Dt*: the contact stated the turn signals did not function properly. The right signal only functioned while the windshield wipers were turned on, while the left signal did not function at all. Also, the intermittent feature on the windshield wipers did not function at all. The wipers only functioned in low or high mode. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, who was unable to determine the cause of the problems.
2001 Honda Civic lights complaints
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On february 24, 2004 honda issued a recall - "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." - I got the recall notice and took my car for a fix on may 11, 2004 at conicelli honda (authorized dealer and service center). A little over two years later on june 13th 2006, I have the same problem occurring in my car. I am driving - returning back from the mall - and the lights just go out. I have to drive on high beam. In the morning as I get in the car - I smell burnt plastic. I took my car to pep boys who couldn't figure out the problem. They replaced both bulbs bit the light still wouldn't work. I called honda of north america and they said that they couldn't do anything as recalls are serviced only once. They suggested I should talk to conicelli. I called conicelli and they said that this will have to be investigated and paid-for separately and couldn't schedule me before july 3rd (today in june 14th). I am upset about the fact that neither honda nor its dealer is willing to consider that the problem for which the vehicle was recalled still exists (either it wasn't properly fixed or the fix wasn't good enough). On top of that - the earliest they can look at my vehicle is after 18 days.
Consumer had a problem with 2001 civic low beam light. *ts the service dealer told the consumer that the wrong lamps were in the headlight (not honda lamps). The recall on the headlight switch was done prior to this failure. *nm ***nar***
Dt*: the contact stated the low beams failed without warning. There is a the federal safety agency recall, #04v086000 concerning the exterior lighting headlights. The vehicle is having the same problems again. The dealer was alerted.
2001 honda civic experienced problems with headlight failures and dashboard gauges. *mr the front headlights would cut out intermittently in which honda replaced two bulbs. The left front headlight cut out and one bulb was replaced. The right front headlight cut out again and one bulb was replaced. The gauges were erratic along with flickering front headlights. Honda could not verify the problem. The consumer felt that he should not be responsible for the repairs. *sc the dealer told the consumer the problem was not related to the recall.
The consumer received a recall letter the federal safety agency #04v086000. After the vehicle was serviced, two hours later the same problem as indicated in the recall letter occurred. The consumer took the vehicle back to the dealership. Please provided additional information.
Consumer received recall 04v086000 notification concerning low beam lightning. Consumer waited six weeks to get recall repairs done. *ak
Low beam lighting recall. After recall repairs were done low beam lights failed. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and mechanic refused to fix the problem. This information was provide by the daughter of consumer jennifer gurbba.
Request for reimbursement for headlight switch replacement. *mr the low beams were inoperative. (low beam switch failed) the circuit burned and the combo switch assembly was replaced. *sc
The vehicle unexpectedly lost low beam 3 times since the dealership performed the low beam lighting recall 04v086000. The part was also replaced once, prior to receiving the recall notification.
Interior map light gets stuck when pressed in to turn on and can't be turned off. Has happened numerous times without my knowledge of being stuck on and then stays on and kills the car battery. Notified original sales dealer of the problem but they would not fix it since I was over 36,000 miles when I first reported it. Problem has happened since the day I bought the car. Reported problem again to brown's honda in glen burnie, md and gave them a tsb number on the problem. They said they would charge me $40 to fix this problem.
Headlights failed while driving the car.
I have a 2001 honda civic. The headlights stopped functioning due to a burned out switch and melting of the wiring connector. The dealership contacted honda and replaced the switch and wiring but could not provide what caused the malfunction and it is likely to happen again. There are a number of postings in regard to this same issue. I also contacted honda to request information. They initially refused to open a case file or provide information. During the second call they finally opened a case file. When they did call regarding the case they had no information, refused to allow me to be transferred or provide me with another contact and then mark hung up.
Headlights suddenly went off while driving. Headlight switch connector to wiring harness melted. Dealership replaced the switch and cleaned the connector. This was a common problem with these vehicles, per the dealership.
While driving on the freeway, my low-beam headlights suddenly turned off and only my high-beams would work. I found out that the headlight switch in the steering collumn has become burned out and needs to be replaced. I've spoken to six other 2001 honda civic coupe owners, and they have had similar experiences. This is clearly a factory defect and needs a safety recall.
Problems with vehicle's radio and SRS light.*mr (nar)
I have a 2001 honda civic lx. The low beam headlights stopped working due to the headlight switch getting hot and burning the wire. The headlight switch and wiring all had to be replaced.
The air bag light illuminated on the dash board, the dealer replaced the part, however the light illuminated again. *jb the occupancy position detector system was replaced, the rear defroster and cruise control was inoperative, there was a loud clunk noise while driving and on turns, the radio was inoperative, the back window was replaced along with the antenna, the fog light switch was loose, the brake light had gone out, there was a rattle in the rear seat, the fuel cap was loose, there was a vibration in the steering wheel, and the trunk lid did not close. Scc
The vehicles headlight switch melted. As a result only the low beams worked. Dealer notified.
The headlight on the vehicle are not designed for use in a cold weather environment. The plastic shield frosts over cutting visibility by approximately 50 percent. *jg *jb
Consumer states of having problems with the headlights. Please add more information. Mr
The head lights are not powerful enough to illuminate the road beyond the immidiate few feet. This creates a situation where there is insufficient light in front of the vehicle and consequently it is very risky to drive the vehicle in the dark. The risk of an accident increases several times on the highways. Recently a deer crossing the street couldnt be spotted until it was very close and put me in a dangerous situation. The problem was explained to the dealer and they tried to fix the problem but the situation did not improve in any way. When the dealer was notified of this, he explained to us that it was a manufacturers problem and nothing could be done about it. I have also corrosponded with american honda motors of ilinois.
When air conditioner being used interior lights and the exterior lights will get very dim which has caused poor driver's visibility when driving at night when lights are needed. *ak lights dimming a lot when A/C, electric windows, brakes and turn singnals are used.
The SRS indicator appeared in the dash panel of vehicle, consumer took vehicle to dealer and informed conumer that there was a faulty airbag system, it took two failed control units to determine that the problem was the two sensors in the system and that the problem was resolved.
Interior light hums as it dims. Dealer says it has been fixed. I've had it in the shop two times. I just picked it up today, shop manager, brian, says that it is repaired, but it is not.
While consumer was washing vehicle noticed that water was leaking into trunk. Then, noticed that it was leaking from tail light into trunk. Has not contacted dealer yet.
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