Literally was struggling for an HOUR. Was incredibly frustrated. I watched your video and got both bulbs replaced in less than 10 minutes. As a young woman who's never done anything like this before I now feel so accomplished! THANK YOU! I have subscribed.

@youlikemike

11 ай бұрын

I was right there with you. Once I figured it out, I decided I should make a video. Good work getting the job done!

@asifhaque9454

10 ай бұрын

It helped me a lot today

I honestly don't know why you made this video.. but it feels like you made it specifically for me. Thank God for people who put these how to vids up! You're thorough and quick too... love it

@jasonsnowball9433

5 жыл бұрын

agreed!

@mr.yellowstrat3352

Жыл бұрын

@Bruce Wayne Good morning! I don't have my CRV anymore but I sure do miss it so enjoy that ole thing while you have it! 🤘

@kjjl83

Жыл бұрын

@Bruce Wayne ⁰

hi hello I just wanna say thank you so much, I’m a a young person that doesn’t have anyone to teach me this stuff and you just helped me pass my first inspection !!! Thank you thank you!!

As others have said, thanks for a truly helpful video. I replaced the headlights in my girlfriend’s CRV in about 15 minutes!

Thank you for making this video! I changed a headlight for the first time in my life thanks to you 😊

This probably took a lot of work but it is SUPER helpful so thanks!!

Most of the other CRV headlight replacement videos show either the replacement happening with parts of the car taken out so there is room to film which is super unhelpful. Even those that don’t take parts out show the other side cause there is more room to film (which side the wheel is on differs by country/which side of the road you drive on). My main problem was how to find the fixture, what it looks like from above & how to get it done in the tight space you have so this was amazingly helpfully, I finally know where to find the low beam light is, thank you!

This video is basically “headlight swap for dummies”, which is exactly what I needed. The pics with the descriptions were super helpful. Just so everyone knows, this works on the older cr-v’s too. Exactly the same!

Good closeup of the metal retaining clip. If people haven't seen one of these or know how they work, they would struggle for ages. Good job.

Looked at 5+ videos, this one was THE BEST. Excellent cut aways with exact details, (like the clip) that made this job easy for me. Thank you dude. Really appreciate it. You have no reason to be nervous ... you're a natural.

This video made my life so much easier. Following your instructions, it literally took me no more than what it took you to replace the bulbs. Thanks for the tips.

Great instructions. Someone else took the whole front end off, I was about to go to the shop until I saw this... Thanks!

Super useful. I'm intimidated by anything to do with fixing my car. It took maybe 5 minutes. Thanks a bunch man!

Thank You! The shot of the hinging clip that holds/releases the bulb is priceless! thank you so much!

absolutely agree with below comment, I absolutely appreciate the people like you that take the time to post these videos.

This was super helpful. I watched it and was able to replace my headlight bulb even though I have no experience whatsoever. The only other thing I know how to do on a vehicle is check the oil level and add oil. Well done! I also learned at the auto parts store that it is important to wear gloves when handling halogen bulbs.

Thanks, Michael. The close up and the picture of the wire clip was very helpful. It took me an hour to do the first one and then I watched this and did the second one in 5 minutes.

@youlikemike

8 жыл бұрын

You are most certainly welcome. I spent about 40 minutes trying to figure the clip out myself. Felt so silly when I finally saw how it worked!

This video made it so easy. I swapped both lights out for the first time in my life and it took less than 10minutes total. Thank you for the video!

This is one of the best videos I've ever seen working on cars. I had trouble getting the retaining pin back in its place but it was awesome that you paused the video with the picture. Great work thank you

Thank you for this video, took me like 10 mins max to replace both bulbs!

Great video and explanation! I was very hesitant to replace the headlight bulb myself after reading the official Honda manual, and was going to take my car to the dealer, but after watching the video carefully, and following your instructions, I was able to replace the bulb in approximately 15 minutes! The hard part is engaging that clip! I replaced the driver side bulb, so the space was much more limited, and I had to be careful not to hit the bulb against any surface. But other than that, your instructions saved the day! Thank you for taking the time to make this video. You have helped many people!

Your DIY video is very helpful in fixing my car and really appreciate the effort and time put forward to help someone with no mechanical knowledge. May you be richly blessed to help others many others people like me who direly need your lesson and experience. Thank you very much.

Im a backyard mechanic for decades. As many have mentioned the issue with this replacement is the clip and your video did a great job of showing the clip. Well done and thank you

Thanks for the video! You did a great job explaining in a very easy to understand way. I changed both my headlights in less than 5 mins. 👍🏼

The best video on YT on changing CRV's headlight bulb. Thank you for your time and effort in making this video.

Thank you so much for this video. I successfully changed my driver side headlight. Your video was the best one showing that $%#%% clip, that is such a pain to deal with. It unclips easily enough, but trying to fasten it again after the new bulb is put in is a real challenge, since you can't really see what you doing, just doing it by "feel". Again to anyone else doing this, be SURE to wear a latex or other light glove. If you touch the bulb with bare skin, the oil from your body will kill the bulb very quickly. A few years back Honda changed a headlight bulb on my wife's Accord. It didn't last one day. I took it back and they replaced it again. Apparently they mechanic touched the glass bulb the first time around. At least Honda made good on the repair at no further cost!

