Wiring Problems of Honda FIT

When temperatures outside are cold. The gas gauge cluster which also displays odometer miles starts off as lit but will then go blank. As the vehicle warms up the cluster will flicker on /off until ultimately resuming back to normal. Defective fuel/mileage gauge cluster is a manufacture defect caused by temperature related issues, usually during outside temperatures of 45 degrees or less. Numerous complaints have been file against the manufacture but the issue has yet to be resolved. It is not a wiring or car computer related issue and the problem has been narrowed down by a number of Honda dealer mechanics to be a defective gauge cluster. Replacing the cluster would resolve this issue however, parts and labor are over $500. Vehicle is a 2016 Honda Fit with less than 11,000 miles.

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A few months after purchasing this vehicle (new) in fall of 2017 I noticed that the drivers seat was uncomfortably warm. I took it back to the dealer I purchased the car from and the service dept. Could find nothing wrong with the seat heater. I then took the car to another dealer, that service dept. Took an extensive check and again I was told all was working fine and they fixed nothing. However, after that second service the seat was comfortable and I had no complaint until about a month ago when the seat again became uncomfortably warm (with the heater on off). I took it to the second dealership, the person in the service dept. Took the car for a drive around town and said that the seat "retained more heat than his vehicle or others he drove) he didn't feel anything was wrong, so no one worked on checking out the wiring or anything and it is still uncomfortable to drive.

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December 2017 I had my 2009 Honda Fit inspected for vehicle registration and passed. January 29, 2018 I took my car to david mcdavid Honda irving, TX for inspection as the car was slowing down and was making weird movements as I shifted gears. The technician report said: there was a 6 inch rodent damage to the engine wiring harness and it had to be replaced. The total charge I was asked to pay on February 3, 2018 was $1510. . Read more...

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Turned on the car to see "d" blinking and service light appear. Attempted to drive the vehicle down my driveway and around neighborhood; there was significant shuttering when in motion (switching dears, reversing, and in drive). Had the vehicle towed to Honda dealership since it felt unsafe to drive. Damage (gnawed engine harness on 2 connectors) occurred seemingly overnight. According to dealership rodents chewing through soy-based wiring was the cause. Without the repair I felt that the car was unsafe to drive and a hazard.

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I bought a 2017 Honda Fit ex on August 9. On December 9, all of the warning lights went on and when I took it to the dealer they informed me that rats had chewed through the engine wiring and that the repair, which is not covered by warranty, would be $1000. Honda is clearly aware of the issue of rodents affinity for their soy based wire coating, as they've developed capsaicin tape specifically designed to combat the issue. I'm not sure why I should have to pay for this product, or apply it myself to wiring that I cannot physically access. I parked my 2003 Volkswagen in the same spot for years with no issue, nor has my husband had any rodent problems with his 2003 Mitsubishi.

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Our Honda dealership has informed us the the check engine light is the result of rodents chewing on a wiring harness. This is an issue with Honda using soy covered wires. Honda is reported to have known about this issue for years. Honda will not cover it under warranty. Although our insurance covers the repair, we have a $500. Deductible. This should be a class action lawsuit. Our vehicle has only 612 miles on it. This is outrageous.

The wiring in Honda's is soy based which is highly desirable to rabbits, mice and other rodents. Mice ate my wiring overnight - car refused to start and had to be towed to the mechanic and repaired. I'm understanding that there's a lawsuit about this but I haven't heard anything. Basically, this means the wiring is defective in Honda's attempt to go green. I'm a realtor and need a dependable car. I also live in the country where mice are just a way of life, I will not know whether my car will start or not, or if something will happen while I'm driving all due to this issue.

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Because Honda chose to use soy-based wires for the wires leading to the transmission, they are very, very tempting to rodents. In fact, in 2015, a rodent of some sort crawled into my engine and chewed through the wiring that controls my transmission. Part of the repair was that they wrapped the replacement wires in "special tape" Honda makes to deter rodents (it's spicy). (in other words, they know this is an issue and refuse to fix it. ) despite a) parking in a garage b) having the repellent tape on there c) having pest control and no rodent issue where I park, I started my car yesterday to find the same symptoms as 2015. When I started the car, the "check engine" light lit up and the d (drive icon) was flashing. When I shifted from park to reverse, the car shook really hard. Every time the transmission tried to automatically shift while driving to the dealership down the street, the car would clunk and shake. The dealership informed me that a rodent had chewed through the wires that help control the transmission again and that it was a "common problem. " common enough in fact that the dealer told me about a guy who had it fixed, then a week later, had to have it fixed again due to more rodents. They said it was just a fact of owning a vehicle. They suggested I "opt for the spicy tape," which they charge more for. I explained that if they'd looked at my engine, they'd know I already had that tape on there! the serviceman then shrugged and said he couldn't help me. That it could happen over and over again and there was "nothing" I could do. That sounds like a recall issue to me and a manufacturer refusing to cover this under warranty.

