1005 Civic - Just realized front lens cover is cracked

Discussion in 'Civic' started by Moe Hair, Jan 15, 2004.

  1. Moe Hair

    Moe Hair Guest

    It looks like someone just broke my right front passenger side light cover
    lens. It looks like there are two pieces that are cracked (two separate
    covers). How easy is it to replace and where can I find one for a good
    price?


    Is there a good Honda forum on the net, especially for Civics?
     
    Moe Hair, Jan 15, 2004
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  2. Moe Hair

    Andrew Smit Guest

    i like www.automotiveforums.com well enough but it all depends on what
    you want to know, there is also superhonda.com which i hear is pretty
    good too.

    Andrew
     
    Andrew Smit, Jan 15, 2004
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  3. Moe Hair

    Andrew Smit Guest

    i like www.automotiveforums.com well enough but it all depends on what
    you want to know, there is also superhonda.com which i hear is pretty
    good too.

    Andrew
     
    Andrew Smit, Jan 15, 2004
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  4. Moe Hair

    Moe Hair Guest

    Thanks. The car is a 1995 Civic Ex by the way! I don't know how 1055 got
    there! LOL
     
    Moe Hair, Jan 15, 2004
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  5. Moe Hair

    Moe Hair Guest

    Thanks. The car is a 1995 Civic Ex by the way! I don't know how 1055 got
    there! LOL
     
    Moe Hair, Jan 15, 2004
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  6. Moe Hair

    tomb Guest

    Moe Hair wrote:
    || It looks like someone just broke my right front passenger side light
    || cover lens.

    Exactly the same happened to me (88 Civic), except it was driver side.
    What's up with some people?

    || It looks like there are two pieces that are cracked
    || (two separate covers). How easy is it to replace and where can I
    || find one for a good price?

    It's easy to replace. A good place (so I hear) for Honda parts is
    http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com, never tried them but others say they're
    good. Guess you could look in junk yard as well.

    I looked around, then couldn't wait and epoxied the two pieces together.
    Part of the reflector is missing, but it seems to hold up really well (that
    was a few months ago).
     
    tomb, Jan 15, 2004
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  7. Moe Hair

    tomb Guest

    Moe Hair wrote:
    || It looks like someone just broke my right front passenger side light
    || cover lens.

    Exactly the same happened to me (88 Civic), except it was driver side.
    What's up with some people?

    || It looks like there are two pieces that are cracked
    || (two separate covers). How easy is it to replace and where can I
    || find one for a good price?

    It's easy to replace. A good place (so I hear) for Honda parts is
    http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com, never tried them but others say they're
    good. Guess you could look in junk yard as well.

    I looked around, then couldn't wait and epoxied the two pieces together.
    Part of the reflector is missing, but it seems to hold up really well (that
    was a few months ago).
     
    tomb, Jan 15, 2004
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  8. Moe Hair

    Moe Hair Guest

    thanks for responding. It appears that I need a two piece replacement. One
    is white and the smaller one is orange.

    How do you pull the old cover off and replace the new one. I was looking for
    screws. Do you simply ply it off using a screwdriver from the outside, or is
    there a way by lifting the hood?

    The beauty of owning an older car is not paying for collision and theft
    because of its reduced book value. The drawback is the extra maintenance
    that will be needed. As far as damage by kooks, you can't help it if you
    park the car on the street.
     
    Moe Hair, Jan 16, 2004
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  9. Moe Hair

    Moe Hair Guest

    thanks for responding. It appears that I need a two piece replacement. One
    is white and the smaller one is orange.

    How do you pull the old cover off and replace the new one. I was looking for
    screws. Do you simply ply it off using a screwdriver from the outside, or is
    there a way by lifting the hood?

    The beauty of owning an older car is not paying for collision and theft
    because of its reduced book value. The drawback is the extra maintenance
    that will be needed. As far as damage by kooks, you can't help it if you
    park the car on the street.
     
    Moe Hair, Jan 16, 2004
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  10. Moe Hair

    Moe Hair Guest

    Just found this on the net. It's the fourth item down:

    http://www.partstrain.com/cgi-
    bin/pt/index?mv_session_id=t7cv85Ev&mv_pc=15&cat=10&year=1995&make=HONDA&mode
    l=CIVIC


    It appears that its the whole corner light assembly for $15.95. It's a
    pretty good buy. The closeup is here. I wonder how easy it is to install.
    They may not sell the lens cover by itself. If that's the case $20 with
    shipping isn't bad. I'll call my local dealer and see what his ripoff price
    is.




    http://www.partstrain.com/cgi-
    bin/pt/details?mv_session_id=t7cv85Ev&mv_pc=59&sku=18%2d3181%2d00&year=1995&m
    ake=HONDA&model=CIVIC
     
    Moe Hair, Jan 16, 2004
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  11. Moe Hair

    Moe Hair Guest

    Just found this on the net. It's the fourth item down:

    http://www.partstrain.com/cgi-
    bin/pt/index?mv_session_id=t7cv85Ev&mv_pc=15&cat=10&year=1995&make=HONDA&mode
    l=CIVIC


    It appears that its the whole corner light assembly for $15.95. It's a
    pretty good buy. The closeup is here. I wonder how easy it is to install.
    They may not sell the lens cover by itself. If that's the case $20 with
    shipping isn't bad. I'll call my local dealer and see what his ripoff price
    is.




    http://www.partstrain.com/cgi-
    bin/pt/details?mv_session_id=t7cv85Ev&mv_pc=59&sku=18%2d3181%2d00&year=1995&m
    ake=HONDA&model=CIVIC
     
    Moe Hair, Jan 16, 2004
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  12. Moe Hair

    Randolph Guest

    The lens is glued / welded to the housing, so you'll have to buy the
    whole assembly. You can buy the OEM part for $ 24.10 from
    http://tinyurl.com/2j2d4 (item number 27). They add $5 for handling and
    another charge for shipping.

    Replacing it is very simple. There is a single screw at the top corner
    of the assembly (between the headlight and the marker light) that
    secures the marker light to the headlight. Easy access from above when
    you open the hood. Then pull the light straight forwards. The bulb
    holder is a bayonet mount, so twist and pull to get it out from the
    lamp.
     
    Randolph, Jan 16, 2004
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  13. Moe Hair

    Randolph Guest

    The lens is glued / welded to the housing, so you'll have to buy the
    whole assembly. You can buy the OEM part for $ 24.10 from
    http://tinyurl.com/2j2d4 (item number 27). They add $5 for handling and
    another charge for shipping.

    Replacing it is very simple. There is a single screw at the top corner
    of the assembly (between the headlight and the marker light) that
    secures the marker light to the headlight. Easy access from above when
    you open the hood. Then pull the light straight forwards. The bulb
    holder is a bayonet mount, so twist and pull to get it out from the
    lamp.
     
    Randolph, Jan 16, 2004
    #13
  14. Moe Hair

    Randolph Guest

    Replacing it is very simple. There is a single screw at the top corner
    I should say the screw secures the marker light to the headlight
    housing, not the actual headlight. The screw in question is number 31 in
    the drawing at http://tinyurl.com/2j2d4
     
    Randolph, Jan 16, 2004
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  15. Moe Hair

    Randolph Guest

    Replacing it is very simple. There is a single screw at the top corner
    I should say the screw secures the marker light to the headlight
    housing, not the actual headlight. The screw in question is number 31 in
    the drawing at http://tinyurl.com/2j2d4
     
    Randolph, Jan 16, 2004
    #15
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