In follow up, I was mistaken about the screw it appears. I used an endoscope camera to take a photo of the rear of the visor post. It is a little blurry, but I see no screw in the hole on the support.

 

i've got a 2019 & the passenger side has become super stiff to move & won't return all the way back up any longer. the driver's side is very stiff as well. before i start taking these apart just wanted to see if anyone else had the same issue. thanks in advance.

 

It’s a safety issue, if it’s still under Warranty — I’d consider taking it to a dealer for a repair.

I waited too long on one of my Tacoma’s and it ended-up costing me $225 for a new one.

 

My drivers side does a strange thing where if I flip it back towards me and then flip it closed again, it will pop out of the clip almost every time no matter how careful I am

 

Silicone spray did it for me

 

I have a 2019 Rtl-E and am the original purchaser. Both visors are very difficult to move up and down. I searched the archive for an answer to this, and the only hit was someone who asked the same Q about a 1G truck, without any comments or suggestions posted.

Any suggestions for a fix would be appreciated.
Best,
Dan C.

 

Silicone spray works well. Just be sure to have a drop rag to catch any overflow.
Cheers

 

Silicone spray works well. Just be sure to have a drop rag to catch any overflow.
Cheers

Thanks, Juan. I tried WD40, and I guess it helped just a little, but It sure made it squeak. I’ll try the silicone.

 

I have the same stiffness with my driver side visor on my 2019 Ridgeline. Seems the metal rod the visor is on is stationary. Any responses for a fix? Need to replace the visor?

 

I found the answer searching for sun visors. Apparently this is a pretty common flaw with the visors and lubrication does little to nothing to help the very stiff resistance to movement and droop when supposedly in the full up position. I have a 2019 RTL-E model with 84K miles. I ended up ordering new visors for both sides from hondaautomotiveparts.com. There is a trick to removal and installation, a plastic tab you have to press in from the backside (stupid design). Search YT for Ridgeline sun visor replacement. New ones work smooth as silk. Wonder how long that will last...

 

Brian,
Thank you, thank you. Definitely will go the replacement way. Really appreciate you taking the time to respond. Best, Dan C.

 

This is a relatively easy fix - You Tube "Ridgeline sun visor replacement". You can buy a genuine replacement for $70 at HondaPartsNow.com

 

You'll love this: . On my 2019 RTL-T model I have used the Drivers side Sun Visor a lot since new. Mine has gotten VERY stiff to fold up and down in the last year. It now requires 2 hands to 'operate'. Yet it slides back and forth on the metal bar effortlessly! lol All else on it looks brand new. Was thinking of spraying the bar with dry silicone powder or something but it looks majorly sealed... Can't even find the screws that attach the assembly to the roof! lol Sounds like buying a new one is in order. I'd be OK with a hundred bucks if I could find the silly screws! Thanks for your info!

 

I'd be OK with a hundred bucks if I could find the silly screws!

Procedure is attached. Spoiler: there are no screws 😜

 

Thanks a lot! Talk about Modern! lol :O I'd be surprised if my Dealer has anyone who has actually Done one of these. Let alone has Any familiarity with the operation. UNLESS. It is the same on the Pilot etc. and other 'Family' vehicles. What an Eye Opener. Amazing . Thanks! Most appreciated.

 

 

Thanks so much! After reading the guide posted before this I thought I was crazy. After reading IT a few times I understood what to do. Your great video actually SHOWS the hole to put the screwdriver into. .......Mine has NO hole! Looks exactly the same but NO HOLE! :O lolol Obviously another 'improvement' added to MY 2019 model! Well. At least the silly thing still works. I guess for now Two Hands it is! Thanks again folks for your help. Most appreciated

 

Happy Days!
Today when I went for a drive I said: "Why don't you run your finger all the way around the 'cap'? Maybe the 'hole' is all the way in back." Lo and behold - I Found it! It was 3/4ths the way around to the back. Plenty of access but you can't see it. I have just the screw driver..... Will dig in tomorrow. Stay tuned

 

Replaced.

This is one reason I avoid using sun visors and give front passengers the stink eye when they do.

The other reason is because I don't want them getting soiled or worn.

You don't use them because they might look used?

 

Correct. I like keeping things looking new.

 

Went down to my dealer today to price a new driver's side sun visor. About what you guys said. $120. However they said they are 'not available' right now. That Honda is having 'some problems' getting certain parts..... Shortages, Supply Chain 'situation'....etc.
So I will continue to use it with two hands to swing it down and back up. Slides back and forth like new however. Huh??? I can't visualize what it looks like inside to make it act this way. Would seem like some Dri-Slide in the right place would solve it at least for awhile. lol Amazing.

Absolutely LOVE the machine otherwise. 2019 RTL-T AWD. just under 50,000 miles.
My daily driver (20 mi) as well as 1000 mile vacations each fall with 1 motorcycle in the back. Regular Oil changes @ 5K. Did the trans & transfer cases etc. at 35K. Drive it the way it was meant to be. Live in temperate climate.(No Snow - N. Calif.). What a smoothie!

 

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