I just look at my lights today and it doesn't fit like the original lights and nothing like other Euros. There are gaps between the lights and the front quarterpanels and with the front bumper... The dealer told me it's within factory spec because the Euro is a "production car". I feel it's a cop out but what can i do about it.. do you think another dealer and align the fit the lights again for me? Is it easy to do myself... I have no idea about these sort of stuff... don't want to screw up it more....
I just look at my lights today and it doesn't fit like the original lights and nothing like other Euros. There are gaps between the lights and the front quarterpanels and with the front bumper... The dealer told me it's within factory spec because the Euro is a "production car". I feel it's a cop out but what can i do about it.. do you think another dealer and align the fit the lights again for me? Is it easy to do myself... I have no idea about these sort of stuff... don't want to screw up it more....
It sounds like the headlights only need to be adjusted a bit to line up better with the surrounding panels.You could have a go at it yourself,from what you say you could do no worse.
yeah mate.. take it to another dealership.. otherwise threaten consumer affairs... lol they dun like hearing that word... TRUST ME! lol
I have to agree with SRVTIR, if that doesn't work you might try bringing it to he attention of the local newsmedia. Most states here have local TV stations that love to go after businesses that mistreat customers, makes for "compelling TV" and helps boost ratings, especially during certain months when they are looking to increase their ad revenue.
Tell them how you "barely missed hitting that stray dog on a cold, rainy night because the lights were inadequately illuminating the roadway. Don't forget to mention how much you value all life and you certainly wouldn't want to hurt any animals or humans. Also bring up how especially fond you are of the dingo population.
All kidding aside, this is a serious problem and Honda is obviously aware of it, call the zone or equivalent Honda corporate entity and let them know you might be contacting the local media and letting them know how concerned you are over Honda's lack of urgency in providing a remedy to this serious safety issue. Sounds good, don't you think?
Last edited by hip; 24-07-2007 at 09:55 AM.
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I just look at my lights today and it doesn't fit like the original lights and nothing like other Euros. There are gaps between the lights and the front quarterpanels and with the front bumper... The dealer told me it's within factory spec because the Euro is a "production car". I feel it's a cop out but what can i do about it.. do you think another dealer and align the fit the lights again for me? Is it easy to do myself... I have no idea about these sort of stuff... don't want to screw up it more....
Was it misaligned before the dealer put on the clips? I bet you didn't notice it then. Putting on those clips doesn't involve the removal of your headlights. Just the top plastic shield.
On my car after having it for 2 years, the gap between the bumper and the headlights increased to 4mm.
Was it misaligned before the dealer put on the clips? I bet you didn't notice it then. Putting on those clips doesn't involve the removal of your headlights. Just the top plastic shield.
On my car after having it for 2 years, the gap between the bumper and the headlights increased to 4mm.
No no... they REPLACED the whole headlights on both sides....
No no... they REPLACED the whole headlights on both sides....
How big is the gap? Everytime the bumper is removed, the clips underneath the headlights that hold the bumper up will become looser. That's why the gap becomes larger. It also happens as your car gets older due to the weight of the bumper.
The bottom gap is fine... it's the gap between the light and the grill part and another gap between the quarterpanel and the lights (where the parkers are).
Theres bumper gap makes the light sit too much behind the bumper and can see between the bumper and light.
These gaps are about 5mm+ so not impressed.
Can also see between the quarterpanel and the light.
See my ghetto drawing..(pls don't laugh.. i have ball mouse)
Ive just bought an 03 Euro Lux a day ago, but not from a honda dealership. After the rains in Perth the past couple of days ive noticed the driver's side headlight has this same problem
I doubt that the euro will still be under warranty as its an 03. Am I able to take it back to any Honda dealership even though its not under warranty anymore? or should I take it back to the dealership that I bought it from?
If it's part of the recall, I think they should fix it for you even though it's out of warranty. Isn't it a safety recall? Please correct me if I'm wrong but I remembered a while ago that some Euro in Singapore catch fire due to some faulty headlight? Not sure if related to the water issue.
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