Exterior Front bumper keeps popping out of place...

Sivad · 8th April 2008, 22:47

Hi,

I have a 07 Type R Gt and my one and only only niggle is the front bumper keeps popping out of place - when I push it back it makes a click as if it's clip is popping back in but next time I look it's out again.

It's a matter of mm here, but once you notice something it draws your eye.

I took it to the dealer who took over an hour to take bumper off and put it back assuring me it was ok - by the time I got home it was back out.

Had it looked at again last week when in for first service - an extra hour and a half wait this time - "all fine" I was told - 10 minutes later back out.

I'm wondering if it's because I'm liveing in the European Speed Bump test zone

? (Or Washington - UK as it is known to ousiders).

Has anyone had this problem with their front bumper? It's where it comes around the light up to the front wing.

Al Stirling · 9th April 2008, 00:19

Hi **...

That's a new one on me.. Never heard this one before. Are you the first owner..? Has it had a bump to the front even just a slight parking shunt might have been enough to snap a clip or two.

Sounds like the clips are needing replaced on your front bumper..

I'd take it to another Honda Stealer, it sounds like your current one is no good. Hopefully they should sort it out.

Good luck n avoid the speed bumps like the plague..!!

Coldie · 9th April 2008, 07:36

I had the same problem. I ended up taking the bumber and wheel hull trim off to check everything and found that some of the clips were broken. Took back to the dealer and had it replaced. I have a CTR. I only noticed it around the lights.

The wheel hull trim seems to pop out occaisonally - thinking of changing the clips to something more secure.

f.ss.t · 9th April 2008, 12:32

same problem on my type S, had to take it back twice, first time they re-jigged the front bumper, second time they replaced clips, wasnt too impressed

Dimplyred · 9th April 2008, 22:48

Take it back to the dealers again, that's what your warranty is for. If you do any damage trying to fix it then you may have to pay for new parts.

Sivad · 10th April 2008, 17:10

I'm going to try the other branch of the dealer group, not that I've ever had bad service at my usual one but a fresh set of eyes might do the trick.

Woette · 12th April 2008, 13:45

i had the same problem, its a piece that is broken. But i dont have a clue what its called in english. Translating it literally its the support arm....

They changed it under warranty and it didnt pop out again.

jockserb · 13th April 2008, 01:21

Washing car today ,also noticed my panel had came apart pushed back in,lets see if it comes out again.

Sivad · 21st April 2008, 19:39

Went to the other dealership on Saturday.....

At first he said they would need to book it in to look at it - I suggested (most politely) I'd rather he stepped outside to look at himself as I'm rather unhappy about it...

He said he'd never seen anything like it and all they would do is take off and put on and see if it did the trick and suggested I go to the dealers bodyshop as they are the experts in all things body panel related.

So I'm off there this week.

Scorcher · 21st May 2008, 09:26

I too had problems with the front bumper being very loose, I stood with the mechanic while he fixed it. In my case most of the clips were not closed tight enough to hold the bumper. Problem resolved purely by taking off each side of the bumper and pinching the clips slightly before carefully pushing the bumper back into place. Simple job using their plastic tools but care must be taken as the bumper is very soft and will mark easily.

Sivad · 21st May 2008, 18:47

Long story short......fixed at bodyshop (along with rust on door tops)....

illegalhunter · 21st May 2008, 18:49

Sounds likw 1 of the clips are fecked , take it back to the stealers.

Sivad · 21st May 2008, 19:39

According to the bodyshop guy it was a "slider"....

(assume that's the bracket that holds the clips in)

8th April 2008, 22:47	#1 (permalink)
Sivad Wheelnut Join Date: 7th April 2008 Location: Tyne and Wear UK Posts: 77 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Front bumper keeps popping out of place... Hi, I have a 07 Type R Gt and my one and only only niggle is the front bumper keeps popping out of place - when I push it back it makes a click as if it's clip is popping back in but next time I look it's out again. It's a matter of mm here, but once you notice something it draws your eye. I took it to the dealer who took over an hour to take bumper off and put it back assuring me it was ok - by the time I got home it was back out. Had it looked at again last week when in for first service - an extra hour and a half wait this time - "all fine" I was told - 10 minutes later back out. I'm wondering if it's because I'm liveing in the European Speed Bump test zone ? (Or Washington - UK as it is known to ousiders). Has anyone had this problem with their front bumper? It's where it comes around the light up to the front wing.

