Are there any problems with Honda Pilot low beam headlights?

Are there any problems with Honda Pilot low beam headlights?

Low beam headlights have failed – bulbs are good, have replaced with known good bulb to no avail. Have read multiple reports of similar problems from other owners of the Honda Pilot from 2003-2008. There was a recall on the earlier (pre 2005) Pilots but the problem was not corrected by Honda in later models.

What happens when you turn on the headlights?

When you turn on your headlights, that switch activates a relay. That relay, in turn, actually provides the electrical connection between your headlight bulbs and the battery. Fuses are also involved in order to provide a sacrificial failure point to protect the rest of the wiring.

What kind of headlights does a Honda have?

Honda models are known for demonstrating a ton of style. Easily one of the most recognizable automakers in the world, just about every vehicle under the banner has the ability to present a knockout persona. When it comes to delivering the message in the heat of night, Honda Projector Headlights always get a response!

Why are the headlights on my Honda CRV inoperable?

While driving approximately 75-80 mph, the passenger side low beam headlight became inoperable. The contact stated that the passenger side headlamp was replaced on several occasions. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.

When you turn on your headlights, that switch activates a relay. That relay, in turn, actually provides the electrical connection between your headlight bulbs and the battery. Fuses are also involved in order to provide a sacrificial failure point to protect the rest of the wiring.

Honda models are known for demonstrating a ton of style. Easily one of the most recognizable automakers in the world, just about every vehicle under the banner has the ability to present a knockout persona. When it comes to delivering the message in the heat of night, Honda Projector Headlights always get a response!

Why are the headlights on my Honda CRV not working?

The headlights and taillights of this vehicle are not weather-tight and accumulate moisture from washing the car or from rain. At night when using the headlights, the interior of the headlight lens fogs up from the collected moisture and reduces the effectiveness of the lights.

What to do when both head lights stop working at the same time?

When that happens, the operational lifespan of your headlight capsule will be severely compromised, and the only fix is to replace the headlight assembly. When both headlights stop working at the same time, the bulbs usually aren’t at fault.

Why are my low beam headlights not working?

If a headlight fuse blows, it could cause the headlights to stop working. Most headlight systems are also designed with a relay that switches the power between low beam and high beam headlights. If this relay goes bad, it could allow power to the high beams, but not the low beams.

Are there any problems with the Honda Pilot?

Honda Pilot owners have reported 54 problems related to headlights (under the exterior lighting category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Honda Pilot based on all problems reported for the Pilot. Both low beam headlights stopped working.

Why are the high beams on my Honda Element not working?

1st – it’s not a fuse. The same power source feeds the low beams as the high beams. Don’t waste your time looking for a bad fuse or headlight relay – they are fine. 2nd – I would say with 95% certainty that both high beams are not burnt out. While yes, it is possible, It’s not real likely.

Low beam headlights have failed – bulbs are good, have replaced with known good bulb to no avail. Have read multiple reports of similar problems from other owners of the Honda Pilot from 2003-2008. There was a recall on the earlier (pre 2005) Pilots but the problem was not corrected by Honda in later models.

If a headlight fuse blows, it could cause the headlights to stop working. Most headlight systems are also designed with a relay that switches the power between low beam and high beam headlights. If this relay goes bad, it could allow power to the high beams, but not the low beams.

Honda Pilot owners have reported 54 problems related to headlights (under the exterior lighting category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Honda Pilot based on all problems reported for the Pilot. Both low beam headlights stopped working.

Why are the low beams out on my Honda Accord?

2005 Honda Accord. Replaced the fuses even though fuse looked good. Took it in to have bulbs replaced but still did nothing. Went on vacation for about 2 weeks, car was in the garage. Came back used it first night everything fine. Next day went to turn on headlights and both were out, but high beams worked.

When did the low beam headlight stop working?

The low beam headlight on the passenger side stopped working. I replacing the bulb, but it still wouldn’t work. Six to eight weeks later the drivers’ side low beam stopped working. When looking it up online, I found many people have had the same issue as far back as 2005 Honda models and not only with the Pilots but several other models.

Why is my car’s high beam light not working?

Make sure to use the right high beam bulb for your vehicle. On some vehicles, particularly those with HID headlights or solid-state circuit protection (Zener diodes or high beam circuit breakers) installing the wrong bulb might result in intermittent headlight operation or no high beams at all.

The low beam headlight on the passenger side stopped working. I replacing the bulb, but it still wouldn’t work. Six to eight weeks later the drivers’ side low beam stopped working. When looking it up online, I found many people have had the same issue as far back as 2005 Honda models and not only with the Pilots but several other models.

Make sure to use the right high beam bulb for your vehicle. On some vehicles, particularly those with HID headlights or solid-state circuit protection (Zener diodes or high beam circuit breakers) installing the wrong bulb might result in intermittent headlight operation or no high beams at all.

2005 Honda Accord. Replaced the fuses even though fuse looked good. Took it in to have bulbs replaced but still did nothing. Went on vacation for about 2 weeks, car was in the garage. Came back used it first night everything fine. Next day went to turn on headlights and both were out, but high beams worked.

Why are the low beams not working on my Honda CRV?

2007 Honda CRV, low beams do not work, but high beams do. I replaced both head lights 3 months ago due to one burning out. could it be the relay switch and how is it that I find it to change it out?

1st – it’s not a fuse. The same power source feeds the low beams as the high beams. Don’t waste your time looking for a bad fuse or headlight relay – they are fine. 2nd – I would say with 95% certainty that both high beams are not burnt out. While yes, it is possible, It’s not real likely.

Why are my high beam headlights not working?

Again with the headlight switch set up just as before, if the high beams come on, then the wiring from the headlights through the UDFRB are fine, the problem is between the ‘C” connector and the switch. The next step would be to go in and pull the switch and do the same ‘test’ at the switch itself.

Why are the low beams out but the High Beams work?

Came back used it first night everything fine. Next day went to turn on headlights and both were out, but high beams worked. Low beams aren’t working but high beams work. Any ideas? I would bet the problem lies in the relay, which should be located under the hood.

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