Jazz Recall - Headlight Lighting Switch

**dorikin** · 11-04-2011 10:51 PM

Hey fellow Jazz owners,

Did anyone else receive a recall letter today from Honda? Apparently the wiring for the headlight lighting switch was found to be too short and could cause resistance, overheating and possibly melting the connector.

Luckily it hasn't happened to me yet but has anyone experienced this problem?

Will definitely be booking it in soon to get sorted.

**flipfire** · 11-04-2011 10:56 PM

Its been on recall.gov.au a while back. I have not experienced it myself and its a low hazard so doesnt bother me.

If i do want it to get looked at, do i contact the dealer i bought the jazz from or any honda dealer?

**GU357** · 12-04-2011 12:44 AM

Yeah im new here, but i got the letter today.

**dorikin** · 12-04-2011 11:47 AM

It just says make an appointment with your Honda Dealer. If you're not sure just call your local one and ask.

**fundies** · 12-04-2011 05:51 PM

Hmmmm. Car off the road for a day to fix a potential low beam light problem ?

Pass.

**MUGENJ** · 12-04-2011 10:48 PM

yeah I've received a letter about that too... what happens if you have HIDs install on the car.. will they still fix the switch?

**flipfire** · 12-04-2011 10:53 PM

I bet they just add electrical tape to fix it haha

**superlover** · 12-04-2011 11:42 PM

i just got the letter today too.

Do anyone know how long would it take to fix ? is it necessary?

**GU357** · 13-04-2011 12:27 AM

probably takes a day.
just some more wire i thought.

In regards to.

yeah I've received a letter about that too... what happens if you have HIDs install on the car.. will they still fix the switch?

if its still in warranty they might void it.
but as mines out of warranty and they want to fix it still as it is their fault.
so i would imagine its still okay, aslong as its the same cable.

**androo** · 13-04-2011 05:25 AM

Originally Posted by MUGENJ

yeah I've received a letter about that too... what happens if you have HIDs install on the car.. will they still fix the switch?

Be safe about it and remove your HIDs. Just incase they decide not to fix it. IMO it's worth getting fixed just incase. But yeh the worse that could happen is the wiring dies and you book it in the next day =]

**johno2004** · 13-04-2011 07:00 AM

They advised me it will take up 1/2 a day. Booked mine just after Easter break.

**MUGENJ** · 13-04-2011 09:24 PM

Thanks guys...

I'll need to uninstall the HIDs just to be safe, plus i car is out of warranty...

btw I'm guessing it both left and right side of the headlights need to be change right?