In short, the Diode Dynamics SS3 Fog Lights with Type A mounting bracket will fit in the 2026 Passport TrailSport with a minor modification and a wire adapter.
DD makes some of the best lights in the industry, the SS3 Fogs come in 3 different brightnesses (Sport, Pro & Max. I have the Pros). They have an 80-degree beam spread which is wider than most of the others on the market.
This is one light, the driver’s side stock Honda Fog Light.
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This is one light, the passenger side DD SS3 Pro Fog Light.
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Notice not only how much brighter they are but how wide the beam pattern is.
Fog Lights –
I bought 2 sets of SS3 Pro fog lights years back, mine don’t have the backlighting option of these newer ones, but otherwise they are the same.
SS3 SAE Type A Fog Light Kit
You will not see the 2026 Passport (or even the prior model Passport & Pilot) listed as an option on the DD website. The reason, per DD tech support is not because they don’t mount, it’s because Honda doesn’t use the H11 wiring connection anymore and DD would have to create a new wiring connection and then verify that works with all involved vehicles (which obviously they don’t feel is worth their time).
The first set I bought for our 2018 Acura RDX which was an easy plug-n-play. These are now in my 26 Passport (see install below).
The second set I bought for my 2019 Honda Passport which I found out later you had to remove the entire front bumper to install them, so they were never used. These I will convert to a driving light lens and install as a ditch mount light.
Mounting –
Honda has used the same four-hole mounting on most of its vehicles for years. They have made one small change, in which they added a notch to one of the mounting holes so people can’t install the light in the wrong direction. This required me to file one of the holes on the DD SS3 bracket (see lower right mounting hole in first photo).
On the left is the Honda Fog Light, on the right is the DD SS3.
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Honda’s housing is made of an unbelievably lightweight and cheap plastic.
The fog lights don’t sit centered in the opening but I tested the light output when I had them out of the vehicle and the partial cutoff of the lens doesn’t affect the output in any significant way.
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Wire Adapter –
Since Honda has changed from the H11 wiring connection to what I believe is called an L1A/B connection you will need one of these wiring adapters (around $13).
Direct from iJDMTOY…
2-Pin L1A To H11/H8 Converter Wires For Honda Newer Civic Accord CRV Pilot, etc
Amazon…
Amazon.com: iJDMTOY 2-Pin L1A to H11/H8 Adapter, Copper (core), Silicone (insulation), Compatible with Honda 2022-up Gen11 Civic, Accord, CR-V, Pilot : Automotive
Anti-Flicker Module –
I’m not sure this is normal for the Passport but I will be talking to the dealer about it on my next visit.
Maybe someone with more knowledge of modern vehicle electronics can provide more on the subject.
After installing the fog lights I was experiencing some flickering, mostly when the vehicle was under load. I checked the voltage at the light connection and I’m getting 14.1v (13.8v under load), but with only one light connected and operating I also wasn’t getting any flickering. I then put a voltage reader in the cigarette lighter and found that the volts were occasionally dropping from around 14.7v to the low 12s while the vehicle was running. When the voltage dropped down to the 12s is when I would get flickering in the lights, especially when I had the a/c on and turned the fan switch.
After talking with the DD tech support, and trying several other things first, the solution was to add an anti-flicker device ($50) which they said are not usually needed on newer vehicles.
CANBUS Anti-Flicker Module (pair)
After all this the lights are working great, and I can’t wait to get my ditch lights installed and then for some snow to try them out.
DD makes some of the best lights in the industry, the SS3 Fogs come in 3 different brightnesses (Sport, Pro & Max. I have the Pros). They have an 80-degree beam spread which is wider than most of the others on the market.
This is one light, the driver’s side stock Honda Fog Light.
This is one light, the passenger side DD SS3 Pro Fog Light.
Notice not only how much brighter they are but how wide the beam pattern is.
Fog Lights –
I bought 2 sets of SS3 Pro fog lights years back, mine don’t have the backlighting option of these newer ones, but otherwise they are the same.
SS3 SAE Type A Fog Light Kit
You will not see the 2026 Passport (or even the prior model Passport & Pilot) listed as an option on the DD website. The reason, per DD tech support is not because they don’t mount, it’s because Honda doesn’t use the H11 wiring connection anymore and DD would have to create a new wiring connection and then verify that works with all involved vehicles (which obviously they don’t feel is worth their time).
The first set I bought for our 2018 Acura RDX which was an easy plug-n-play. These are now in my 26 Passport (see install below).
The second set I bought for my 2019 Honda Passport which I found out later you had to remove the entire front bumper to install them, so they were never used. These I will convert to a driving light lens and install as a ditch mount light.
Mounting –
Honda has used the same four-hole mounting on most of its vehicles for years. They have made one small change, in which they added a notch to one of the mounting holes so people can’t install the light in the wrong direction. This required me to file one of the holes on the DD SS3 bracket (see lower right mounting hole in first photo).
On the left is the Honda Fog Light, on the right is the DD SS3.
Honda’s housing is made of an unbelievably lightweight and cheap plastic.
The fog lights don’t sit centered in the opening but I tested the light output when I had them out of the vehicle and the partial cutoff of the lens doesn’t affect the output in any significant way.
Wire Adapter –
Since Honda has changed from the H11 wiring connection to what I believe is called an L1A/B connection you will need one of these wiring adapters (around $13).
Direct from iJDMTOY…
2-Pin L1A To H11/H8 Converter Wires For Honda Newer Civic Accord CRV Pilot, etc
Amazon…
Amazon.com: iJDMTOY 2-Pin L1A to H11/H8 Adapter, Copper (core), Silicone (insulation), Compatible with Honda 2022-up Gen11 Civic, Accord, CR-V, Pilot : Automotive
Anti-Flicker Module –
I’m not sure this is normal for the Passport but I will be talking to the dealer about it on my next visit.
Maybe someone with more knowledge of modern vehicle electronics can provide more on the subject.
After installing the fog lights I was experiencing some flickering, mostly when the vehicle was under load. I checked the voltage at the light connection and I’m getting 14.1v (13.8v under load), but with only one light connected and operating I also wasn’t getting any flickering. I then put a voltage reader in the cigarette lighter and found that the volts were occasionally dropping from around 14.7v to the low 12s while the vehicle was running. When the voltage dropped down to the 12s is when I would get flickering in the lights, especially when I had the a/c on and turned the fan switch.
After talking with the DD tech support, and trying several other things first, the solution was to add an anti-flicker device ($50) which they said are not usually needed on newer vehicles.
CANBUS Anti-Flicker Module (pair)
After all this the lights are working great, and I can’t wait to get my ditch lights installed and then for some snow to try them out.
