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Sproget · 11-15-2011, 04:09 AM

Got my new CR-Z about a month ago and loving driving it although I've had some real problems with Honda UK and the dealer.

Got a white GT with the Glow Pack installed but the pack is illuminated all the time despite being advertised on all Euro (including UK) websites as being controlled by the lights and dim-able. Mine are not and now Honda are saying they are falsely advertising it (their words).

Love the car tho so it's a shame this is souring the ointment.

I noticed in another thread that there are two wiring instructions for the glow pack so I wonder if Honda are looking at the wrong ones.....

VTEC Mini · 11-15-2011, 02:46 PM

Welcome! We dont have that in the states so I can't help you there.

TwoZs · 11-15-2011, 05:44 PM

Welcome! Also can't help with that as I have a US model.

Whereabouts in Scotland? I lived in Aberdeen for most of a decade and still go back frequently.

dfair · 11-15-2011, 06:42 PM

Welcome Sproget.

Varmint · 11-15-2011, 07:08 PM

Kyle of clan MacRae welcomes you.

CR-Z Canadian · 11-15-2011, 08:13 PM

Welcome, and hope the lighting issue doesn't spoil your enjoyment of your new CR-Z!
Canada gets US model, so we cannot help you either.
I'm sure some of our European members will be in a position to assist.

pwood · 11-15-2011, 08:50 PM

Welcome on board Sproget. I didnt get the glow pack on mine as the idea of more lights on at night sounded distracting. I was worried enough that i could dim speedo enough. Very surprised the glow pack wont dim with the rest of the dashlights not that it much concilation to you.

sleighman · 11-15-2011, 10:49 PM

Congrats on the car.

About 4 years ago I toured northern Scotland. What a cool place. Gotta watch for those free roaming sheep. I was there for 11 days. Flew into Glasgow and then traveled to Strerling. We stayed at bed and breakfast inns. There was a lot to see.We drove 1100 miles in a rental Ford Mondeo. I am in American law enforcement and was able to hook up with a constable in the town of Inverness and did a ride a long for several hours. The officers name was Norman and he was like 6 ft 7" tall and drove a small fast Peugeot. He could barley fit in that thing. I hope one day he looks me up over here so I can return the favor.

I also hung out with some Scottish Marines at a Fort George on the northern tip. They had just came back from Iraq and served with the USMC of which I am a former member.

Sproget · 11-16-2011, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwoZs

Welcome! Also can't help with that as I have a US model.

Whereabouts in Scotland? I lived in Aberdeen for most of a decade and still go back frequently.

I live in Peterhead and work in Aberdeen.

xxxsteven · 11-16-2011, 05:59 PM

Welcome to the forum! Hope you enjoy your CRZ, and that all problems are resolved.

11-15-2011, 04:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sproget Newbie Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 4	Greetings from Scotland Got my new CR-Z about a month ago and loving driving it although I've had some real problems with Honda UK and the dealer. Got a white GT with the Glow Pack installed but the pack is illuminated all the time despite being advertised on all Euro (including UK) websites as being controlled by the lights and dim-able. Mine are not and now Honda are saying they are falsely advertising it (their words). Love the car tho so it's a shame this is souring the ointment. I noticed in another thread that there are two wiring instructions for the glow pack so I wonder if Honda are looking at the wrong ones.....

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VTEC Mini Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,102	Welcome! We dont have that in the states so I can't help you there. __________________

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CR-Z Canadian Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,333	Welcome, and hope the lighting issue doesn't spoil your enjoyment of your new CR-Z! Canada gets US model, so we cannot help you either. I'm sure some of our European members will be in a position to assist. __________________ YES, it's fast. And NO, you can't drive it!

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11-15-2011, 08:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
pwood Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Scotland (central) Posts: 71	Welcome on board Sproget. I didnt get the glow pack on mine as the idea of more lights on at night sounded distracting. I was worried enough that i could dim speedo enough. Very surprised the glow pack wont dim with the rest of the dashlights not that it much concilation to you.

11-15-2011, 10:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
sleighman Supporting Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: North Florida Posts: 986	Congrats on the car. About 4 years ago I toured northern Scotland. What a cool place. Gotta watch for those free roaming sheep. I was there for 11 days. Flew into Glasgow and then traveled to Strerling. We stayed at bed and breakfast inns. There was a lot to see.We drove 1100 miles in a rental Ford Mondeo. I am in American law enforcement and was able to hook up with a constable in the town of Inverness and did a ride a long for several hours. The officers name was Norman and he was like 6 ft 7" tall and drove a small fast Peugeot. He could barley fit in that thing. I hope one day he looks me up over here so I can return the favor. I also hung out with some Scottish Marines at a Fort George on the northern tip. They had just came back from Iraq and served with the USMC of which I am a former member.