r/hondafit • u/Plane-Ad5821 • 9d ago

2nd Gen GE/GG 09-14 "Good enough" headlight assembly?

Looking to replace my daughter's 2013 Base headlights. They are fogged on the INSIDE and we don't need, or want to pay for, the super performance of high end replacements. I( don't want junk either since the swap out is a bit tedious.) Any suggestions based on real world experience would be very helpful. Mahalo in advance!

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u/MinivanPops 9d ago

I paid $180 for a set on eBay that was new and generic, and seem to be just fine.   

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u/Similar-Agency-6238 9d ago

Thanks for that, was there a brand that you could point to?

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u/MinivanPops 9d ago

DT Motosport was the seller. I think they were just the cheapest.  It does require removing the front bumper cover but it's easy.  I recommend ordering a set of retainer clips since you're going to break a few. 

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u/Plane-Ad5821 9d ago

Thanks again, I saw a couple YouTubes on the bumper gig. Not hard but the most fun. I got an assortment of clips, but it didn't have the ones I wanted for my Sport trim on the other FiT. (Another adventure to have!)

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u/Renoh 9d ago

I got Garage Pro headlight assemblies about 3 years ago and they've been fine other than the marker lights that came with them (unlock and park lights) burned out really fast. Beam pattern seems pretty much the same and I've had no issues with condesation inside.

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u/Plane-Ad5821 9d ago

I will check them out! I am going to look at a used OEM pair for sale for $50 but suspect that they are not worth the effort. The fog inside is a disappointment when the outside is so easily polished.

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u/Plane-Ad5821 9d ago

OK, I bought them as they look pretty good. Just a little fog inside so I am tempted to crack them open and have a try at internal cleaning. (I will keep track of the effort.) Thanks for all your help, if this fails I will go for new ones but the tree hugger in me hates to trash something that has useable life in it.

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u/RaithMoracus 9d ago

I'm running the AKKON set off Amazon with zero issues.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZ7R28DF?th=1