Fog Lamps...way too brittle

ChloroFiend · 02-26-2007, 06:30 PM

6 months into owning my Si and BOTH fog lamps are FUBAR. One's completely shattered, the other's now cracked. You'd think Honda would realize that fog lamps are GOING to take rocks/rock salt and make em a bit stronger.

$132 a piece (EACH!) retail for replacements. I'm tempted to try out the $49.95 OEM-knockoffs on ebay just cause it'll be cheaper to replace if/when they blow out again.

Anyone else having issues with the lamps cracking, or am I the only lucky one?

BoneStock · 02-26-2007, 06:37 PM

you're the lucky one, I don't even have 'em.

jspecFG · 02-26-2007, 06:43 PM

Try to put Lami-X over them, it helps a bit.

***airportguy770*** · 02-26-2007, 06:47 PM

Join the club bro. the first week I had mine on my passenger side cracked. You have a couple options. you can follow the DIY and put Lexan inplace of the glass. You can order and cheap set off e-bay and replace them. Or you can go with a full blown retro. Its all depends on what your wallet will allow you to do.

***ImTheVoiceOfGod*** · 02-26-2007, 09:32 PM

Do a search, theres a DIY for placing a think plastic in place of the fragile crap they have. It looks like OEM and is STRONG!!
EDIT: ME TO THE RESCUE!! http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/showt...326#post509326

ChloroFiend · 02-27-2007, 02:18 AM

I saw that this afternoon. Going to give that a whirl here this weekend.

Dark.GEAR · 02-27-2007, 10:38 AM

so something like this isn't covered under warrenty from honda from the dealer?

rmfa · 02-27-2007, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jspecFG

Try to put Lami-X over them, it helps a bit.

That won't help the broken ones. I say to put the blanks back in. I prefer the front end without the fogs. (especially reading all these threads that they are fragile)

xmx250 · 02-27-2007, 03:35 PM

I've has my OEM fogs in for about 2-3 weeks now. So far nothing, however i'm planning on putting lamin-x on them once the weathr gets a little warmer.

**dentrecords** · 02-27-2007, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xmx250

I've has my OEM fogs in for about 2-3 weeks now. So far nothing, however i'm planning on putting lamin-x on them once the weathr gets a little warmer.

I'll be taking my Lamin-X off shortly.. it's burned in the middle, and I've tried very hard to keep the lights off while stationary. Be aware that this probably will happen to you, and you'll have burnt spots in the film.

xmx250 · 02-27-2007, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dentrecords

I'll be taking my Lamin-X off shortly.. it's burned in the middle, and I've tried very hard to keep the lights off while stationary. Be aware that this probably will happen to you, and you'll have burnt spots in the film.

That sucks. Does it leave any marks on the glass itself after it has been burned? Or does the burned lamin-x come right off?

ChloroFiend · 02-28-2007, 05:34 PM

FYI, I just called up Honda's customer service line (800.999.1009) to complain about the fogs. I mentioned to the call center lady that there were a TON of people having the same issue as me over the internet. I'm supposed to be getting a call back from the midwest regional contact by friday and will report back.

That being said, if they start getting flooded with calls about this, It'll help us all out. Pick up the phone, snag your VIN (since they'll need it), and call em up. takes ~10 minutes tops. Hours are 0600-1700 PST.

MidnightAngel · 02-28-2007, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChloroFiend

FYI, I just called up Honda's customer service line (800.999.1009) to complain about the fogs. I mentioned to the call center lady that there were a TON of people having the same issue as me over the internet. I'm supposed to be getting a call back from the midwest regional contact by friday and will report back.

That being said, if they start getting flooded with calls about this, It'll help us all out. Pick up the phone, snag your VIN (since they'll need it), and call em up. takes ~10 minutes tops. Hours are 0600-1700 PST.

i def wanna know what they say- it will be interesting to see if it is covered under warranty. thanks mann.

ChloroFiend · 03-01-2007, 12:17 PM

Heard back from a lady today. Basically, she said they'd contemplate replacing them, but wanted to know what i'd do if they broke again so quickly. I told her I'd appreciate the replacement now, and would take measures out of my own pocket (such as Lamin-X) to help protect them if its what it would take. I also said that I'd appreciate and expect Honda of America to investigate why exactly so many people are experiencing the same issue as it seems to be a material defect, either in materials or the manufacturing process.

She's calling me back tomorrow after talking to the dealer. Hopefully I'll have good news.

boostd7 · 03-01-2007, 10:29 PM

mine cracked after i placed the lamin-x. the lenses are too fragile imo. kvn

magpilot · 03-01-2007, 11:40 PM

I've had fogs on two different civics. Both times both broke in less than 8 months. I didn't even bother to put them on the SI. Sad thing is they are the exact same fogs they used on the 7th gen and they didn't improve them at all.

So sadly I just won't get them.

If I had money to blow I would buy a set then go to Tap Plastics and have some lexan cut and intall them myself. That might do the trick.

**jrMartinez24** · 03-01-2007, 11:47 PM

I am pretty sure every1 has had this problem or will have in the very near future

ABM JDM · 03-02-2007, 10:20 PM

I just bought some 40 mil PVC from Autozone - they had a ridonkulous clearance, so I got it for $1. I cut it up and placed it over my Lamin-X over my fogs. Yes I know, might be overkill, but you know what? I ain't passing it up for $1!

