot of hassle. I walked through your video step by step and it went real well. Would have had a really hard time without using you as a guide. Thanks!!
Thank you! I can't do this repair myself (Parkinson's Disease), but now I can have a friend do it for me and save a lot of money that I can't afford to waste.
honda needs to recall this . its ridiculous.
No need to go through all this as Honda came out with a extended warranty for this particular problem of replacing this exact same switch for free at any dealership or auto repair shop just keep your receipt but thank you Brother Bryan you are a life saver with your detailed video I appreciate your efforts in this video
Thanks Mike. Can you elaborate on the extended warranty for the switch? My model is a 2018 Honda Jazz with a failed ignition switch at 28000 kms 😢
I just called to ask my local dealership about this and they confirmed that my car was covered by running my VIN. However, they said that I would need a $180 diagnostic check to confirm the issue. I think I could buy and replace the pushbutton start for much less than that.
Unfortunate for those not under warranty/salvage. Especially after I read its a problem with the circuitry that causes them to fail regularly..
Thanks man saved me a load of time. Glad right hand drive was a mirror of left.
Thanks to this video I managed to solve my problem and save me a lot of money
Thank you very much. My jazz (in the u.s fit) here in Europe, the Netherlands, also works great again👍 I saved €400 at the Honda dealer.
Excellent video. Helped me fix the exact problem in under 1h (that 3rd bolt under the radio was tricky). Thanks!
Thank you so! much. I was about to drop $585 at the dealer because they said I needed new keys and start/stop button. Then I gave this a try & it fixed it. I only wish I had seen this before I dropped $1,000 on a new alternator last week. Thanks again man!
Thanks for posting this! Still helping people years later . . . I did run into the 3-beep thing. I believe it was the connection down by the 12V / HDMI / USB. Antenna or immobilizer.
Great video, huge help! I also unplugged two connectors on the right side of the radio, so I could pull that out a little more, and another screw below and to the left of the start-stop switch. I had difficulty unplugging the white connector from the back of the start-stop switch, but eventually figured out there's a tab on the top that needs to be depressed. Not a lot of room to get fingers in there!
Also not a bad idea to disconnect the starter battery so you don't drain it or potentially short anything while doing the work.
I like my fit. I have had three problems. This key issue and I am really thankful for your video. Thanks! My rear wheels cause tapir chopping of the tires. No idea why and wheels cannot be aligned. And, the awful noise on start up. Fixed under warranty and now 35k miles later, the same issue. No warranty. This is a hydraulic cam something or other. That is very disappointing. Come on Honda.
Thank you so much for the video. I've had the keyless entry idiot light on for about a year and just recently the car randomly wouldn't start the first time. The last time I looked for a video on how to replace the button I couldn't find one so when I looked again and found this video I was thrilled. I cleaned the gunky contacts on the original part and installed it and it still works. I'll post an update after I've driven it for a while.
As far are your small battery issues:
Honda fit uses the 151R size specific to Honda. I had to replace mine twice in two years. After reading forums I found out you can easily trim the stock battery tray to fit in a standard 51r. In about 5 minutes with some tin snips I clipped off a little bit of the tray and was able to fit the bigger battery. Two and a half years later and no issues. I highly recommend anyone with battery issues to do this modification.
Did your wifi light stay on?
@@operez2118 Not sure what you mean by wifi light. My car doesn't have wifi. The light on my dash was for the Smart Entry System and after cleaning the start/stop contacts the light turned off for the first time in a year.
@@krehkreh8961 yes that the light I meant. I cleaned the contacts and it worked again. The light stays on.
If you haven't already maybe try taking the negative battery cable off for like 10 minutes and then put it back on. That will reset the computer. The light should be off after that. Drive around for a while and if the light comes back on again try cleaning the contacts again. If not it might be time for a new part. Amazon has them for $47.99.
The little connector next to the power outlet and the hdmi plug is some kind of security thing. Car won't start without it plugged in.
