Thank you. Your video inspired me to change my own spark plugs. You made it look so simple and easy. I bought 4 plugs (iridium), a 3" socket extension, and a packet of grease. $62.00. Then I had to go back to the parts store for a 6" extension and a 5/8 spark plug socket. $14. So it cost me $76 and I saved $119. It finally dawned on me, you did the easy one. The rest, while simple, were not easy. The whole thing was done in 5½ hours, which includes pauses for bandaging my hands, retrieving parts and tools from under the car, the second trip to the parts store, and taking a dose of Tylenol. I basically hurt all over, but I DID IT!!!
Well, it was the easiest one to see with the camera. The more you do it, the easier it becomes, so it didn't seem all that hard to do the other ones for me, but I am glad you did it and hopefully it makes you more maintenance!
@@goddom The last time I did mine I had to get my buddy to do the hard to reach one's because my hands were too big to fit in the space available...any tips on how to get it done by myself??
Hey, thanks Matthew! You saved me a bundle. Several places wanted to charge me between $350-450 to change spark plugs, and even buying all the tools and parts, including a torque wrench (paranoid about stripping the aluminum) was only about $40-45 or something like that and only took me about 15 minutes.
Thanks for the video! My 2007 fit was misfiring on cylinder 4, according to my engine codes. It was losing power when accelerating up hills, and it was idling rough. I used this video to change all the plugs, and now it's working great!
Thanks, Matt, you just helped me decide to do this little project myself...my local service center told me I needed coils and plugs - doing it myself will save me $400 so thanks! I'll let you know how it goes :)
Great DIY video. A "torque wrench" could be added to the tool list. These are cheap, easy to use, easy to find and prevent any number of issues a beginner might run into. Also an inexpensive swivel spark plug socket comes in handy when working on Hondas. Look up "GearWrench 80546 5/8-Inch x 6-Inch Swivel Spark Plug Socket" on Amazon. Spark plugs can be purchased pre-gapped ( .052) for about $9 each (NGK IZFR6K13 Laser Iridium Spark Plug). Sometimes spark plugs are suspected as a problem when a bad coil is really to blame. Hitachi makes replacement ignition coils that are OEM and run about $50 on Amazon and a few dollars less at other online parts stores like Rock Auto. The earlier Fits use " IGC0053" and then the later models use ignition coil "Hitachi IGC0073" (so double check the application for your model year) Hopefully the ignition coil issue will be addressed by the new (2015 model) 1.5 engine with multi-hole direct-injection and a higher compression ratio (in North America Spring of 2014). Hopefully Honda will get direct-injection right and not end up carbon build up on the back of the intake valve (as others have).
Thank you for the very informative comment! Yes, a torque wrench would be a good addition to the list, I will add it to the description. Again, thank you.
Thank you for the feedback I think that is a valid point and in future videos I need to take more care to ensure I stay in the frame. If there was something you need me to clarify please feel free to ask and I can. Again, thank you,
Great video man. This helped me changed my spark plugs and replace my coil packs. My vehicle was jerking around everywhere. Pretty sure this coil pack fixed it. So far so good.
+choosemyfate what kind of jerking were you experiencing? I am also experiencing some sort of jerking, especially during acceleration and deceleration.
@@mattsjambox ay my car is really jerky in first gear and a little in second but after that it's not noticeable..... sound similar to your issue 5 years ago? Thanks on advance if you do reply
@@omnieon2795 It's most likely gonna be the coil packs. I've changed them 2-3 times now. I even keep a set in my vehicle now just in case I need them and it isn't hard to do.
By configuration you are asking which cylinders are two and four? Cylinder 4 is the once closest to the transmission. Cylinder 1 is the one closest to the accessory belt aka serpentine belt aka alternator belt. They are in numeric order. If you keep having this issue, try getting some dielectric grease - they sell small packets specifically for spark plugs at the autoparts store. Put it where the plug and "wire" connect (actually its the coil but traditionally its a wire). Hope this helps!
Rebekah Campa Yep, that is correct. Make sure you push them down all the away and I would suggest using a little dialectric grease just to keep a good connection with the spark plug.
Coils can be expensive and they aren't that hard to replace, so my opinion is to replace them when they go bad. Usually this will be a mis-fire on one cylinder.
