2004 Honda CR-V: engine overheating

Filed Mar 4, 2021 · Electrical · CA

Well my key is in the ignition I cannot lift or lower the passenger or rear passenger windows without blowing fuses. I have tried replacing fuses countless times the same issue happens. I have read and talk to mechanics that it is a master switch issue. A recall from honda is out for this current issue of the master switch: the federal safety agency # 20v‑768. But for some reason my VIN number is not associated with this recall. If you can please review this and get back to me because I need this issue fixed I cannot roll any of my windows down without blowing fuses I'm afraid it can cause overheating or fire I need this fixed. Also the car can be stationary in motion on the highway as long as the key is in the ignition on run the fuses will blow. Thank you

Filed Mar 31, 2015 · Electrical, Visibility · 68,371 miles · CA

Summary: while driving, the master power window switch overheated and began to emit a strong burning odor. Afterwards the left rear window failed to operate. Since I initially did not know where the odor was coming from, I went to the dealer the next day to see if they could find the source of the odor but they couldn't. After sniffing around, I found the source of odor, the master power window switch. I had the dealer remove the fuse for safety reasons. The dealer said the window regulator had failed but I suspect the failed switch burnt out the window motor. I was worry that the car would catch on fire.

Filed Nov 5, 2011 · Lights · 125,000 miles · TX

Low beam headlights suddenly went out, both at same time. Replaced with new bulbs, still no low beams. High beams work and fuses ok (high beams are on same fuse as lows). Measured zero voltage at bulb connection for low beams. Major safety issue. I have seen on the forums many owners of 2002-2004 experiencing the exact same issue. It is related to wiring at the headlight switch in the steering column connection overheating. The parts used in these vehicles are the exact parts involved in a recall for civics for the exact same reason. Why not for cr-v's?

Filed Oct 17, 2011 · Electrical, Lights · 89,900 miles · WA

Both headlights (low beam) went out simultaneously due to an overheated connection between the headlight switch assembly and wiring harness (plug). Updated 12/12/11 *bf *tr pictures received 04/20/12

Filed Oct 5, 2011 · Lights · 120,000 miles · TX

Both headlights went out. Replaced the headlight switch in august, 2010 both headlights failed again in october, 2010...went to replace the switch again and the mechanic noted the wiring harness appears overheated and needs replacement.

Filed Jul 21, 2008 · 58,000 miles · MI

In short, the air conditioning compressor on my 2004 honda cr-v blew apart at 70 MPH and 58,000 miles sending metal pieces flying and bounce back from the pavement hitting all along the entire length of the underside of my cr-v. To add to my frustration, the cr-v was given a 60,000 mile service in the amount of $955.76 at 56,050 miles to guard against something like this happening. At the 60, 000 mile service along with all the regular service, the complete cooling system was cleaned and flushed with state of the art equipment removing old contaminated coolant, replacing with new coolant, adding a water pump, lubricant, corrosion control and a system sealer . At 58,000 miles the air compressor blowing up, I was 900 miles from home transporting two elderly relatives in 110 degree heat in july in oklahoma. By the time we reached the next available city, we were all wind-burned from the intense heat despite the fact that we were driving with the windows partially down and at a much slower speed. In the end and since the flying parts of the compressor had gone everywhere, I parted with $1,805.20 at 58,154 miles for the replacement of the air compressor, clutch, coil, condenser and, of course, the cost for evacuation and recharging of the A/C system again. This does seem to be a problem for honda since whoever is supplying compressors for their air conditioning system is not meeting safety standards. It is apparent from my experience, the compressor bearing(s) frozen causing the compressor to jam and the housing to overheat and blow apart. These flying parts can go anywhere causing more property damage and additional cost beyond just replacing the compressor ($542.78 plus labor); and when these compressor parts are spread across heavily traveled highways, they could cause a tire blow-outs contributing to a serious accident.