@youlikemike

7 жыл бұрын

Robert Caggiano thanks Robert! Appreciate the encouragement and the extra insight -- I am no pro! :)

@milew81

7 жыл бұрын

Why did you COMPLETELY leave out the part where you actually removed the bulb? Are we (those who know nothing about cars or else we wouldn't be watching) just supposed to know what you did?

@youlikemike

4 жыл бұрын

@@milew81 2 years later and I'm just now reading your comment. After I pulled the clip off I said, "now you can take the old light bulb out." So, yes, you're supposed to know what I did. I just pulled the old light bulb out. Thanks for the comment.

Thank you for being straight to the point without a bunch of nonsense.

Nice job Michael. I dove into it on my own and couldn't figure out the little metal latch mechanism that keeps the bulb in place. Your explanation and diagram were excellent. Thanks

My bloody clip fell off. Had to loosen the screw to get it back on. Absolute nightmare 😂 Very helpful video thank you!

Just what I needed, thank you! You showed how to perfectly and I also went to bed right after I changed the bulb as well.

Fabulous video! Thanks so much for doing it. Your clear step-by-step explanation simplified the process and made it possible for me to change the headlight quickly and without hassle. Keep 'em coming!

Thank you so much for this video! I just changed my lights on this car for the first time and the way you showed and explained how to do it made it so easy for me to do it I appreciate you so much!!

Great video! I just changed my wife's low beams out for the cost of the bulbs ($10 each) vs labor at a shop. And it took less than 20 minutes! Hardest part was the metal clasp and getting it back on, but that wasn't too bad. Thanks!

I watched more than my fair share of videos to figure this out but no one else had diagrams like you for the clip! Much appreciated!!

Thank you so much for this video! I was so proud of myself after changing my own headlight! You're the best!

This video really helped me out for sure! I was able to just buy it, put it in and get back on the road in like 15 minutes.! Thank you man!

Thank you! Perfect. I was messing around for 30 mins trying to get the retention spring to release. I watched this and then change both bulbs in less than 5 mins

Hello Michael Coates, thank you very much for sharing your video with other people. It is clear and easy to understand for people who are not mechanics. You have saved a lot of money and headaches in future. I feel relaxed and independent when I have to solve this problem. If you have a video about fog lights bulb replacement please let me know. Thank you again.

Thanks a ton for posting this instruction video!! Saved me so much time, not to mention work in taking the entire front assembly off, like so many other videos.

Super helpful!! Thanks so much. I’ve never done this before and I replaced the bulb without a hitch. Camera shots a great. Very grateful.

THANK YOU! That PoS clip was just giving me such a hard time. More power to you man

This is the best video on this out there. The picture frame is worth a thousand words. Thanks for filming this!

@youlikemike

8 жыл бұрын

I'm excited to see that photo is helping. It took me a while to make it in Photoshop!

Thanks pal! Wouldn't have had a clue if you wouldn't have done this video! Took me 5 mins

Thank you for your video. It helped me complete my bulb changed in just minutes. Doing this job myself saved me $60.

Thank you very much for making this video! It was a great help! Saved me time, money and a lot of stress.

You saved me today! Damn fiddly job I never would have managed without your video. Thanks.

I’m about to try this when I get home just bought the headlights thank you for this video seems easy 😃 wish me luck !

Great Job. No crazy music. The BEST instructions. Thank you.

I literally would not have been able to change that bulb without this video. Thanks for posting it.

Bless you for making this video! I was trying to figure out my dads CRV and failing, now I can change the bulb!! Thank you!

Thanks so much for the helpful video! That metal clip definitely would have given me trouble if I tried to figure it out on my own!

Very well presented. Thank you so much for taking the time to post this. By far the clearest explanation on youtube.

@youlikemike

8 жыл бұрын

Glad to see it was worth the effort!

thank you for your video! I am so glad I found it. I have watched similar videos and they are terrible....shaky, amateurish, unprepared, unrehearsed, poor quality video, etc. I subscribed to your channel from now on.

I'm a car diy gal, and this video is really helpful. Thx so much for posting it. Subscribing now!

Perfect! You saved me a trip to a mechanic and a few bucks! Thanks for posting this!

thanks Micheal for taking the time and effort to make this video. From UK

Helped me change my bulb myself for the first time! Thank you!!

Thanks Mike. Had to replace a bulb today and your video was a BIG help.

Thank you so much for your video! Struggled for several minutes trying to get that bulb out. Luckily I came inside to google your video and had it changed in less than 2 minutes! As the others said, great close up of the wire arm.

@youlikemike

8 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Brittany. I try to explain it as if I myself (prior to learning) were watching and trying to figure it out. Glad it helped!

Agree with previous comments - great video. To the point, well explained & very useful! The info about the fiddly swing door is particularly handy. All info applies to UK CR-V model too.