Thanks Matthew, very useful and helpful video. But what kind of spark plugs do you prefer over those regular ones ? BKR6EIP-11 or BKR6EIX -11 ? Thanks.
do you think the ignition coils should be changed at the same time. I have this bucking going on at stop signs and during some accelerations?? 95,000 haven't done it yet. oops!
mike vaughn Oh geez! Yes the spark plug is under the coil pack. Have you been driving it in this condition? I am a little concerned that the engine ate the spark plug and part of the coil. I guess more likely it is somehow shot it out of the engine.
Yep. They can last a pretty decent amount of time. Though it would have been better to replace them sooner since they were probably not as efficient and therefore didn't burn the fuel as well.
Sorry I haven't responded earlier but I was out of town and didn't have internet. So I would try removing the spark plug, then using a screw driver to try and pry a part of the boot away from the edge. Possibly even working my way around it. Then trying to use some needle nose vice grips to try and pull it out. May or may not work. The idea would be to try and not let anything fall into the cylinder since the spark plug is removed. If any of the plastic does, it will probably be OK since it will likely just get carbonized and blown out the exhaust.
Iridium lasts longer, but is a lot more expensive, so its kind of personal choice. I think platnium are a good middle ground that lasts longer than the copper ones but not as expensive as the iridium.
In the 2009 Honda fit there is very little clearance to get back and take the plugs out. What is your suggestion on getting more clearance so that you can get a socket wrench in to begin removing the spark plugs. Thanks Great video.
gary sowell Sorry for the late reply. I am not sure Ill have to look at a 2009 - which I will try to do in the near future. Off the cuff try using a u-joint on your ratchet. Sometimes getting even just a few degree off center helps give you the clearance you need. Also you can try using two 3" extensions - once the spark plug is loose you remove one extension and that gives you enough clearance to pull the spark plug out. Again, Ill try and see if I can look at a 2009 model to give you some more specific recommendations.
Good tutorial, but I'm surprised you used Autolite plugs on a Honda engine, Most people say to use the NGK's., and that they get better performance with them.
NGKs are the number one choice - pretty much for any Japanese engine. I used Autolites because I was in a hurry and the store didn't have NGKs at the time. Which may sound unusual but I live in Michigan and foreign cars are not as popular.
L13a engines uses 8 spark plugs, 4 at the front and 4 at the rear. Plus you did not specify what part number spark plug to use at the back cylinders and which at the front? I think the L13a engines use four NGK-BKR6E spark plugs at the back cylinders and use four Denso K20PR spark plugs at the front. This video is misinformative and is a danger to viewers. I suggest you take it down.....
In the US we have the L15 engine and it only has 4 spark plugs. I should have noted this in the video but at the time I didn't realize that pretty much the rest of the world had 8 plugs.
Thank you. Your video inspired me to change my own spark plugs. You made it look so simple and easy. I bought 4 plugs (iridium), a 3" socket extension, and a packet of grease. $62.00. Then I had to go back to the parts store for a 6" extension and a 5/8 spark plug socket. $14. So it cost me $76 and I saved $119. It finally dawned on me, you did the easy one. The rest, while simple, were not easy. The whole thing was done in 5½ hours, which includes pauses for bandaging my hands, retrieving parts and tools from under the car, the second trip to the parts store, and taking a dose of Tylenol. I basically hurt all over, but I DID IT!!!
Well, it was the easiest one to see with the camera. The more you do it, the easier it becomes, so it didn't seem all that hard to do the other ones for me, but I am glad you did it and hopefully it makes you more maintenance!
@@goddom The last time I did mine I had to get my buddy to do the hard to reach one's because my hands were too big to fit in the space available...any tips on how to get it done by myself??
Matthew, you are a lifesaver. But may your Fit always need work just before mine needs the same.
Hey, thanks Matthew! You saved me a bundle. Several places wanted to charge me between $350-450 to change spark plugs, and even buying all the tools and parts, including a torque wrench (paranoid about stripping the aluminum) was only about $40-45 or something like that and only took me about 15 minutes.
DrCognitive Excellent! Yeah, somethings are so easy but they charge you so much! Glad I could save you some money and it was easy!
Thanks for the video! My 2007 fit was misfiring on cylinder 4, according to my engine codes. It was losing power when accelerating up hills, and it was idling rough. I used this video to change all the plugs, and now it's working great!
Thanks, Matt, you just helped me decide to do this little project myself...my local service center told me I needed coils and plugs - doing it myself will save me $400 so thanks! I'll let you know how it goes :)
From what I see, before any removing and unplugging, it is best to blow the dust off so no debris gets into plug holes. This is good to know.