Just spent 3 hours messing around with it to find out yup it wont start without that. Glad i read your comment
Thank you so much for sharing this! The level of detail and explanation is incredible. Really helped me here.
My switch started to act up. Thank you for this tutorial.
You're welcome!
I just completed your tutorial and a simple clean was all it needed. No more light! Thank you brother for taking the time and posting this incredibly helpful video. Have a wonderful day 👍🏻
What light were you seeing?
What light did you see on your dash
Excellent guide, this job took me an hour and the button works like new! I definitely recommend a magnetic screwdriver to get the bottom bolt out. If you do happen to drop it, the cup holder comes out with just one screw and you can fish around with a magnet to try and get it back
Thank you so much for your tutorial , i think i wouldnt dissasemble and fix ir without yhis video specially that 3rd radio screw, again thank you
Brilliant video. Walked me through everything I needed to get this swap done. It seemed daunting but was actually pretty easy. Of note that is an 8mm bolt for the radio for anyone who has a metric set of tools.
I paid Honda $500 to fix this issue 6 years ago (before your tutorial), and now it's happening again. I guess the contacts get corroded easily. Well I'm gonna diy this time around, Thanks!
where are you getting your start/stop switch?
Great job. I was able to clean contacts on switch. Key fob light went off and car starts without delay.
thank you worked perfectly. It’s true I connected everything but the little plug above the hdmi and I think most people forget about this. The immobilizer light goes on and car doesn’t start
Hey man! THANK YOU for this video. I just fixed my moms following your steps. Seriously thanks!
Following up - worked like a charm. Took 2 hours with a couple of short breaks. Thanks for saving my family some serious $$$ and helping fix an annoying long-time problem! Now if I could just figure out why it clatters so loudly when I start it up....
From my research the clattering startup noise is probably the VTC actuator..I also get it, especially when it's cold. Now idk if that can be a DIY fix like this..
I’m having the same problem when my Honda Starts up .
@@brittanyrodriguez4074 I’ve read that it doesn’t matter and if you get it fixed it might just happen again. Just sounds so bad!
How hard was it to do can a regular joe do it?
@@yezkaholic Hmmm, hard to say. I'm pretty handy and it was a challenge to put it all back together. Also wish I would have put a towel on the dash because I got a scratch. But you are probably OK because this has now been recalled and Honda should replace the button for free.
You are a master and amazing instructor. Thanks a lot. Blessings.
Hey Bryan. Thanks for the video. It was the build-up on the metal contacts (black random lines) that was causing my problem.
I got to the switch from the steering column side instead of the center console side your video showed. I got some finger access after removing the steering column lower panel and unscrewing the Starter Switch panel from the metal base. I had to pull up on the latter panel as well to increase hand clearance (one tab couldn't find its way home now causing a minor gap).
As for the tabs, I placed a shim (wooden coffee stirrer) between the tab closest to the steering and the starter outer housing. As for the opposite but harder tab, I used a modified metal coat hanger. I modified it by straightening out the hanger but leaving the hanging loop intact. It took several attempts to pull the looped part towards the steering to depress that tab while pushing the switch from the backend to pop out. If I had figured it the pathway and modified tool beforehand, the whole operation would have been 10 minutes tops.. Thanks for your inspiration and saving me money I won't necessarily have lying around to spend.
Great Video, I’m in the middle of this issue at the moment. Cleaning the contacts didn’t work. I’m hoping a new switch will fix it.
Thank you for the well made video. I don't know why Honda doesn't just recall the Fits to replace these. They're going to loose alot of customers like that, I never have these problems with my Toyota. I also have the flickering instrumentation dash problem.
