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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 04:41 PM
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Light switch problem.. Hard to fix???

So with the low beam on and the right turn signal on, if I wiggle the switch just a little the high beam will engage. Feels like the contact in the switch is not working right.

Is it hard to remove the switch unit and try to fix the contact myself? Should I just buy a new switch ? Or should I just pay the mechanic to fix it?

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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 06:51 PM
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Post Call P# and take to your closest honda dealer.

Honda Recall
P# 888-327-4236 Honda Saftey Hotline, have your VIN# w/you when you call.
faulty light switch on GD3
low beam failure.
Free Fix
 

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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Perrenoud Fit
Honda Recall
P# 888-327-4236 Honda Saftey Hotline, have your VIN# w/you when you call.
faulty light switch on GD3
low beam failure.
Free Fix

I got a letter for the recall but is it related to my problem??

The recall mentioned light harness but if there is any detail of what to be fix that would be great.
 
Old Feb 24, 2011 | 12:54 AM
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Part of that recall is to replace the entire switch assembly, IF IT APPEARS DAMAGED. Talk nicely to the service advisor, and they might just decide you need the full replacement for free. If not, you'd just be out the part cost for the switch.

If you're interested, NHTSA has the text instructing the dealerships on what to do here:http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/do...0V624-9345.pdf
 
Old Feb 24, 2011 | 08:34 AM
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Part of that recall is to replace the entire switch assembly, IF IT APPEARS DAMAGED. Talk nicely to the service advisor, and they might just decide you need the full replacement for free. If not, you'd just be out the part cost for the switch.

If you're interested, NHTSA has the text instructing the dealerships on what to do here:http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/do...0V624-9345.pdf

Thanks for the info.
 
Old Feb 24, 2011 | 08:59 PM
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Light switch, hard to fix

No.. I've got 08 fit, was notified by Honda,Took car to dealer they replaced switch. No charge and took 1.5hr.
 
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