Great DIY video. A "torque wrench" could be added to the tool list. These are cheap, easy to use, easy to find and prevent any number of issues a beginner might run into.
Also an inexpensive swivel spark plug socket comes in handy when working on Hondas. Look up "GearWrench 80546 5/8-Inch x 6-Inch Swivel Spark Plug Socket" on Amazon.
Spark plugs can be purchased pre-gapped ( .052) for about $9 each (NGK IZFR6K13 Laser Iridium Spark Plug).
Sometimes spark plugs are suspected as a problem when a bad coil is really to blame. Hitachi makes replacement ignition coils that are OEM and run about $50 on Amazon and a few dollars less at other online parts stores like Rock Auto. The earlier Fits use " IGC0053" and then the later models use ignition coil "Hitachi IGC0073" (so double check the application for your model year) Hopefully the ignition coil issue will be addressed by the new (2015 model) 1.5 engine with multi-hole direct-injection and a higher compression ratio (in North America Spring of 2014). Hopefully Honda will get direct-injection right and not end up carbon build up on the back of the intake valve (as others have).
Thank you for the very informative comment! Yes, a torque wrench would be a good addition to the list, I will add it to the description. Again, thank you.
Thank you for the feedback I think that is a valid point and in future videos I need to take more care to ensure I stay in the frame. Thank you again!
Thank you for the feedback I think that is a valid point and in future videos I need to take more care to ensure I stay in the frame. If there was something you need me to clarify please feel free to ask and I can. Again, thank you,
Great video man. This helped me changed my spark plugs and replace my coil packs. My vehicle was jerking around everywhere. Pretty sure this coil pack fixed it. So far so good.
+choosemyfate what kind of jerking were you experiencing? I am also experiencing some sort of jerking, especially during acceleration and deceleration.
+Andrew Tan They were engine misfires due to the coil packs. Go online buy a whole set of coil packs. Change them out and you'll be good.
@@mattsjambox ay my car is really jerky in first gear and a little in second but after that it's not noticeable..... sound similar to your issue 5 years ago? Thanks on advance if you do reply
Ps I will be changing my spark plugs today since that's what I got a code for but I didn't even think about coil packs
@@omnieon2795 It's most likely gonna be the coil packs. I've changed them 2-3 times now. I even keep a set in my vehicle now just in case I need them and it isn't hard to do.
By configuration you are asking which cylinders are two and four? Cylinder 4 is the once closest to the transmission. Cylinder 1 is the one closest to the accessory belt aka serpentine belt aka alternator belt. They are in numeric order. If you keep having this issue, try getting some dielectric grease - they sell small packets specifically for spark plugs at the autoparts store. Put it where the plug and "wire" connect (actually its the coil but traditionally its a wire). Hope this helps!
Hey Matt, Thanks for being so nice about it
thank you for the tutorial and info of tools in the description! :)
Thank you so much!!! i saved $250
great vid, quick question...when replacing the ignition coils is it pretty the first part without taking out the spark plugs right?
Rebekah Campa Yep, that is correct. Make sure you push them down all the away and I would suggest using a little dialectric grease just to keep a good connection with the spark plug.
and what is the criteria to replace the coils? I always understood, best time to replace them was at the time you are replacing your spark plugs.
Coils can be expensive and they aren't that hard to replace, so my opinion is to replace them when they go bad. Usually this will be a mis-fire on one cylinder.
do you have another video on changing the ignition coils?
LOL, well I am glad I can help and hopefully neither of our cars will require more than maintenance!
Thanks Matthew, very useful and helpful video. But what kind of spark plugs do you prefer over those regular ones ? BKR6EIP-11 or BKR6EIX -11 ? Thanks.
hi sir Matt..great video, I just wanna ask what is the size of your spark plug socket? I have 21mm socket here but i don't think it will fit..thanks
Hello, I htink mine is a 5/8", which I think the metric equivalent is 16mm
@@goddom thank you so much
do you think the ignition coils should be changed at the same time. I have this bucking going on at stop signs and during some accelerations?? 95,000 haven't done it yet. oops!
what's the spark plug configuration? After changing them, I used a code reader and it said that my 2nd and 4th cylinders are miss firing? thanks...
Nice job on the video. Perfect. Thanks!
