OK, probably the most realistic "how to repair something" video I've EVER watched - this is how s#!t REALLY goes when working on ANYTHING old!! - a car, a house, an appliance, whatever. Refreshing! Thank You!

@6thGearGarage

10 ай бұрын

100% Nothing ever goes smoothly on a vehicle when you live in Ohio!

@scottthanasiu2734

10 ай бұрын

Also, with the 3 screws that secure the latch mechanism in place, I recommend a good ratchet with a flattened (not pointy) Phillips driver, instead of a screwdriver, for greater torque. And applying PB Blaster or some other rust breaking lubricant first, is a great idea (as shown in your video). Thank you!!

So glad I found your video. I was given my mother's 2008 fit, and it has the same freaking problem. It's rust city because the car mostly sat parked in NYC since the pandemic!

@6thGearGarage

2 ай бұрын

These are great little cars. I'm surprised how much I like mine!

Just got a 2007 Fit, for a real good deal, and the back hatch won’t open, so glad I found you vid🙃

@6thGearGarage

Жыл бұрын

Hope yours isn’t as rusty as mine 👍

I took mine out today, didn't have to remove the rear wiper, just poped the drivers side of the outside panel up. The handle came right out when i lifted the outside trim piece. New handle coming tomorrow.

I found myself rooting for you with those latch Phillips head screws🥳🥳

I am amazed at your stick- to-it - ive- ness, I would’ve given way long ago. Looks like I’ll,be taking mine Fit to mechanic to replace my hatch handle, but your vid was informative

@6thGearGarage

Жыл бұрын

Oh I wanted to give up but I figured it would make for a better video if I figured it out 😁

KZread and WD to the rescue! Thanks!😅

Thank you so much for this 🙏

@6thGearGarage

7 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Instead of removing that outer trim, I cut the hole in the sheet metal bigger so that I didn"t have to rotate the handle to get it out. I used an oscillatory tool to cut the sheet metal above where the latch sticks through it. If the original latch is frozen, it's easy enough to just cut the little arm off of the old latch. It's an easy cut.

@6thGearGarage

5 ай бұрын

Good idea!

I fitted the new lock mech and all seemed great . Then after locking it . The handle seemed weak and wouldnt release again like before . I wonder if its the cable.or handle ? I then have to get into the boot and pull the lever across to get it open . After that its seems fine ?

@6thGearGarage

11 ай бұрын

so it only happened the one time?

Hello.. I too have a 2007 Honda fit in Canada and have the exact same problem with the latch…I watched you trying to take the handle out and had to laugh as I went to through the exact same motions! I am in Canada so was pretty cold these few months and have not been able to put the new handle on yet…I managed to get the old one out without cutting the bolt off but can’t put the new one in the same way. I wanted to ask when you cut off the rusty bolt head with a dremmel did you just put a new bolt in and it worked fine? I wasn’t sure if I have to have the exact same type that was rusted to replace or did you get away with a washer and nut and bolt? You didn’t show this in the video unfortunately:(

@6thGearGarage

Жыл бұрын

I was so done with that trim piece, that I just left the cut bolt as-is. I figured nothing short of being rear-ended by a semi is going to cause that trim cover to ever come off. It has been fine so far, but it might not be a bad idea to put a new bolt/nut/washer on- just use stainless!

do you know if the handle of the 2009 honda fit is the same as the 2006 honda fit?

@6thGearGarage

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it should be the same part.

4:00 it is possible to force it out without removing the panel, but absurdly difficult to get the new one in, so best just to remove the panel in the first place, I think.

In California it's possible to rust free good used parts (from PYP) This is my first part choice Dealer is the next

@6thGearGarage

Жыл бұрын

I need to start buying vehicles from CA

My fit IS just as rusty, unfortunately. I hope this goes well.🤞

@6thGearGarage

Ай бұрын

Good luck… let those bolts soak in on blaster for a couple days first 👍

On the base model there is only one (green) wire connector to the rear latch

@6thGearGarage

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, base model also has a keyhole on the rear hatch. Sport only has electronic internal lock.

Anyone got any advice on what to do if that little tab that opens the door isnt releasing even after I move it over? Thanks.

@6thGearGarage

Жыл бұрын

Maybe the latch itself is seized?

@ramtamsurf906

Жыл бұрын

@@6thGearGarage That is kinda what it feels like, yeah. Not quite sure what to do about it lol

@portiamthombeni3736

10 ай бұрын

? Hi there, i have the same problem. Did u find a solution to yours

@ramtamsurf906

10 ай бұрын

@@portiamthombeni3736 yes, I really had to push on it really hard. I hit it with PB blaster first. However, i didnt want that happening again and I bought a replacement part and its been working great ever since.

Been there, enough to make a grown man weep, never got it off in the end (handle) just soaked it in WD40, lasts a few months and repeat.

My hatch won't lock.. is it supposed to?

@6thGearGarage

Жыл бұрын

Yes, mine locks with the doors. The sport model does not have a keyhole.

@peggymonroe4759

Жыл бұрын

@@6thGearGarage Thanks for responding...I havethe sport model also but the hatch does not lock with the doors...don't know why..

@1pcmedic

2 ай бұрын

If it won't lock, the handle is rusty and the handle does not return to the home position. PUSH the handle toward the DRIVER, then it will lock. Its stuck in the PULL position and does not return to the home position due to the rust.

Here in the UK all our cars look rusty like that.

@6thGearGarage

Жыл бұрын

Do they use road salt there too?

@foggy460

Жыл бұрын

@@6thGearGarage yes all winter.

Both my fits had this problem. Really crappy design on an otherwise amazing car

@6thGearGarage

11 ай бұрын

Totally agree, for such an economical car it is a lot of fun to drive.

Honda Jazz in UK. Crap name I know.

Don't buy any USED car from the rust belt if you value your money! If they made the pin in the latch handle out of stainless steel, NOBODY WOULD HAVE THIS PROBLEM with this handle. Poor engineering, the replacement part should have been upgraded.

@6thGearGarage

2 ай бұрын

100% I never want to do this job again!