Thank u so much! I was able to do it thanks to your perfect step-by-step guide, thank you so much
Thanks for posting this video Bryan .Our 2015 EXL (Mexican built, Canadian spec.)seemed to differ from your Fit and has a HVAC touch panel not the same as yours, I managed to get the start button out by removing the cigarette Lighter /HDMI panel and pulling the underneath of the radio /nav HVAC unit plastic finisher out (its hot weather here atm so the plastic flexed without breaking)and getting my hand up in the space from below on top of the console and using finger and thumb to push in the tabs that hold the switch in, releasing it from its surround panel.. Never removed the radio/Nav unit .Also pulled the steering column shroud and air vent and instrument cluster trim , but that was just so I could get a better look at the back of the button switch assembly. Of course I tried to start the car by just plugging the switch in after the contact cleaning process , resulting in a no start (I had not plugged the antenna back in that is on the back of the Cigarette lighter/HDMI port panel). Works OK now I realised and corrected that mistake(after I pulled the start button back out and took it apart again , thinking I had made a mistake when I was re-assembling it the first time)
Excellent repair. Easy to follow too. Very well done. Going to repair my switch tomorrow, following your lead/
Good luck!
Wow thank you so much "I really appreciate it" I watch a lot of videos but I can't.❤But I watched your video for the first time.❤I can do as you teach. You are really AWESOME 😃😃😃👍👍👍
Thank you. Everything worked out great. I've never removed any of those parts on my fit before and were a lot harder to get off than than yours 🙂. I have the same issue as you did starting the car after button cleaning. But since I have all LED interior lighting I figured that there's no way the battery was worn too much. I shut all the doors and she started right up. I did not replace that lower screw on the radio.
Thank you Bryan I will be changing the switch soon . This will be a lifesaver !
This guy shows all his trouble shooting tips and pictures. Good to watch for my wifes crv.
Bryan you are amazing! I had the same issue and this video was so helpful in fixing this issue in my car. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much! You addressed exactly what the problem was. You are a professional!
Thankyou so much for such detailing tutorial, it's works well follow step by step just use 1 hour to done, this is the first time I try diy my car!
Thank you so much for this. Cleaned it and just finished reassembling it. It works like a charm. Can't thank you enough for your detailed instructions!
THANK YOU! So excited not to have to push the start button like a billion times. ❤️️
I cleaned the contacts and it works flawlessly.
Thank you, thank you! I could not have done it without your well made video, at least not in the time I did it. Got it done rather quickly. Use a socket / nut driver not a screwdriver on the hex screw like you said 5/16, on the bottom of the radio and use a mirror and a flashlight to see what you are doing for removing and installing that pesky screw/ bolt. I just used some paper towel to hold the screw/bolt in the socket so it would not fall out. All the trim is a bit tight and takes some force to pull out especially the radio is a bit resistant to get out of its "nest" it has a few tight plastic spring clips you have to overcome. I got the real Honda replacement switch, My local Honda wanted a lot for it but there are plenty of online Honda parts dealers that are way cheaper. it might even be an upgraded part since it is not the original part number, it superseded with 02 instead of 01 as the last two digits. It costs a bit more than the cheaper China stuff but I didn't have to wait for a shipment from China for an after market part. Could I have cleaned the switch? Probably, but just like in the video, the old switch is now a spare. My warning light, so far, is no longer on and one push of the button starts my engine.
My Smart Entry System indicator light, that dashboard light with a key, and exclamation point and a WIFI sign, is no longer on. However this light can sometimes be reset by disconnecting the car battery for a few hours. If it comes back on then the problem has not gone away. If your key fob battery is low, this light does not come on. There is a separate warning on your instrument panel that states your key battery is low. My 2015 Fit switch P/N is 35881-T5A-J02 cost $ 88.33 from Browns Honda. They are also on eBay. It took 6 days from ordering to delivery. I was quoted nearly double that from my local Honda dealer. I could have bought a cheaper switch not an OEM part though.
Thanks a lot! Very detailed, and including a common frustration moment. :D! Thanks again! Regards from Honduras!
Amazing video. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this. Saved me so much time!