Thankyou for this story fill nice after earing this words
so the plugs are under the coil pack? Have a coil pack that the mount has broke off of and the shaft of the pack is missing as well
left out that i am also missing the spark plug for that cylinder. Need to pickup an inspection camera to see if the threads are intact
mike vaughn Oh geez! Yes the spark plug is under the coil pack. Have you been driving it in this condition? I am a little concerned that the engine ate the spark plug and part of the coil. I guess more likely it is somehow shot it out of the engine.
great job, keepup the good work
So this is the original sparkplugs that came with the car?
Yep. They can last a pretty decent amount of time. Though it would have been better to replace them sooner since they were probably not as efficient and therefore didn't burn the fuel as well.
The boot on the coil got stuck inside the engine when I tried to pull it out. Any suggestions??
Sorry I haven't responded earlier but I was out of town and didn't have internet. So I would try removing the spark plug, then using a screw driver to try and pry a part of the boot away from the edge. Possibly even working my way around it. Then trying to use some needle nose vice grips to try and pull it out. May or may not work. The idea would be to try and not let anything fall into the cylinder since the spark plug is removed. If any of the plastic does, it will probably be OK since it will likely just get carbonized and blown out the exhaust.
Hi Matt, was wondering how many spark plug does Honda Jazz 2005 1.3L has?
Hello. You may have 2 per cylinder which means 8 total. Hope this helps!
Hey Matthew Eddy , do you use "irridium" or simple ?
1.2 I-DSI or 1.4 ?
Iridium lasts longer, but is a lot more expensive, so its kind of personal choice. I think platnium are a good middle ground that lasts longer than the copper ones but not as expensive as the iridium.
anyone knows how to take off or replace 2007 honda fit cluster?
Thank you, good guide.
how many psi torque spark plugs on honda fit? appreciate your response.
20-25 ft/lbs.
No problem! Thank you!
In the 2009 Honda fit there is very little clearance to get back and take the plugs out. What is your suggestion on getting more clearance so that you can get a socket wrench in to begin removing the spark plugs. Thanks Great video.
gary sowell Sorry for the late reply. I am not sure Ill have to look at a 2009 - which I will try to do in the near future. Off the cuff try using a u-joint on your ratchet. Sometimes getting even just a few degree off center helps give you the clearance you need. Also you can try using two 3" extensions - once the spark plug is loose you remove one extension and that gives you enough clearance to pull the spark plug out. Again, Ill try and see if I can look at a 2009 model to give you some more specific recommendations.
You waited until the car had $125,000 mi before you change the plugs. Wow that's a good engine.
Yeah, Hondas tend to make pretty good engines for sure. Thats why my family has 2 Civics and this Fit.
Thank you!
I keep reading this car has 8 spark plugs but keep seeing videos only changing 4. Can someone please put me straight.
European and Japanese cars have 8, the US cars have 4. I hope this clears it up.
Good tutorial, but I'm surprised you used Autolite plugs on a Honda engine, Most people say to use the NGK's., and that they get better performance with them.
NGKs are the number one choice - pretty much for any Japanese engine. I used Autolites because I was in a hurry and the store didn't have NGKs at the time. Which may sound unusual but I live in Michigan and foreign cars are not as popular.
hola quisiera preguntar donde esta ubicado el sensor del honda fit 2003
Lo sensor? No hablo muy bien español. Estoy usando Google Traductor.
que sensor buscas?
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Always use NGK or Denso with Japanese cars.
Why not Bosch? I used pre gapped plugs this time.
It was kinda helpful but when you were doing things off cam it was a bit unhelpful.
Thanks
I think you missed the other 4 under the plastic cover
In the US, this generation only has 4. I know in Europe and other regions they have 8.
L13A has 8 sparks....
PunchLikeYouPunch Honda Fit with L15A engine
honda fits are l15
L13a engines uses 8 spark plugs, 4 at the front and 4 at the rear. Plus you did not specify what part number spark plug to use at the back cylinders and which at the front? I think the L13a engines use four NGK-BKR6E spark plugs at the back cylinders and use four Denso K20PR spark plugs at the front. This video is misinformative and is a danger to viewers. I suggest you take it down.....
In the US we have the L15 engine and it only has 4 spark plugs. I should have noted this in the video but at the time I didn't realize that pretty much the rest of the world had 8 plugs.
www.hondafitjazz.com/manual/A00/HTML/MA/SAA2EMAA26100055901MAAT00.HTML says either the NGK/Denso specs is fine.