Water inside euro headlight

[E-Gene]

Well, similarly to all our Euros here, my 07 Ltd Ed has got that problem in the passenger light as well. Unfortunately I too have got my dust covers drilled and HIDs installed. Tomorrow I'll try the silica sachel solution which I believe a lot of dealers use, and see how we go. If not, it looks like I'll have to do the "return to stock" method.

[SPO73D]

Hmm, Seem to be getting water in my headlight now... 06 euro... I got drilled dust covers as well, will removing the headlight and sealing up the holes air-tight fix the issue? As in, will the evaporation be effective enough to remove all the water in the headlight after i've sealed it?

Anyone with other solutions for stopping the water with headlights with drilled dustcaps that were effective? Any idea's would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[aroy7]

Sorry to dig up this thread but I was wondering if I could get some thoughts from people who have experience with this problem.

I bought my 06 Euro sport from New world honda 3 weeks ago and within a day the drivers side headlamp had gathered moisture....

Contacted the dealer and they had a look at it before telling me that, and I quote, 'we talked to our roadworthy guy and he said that moisture in the headlamp is permissible as long as there isn't water pooling at the bottom, its common with the euros'

I agreed to a 1 year statutory warranty with these guys and am pretty set on having this fixed by them, any thoughts on how to go about it? Because currently, they are not at all keen to do anything about it.

[HunterZero]

Sorry to dig up this thread but I was wondering if I could get some thoughts from people who have experience with this problem.

I bought my 06 Euro sport from New world honda 3 weeks ago and within a day the drivers side headlamp had gathered moisture....

Contacted the dealer and they had a look at it before telling me that, and I quote, 'we talked to our roadworthy guy and he said that moisture in the headlamp is permissible as long as there isn't water pooling at the bottom, its common with the euros'

I agreed to a 1 year statutory warranty with these guys and am pretty set on having this fixed by them, any thoughts on how to go about it? Because currently, they are not at all keen to do anything about it.

Water leaking into the headlights is not acceptable. It could cause corrosion or premature failure of bulbs. You should not take no for an answer, they should fix that under warranty.

If they continue to give you grief, you could try taking it to Honda and seeing if they will fix it for free for you before you take the unscrupulous dealer to fair trading. But they will probably just throw a bag of desiccant in there to absorb the moisture, which is a temporary fix at best...

- HZ

[Lazarus]

There are many mediums you can contact if you are dissatisfied with their service.
If they're a licensed Honda dealer, then you can contact Honda head office directly (1800 804 954 to the head office 24 hour toll free) or there are also NSW Fair Trading and the ACCC. =]

[assailant]

wasnt it a recall issue?

i had mine replaced by a honda dealer well outside of the 3 year warranty period, try that angle

[aroy7]

It was on some 04/05 cars I think, the dealer said mine was not affected as it is the facelift model...I'm going in on friday to discuss this.

[[SDCTVE]]

Hey guys, I Just discovered this problem today on my 03 euro, first time I see it. do you think if I go to the dealer this week they'll do anything about it? or is it too late now? the car is 8 years old now so way outside the warranty period.

[Asho]

Hey guys, I Just discovered this problem today on my 03 euro, first time I see it. do you think if I go to the dealer this week they'll do anything about it? or is it too late now? the car is 8 years old now so way outside the warranty period.

I Have an 03 Euro aswell, Can you Let me Know how it goes as im going to get my power steering house replaced through the recall in about 2 weeks and if i could get that fixed up aswell it would be great

[[SDCTVE]]

I Have an 03 Euro aswell, Can you Let me Know how it goes as im going to get my power steering house replaced through the recall in about 2 weeks and if i could get that fixed up aswell it would be great

Hey Mate, Honda was no help, apparently that recall has been done already, what they do is change the clips of the headlights. and on their system it was done in 2006 on my car.
according to honda there has been 3 recalls for our model
power steering hose
wiring loom for rear tail lights and reverse lights
and headlight clips for front drivers side headlight.
they told me that they only fix it once, if the problem comes back i need to buy a new headlight housing which is $560 or something like that.
it kinda didn't make sense to me why they'd only change the clips on the recall and not change the whole headlight?

[Asho]

Hey Mate, Honda was no help, apparently that recall has been done already, what they do is change the clips of the headlights. and on their system it was done in 2006 on my car.
according to honda there has been 3 recalls for our model
power steering hose
wiring loom for rear tail lights and reverse lights
and headlight clips for front drivers side headlight.
they told me that they only fix it once, if the problem comes back i need to buy a new headlight housing which is $560 or something like that.
it kinda didn't make sense to me why they'd only change the clips on the recall and not change the whole headlight?

More than Likely to Save Costs,

so does that mean that Recall has been finished and cant be claimed or is it just your car?

thanks for letting me know

[[SDCTVE]]

No, it still can be claimed if it hasn't been done on your car yet, but they only perform the recall once, if the problem comes back they wont fix it again, which kinda sucks. anyway go to your local honda dealer and it should all be on their system, that's what I did.