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When attempting to drive the vehicle, it would not move in reverse. Gear would shift to reverse but car would not move. Honda dealership stated that rodents chewed through wiring on cable harness.

Engine wiring was chewed and heavily damaged by rodents. I am concerned because engine bay is easily accesable from the bottom of the car, there is no sheilding. I also read that on this paticular model the wiring insulation is soy based, possibly attracting rodents to said eat wiring.

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Combination headlight switch was faulty. While low beams are on, toggling the right turn signal activates the high beam. I brought the car to the dealer and performed the headlight switch recall hoping it would get fixed but the recall only addressed the wiring harness. The problem persisted after the recall. I googled it and it is a common problem. Told the dealer about what I found online and was charging me extra for diagnostics and replacing the part. They told me the recall did not include replacing combination switch itself. Then, I bought an oem replacement and replaced it myself which fixed the problem.

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2010 Honda Fit. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle underbody exposed wires damaged by rodents that caused transmission malfunction. The consumer stated the underbody had exposed wires that were open to the ground. Rodents had eaten into the wires in the past two months, the first incident caused a transmission malfunction; the vehicle slammed into gear upon starting and then again at 25 mph. The second time, the engine coolant temperature sensor wire was gnawed and not functioning. After doing some research, the consumer discovered Honda was apparently using biodegradable, soy-based wiring that attracted rodents.

My Honda was in a 2010 recall for door panel wiring failure. A heat shield was installed. This year the door panel melted a little over a months time. Honda had me bring in my car,said they would take pictures and consult with Honda engineers. Their conclusion: must have been vandalism by cigarette lighter or something strange as the heat shield was fine and there is no wiring in the door that operates windows, locks or speakers (where the melts are). If I purchase a new door panel for $250. 00 they will do the labor for free. They say there are no other complaints, ever. Not one person who has seen the panel believes it.

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. The contact stated that low beam headlights malfunctioned and affected visibility. The contact changed the bulbs but the problem continued. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 54,600. Updated 02/03/lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. A wire had overheated. Updated 02/04/11.

I purchased a Honda Fit in July of 2009. I have driven it 5800 miles. The following is a description of a major problem that has recently occurred: 1. In August of 2010 my abs light came on. 2. I took the car to my Honda dealer and was told that rodents had eaten the wiring. I was told that it was not covered by the warranty and that the cost to fix it could be as high as $1000. Needless to say I was shocked. 3. When I brought the car home I discovered that the covering on the oxygen sensor wiring and the covering on the wiring to the fan had also been chewed although the wiring was still intact. 4. Here is what is so shocking about this situation. My 2009 Honda Fit is parked 30 feet from my 2005 Honda element. The 5 year old element has no sign of rodent activity and has no wiring problems. I called the America Honda motor CO. Customer service 800 number and reported the above. The report has been given a case #. I also did a google search [automobile wiring and rodents/Honda wiring and rodents]. The search turned up many references to this problem in Honda automobiles and other manufacturer's automobiles. The search also uncovered many references to the recent use of soy in automobile wiring covering. If this is true it could explain why my 2005 element has not been attacked while my 2009 Fit has been. It would also indicate a glaring defect in some auto electrical wiring. I am now dealing with the problem by leaving my Fit in with my dogs and letting them urinate on the tires. As of now this seems to be working. Obviously this is a lousy solution to the problem. In summation, I now have no abs. I do not feel I should have to pay $1000 for rodent damage to wiring that was likely caused by rodent attractive wire covering and may reoccur. This is an expensive problem. It is also a safety problem. That is why I am registering this problem with the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA). Updated ivoq 10/15/10.

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. The contact stated that the headlights and fog lights would suddenly turn off; however, the high beams functioned normally. The contact stated that the wiring was faulty. The vehicle was inspected or repaired when the complaint was filed. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The current and failure mileages were approximately 50,000. The consumer stated the wiring in the switch melted, rendering the headlights inoperative. The consumer stated he experienced the same failure as stated in recall 04v086000. Updated evoq 09/10/jb updated 10/20/10 according to the invoice, there was a combination switch failure. The connector and wiring had melted. Updated evoq 10/20/jb.

The contact owns a 2007 Honda Fit. While driving at 60 mph, she noticed that the headlights would not illuminate. The dealer stated that the combination switch and the attaching wire harness was overheated and had burned. The dealer replaced the wires at the contact's expense. The failure mileage was 81,551 and the current mileage was 82,500. Updated 09/15/10. The headlamps and tail lamps were inoperative. The dealer stated the wiring harness connector failed. Updated 09/16/10.