@youlikemike

8 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that. Thanks for confirming that it's the same for the UK version.

great video, I view it every time I have to replace the bulb to remind me how to do that retainer clip. thanks!

Every time I have to change that bulb I look up for your vid! Cheers mate for making it easy and quicker for us to change it 😃🥳🤩

Thank you!!! After watching this video it took me about two minutes to do.

The only video that shows the clip! Only, on my 2006 the clip runs from bottom to top.

@youlikemike

8 жыл бұрын

That's interesting! I was under the impression that '02-'06 were the same. Good to know!

@340havoc

4 жыл бұрын

@@youlikemike Nope, there's two different headlight bulbs used. But I came here for the clip. Thank you... 3 years later.

omg. thank you so much for this video. i just changed my headlight all by myself thanks to you. you rock for this one.

Thanks for your very informative video. This has been the hardest thing for me; that little wire spring has given me fits. That's the only hard part about this. I have a 2005 crv like yours. I'm thinking about getting a '16; I hope they've removed that wire spring and came up with a whole different design concerning that. Anyway, thanks again.

Lol funny you said shut the head and go to bed xD I'm waiting for my baby to fall asleep so I can go out and do this real quick lol

Thank you for this. That little latch is very tricky! You tube is a wonderful tool.

Straight forward and to the point. Great video.👍 Doing mine tomorrow.

I concur with others. The diagram for undoing the clip made this a 5 minute job. Thanks for posting.

@youlikemike

8 жыл бұрын

No problem. Glad to help!

The clip was the only thing I couldn’t see fully, so thanks for the camerawork!

Thank you Sir. This video saved me time and money. Great job!!

Good job being able to work on and film that so we can see. Bravo.

I’m about as handy as a snake so this video was exactly what I needed to get the job done quickly and with little effort. Thanks!

Thank you for this! Both headlights went out on me today Brad them both changed in 15 mins.!

Your video made it very fast and easy for me to change the light bulb in my car......thanks for the video and making this simple and fast for me to do.

I had the same zxe blulbs for my 2015 civic si sedan. Ended up switching to some good LED's with internal fans and switches on them because although those looked good at night, my drl's would still look like the standard halogen and it pissed me off. Thanks for the tutorial though, will be installing new headlights in my gf's car tonight👍

Thank you so much. Wouldn't had known about the bracket or what to do with it had I not watched your video.

Agree with the other commenters about how helpful your video is. Thanks very much.

@youlikemike

8 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

Thanks for helping me change my papas headlight, I don’t know much about cars but this video helped

Thank you. When I had a hard time clipping the metal bracket back in with the new bulb, I took out the bulb and practiced clipping it in without it until I got a good idea where to clip it.

Thanks I pulled on that rubber boot and thought the clip was gonna go flying. Looks simple now. Thank you.

Thank you! Trying this soon. My light is out. Will report back with results 😊

Thanks for the video. Saved me some $$$ as this was very easy to do myself

I honestly thought I broke my clip until I watched this video lol! Thanks buddy

Helped me replace the globes in my '98 model - thanks! Would just repeat that I was warned not to touch the new globes i.e. get grease on them, when putting them in. If you remake the video would be good to include this, but otherwise very helpful.

Thanks Michael for the lucid instructions. Brian Rogers, Melbourne, AU

@youlikemike

8 жыл бұрын

You are most certainly welcome!

Thank you! Specially for the nice picture of the retaining clip.

Very helpful video! I see you're wearing latex gloves--this is for a reason which you probably know, but I didn't see it mentioned in the video. Obviously, the gloves will help keep your hands clean, but more importantly, you do not want to touch these bulbs with your bare fingers since any oils from your skin will cause the bulbs to fail prematurely.

@youlikemike

8 жыл бұрын

Exactly! I thought I mentioned that but I think I cut that clip out before I uploaded it. Glad the video was helpful though!

Thank you for this. The best explanation an clear video instructions I've found. This old lady is going to try doing it. :)

@youlikemike

8 жыл бұрын

You can do it, Janet! If you have any problems, let me know.

@SnippyLipz

8 жыл бұрын

I asked my son to supervise and a good thing he did as at 71 I was not strong enough to pull that rubber ring off. It is always good to learn new things.

an excellent video. great instructions. Thank you. I have a 2004 CRV.

Great camera angles. Thank you. My right low beam is out, the brights work but not the low beam I’m thinking it’s the bulb

nice one mate, saved me a big headache!!

Extremely helpful. Thanks!!

Thank you Sir!! Excellent video; the photoshopped still was extremely helpful. Great job!!!

I recommend spraying any rubber components (like the boot that goes around the bulb) with silicone spray. It helps to keep it pliable, and helps to prevent dry rot. Of course do not get anything on the glass part of the bulb including finger prints.. Only handle the metal part of the bulb.

Great video. Thank you. It was very clear and easy to follow.

@youlikemike

8 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome.

Thanks for the walkthrough! Nice job

Thanks a lot this video saved me for sure!

Thank you so much I'm glad I looked this up because I would not have known about that weird springy clip