Headlight warning ALARM stopped working

[kstark]

I have a 2002 Honda CRV. The headlight alarm worked when we purchased the vehicle. It has since stopped. Is there a fuse that needs to be replaced?

Another unwanted recently new feature is sometimes after I unlock the car and open and shut the doors, they lock automatically. Could this be related to the headlight alarm issue?

Kristi

[watch5869]

Originally Posted by kstark

I have a 2002 Honda CRV. The headlight alarm worked when we purchased the vehicle. It has since stopped. Is there a fuse that needs to be replaced?

Another unwanted recently new feature is sometimes after I unlock the car and open and shut the doors, they lock automatically. Could this be related to the headlight alarm issue?

Kristi

Hi Kristi, Most likely your driver's door light switch has failed. This switch, which turns on the overhead light, also signals that the door is open and, if the headlights are on, causes the alarm to sound. It has a rubber covering and is located on the door jamb. Carefully remove the covering and find a single bolt that holds it on. Remove the bolt and the two wires on the switch and replace with a new one in the reverse order. I hope that this helps. I'm not sure if the auto locking is related but could be.

[kstark]

Is it possible the switch is broken even if the dome lights go on when the door is open? If the door is ajar the dashboard light will also light up.

Kristi