Headlight Switch problems of the 2002 Honda Civic

Failure of headlights which may result in a crash. My headlights have failed, however only my high-beams work at this time. This resulted in extreme safety issues while driving on the highway at a high rate of speed and what could have become fatal crash. I have contacted Honda regarding this issue and was told my vehicle does not fall under this recall (recall info listed below. ) I was told I would have to pay out of pocket to get my vehicle fixed, even though my vehicle falls under the exact specifications of their recall. I have small children and am in dire need of a safe vehicle. Please help. Recall number 04v086000 recall date 02/24/2004 component exterior lighting:headlights summary 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. Consequence an unexpected loss of low beams could result in a crash. What owners should do 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. Owner notification began on April 5, 2004. Owners should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

My Civic was previously repaired under a recall to fix a problem with the headlights failing. At that time, the lights had not shown any problems. The dealer replaced the terminal and wiring under the recall, but did not replace the combination switch for the headlights. Then in July the lowbeam headlights both failed. The dealer said the previous recall would not cover the combination switch replacement so I replaced the combination switch myself which resolved the problem. This problem is identical to the one that the recall was for originally and since the combination switch was not replaced at that time I think the recall should have covered the replacement of the switch now.

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle, the head lights failed. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic where they stated that the light bulb was fine but there was a wiring issue. The contact had previously received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 12v136000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch) and took the vehicle to the dealer where they stated that the head lights had burned out but the repair was not covered under the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 105,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Civic . The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the headlights failed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 04v086000 (exterior lighting:headlights). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 161,000. . . Updated 03/21/12 pictures received 03/29/12.

For the past 1. 5 years, the low beams for both the driver and passenger side, have failed without warning while driving. This has occurred about 8 times (3-4 times for each side). After failing, a new lightbulb would have to be installed. The low beam component of the new lightbulb would only last about 2-4 months before failing again. Honda issued a voluntary recall for 2002 Civics, which does not describe my problem. However, my neighbor received NHTSA recall 12v-136, which does describe my problem. It states, "there is a potential failure with the wiring of the low beam headlights which may cause the low beam headlights to fail. . . The dealer will replace the low beam terminal and if necessary the combination lighting switch. " in the voluntary recall, Honda will only replace the combination lighting switch. I do not understand why the NHTSA feels that Honda should replace the low beam terminal in the cr-v models, but for the same exact problem in other models, Honda does not feel they should replace the low beam terminal. I brought my Civic in for the voluntary recall. My driver side low beam had already failed (just shy of two months old. The passenger side is likely to fail soon. ) after the work was complete, my low beam still was not functional. The technician explained that the recall does not authorize him to replace my lightbulb free-of-charge. When I called America Honda, I asked about receiving a replacement lightbulb. The representative said that the problem I was experiencing was different than what the recall covered. Later, he said that if the wording used in NHTSA's recall 12v-136 was used, I wouldn't even be on the phone with him. However, he explained that I would have to pay for their diagnosis services, and if the low beam terminal is the cause, I would have to pay for that myself.

Sudden failure of head light low beams, due to overheating of head light switch. Damage to both switch and coupler have occurred. My mechanic diagnosed this problem on my vehicle when I took it to him after sudden low beam headlight failure while driving at night. The exact same problem is described in NHTSA campaign id number 04v086000, for Honda Civic 2002 vehicles. Honda had their own recall for this problem, under "campaign p23. " I have a 2002 Honda Civic, but american Honda motor corp. Says that my particular VIN number is not covered under their recall. I am requesting that the recall be extended to include my VIN number vehicle. Thank you.

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Civic. The low beam headlights are inoperative and the headlights will only operate if the high beams are activated. When the steering column cover was removed, it was discovered that the wire for the headlight switch was burned. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 04v086000 (exterior lighting:headlights). The failure mileage was 65,000 and current mileage was 73,000.