While driving headlight switch works intermittently. Consumer is still having the same problems after repair of recall 91007. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
1995 Mazda Protege: headlights failing or too dim
22 of the 165 complaints about the 1995 Mazda Protege describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 22
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
- 20033
- 20021
- 20012
- 20001
- 19992
- 199522
- 19941
- 19931
- 19911
- 19901
What owners say
This is a repeat of the federal safety agency campaign id number : 00v118000. I had the car repaired at the mazda dealership in year 2000 under the previous recall. 1 month ago the headlights stop working due to a broken wire in the headlight switch assembly. The ground wire broke its solder connection at the base of the switch. I have dissaembled the switch and connect a temporary ground wire to the base of the switch. There is something wrong with the engineering of this switch assembly if it happens again!
Headlight switch was recalled and replaced. Replacement switch failed: headlights went off when turn signal was used. Replaced again. Now taillights and dash lights are shorting out. May be due to switch again. Dealer unable to fix.
Prior to recall oov118 consumer had the headlight switch fixed. Consumer sent in proof of repair but mazda will not honor.
Consumer took vehicle to dealer for recall repairs, 00v118, however after repairs the headlights would go out when the directionals were used, consumer took vehicle back, in which the dealer replaced the combo switch, however charged consumer for repairs, consumer is waiting for reimbursement.
Headlights would come on when using turn signal. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.
00 v 118 000/headlight: after recall repairs done at howard auto group; rocky mountain, nc; phone# 252/937-2222 headlight/ high beam lights would come on every time turn signal was used. Feel free to provide any further information.
Transmission is jerking when we accelerate trought the gears -engine trouble light code says clutch assembly defective as for headlights the switch went defective and the dealer says that it is not covered under the recall.
Headlights failed to come on. Consumer contacted dealership, and was informed that this vehicle was not included in recall 00v118000 for headlight failure . *ak
Headlights LED to wire running through turn singnal lever, can fail at soldered connection to headlights. Please provide further information.
Consumer had headlight switch replaced prior to recall notice 00v‑118, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm
Whilem driving and making a left hand turn headlights go off.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The headlight lead wire running through the turn signal lever can fail at the soldered connection to the headlight switch.
- Risk
- The failure of the wire connection can cause a loss of headlights without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair the headlight switch.
Recall number 00V118000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1995 Mazda Protege headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 1995 Mazda Protege?
22 of 165 owner complaints about the 1995 Mazda Protege (13%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Mazda Protege?
There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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