Civic4u · 03-02-2007, 10:23 PM

Welcome to the club. I wonder anyone here put a bullet proof clear plastic.

gary79 · 03-05-2007, 10:49 AM

my k2 fogs haven't broke yet, but I already bought a piece of plexiglass to make 2 new lens when they do break. Honda has the same problem with their foglights on their Acura line. that's where the plexiglass fix came from, an Acura forum.

02-26-2007, 06:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
ChloroFiend Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago Age: 27 Posts: 66 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Fog Lamps...way too brittle 6 months into owning my Si and BOTH fog lamps are FUBAR. One's completely shattered, the other's now cracked. You'd think Honda would realize that fog lamps are GOING to take rocks/rock salt and make em a bit stronger. $132 a piece (EACH!) retail for replacements. I'm tempted to try out the $49.95 OEM-knockoffs on ebay just cause it'll be cheaper to replace if/when they blow out again. Anyone else having issues with the lamps cracking, or am I the only lucky one?

02-26-2007, 09:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
*ImTheVoiceOfGod* BEWARE THE REP!!!! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Camp Buehring Age: 26 Posts: 23,393 Corsport Fanboi iTrader: 13 / 100%	Do a search, theres a DIY for placing a think plastic in place of the fragile crap they have. It looks like OEM and is STRONG!! EDIT: ME TO THE RESCUE!! http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/showt...326#post509326 Last edited by ImTheVoiceOfGod; 02-26-2007 at 09:56 PM.

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*airportguy770* VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Stockbridge,GA Age: 25 Posts: 6,909 David iTrader: 9 / 100%	Join the club bro. the first week I had mine on my passenger side cracked. You have a couple options. you can follow the DIY and put Lexan inplace of the glass. You can order and cheap set off e-bay and replace them. Or you can go with a full blown retro. Its all depends on what your wallet will allow you to do.

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ChloroFiend Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago Age: 27 Posts: 66 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I saw that this afternoon. Going to give that a whirl here this weekend.

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Dark.GEAR Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 603 iTrader: 2 / 100%	so something like this isn't covered under warrenty from honda from the dealer?

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xmx250 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Westchester, N.Y. Age: 21 Posts: 6,102 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I've has my OEM fogs in for about 2-3 weeks now. So far nothing, however i'm planning on putting lamin-x on them once the weathr gets a little warmer.

02-28-2007, 05:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
ChloroFiend Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago Age: 27 Posts: 66 iTrader: 0 / 0%	FYI, I just called up Honda's customer service line (800.999.1009) to complain about the fogs. I mentioned to the call center lady that there were a TON of people having the same issue as me over the internet. I'm supposed to be getting a call back from the midwest regional contact by friday and will report back. That being said, if they start getting flooded with calls about this, It'll help us all out. Pick up the phone, snag your VIN (since they'll need it), and call em up. takes ~10 minutes tops. Hours are 0600-1700 PST.

03-01-2007, 12:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
ChloroFiend Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago Age: 27 Posts: 66 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Heard back from a lady today. Basically, she said they'd contemplate replacing them, but wanted to know what i'd do if they broke again so quickly. I told her I'd appreciate the replacement now, and would take measures out of my own pocket (such as Lamin-X) to help protect them if its what it would take. I also said that I'd appreciate and expect Honda of America to investigate why exactly so many people are experiencing the same issue as it seems to be a material defect, either in materials or the manufacturing process. She's calling me back tomorrow after talking to the dealer. Hopefully I'll have good news.

03-01-2007, 10:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
boostd7 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: md Posts: 44 kevin iTrader: 1 / 100%	mine cracked after i placed the lamin-x. the lenses are too fragile imo. kvn

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magpilot Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Washington State Age: 38 Posts: 819 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I've had fogs on two different civics. Both times both broke in less than 8 months. I didn't even bother to put them on the SI. Sad thing is they are the exact same fogs they used on the 7th gen and they didn't improve them at all. So sadly I just won't get them. If I had money to blow I would buy a set then go to Tap Plastics and have some lexan cut and intall them myself. That might do the trick.

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jrMartinez24 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Probably your state drinking a lot of CORONAS or MARGARITAS =) Posts: 74,468 Ricky iTrader: 61 / 100%	I am pretty sure every1 has had this problem or will have in the very near future

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ABM JDM Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 328 JDABM fan iTrader: 0 / 0%	I just bought some 40 mil PVC from Autozone - they had a ridonkulous clearance, so I got it for $1. I cut it up and placed it over my Lamin-X over my fogs. Yes I know, might be overkill, but you know what? I ain't passing it up for $1!

03-02-2007, 10:23 PM	#19 (permalink)
Civic4u Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Humble, TX Posts: 6,648 iTrader: 7 / 100%	Welcome to the club. I wonder anyone here put a bullet proof clear plastic.

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gary79 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: quincy, illinois Posts: 167 iTrader: 0 / 0%	my k2 fogs haven't broke yet, but I already bought a piece of plexiglass to make 2 new lens when they do break. Honda has the same problem with their foglights on their Acura line. that's where the plexiglass fix came from, an Acura forum.