Fog Front fog lamp - smashed - Page 12

robr43 · 13th November 2007, 16:08

This happened to me as well!! £110 to fix, not happy!!

Unknownsoldier · 13th November 2007, 16:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dimplyred

I've been reading on the "smashed fog light" thread/poll. Seems even now after all the cases of fog lights being damaged, most people are still paying to have them repaired.

I was just wondering how many people have had success getting them done under warranty and if, from discussion with their dealers, Honda are starting to realise this is a design problem.

I was chatting with my dealer and we compared a second hand foglight with mine and the glass by comparison appears far thinner, maybe Honda has run out of the old type and is using a new one???

1000 miles of hard riding on pot-holed roads and motorways, touch wood, not a mark.

Tom

Jack The Lad. · 13th November 2007, 20:27

Well, before it happens Tom, try my cunning plan .

gizmotron · 13th November 2007, 20:37

Just replaced my fog light and paid about half the price that honda wanted for the same genuine honda part. If any one is interested let me know.

Eddy15 · 14th November 2007, 14:41

I have been following this topic with great interest as I am soon to take delivery of a new Civic. Does anyone have a contact with Honda to find out if these lamps have now been modified? My impression is that most of the breakages were on pre-2007 cars.

gmp · 16th November 2007, 11:36

had my offside foglight replaced under warranty (very understanding dealer) but did not replace bulb! He has replaced 2 nearside and 4 offside lights for other owners,so there must be some design/manufacturing fault - he puts it down to the triangular shape.Never the less am pleased he is on my side!!

cnicolini · 16th November 2007, 12:50

Did you know that airplanes first had square windows, they kept cracking, this is why they are now not perfectly square but rounded. This a true story!

So why did Honda create sharp edges in their spotlight design?

Egelundsvej · 16th November 2007, 19:55

I can only recommend all and one to contact gray52 before the lights get smashed, send him25 quid or thereabouts and enjoy less harassment - he can offer protection (and he's not a member of the mob and he didn't threaten me to write this!!)

Carl40 · 4th December 2007, 21:12

I have the contact for someone that sells our foglights for a very cheap price. Just bought 2 pairs for £120 including postage.
If there's anyone interested, let me know and I forward his contact.

ticasuxe · 6th December 2007, 21:01

Very interested if you dont mind.

jaysen · 6th December 2007, 21:40

HI..all a bargain not to be missed.

bought a pair of genuine honda foglights on ebay last week a bargain price of £60. the honda dealers sell for £166 + vat. the seller delivered straight away & has 4 pairs up for sale. Honda Civic 06/07 Front Fog Lights - Pair on eBay, also, Honda, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 10-Dec-07 23:55:15 GMT)

gray52 · 6th December 2007, 22:55

why not get some fog light covers? saves on the cost of new fogs, and alot cheaper.

Force · 8th December 2007, 12:07

All these civic-drivers who all the same problem and cost...

Is there nothing we can do about it? Contact Honda or something like that?

They maybe refund? Warranty?

Grtz from Belgium

FWH · 8th December 2007, 12:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Force

All these civic-drivers who all the same problem and cost...

Is there nothing we can do about it? Contact Honda or something like that?

They maybe refund? Warranty?

Grtz from Belgium

You can buy some of Gray52s fog light covers.
But that would be at your cost, not Honda´s.

Topcat · 8th December 2007, 14:26

I think as the problem is so huge it is a matter Honda should be addressing as with the handbrake. I know a smashed fog light isnt a serious problem but when we have paid to have fog lights fitted as an extra why should people pay to replace them just because Honda have fitted sub standard parts AGAIN !!!

madasadad · 8th December 2007, 15:03

I've a near side fog for sale in the "for sale" section if anyones interested. I made my own covers from perspex,and glued one on to the broken foglight until I got a new one. Its been on for 17000 miles, isn't sealed and still works.

Humano · 28th December 2007, 12:30

Is this fault covered by warranty??!!
As we can see this is not an isolated issue and it looks like is caused by a bad expansion due to heat from the bulb.

Humano · 4th January 2008, 01:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by exiled_par

Number broken: 1 drivers side
Age of car: 6 mths
Mileage: 7000 mls
When driving: Just appeared - discovered during cleaning
Cost of replacement: £70+VAT part, £75 fit
Picture (attach) - will return with this although the corner pointing to the centre of the bumper is very similar to all the rest of the pictures posted here.

Yeah. It's clearly a matter of a faulty material or design issue. They all break in the same way.

suelecca · 9th January 2008, 10:18

Purchased my civic in June 2006. After 3 weeks noticed cracked fog lamp glass on passenger side. Spoke to dealer and he said it was just bad luck probably caused by stone chip. Dec 07 noticed other one is now cracked. Spoke to dealer again and he said same thing and that he was not aware of any problems with fog lamps and that internet forums were used by people who like to complain!!! Taking car in on Friday for brake pads replacement so they will look at fog lamps. My husband and I have been driving for nearly thirty years and have been lucky enough to have owned many different cars and have NEVER had a fog lamp crack.

