2015 Civic Dimming Lights

[CivicKid2015]

Hi there,

I purchased a 2015 Honda Civic, I noticed at night with the headlights on, that when I tap the brakes or shift from D to N to R, the front head lights dim a little. Is this normal with this model? I am following up with dealer this week, I have had it two months and it's fully under warranty.

I am thinking Battery or Alternator


Thanks, CK2

2005 Civic Coupe
2010 Pilot
2011 Accord Sedan
2013 CR-V
2015 Civic Coupe

 

[Jake LXer]

Yea I'm pretty sure this is normal, shifting or stepping on the brake pedal consumes voltage

 

[NoMoreNissans]

my car does this too.

im at 40k on my car and havent had any battery or alternator problems so far so I'd say it's normal and operating as intended

 

[Michal006]

My car does that too

 

[CivicKid2015]

Thanks, I kind of expected a new Honda to be "perfect"

B.

 

[CivicKid2015]

I am glad I got a 2015, some 2016's have a stop sell order

http://blog.caranddriver.com/honda-orders-stop-sale-on-2016-civic-official-recall-pending/

 

[Jake LXer]

Yea, well i'm sure every car does this cause its a power draw and the battery has to replenish the voltage that was used to light up the brake lights when you pressed the brake pedal...also yea i read that.... I'm surprised it was the N/As and not the turboed Civics'

 

[Darkout]

Anyone ever notice the amount of dimming headlights do when a window being rolled up or down reaches it's stopping point. Do all four at once and hold it for a few seconds and you'll loose half your headlights brightness lol unless you feel or hear the engine want to die I'd say your fine

 

[CivicKid2015]

YES!

And I think it should not happen, but all my Honda's do it

2005 Civic Coupe

2010 Pilot

2011 Accord Sedan

2013 CRV

2015 Civic Coupe

 

[Darkout]

Every car under the sun does this it's normal, wouldn't pay much attention to it and enjoy the car