xian

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Just found this out, as of FEB 24, 2004 Honda will begin recalling 440000 2002 Civics this month due to the low-beam terminal on the head light wire harness can overheat which will cause our low beams to fail.

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr...odel_year=2002

Make: HONDA
Model: CIVIC
Year: 2002
Recall Number: 04V086000

Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LOW-BEAM TERMINAL ON THE HEAD LIGHT WIRE HARNESS CAN OVERHEAT AND COULD CAUSE THE LOW BEAMS TO FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.

Consequence:
AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF LOW BEAMS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH AND COUPLER FOR SIGNS OF HEAT DAMAGE. IF HEAT DAMAGE IS PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SWITCH AND COUPLER. IF NO HEAT DAMAGE IS PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH AND ONE MATING PIN IN THE COUPLER. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Hawk

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so thats why my hyper whites kept burning out.

good thing i bother with those anymore

HondaLuver

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^^^ i think ur warrenttee is up.. hehe...

good thing i have a 01 vic, all i have to worry about is the squeeking suspention which will be changed next week

Gecko

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good to know

pbfoot

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dont forget about:

Summary:
CERTAIN SEDANS AND COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." CERTAIN REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.

Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDANS AND COUPES. THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FILLER NECK TUBE HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE.
Consequence:
IN A COLLISION, THE TUBE COULD DISCONNECT FROM THE FUEL TANK, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Summary:
ON CERTAIN SEDANS, A SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER MAY HAVE BEEN LEFT IN THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AFTER TESTING. THIS RESIDUAL WATER COULD CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO FAIL DUE TO CORROSION.

Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS, THE AIR CLEANER BOX COVER MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED, AND A BROKEN PLASTIC PIECE COULD TRAVEL INTO THE INTAKE CHAMBER.

SpdRcrChk

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LoL Bet that's what alot of people are thinking. haha

Boilermaker1

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So what do they do with cleared headlights? They still gotta fix them if the harnesses are unmodified right?

dragoon

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hm, i had that problem with hyperwhites, but not with stockers, nor with HID's. i think it's just because 90w bulbs aren't nice on the harnesses anyway :

Samari

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your hyper whites probably burn because it isnt the same wattage as the stock....

Jhonda

NOW I THINK YOU SHOULD LAY OFF THE FORD FOCUS

just my opinion though
and I thought honda didn't ever have any problems

Majarvis

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Well, you see, the thing is that when Honda has a recall, it's usually a minor thing, when Ford has a recall, you're in trouble (used to own a Tempo, stalled everytime you came to a stop, and it was an automatic. Also had a recall on the fuel tank, exhaust system, brakelines, engine mounts, seatbelt tensioners, etc, etc...) You get my point. At least when you buy a Ford, you're guaranteed to have something replaced

smoke4

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that's funny because last week my low beam blew out....

but i have a 2001.

mrchowmein

noooo. hehe, i just checked honda's owners link on their website, i have an 02 and they said theres no recall... maybe its not updated.

kileryoyo

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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDANS AND COUPES. THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FILLER NECK TUBE HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE.
Consequence:
IN A COLLISION, THE TUBE COULD DISCONNECT FROM THE FUEL TANK, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.



Wow thats sounds like the pinto

Majarvis

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Would these things have been fixed in assembly for 2004 vehicles?

wannabeblown

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Man, i've been replacing low beams every other week almost and I have a 01. They go one at a time.

abmerop18

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if i have an 02 and cleared headlights and stock wattage xenon lights (65w) will that cause a problem with the fix? should i swap the stock bulbs back in if they call in my car?

gearbox

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One of my sylvania bulbs blew a while back and I've got an 02. Is it something we can check for ourselves?

pheaton

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Sounds like if you pull the covering off the harness and inspect the whole thing for any heat damage, melting, etc that would be a self-check.

runner1738

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i have tycs and metc bulbs in the lows, you think if i brought it to them they would change it? or care?

tripledoublegs

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CuRiOuSfIsH

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Man, this sucks............... -_-

Mystic3030

I believe if they recall the part, regardless of headlight modifications, as long as the harness plug that they are recalling hasnt been modified, it should get replaced. Just call your Honda dealer and ask.

civicmorph

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damnit! does the term modified consist of stripping into the positive and ground wires of the headlight plug?

sCoTtEh

wow i NEVER thought there would be a honda recall anytime soon.

runner1738

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sound good maybe ill stop by and ask them, will they tell me if i bring in my car? i should i ask about it?

nme3

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damn i got a 2002 sedan and have been in an accident, i think i better check this out !!! that fire thing scares me

chicohonda02

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Does this count if i'm over my miles? Cause this could help me and my headlights burning out every 4 months. Keep us updated. I made an appointment for tomorrow, but was going to cancel, cause I have no more warranty. For this very discussion.

civicmorph

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My headlights haven't burned out on me yet, it's been a year..does that include me?

DUBjr

Since were on the topic of quality......I think that Honda quality has gone down anyone else think that????? Compare previous models to our current model, the quality is lackin so many recalls I've had so many things done to my vehicle I have a library of dealer invoices in my possession. Our interiors are now cheap plastic, before they were all vinyl, our alternators are made by mitsubishi, our ignition systems (dont flame if its no the ignition but i know something electrical is) are made by the German company Siemens.....kinda seems to me like im drivin around a "Frankenstein" For this reason the next car I buy will be a japanese MADE IN JAPAN or european MADE IN GERMANY (prefferably) vehicle shipped on a boat...........<bow>G35 or <bow>M3 here i come