Bog · 9th January 2008, 11:34

Contact Honda UK (01753 590760) and kick up a stink - I did and they replaced mine free of charge. Tell them you know lots cases and quote this thread.

Several peolple have been lucky and got Honda to cover the cost

Good luck!

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suelecca Valve Cap Join Date: 29th December 2006 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Civic smashed fog lamps Purchased my civic in June 2006. After 3 weeks noticed cracked fog lamp glass on passenger side. Spoke to dealer and he said it was just bad luck probably caused by stone chip. Dec 07 noticed other one is now cracked. Spoke to dealer again and he said same thing and that he was not aware of any problems with fog lamps and that internet forums were used by people who like to complain!!! Taking car in on Friday for brake pads replacement so they will look at fog lamps. My husband and I have been driving for nearly thirty years and have been lucky enough to have owned many different cars and have NEVER had a fog lamp crack.

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robr43 Valve Cap Join Date: 28th June 2007 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	This happened to me as well!! £110 to fix, not happy!!

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Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,801 Thanks: 3 Thanked 20 Times in 20 Posts iTrader: (0)	Well, before it happens Tom, try my cunning plan .

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gizmotron Valve Cap Join Date: 7th September 2007 Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Just replaced my fog light and paid about half the price that honda wanted for the same genuine honda part. If any one is interested let me know.

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Eddy15 Valve Cap Join Date: 13th November 2007 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have been following this topic with great interest as I am soon to take delivery of a new Civic. Does anyone have a contact with Honda to find out if these lamps have now been modified? My impression is that most of the breakages were on pre-2007 cars.

16th November 2007, 11:36	#226 (permalink)
gmp Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd March 2007 Posts: 74 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	had my offside foglight replaced under warranty (very understanding dealer) but did not replace bulb! He has replaced 2 nearside and 4 offside lights for other owners,so there must be some design/manufacturing fault - he puts it down to the triangular shape.Never the less am pleased he is on my side!!

16th November 2007, 12:50	#227 (permalink)
cnicolini Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 15th August 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 587 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	Did you know that airplanes first had square windows, they kept cracking, this is why they are now not perfectly square but rounded. This a true story! So why did Honda create sharp edges in their spotlight design?

16th November 2007, 19:55	#228 (permalink)
Egelundsvej Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 13th December 2006 Location: Koege, Denmark Posts: 102 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I can only recommend all and one to contact gray52 before the lights get smashed, send him25 quid or thereabouts and enjoy less harassment - he can offer protection (and he's not a member of the mob and he didn't threaten me to write this!!)

4th December 2007, 21:12	#229 (permalink)
Carl40 Valve Cap Join Date: 29th June 2007 Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have the contact for someone that sells our foglights for a very cheap price. Just bought 2 pairs for £120 including postage. If there's anyone interested, let me know and I forward his contact.

6th December 2007, 21:01	#230 (permalink)
ticasuxe Valve Cap Join Date: 16th October 2007 Location: Weston super Mare Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Very interested if you dont mind.

6th December 2007, 21:40	#231 (permalink)
jaysen Valve Cap Join Date: 20th November 2007 Location: sunny manchester Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	HI..all a bargain not to be missed. bought a pair of genuine honda foglights on ebay last week a bargain price of £60. the honda dealers sell for £166 + vat. the seller delivered straight away & has 4 pairs up for sale. Honda Civic 06/07 Front Fog Lights - Pair on eBay, also, Honda, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 10-Dec-07 23:55:15 GMT)

6th December 2007, 22:55	#232 (permalink)
gray52 Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 23rd November 2006 Location: peterborough Posts: 937 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (1)	why not get some fog light covers? saves on the cost of new fogs, and alot cheaper.

8th December 2007, 12:07	#233 (permalink)
Force Valve Cap Join Date: 5th October 2007 Location: Ghent Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	All these civic-drivers who all the same problem and cost... Is there nothing we can do about it? Contact Honda or something like that? They maybe refund? Warranty? Grtz from Belgium

8th December 2007, 14:26	#235 (permalink)
Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,759 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader: (0)	I think as the problem is so huge it is a matter Honda should be addressing as with the handbrake. I know a smashed fog light isnt a serious problem but when we have paid to have fog lights fitted as an extra why should people pay to replace them just because Honda have fitted sub standard parts AGAIN !!!

8th December 2007, 15:03	#236 (permalink)
madasadad Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 21st February 2007 Location: Carrickfergus Posts: 272 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I've a near side fog for sale in the "for sale" section if anyones interested. I made my own covers from perspex,and glued one on to the broken foglight until I got a new one. Its been on for 17000 miles, isn't sealed and still works.

28th December 2007, 12:30	#237 (permalink)
Humano Wheelnut Join Date: 12th December 2007 Location: Spain Posts: 82 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Is this fault covered by warranty??!! As we can see this is not an isolated issue and it looks like is caused by a bad expansion due to heat from the bulb.

9th January 2008, 11:34	#240 (permalink)
Bog Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th October 2006 Location: Romford, Essex Posts: 900 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	Contact Honda UK (01753 590760) and kick up a stink - I did and they replaced mine free of charge. Tell them you know lots cases and quote this thread. Several peolple have been lucky and got Honda to cover the cost Good luck!