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Most vehicles nowadays have the facility to retrofit accessories and most of it is in place from the factory (as in wiring loom, fuses, etc). If they car was taken to the dealer for retrofitting lights, etc then it is a case of fitting the lights, putting power to the lights (fuse, switches, etc) and then programming it into the CanBus system to activate it.

My 2014 Jazz is not fitted with Daylight running loghts, thinking of retro fit. Notice that cabin fuse box has pos15 labelled DRL, does this mean the car is wired for DRL ready for lights to be fitted. Any motor sparky help Thanks BB

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Thanks again for your advice

They used to sell CV gaiters that were split and you placed them over the CV joint and ran glue along the length to secure it along with the clips each end. They sort of worked but were a little bit rigid so would pull off the joint but at least they lasted long enough for an MOT test :-)

Thanks for the input, yup I'm sure the garage will get to the bottom of the sensor(s) problem. Those damn rubber gaiters, expensive job because the amount of man hours. When is someone going to manufacture boots you can install with the driveshafts in situ

Good and bad news then ! CV gaiter is relatively cheap and easy to sort ABS and SRS lights - I would look for any connections under seats (for the SRS) and under the bonnet and each wheel (for the ABS). I believe there is a limited OBD interaction that you can read codes for engine but not sure that it goes deep enough for SRS and ABS. Sometimes it is a common factor such as poor connections on the battery or earth connections to the chassis

I'm not aware that these components would in fact fail due to inherent faults and are not necessarily maintenance items. The turbocharger is best maintained by ensuring the air filter is in good condition and also the engine oil is of the correct grade and quality.

Thanks Trevor Should I consider replacing components like the water pump and turbo before they fail as their failure can cause consequential damage ?

Still working on this, Distributor fitted so car running now. MOT was due Jan 2026 so put it through and failed. Had the Front Offside CV Gaiter replaced last MOT, this time Front Nearside needs doing. Also ABS and SBS lights are on. Going to cost a bit to continue and make this road worthy again.

Hi John The most crucial parts to consider changing as a maintenance task are the air filter, oil filter, cabin filter and also the fuel filter (which is a bit of a fiddle to change but quite straightforwards. In addition to these service parts I would advise to change the rear diff oil with the correct fluid from Honda as this can manifest as clunking when turning in on a sharp corner (e.g pulling into a driveway) which tells you the fluid needs replacing. Beyond that, the 3rd generation CR-V is a superb vehicle and there is no reason it shouldn't go on for many years ahead.

My CRV MK3 2.2 DTEC has done 150000 miles. It has original clutch, water pump, turbo etc and a full Honda main dealer service history. I want to keep this car as long as possible. Which preventative part replacements should I consider doing to get another 100000 miles out of the car?

I would be tempted to top it up and see if that changes the reading and especially when it gets down to this level again

My tank is over half full

I'm selling my Honda FR-V due to moving abroad. It's been well maintained and has a new MOT and full service history. PIctures won't upload here because they're too large, see advert on Gumtree. Located in NW London. Please PM if interested.

Loved the adverts of the era as they were memorable - even after 50 years I can still sing the song that was played or the taste of the drink, etc.

Many thanks for the advice, the garage have sourced a new one so at least the car is still on the road. Is it alright to ask peeps what they think it might be worth if I were to attempt to sell it? Mum bought in new in 1998, 105k on the clock now and well looked after. Hope this is ok

I seem to recall using a module from another manufacturer to resolve the parts supply issue at the time - could have been Rover or similar manufacturer that used the same system - at least it gives you an opportunity to widen the search. Searching by Part Numbers would be best to get straight to the correct part

Hi Ivan....welcome to the Club I'm sure you will be pleased with the Jazz and its reliability and build quality Good to have you onboard!

Hi this is Ivan here and I have just purchased a Honda Jazz Crosstar. Not had any Honda's before and at the moment very pleased with it.

Hi all, does anyone have a working distributor or advice on where to buy one second hand or new as it has failed (garage diagnosed) on my sister whilst driving it Any help would be greatly welcome, the car is worth nothing if it isn't running :(

I have found water drips from the air pressure vent ending up on the floor also. Have new one ready to replace and seal in! This is a 2017 CRV. Should add that I have been a CRV driver since 2005 and this is the first one to show a waterleak.

Hi, bought my 2015 1.6 D-tec SE Plus in May and it has been great, the only thing has been the P0001 fault engine code keeps being thrown so I need to replace Fuel Preasure Regulator and Sensor to try and get this code cleared. Does anyone know where is a good place to order these from? Thanks

Any upgrade in bulbs is good in my opinion. Whether they bring a noticeable difference to the table may be good but unlikely to be any worse than the standard halogen bulbs