Honda - Switch, Unit, Dimmer - 35170-KYZ-901

So, my Honda PCX 150 low-beams went out. They worked for a while if I jiggled the switch back and forth between high and low beam. I called the local Honda Stealer and asked how much to replace the switch, and they said $130 just to look at it and confirm it was the switch, then they would have to order the part, so, plus the part cost, plus tax and stealer fees.

I went online, found the switch here, 21 bucks. Removed the 2 screws that hold the casing on that houses the switch. There was a small half clamp that keeps the wire harness from bulging out...so one more screw. The dimmer switch just pops straight out, which then exposes the connector so you can pull it off.

Just as I suspected, there was some corrosion on one side of the connector and the switch. I cleaned out the wiring connector with a dental tooth cleaner (like a small pipe cleaner) and alcohol. Installed the new switch, snapped it back in place, replaced the clamp that holds the wiring harness down. With the assembly still hanging down...I started the PCX on the center stand...and viola...the light came on. I switched it from low to high a few times to confirm it was working properly, then reassembled the unit to the handlebar with the 2 screws.

It took me all of 15 mins and cost under 30 bucks with shipping and everything included. I'm the type of person that normally takes my Honda to dealer for service or repairs...mainly to insure that everything is done properly to Honda spec. But, this just seemed so over the top that it should cost 130 bucks (a full hour labor) plus parts, plus tax, plus misc shop charges, when I could do it with zero experience in 15 mins with one phillips head screwdriver and a 20 dollar part.

Next up, the air filter!!

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Total price:  $24.97

This item: Honda SWITCH, UNIT, DIMMER (35170-KYZ-901) $24.97