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Expert: Peter G. Lee - 11/25/2006


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Hi Peter -

I have a 2003 HOnda Accord EX.  The radio console which is a LCD panel just went out.  The radio and all my controls work fine.  I have checked the fuses and none appear to be out.  If a bright light hits the panel you can see it up close.  

What can I do to fix this.  I have taken it to a HOnda dealer and they have said to replace the whole console.  I just feel this is a lot of money just to fix a lamp.

PLease help!

Thanks!

Answer
Hi Dan,
Oh dear, back light has gone and it's a bit more than a just a lamp, not too much to be done usually BUT check the ribbon cable that connects the screen with the head unit, I had a simular problem with my Kenwood mask unit, all that flexing causes a break in the cable or the connections at the end. Also if it IS the backlight try typing "backlight" into Ebay, there are some there that might do the trick.
Good luck, Peter

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Peter G. Lee

Expertise

Accessory installations including audio, security and lighting, general wiring and fault finding. Nothing specific to US car electrics such as ECUs or engine management systems please i.e. how do I get the radio out of a Saturn, we don't have Saturns in Europe so I wouldn't know.

Experience

11 years as a security and audio installer in the U.K. 9 years own company in South West of U.K. installing for a number of high street retailers incluing Trinity in-car centre, Road User, Halfords and A.1. Past advisor to and chairman of Sold Secure initative gloucestershire police. member PACT (partnership against car theft)U.K. police, Kit car builder VW air coole

Organizations
Member of the institute of diagnostic engineers M.I.Diag.E

Education/Credentials
Certified by Clifford, Cobra (U.K.) Serpi Star-Gamel, Moss, Philips, Tracker (Lowjack), Pioneer blue chip installer, Kenwood installer. City and Guilds, A.R.E

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Over 2,000 between 1988 and 2000

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