Lighting - Erratic/Headlamp, Dash Display Operation

12-013

February 28, 2012

Applies To:
2012 CR-V-From VIN JHLRM...9CC000001 thru JHLRM...9CC003353

Headlights Turn On and Off and Center Dashboard Display Changes From Bright to Dim in the Daytime While Driving

SYMPTOM

With the light switch in AUTO, the headlights turn on and off, and center dashboard display changes back and forth between bright and dim, while driving in the daytime.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The sunlight sensor is too sensitive to light changes.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the sunlight sensor.

PARTS INFORMATION

Sunlight Sensor: P/N 39860-T0A-A02 (EX-L)
P/N 39860-TOA-A12 (EX)

TOOL INFORMATION

Plastic Trim Tool: T/N SILTRIM10

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 6181D5

Flat Rate Time: 0.2 hour

Failed Part: P/N 39860-T0A-A02

Defect Code: 03214

Symptom Code: 03220

Skill Level: Repair Technician

REPAIR PROCEDURE





1. Using a plastic trim tool, pry up the sunlight sensor from the top of the dashboard.

2. Disconnect the sunlight sensor connector.

3. Connect the new sunlight sensor.

4. Press the sunlight sensor into the dashboard.

NOTE:
Make sure that the I-MID sensitivity setting is set to minimum (the customer may have tried to adjust the setting and changed it to the maximum setting). The maximum setting could cause sensitivity problems with the new sensor.





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