9th April 2008, 00:19	#2 (permalink)
Al Stirling Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 23rd August 2007 Location: Ayrshire, Scotland Posts: 105 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	bumper clip Hi **... That's a new one on me.. Never heard this one before. Are you the first owner..? Has it had a bump to the front even just a slight parking shunt might have been enough to snap a clip or two. Sounds like the clips are needing replaced on your front bumper.. I'd take it to another Honda Stealer, it sounds like your current one is no good. Hopefully they should sort it out. Good luck n avoid the speed bumps like the plague..!!

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9th April 2008, 07:36	#3 (permalink)
Coldie Valve Cap Join Date: 30th October 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I had the same problem. I ended up taking the bumber and wheel hull trim off to check everything and found that some of the clips were broken. Took back to the dealer and had it replaced. I have a CTR. I only noticed it around the lights. The wheel hull trim seems to pop out occaisonally - thinking of changing the clips to something more secure.

9th April 2008, 12:32	#4 (permalink)
f.ss.t Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 10th September 2007 Location: liverpool Posts: 148 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	same problem on my type S, had to take it back twice, first time they re-jigged the front bumper, second time they replaced clips, wasnt too impressed

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Dimplyred Type R GT 09570 Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 3,245 Thanks: 16 Thanked 40 Times in 40 Posts	Take it back to the dealers again, that's what your warranty is for. If you do any damage trying to fix it then you may have to pay for new parts.

10th April 2008, 17:10	#6 (permalink)
Sivad Wheelnut Join Date: 7th April 2008 Location: Tyne and Wear UK Posts: 77 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm going to try the other branch of the dealer group, not that I've ever had bad service at my usual one but a fresh set of eyes might do the trick.

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Woette Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 7th October 2007 Location: Leuven, Belgium Posts: 267 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i had the same problem, its a piece that is broken. But i dont have a clue what its called in english. Translating it literally its the support arm.... They changed it under warranty and it didnt pop out again.

13th April 2008, 01:21	#8 (permalink)
jockserb Valve Cap Join Date: 18th December 2007 Location: scotland Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Washing car today ,also noticed my panel had came apart pushed back in,lets see if it comes out again.

21st April 2008, 19:39	#9 (permalink)
Sivad Wheelnut Join Date: 7th April 2008 Location: Tyne and Wear UK Posts: 77 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Went to the other dealership on Saturday..... At first he said they would need to book it in to look at it - I suggested (most politely) I'd rather he stepped outside to look at himself as I'm rather unhappy about it... He said he'd never seen anything like it and all they would do is take off and put on and see if it did the trick and suggested I go to the dealers bodyshop as they are the experts in all things body panel related. So I'm off there this week.

21st May 2008, 09:26	#10 (permalink)
Scorcher Valve Cap Join Date: 8th March 2007 Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I too had problems with the front bumper being very loose, I stood with the mechanic while he fixed it. In my case most of the clips were not closed tight enough to hold the bumper. Problem resolved purely by taking off each side of the bumper and pinching the clips slightly before carefully pushing the bumper back into place. Simple job using their plastic tools but care must be taken as the bumper is very soft and will mark easily.

21st May 2008, 18:47	#11 (permalink)
Sivad Wheelnut Join Date: 7th April 2008 Location: Tyne and Wear UK Posts: 77 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Long story short......fixed at bodyshop (along with rust on door tops)....

21st May 2008, 18:49	#12 (permalink)
illegalhunter Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: In the woods armed to the teeth Posts: 2,040 Thanks: 1 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Sounds likw 1 of the clips are fecked , take it back to the stealers.

21st May 2008, 19:39	#13 (permalink)
Sivad Wheelnut Join Date: 7th April 2008 Location: Tyne and Wear UK Posts: 77 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	According to the bodyshop guy it was a "slider".... (assume that's the bracket that holds the clips in)