Hi thanks for tutorial I got same problem Honda fit 2015 I'm thinking but a new push button so that new buttons no need re programmed
I have a 2015 Honda CRV with same issues, but not showing covered, but I bet I have the same push start: Warranty Extension: 2015-2018 Multi-Model Keyless Start System Error December 9, 2020, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2015-17 Fit, 2016-18 HR-V, 2016-17 Pilot, and 2017 Ridgeline vehicles. This warranty extension covers the engine start/stop switch to address concerns of difficulty in starting or stopping the engine. American Honda is extending the warranty coverage of the engine start/stop switch to 9 years from the original date of purchase or 125,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Thank you so much with the DIY! I have the same problem for almost two years now with my 2015 fit I’ll going to order mine tomorrow for sure
These are great instructions. I was able to change my button following them. Thank you so much!
Similar problem to my wife’s 2014 Honda civic. Will push the start button, nothing happens. Push it again to turn car off, then push it again, wiggle it around and will finally start but after minutes of trying. Will replacing/cleaning this starter button fix her problem?
Thats exactly what mine was doing. And it got progressively worse. Read the comments there is a recall on this. You could get it fixed for free.
Good job Bryan ! i've same failure on Suzuki swift
So is it usually better to take the old button out and replace it with a new one off of Amazon, or just clean the old one and put it back?
Thank you for such a helpful video. Did exactly all of this and now my car starts first button push every time!
THIS video is solid. Thabk you for your efforts😊
If anyone else gets the beeps and blinks shown in the video the culprit is the first electrical item that was disconnected from the lower console. That is the key fob detection/communication antenna and if it's not plugged in or the connector isn't fully seated then it won't be able to find and confirm your key.
Captain Slug! You're my hero! I didn't put everything back together because I couldn't verify that the new switch was working. I've been trying all sorts of stuff for hours and you saved my butt and helped me sleep tonight now that I'm back in business.
THANK YOU!!!!!!
Thank you so much for this tutorial! Just changed mine out and it works like a dream. Cheers!
its happening to my daughter honda jazz/fit As well. thanks for sharing. i will DIY as well as to repair or replace it at Honda workshop will cost fortune. here in Indonesia it will cost USD 500 its alot for a retired man like me
Absolutely awesome! Thanks for the detailed disassembly instructions. Those hidden trim screws and catches can be a real bear to figure out if you need to pull a little harder or find another screw.... I used a little electrical contract cleaner and a q-tip to clean it up and back in business with an investment of an hour and a half and zero dollars. Looking for that donate button. Thank you so much!
Thank you, good sir! This fixed my problem.
Thanks for showing it is possible for us DYIers to do. I hate that it is so complicated to get to a part that only needs 10 seconds to clean, yet the $20,000 car won't work at all until it is done! (MAjor Peeve!) They could have just put two Philips head screws on either side of the button, 'stead of having us have to pull all that other stuff out!
Worked like a charm! Thank you so much!
Thanks for this video where can I get the replacement switch to buy?
Thank you so much for the video. Work like a charm! Got a 2015 fit, smart key system light was on constantly, clean the contact on the switch, light to off after ignition.
Bryan, Thanks for a very comprehensive video, easy to follow instructions.
Glad it was helpful!
This is a great video thanks for all the info
Thumbs up for being properly lit.
Thank you also for giving me a push to do diy for my start/off button, mine is Toyota Rush 2020, i was thingking that it might be dirt that causes that delays whenever i start my car and also thingking to just clean the contacts of it, anyways, thanks again. 😊 I subscribed on your channel.
The hardest part for me was getting the plug off the back of the start button assembly. If you pull it out some then twist it to the right, its easier to push on the tab to release.
Dude You Are Absolute Money. Thank You So Much For Posting This.
Defective push button can cause battery leaking ?
Thanks for posting this video I appreciate it God bless you
Hi
Thank you for your video. I opened mine but preferred to replace it. The gold plates couldn't be cleaned thoroughly. Bits and pieces got eaten off. Anyone repaired such?
Thanks so much for making this video! It really made taking the starter button out a lot easier!
