Civic Si L4-2.0L (2004)
Tail Lamp Pigtail Assembly: Customer Interest
Lighting - Inner Tail Lamps/License Plate Lamps Inop.
08-094
December 12, 2008
Applies To:
2004-05 Civic 2-Door VIN starts with 1HGEM or 2HGEM
2004-05 Civic 4-Door VIN starts with 1HGES or 2HGES
Inner Taillights and License Plate Lights Flicker or Don't Work
SYMPTOM
The inner taillights (on the trunk lid) and the license plate lights don't work, or they flicker when the trunk lid is opened or closed.
PROBABLE CAUSE
A splice in the rear wire harness near the right side trunk hinge is damaged or broken.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Repair and relocate the splice in the rear wire harness.
PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone
Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1.
Remove the right side trunk trim panel:
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Refer to pages 20-87 and 20-88 of the 20012005 Civic Service Manual, or
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Online, enter keywords TRUNK TRIM, and select Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Trunk Area from the list.
2.
Cut and remove the trunk lid wire harness clips near the splice. One clip is on the underside of the rear shelf near the right side trunk hinge. The
other clip is near the sharp bend in the trunk hinge.