Why does my Honda CRV headlight keep burning out?

Why does my Honda CRV headlight keep burning out?

The left low beam headlight has burned out four times since last August. After inspecting the electrical system, the only thing that the dealer gives me as an option is to use a Honda bulb instead of a third party bulb. I found a possible cause at: http://www.hondacarforum.com/honda-technical/43236-honda-crv-headlight-problems.html 1.0k

When to replace driverside headlight on Honda CRV?

We replaced the driverside headlight on our 2005 Honda CRV 3 times. Currently at 55,000 miles. The dealer says there is no problem. Number 2 was in January 09 and number 3 today 4/21/09. Any ideas on a root cause? Wrong bulb. You’re touching the bulb. Bad bulb socket. Excess vibration. Regulator over voltage. You and/or the car are cursed.

Are there any problems with the Honda CRV?

84 problems related to headlights have been reported for the 2006 Honda CR-V. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Honda CR-V based on all problems reported for the 2006 CR-V. Problem: headlight bulb blowout at any time; driving or stationary.

What should I do if my headlight is not working?

Unplug the light, pull the switch, and see if the fuse blows. If not, the problem is not in the wiring. Make sure you have purchased the correct wattage of bulb. Ensure that you do not have a faulty or damaged bulb. Check and see if your high beam bulb is the issue. If so, replace it. Check all wired connections and look for any exposed wiring.

When did Honda CRV low beam headlights stop working?

The low beam headlights have stopped working over six (6) times in two plus (2+) years (car purchased used, 11/2015). Spent a couple hundred dollars on replacement bulbs; replaced the housing unit to see if that corrected the issue and it worked for a few months; finally in April 2018 went to hall Honda (virginia beach, va) to diagnose the issue.

Why are the lights blowing out on my Honda CRV?

Problem: headlight bulb blowout at any time; driving or stationary. The headlights on this vehicle according to Honda are designed to run off the battery, not the alternator. If the battery voltage drops significantly, the car is designed to push the battery voltage back up. This causes voltage spikes that blow out the headlight bulbs. .

84 problems related to headlights have been reported for the 2006 Honda CR-V. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Honda CR-V based on all problems reported for the 2006 CR-V. Problem: headlight bulb blowout at any time; driving or stationary.

Is there a recall on Honda CRV headlights?

There was a recall, but it only went to the car year 2005. This is an obvious safety issue since headlights are needed when driving in rain (it is the law here in va) or when it is dusk/dark. Listing yesterday as the date this happened, although it happened first to me February 2016.

Is there a Honda CRV low beam problem?

). My low beams do not work on 2003 Honda crv. I bought the car in 2015, and see there was a low beam headlight recall in March/ April of 2012. Since the issue just started in my vehicle, and there was a prior recall on this issue, I would like the recall to be sent to me.

Is it possible to fix a bad low beam headlight?

Fortunately, fixing a bad low beam is a straight forward process in the majority of vehicles that can be done by most people without just a few hand tools. If replacing your headlight bulb does not work, there may be an electrical issue in your vehicle that should be addressed by a professional. Identify a blown out bulb.

The left low beam headlight has burned out four times since last August. After inspecting the electrical system, the only thing that the dealer gives me as an option is to use a Honda bulb instead of a third party bulb. I found a possible cause at: http://www.hondacarforum.com/honda-technical/43236-honda-crv-headlight-problems.html 1.0k

). My low beams do not work on 2003 Honda crv. I bought the car in 2015, and see there was a low beam headlight recall in March/ April of 2012. Since the issue just started in my vehicle, and there was a prior recall on this issue, I would like the recall to be sent to me.

We replaced the driverside headlight on our 2005 Honda CRV 3 times. Currently at 55,000 miles. The dealer says there is no problem. Number 2 was in January 09 and number 3 today 4/21/09. Any ideas on a root cause? Wrong bulb. You’re touching the bulb. Bad bulb socket. Excess vibration. Regulator over voltage. You and/or the car are cursed.

Fortunately, fixing a bad low beam is a straight forward process in the majority of vehicles that can be done by most people without just a few hand tools. If replacing your headlight bulb does not work, there may be an electrical issue in your vehicle that should be addressed by a professional. Identify a blown out bulb.

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