Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda cr-v. The contact stated that all of the exterior lighting on the vehicle failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
2004 Honda CR-V lights complaints
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Update to july/2013 complaint regarding SRS light coming on permanently. 9/11/13 SRS light came on permanently again. Dtc 15-2 code. The honda dealer replaced the SRS control unit on 10/1/13. Mileage 114,126. I have the old SRS control unit in my possession. 10/21/13 SRS light come on permanently again. 11/4/13 honda dealer reset the SRS light. Dtc codes were different than the dtc 15-2. Mileage 114,925. No charge by dealer. 11/24/13 SRS light came on permanently again. Honda dealer diagnosed problem as a short in one of the wiring harnesses triggering the dtc 15-2 code. Dealer reset the SRS light. No charge for 4 hours of work. Dealer would not give me any paperwork on service visit. Mileage approximately 115,437 at time of visit. The dealer tech suggested I clear the code with a code reader until it would no longer clear rather than blindly replacing at this time the 4 wiring harnesses to locate the short. The consumer also stated the head lights burned out prematurely, and he had to replace them several times. Updated 01/29/14
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the SRS warning light illuminated. In addition, the low beam headlights would fail frequently where the bulb required replacement. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the SRS unit needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 143,000.
2004 honda crv. Consumer writes in regards to recall notices concerning low beam headlight circuit and airbag inflator. *tgw the consumer scheduled an appointment for the two recalls notices he received in the mail. However, when he arrived at the dealer, he was informed the vehicle was no longer under warranty and they could not perform the work needed at no charge. The dealer stated honda would not absorb the cost for the air bag recall, but they would instead. The air bag recall, was performed but the headlights campaign was not. The consumer believed the reason for honda not taking responsibility for the recalls, was because the vehicle had been in a previous accident and was deemed totaled, because the air bags had deployed. The consumer stated he repaired the vehicle with oem honda parts and repaired it back to oem specifications.
The air conditioner dash board of my 2004 honda crv stopped working one day, with no signs of problems before, the air was on and tried to turn it off and controls didn't work couldn't lower the level of air either, tried to moved the switch back and forward until finally stopped, but the problem continue for months until the point of not been able to turn it off; I have to turn off the engine so my A/C will turn off. Engine light turned on one day and went off in a day or two then happened again like a month later turned on and then off in a couple of days , the problem continued for about 6 months was hard to get diagnose since by the time I was able to take it to check light got off, it got to a point when engine light permanantly stayed on- I took my car to get that checked and gave a very generic code that not specifying the problem.
I took my 2004 cr-v to honda dealer for low beam headlight wiring to be replaced under recall. I was told they did not have part and will call when they get it. I have called a 2nd time for repair and still told part was not available. As of this e-mail it has been 2 months and no response from dealer.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that the headlight covers were very cloudy and affecting visibility. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000. Updated 6/4/12
I was going to drive to work this morning at 6:30am and my headlights would not turn on. My high beams worked fine but my normal lights did not. I had noticed a burning odor a few days prior through my vents. I took the car to my mechanic this morning and the headlight problem was due to an electrical malfunction and the wires had been melted that are associated with the headlights. Thankfully I had not been driving at night time when this problem occurred. I had to get a kit to replace the wiring. This ended up being an expensive repair.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda cr-v. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, there was a burning odor coming from the steering compartment. The contact later noticed that the low beam headlights stopped illuminating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test and the technician stated that the headlight switch on the steering column would have to be replaced. The contact performed the repairs himself. The contact replaced the headlight switch and noticed that the connectors were melted. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda cr-v. The contact was driving 30 MPH when both headlights failed intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 97,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda cr-v. The contact stated that at engine startup, the head lights failed to illuminate but the high beam headlights were illuminated appropriately. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 170,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda cr-v. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the low beam headlights stopped functioning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to have the failure diagnosed or the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 95,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Headlights stopped working. Wiring burned.
Both lowbeam lights went out simultaneously while driving.
While driving both dim headlights went out. I pulled over and realized the bright head lights did work while the dims no longer worked. After replacing both bulbs and realizing they still did not work. I investigated the issue and after visually inspecting the wiring harness that plugs into the combination switch (blinker/headlight control) there is obvious signs of heat damage and electrical corrosion. *tr the low beam headlights did not work, due to an electrical short in the wiring harness. Updated ivoq 03/05/12
While driving at night my low beams stopped working and I could smell smoke. It was very dangerous to just all of the sudden have your lights go out. I couldn't see and others couldn't see me. I turned off the light switch, and the smoke smell dissipated. My high beams still worked. I got online after the incident and realized that I was not alone with this exact type of problem. The problem has been isolated by several other cr-v owners as an electrical problem involving the wiring harness that plugs into the headlight/turn signal switch. In addition, I found an article stating that the federal safety agency has opened an investigation of this problem (the federal safety agency recall campaign number ea11012) . A call to a honda dealership resulted in a very expensive quote to replace the whole harness (several hundreds of dollars). I feel that this particular problem is a safety hazard, and that honda should issue a recall to fix the problem. Updated 12/19/11 *bf
Both lowbeam headlights both stopped working at the same time. I replaced both bulbs but they still did not work. No fuses had burnt out, so started to research. After checking online, I opened the plastic casing to the steering column, and found that the switch had burned and the plastic melted. This is obviously defective wiring on the part of honda, otherwise the fuse for the headlights would have burned out before the switch could have. I find this to be a very important safety issue as this is the primary vehicle for my wife and infant son. Updated 12/12/11 *bf updated 12/13/11
Both headlights low beam went out simultaneously without any precondition warning. New light bulbs does not fix the problem. High beams work. An electrical condition suspected but not fixed yet. Checked with dealer not aware of this condition or any recall. *tr updated 03/21/12
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?
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the headlights would come on and go off randomly. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and advised that the connection to the headlight switch and routing connections were burned out. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000. Updated 11/16/11
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
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda cr-v. The contact stated the low beam headlights stopped working sporadically. The failure occurred several times and as temporary fix she verified the fuse were damaged and replaced the headlights. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 230,000. Updated 11/23/11 *bf updated 12/05/11
The low-beam headlight switch fails repeatedly. When I replaced it, I noticed what appears to be heat damage on the wiring harness connector. I have replaced the combination low-beam/high-beam/turn signal unit three times in the last 7 months. *tt updated 01/17/12
2004 honda cr-v. Both headlight low beams stopped functioning at the same time. High beams still work on both headlights. Replacing headlight lamps and fuses did not fix the problem (both low beams still not functioning). I will be going to a mechanic this coming week to get repairs. I suspect it is a malfunctioning electrical switch.
I have replaced the headlight bulbs four times in the last year and a half in my 2004 honda crv. The first three times I replaced them myself. The fourth time I took my 2004 honda crv to the dealership to have the electrical system checked to ensure there was not a short. The dealership proclaimed everything was fine and replaced the headlight bulbs. So far they have lasted six months. I will be surprised if they last another month.
Both low beam headlights failed simultaneously. Subsequently repaired at a honda dealer. Repair required a new hi/lo beam switch and connector/wiring harness. I requested old parts and upon inspection, one of the metal connector pins (male and female) was discolored (black) due to heating with some distortion and discoloration of the connector block due to heating. Attached wire also discolored due to heating.
Low beam headlights won't work, even though high beams do.
Headlights, "low beam only fail to work".
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