One little thing I did to be able to visualize where that bottom screw is on the head unit is I used my cell phone and put it on selfie mode so I could see the screen and then I ended up into the dash and then I couldn’t find where the screw was. Otherwise it was very tough For me to figure out where it was and you can’t really crouch down and look up under the dash to see it. Another thing you could do is a mirror. Also another thing I might do or should’ve done is the tab that holds in the starter button I was thinking I might actually crack it off because it will make replacing the button in the future that much easier because you’ll only have to takeoff the left side of the bottom of the dash and then push in on the tab on the left side which should hold the button in place anyway. Just a thought. Thanks again for the great video!
Hi Ana thanks so much for this great video. I am having trouble disconnecting the cable connectin the radio so I can pull the radio out to place on dashboard. Is there a trick to disconnect these two cables? I don’t want to damage the connectors by pullin too hard. Any direction would help. Thanks
Thank you,
I have to fix my honda fit 2015...
I also have the same problem ...
Thank you !
Could the tension of the spring have anything to do with it? I feel like taking that thing apart further...
Necesito un video de la Crv 2015 arreglando el mismo problema
Thank you for making this video! It was so helpful! Easy job!
Thanks you so much. I Saved $550 dealer want to charge me $600 with part. 👍👍👍
from where did you buy the push button?
Started having the same issue a few months ago. I took it to the dealership I purchased it from and they said replacing the button was covered by the warranty, they "supposedly" replaced it and I say that because a few days later the issue got worse, it took 20 times to start the engine. So I took it back to the dealership, they said it was the battery, so I bought a new battery. The next day, same problem, took several tries to get it to start. I took it back to the dealer and watched as they hooked up their computer to diagnose and still they couldn't figure it out. The mechanic decided to try and blame it on the starter, so now i have an appointment to fork $500 on a new starter....... very frustrated with honda!
You earned my sub sir. Nice! Now i need to diy my fit start button.
Thanks for the sub!
I changed the button with a new button. Had a bunch of no start issue and the car kept thinking the key remote is not in the car.
So far, the car has started now…but I still have the Wi-Fi indicator on the dashboard. I guess the new button connectors are corroded or something. 😢
THANK YOU SO MUCH I DO WHAT YOU DID AND CLEAN IT AND IT WAS GOOD BUT IT TOOK ME LIKE THE WHOLE AFTERNOON DOING IT CAUSE THE HARD PART IS PULLING THE RADIO DISPLAY AND THE HARDEST PART IS TAKING THE SCREW UNDER THE RADIO. I DROP 2 SCREWS IN SIDE SOMEWHERE AND END UP GOING TO BUY 2 SIMILAR SCREWS. THIS PART TOOK ME 3 HOURS. TOTALLY EXHAUST. NOW MY CAR IS GOOD AS NEW START FIRST PUSH. THANK YOU SO MUCH COULDN'T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOUR GUID.
Glad that I helped you....next time magnetize your screwdriver.
Bryan Shattuck how do you magnetize a screw driver
@@kmj8637 Just rub the screwdriver with a magnet.
@@kmj8637wrap the magnet around the screwdriver with tap OR go to HARBOR FREIGHT and buy one magnet screw driver really cheap with discount digital coupons APPS
Use a nut driver or socket on a removable screw tip driver, it encapsulates the screw so it won't fall. Use a mirror and flashlight to see what you are doing under the radio, it saves so much time!
You can remove this ignition switch in 15 minutes by removing the trim on the right side of the dash, then remove the lower panel under the steering column, then the glove compartment. You can reach the securing tab of the switch from the glove compartment side. To access the other side securing tab, remove the small panel on the RHS of the steering column.( has horizontal slots ) This gives you access to the other securing tab. Then simply depress both tabs and remove the switch. I've done this several time in 15 minutes only.
Please clarify which component is the “trim” on the right side of the dash. The “dashboard center lower cover” that has the 12v/HDMI/USB ports in it?
There is a small trim panel facing the driver’s door. This has to be removed first. I think I recall a 8mm hex bolt that has to be removed after this panel comes off.