Car Troubles
We're driving home and I smell wire burning. We try the usual checks...pull over and inspect...nothing...heater high...not more noticeable...smell closely...seems near the driver side...
I get home and start trying to beat the imprending nightfall. A small flashlight helps as I see the wisps of smoke coming from the steering column.
I take apart the column and find the headlight stalk hot to the touch. I have to leave it until morning. Rising with the sun I take apart the harness and find the coupler has a connector melted.
I drive to the local Honda dealer (with a coworker following me since I don't have turn signals.) I inquire about the cost of a replacement wire harness and headlight stalk.
I'm told about this:
Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the low-beam terminal on the head light wire harness can overheat and could cause the low beams to fail without warning.
Consequence: An unexpected loss of low beams could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the head light switch and coupler for signs of heat damage. If heat damage is present, the dealer will replace the switch and coupler. If no heat damage is present, the dealer will replace the head light switch and one mating pin in the coupler. Owner notification began on april 5, 2004. Owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Guess who never received that notification?
Find out for yourself if your car (or carseat) has been recalled at the NHTSA.
