low beam recall
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Lake Charles LA
low beam recall
MY '06 has had the recall for low beam "fix"; naturally I have yet to take it in. So far my low beams work fine. Are they likely to continue to function properly, or can the low beam malady still happen? That is, can they fail suddenly after a period of working properly?
If they quit, is it likely they will fail while driving at night w/ the low beams, or do they tend to fail when first turning them on?
I'd appreciate hearing from those w/ experiences w/ this problem.
thanks in advance.
If they quit, is it likely they will fail while driving at night w/ the low beams, or do they tend to fail when first turning them on?
I'd appreciate hearing from those w/ experiences w/ this problem.
thanks in advance.
Race Director
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From: Bay Area Ca.
I doubt if anyone can accurately predict when the wire in question will fail. The wire has a sharp bend and apparently the housing is effected by heat cycles causing it to break. The fix is a jumper taking the bend out.
Why would you not want to have it repaired?
Do a search on the issue and you will understand better.
Why would you not want to have it repaired?
Do a search on the issue and you will understand better.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Chino CA
There have been a lot of posts here about people having problems after the low beam recall, so I am waiting until I have a problem before I bring it in. There is no time limit on the recall and the failure is not as dramatic as many think it will be (Your high beams will still work so nobody with a clear head will be left driving in the dark.)
Anyway, it really is up to you. I am waiting because I really don't like dealerships so I just keep the recall letter in my glove box for when or if I ever need it.
Anyway, it really is up to you. I am waiting because I really don't like dealerships so I just keep the recall letter in my glove box for when or if I ever need it.
Melting Slicks
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From: Mesquite NV
There is no way to tell when or if it will happen. Not willing to take a chance on it happening on one of our long trips, I had my 06 done when I took it in for servicing about a year ago. 
Le Mans Master
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From: West coast CA
MY '06 has had the recall for low beam "fix"; naturally I have yet to take it in. So far my low beams work fine. Are they likely to continue to function properly, or can the low beam malady still happen? That is, can they fail suddenly after a period of working properly?
So you start the car and the lights work. After 5-10 minutes they don't, and they won't work for the rest of the day. The next morning, they work again.
Team Owner
Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Chirper Island
There have been a lot of posts here about people having problems after the low beam recall, so I am waiting until I have a problem before I bring it in. There is no time limit on the recall and the failure is not as dramatic as many think it will be (Your high beams will still work so nobody with a clear head will be left driving in the dark.)
Anyway, it really is up to you. I am waiting because I really don't like dealerships so I just keep the recall letter in my glove box for when or if I ever need it.
Anyway, it really is up to you. I am waiting because I really don't like dealerships so I just keep the recall letter in my glove box for when or if I ever need it.
To the OP: I had them fail early on (it's not very widespread despite the hype), fixed it on my dime, and then had the recall done years later after it became an actual recall, and it's nothing to worry about.
Just get it done. Reindex the windows after.
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