My 2003 Honda Accord EX has a problem with the backlighting on the radio and the ac controls. All the lights have gone out, but everything else on it seems to work still. I have looked for a blown fuse but could not find one. Any suggestions?

stephenlohp

same here... having a 2003 accord coupe with backlight problem at the radio panel.

Check with 2 dealers:
one said it can cost $800 to replace a new radio set
another said it would cost $300 labour to fix the radio panel

cdobbs

My 2003 Accord EX with 63000 miles had the same problem. Backlights went out a few months ago but the radio still worked. I pulled the fuses to see if one was blown and when I put them back in nothing worked. I called America Honda and told them I expected my radio to be fixed and that I knew this was an on going problem. The first guy I spoke to was an ***. I was contacted by someone else a couple days later and he requested that I take it to a dealer to get looked at. I call Bankston Honda in Lewisville, TX and spoke with a guy name Chuck. I explained that I had been in contact with America Honda and was aware of the problem with the 03 Accord but they wanted them to look at it. Long story short they ordered me a rebuilt radio and installed it at no cost to me. I am pleased with the out come and very pleased with the service I got from Bankston. I am not sure if i will buy another Honda but if I do it will be from Bankston.

laserwiz

Follow-up from Laserwiz regarding backlight issue: Honda still tried to give me the run around but Honda of Stevens Creek took care of me in spite of Honda's parts / labor split offer. Good for them. In any case, this issue has left a bad taste in my mouth re: honda. I think I'll be sticking with Toyota!

jordanjs0

I have this problem also, only now my radio will not work AT ALL - has anyone else had the radio quit working ? also the lights on my seat heater button on the passenger side won't work ....

autoaudioservice

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autoaudioservice

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llsalexandria

Hi all. Thanks for this wonderful message board. My lights went out a few weeks ago. I tried the fuses but then went to the dealership- who acted as if they never heard of the problem before. Landmark Honda in Alexandria VA. They supposedly looked at my car, but to be honest I thought it was a bit fishy that they didn't charge me for the diagnosis. They told me to replace the unit is would be more than $700 but I could call a local audio repairman and get a better deal. I was in Pittsburgh (where I bought the car) and speaking to someone I referred a honda too (now I feel like a jerk). I mentioned my lights issue and she said, "you too?" I called the other repairman today and he said its $320+ to fix it. Then I hit the net (because he gave me the impression he's heard of this issue before) and found all of you!!!! Sign me up! I'll join in a letter writing campaign, go to TV, whatever! Darn them. Its dispicable that any of us had to go through this- they should have fested up to this after the first 100 defective units. I'll call honda too- but I'm so disgusted that they tried to sweep this issue under the rug when I went in for an appointment. They would have been more than satisfied for me to pay +$300 to have it repaired when this is really THEIR issue. My email is (And, I'm forwarding this to my friend who is having the same problem- she's under warranty- I'm not.)

autoaudioservice

CHECK THIS LINK, HERE IS THE PICTURE OF THE RADIO WE ARE TALKING ABOUT
http://www.stereofixer.com/radios010.html

llsalexandria

Update: American Honda opened a case for me. I received a voice message this AM saying they'd pay for the part but I'd be responsible for the labor. Still an unfair deal if you ask me. Not buying another honday. And, given this is a lease, they'll get it back next year and I'll buy something else.

Lisa

llsalexandria

I'm in. Contact me I'm in DC.