I am having the same issue related to honda recall bulletin[04-015]. My headlight switch and harness is overheating and smoking. This can result in a loss of headlights and fire in the cockpit. Honda says my vehicle was not part of the recall. However, I am experiencing the same issues as on recalled vehicles. 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. My issue is that the dealer and honda motors america state my vehicle was not under recall and will not replace the part under the recall. However the part and issue are the exact same attached to the recall.
2002 Honda Civic electrical complaints
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Whenever the contact drives the vehicle she noticed that the interior lights and air conditioner had stopped working, also the contact noticed that all of the electrical features in the vehicle had began to malfunction. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership and the contact noticed beforehand that the door locks rear defroster had stop working. The current mileage is 131000, failure mileage was at 100000. Bml
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. The contact stated that the ABS light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle suddenly stalled and shivered before shutting off. The contact had to wait a couple of minutes before the vehicle would restart. The failure occurred intermittently. The dealer stated that a diagnostic would cost $100. The manufacturer stated that the cause of the failure may have been due to the internal capacitors, but offered no assistance. The current and failure mileages were approximately 75,000.
The SRS light came on recently and did not go off. The diagnosis by honda costs $90 if the problem is not cover by the extended warranty, which deters people to take the risk to check the problem. Honda should cover the whole diagnosis cost because it is related to safety issue.
My complaint is with a 2002 honda civic ex model. I have taken my car into the dealership on 2 separate occasions to have an oil change and to have my car detailed within the past 2 months. On both occasions I asked them to check out my car because I smelled a burning plastic smell. On both occasions they said they found nothing. Well 2 weeks later I need a new alternator which surprised me considering the newness of the car. What I'm more surprised at is that the alternator is giving out too much power and is slowly melting out my battery, the burning plastic smell. I am filing a complaint because I believe an alternator should last more that 3 years on a new vehicle. I am very disappointed in this last honda that I have leased, being my third honda that I have had, and don't believe I will release a honda. I feel the makers are using cheaper parts on theses cars and this 2002 doesn't have the stability and longevity of the ones I have owned and leased in the past. Consumers want a great product for the money that they spend and although I have been a big believer in honda's , this occurrence, along with others that I have had with this car, have changed my mind about owning or leasing another honda product.
Serveral times while driving car stalls. There is no telling as to when and where car' s engine will cutoff and how fast I might be going. Car has stalled when driving at speeds of 60mph. I lose power steering and I have to coast to come to a stop. No battery light or any other lights display on the dash. Once car is put back into park the car starts with no problem. This is a very serious safety issue and the honda dealership continues to guess as to what the problem may be. They told me that my keychain is the problem and that I should just use the ignition key by itself. I just don't want to get involved in a serious accident which can cost my life or anyone else's.
Electronic doors automatically locked by themselves within 5 to 10 seconds. This could cause a problem when getting out of the vehicle with the key still in the vehicle. Consumer contacted the dealer, who stated there was no solution for this problem. *ak when the key was in the ignition, the doors locked by themselves.
Consumer states that the alternator light illuminated. Dealer stated motor needs replacing. Mr radiator leaked out coolant and engine locked up due to short block and head failure. Thermostat failed and was replaced. Check the engine light came on and dealer replaced converter as a cause.
While driving at 30 MPH, battery and oil light illuminated. Then, engine died. Another driver almost rear ended consumer. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide any further information.
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