Euro control panel(temperature and audio) display very dim(almost can't see!). HELP!!

[mastcell]

Which makes me wonder if I should fork out $895 for the extended warranty for my 04, just for this problem..

Just because your standard warranty ran out, it does not completely absolve your dealer's (and Honda Australia's) obligation to you.

There is something called 'implied warranty' that applies to all consumer products sold in Australia. Simply, it means that product suplied should be fit for its intended purpose for the usual expected life of the product. If it failed too early, the supplier/manufacturer is under obligation to have it repaired/replaced FOC even when the product is no longer under manufacturer's warranty.

If anyone of you have issues such as this, look up your local Fair Trading/Consumer Affair Department for advice.