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Report: Tailgate Light on Dash May Filcker

Honda CR-V Problem
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Model Years Affected: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Average Mileage: 76,235 mi (10,000 mi - 125,000 mi)

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A maladjusted tailgate or tailgate switch can cause the rear tailgate light on the dash to flicker when driving. Adjusting the door and or switch will address this concern.

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  • Report #1
    Visitor, 2002 Honda CR-V, 125,000 mi

    rear door light flickers on the dash

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  • Report #2
    Visitor, 2004 Honda CR-V, 53,000 mi

    Rear hatch light flickers when driving. Cannot lock doors with key fob due to "mistaken" rear hatch window open. Must use key to lock doors because of this problem

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  • Report #3
    jwible, 2005 Honda CR-V, 114,000 mi
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    I was driving and noticed that the dashboard tailgate light kept coming on. I opened and closed the door and window hatch; the dome light also flickers. I have not had this looked at by a technician yet.

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    Visitor, 2005 Honda CR-V, 10,000 mi
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    rickinpv, 2002 Honda CR-V, 95,000 mi
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    Tailgate light on/off, mostly on. Keyless would not work. Took several attempts by dealership to adjust tailgate and correct.

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  • Report #6
    msbellamy, 2005 Honda CR-V, 55,000 mi
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    I had this same problem after a long trip. The fix was very simple actually. I noticed the screw on the rear latch had worked it's way loose. I fixed it with a simple Phillips Head screw driver and just tightened it up.

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  • Report #7
    Visitor, 2003 Honda CR-V, 82,000 mi
  • Report #8
    Visitor, 2002 Honda CR-V, 80,000 mi

    Dash light flickers, causes dome light to flicker, happens more often going up hill.

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  • Report #9
    Visitor, 2006 Honda CR-V
  • Report #10
    Visitor, 2006 Honda CR-V, 77,831 mi

    Rear dome light and dashboard light flicker telling me that the tailgate is open.

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  • Report #11
    Visitor, 2002 Honda CR-V, 55,000 mi

    My dash light showing that the back hatch is open also flickers. I have not made any attempts to tighten the screws/hinges on the back door, but will be trying that tomorrow.

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  • Report #12
    Visitor, 2006 Honda CR-V
  • Report #13
    Visitor, 2006 Honda CR-V, 76,000 mi

    Flickering light. dealer replaced rear door switch and adjusted. Covered under extended warranty.

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  • Report #14
    Visitor, 2004 Honda CR-V, 92,000 mi

    Rear interior light over cargo area flickers while driving. Adjusted rear door pin with no resolve.
    Still does it... Very annoying at night!

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