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

**euro77** · 12-06-2007 10:39 PM

The one I know so far is 2, but according to Nick (from the service person), this is quite common (if I remember Nick's exact word).

**yfin** · 12-06-2007 10:45 PM

Originally Posted by euro77

The one I know so far is 2, but according to Nick (from the service person), this is quite common (if I remember Nick's exact word).

It would be a lot of work for dealers to do this rectification on an ongoing basis. I know in the USA Acura extended the warranty on the audio unit to 7 years for this very reason. See enclosed.

See how Acura write to all owners?!!! Another example of Honda Australia not communicating with buyers. I still have not received any communication regarding the headlight clips - in the US everyone got a letter.

http://photos.imageevent.com/astrobo...sb/B04-021.pdf

**tony1234** · 13-06-2007 07:22 AM

Seems to be only 04s that have this problem.For you guys that have this year model buying the ext.warranty i think is a good idea.BTW.Does anyone know how much the control panel is to buy from Honda spares?

**yfin** · 13-06-2007 08:30 AM

Originally Posted by tony1234

Seems to be only 04s that have this problem.For you guys that have this year model buying the ext.warranty i think is a good idea.BTW.Does anyone know how much the control panel is to buy from Honda spares?

Seen it posted about the 03 Honda Accord in the USA too (very similar dash to us) - TSB # 04027. To buy the console unit would cost a fortune through Honda - much better off going to a wrecker.

I would say this occurs in a very tiny percentage of vehicles - much less than 1% (I only know of 2 cases in Australia although there are obviously more). To justify $900 extended warranty for a just in case depends on whether or not the owner likes to live dangerously

. You only get the extended warranty for another 2 years anyway and if the car has made 3 years without problem.....

The other thing is what is to say this will not happen in year 6 or after??? Forked out $900 and then you still have to fix it.

**grand78** · 13-06-2007 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by tony1234

Seems to be only 04s that have this problem.For you guys that have this year model buying the ext.warranty i think is a good idea.BTW.Does anyone know how much the control panel is to buy from Honda spares?

mine's late 03

**grand78** · 13-06-2007 02:36 PM

hey guys,
I just got off the phone with the dealer that's helping me out. The dealer is fine but just that honda australia's a bit unorganised.
So, here's the latest word from him.
The unit should be here in Melbourne by friday(let's see how true is that). It seems that there was some hesitation cause Honda Australia shuffed the responsibility of the defect to the manufacturer. The manufacturer and Honda Australia had a game ping pong shuffing the blame and the latter then decided it was NOT OF PRIORITY GIVEN THAT THE CAR WAS ON EXTENDED WARRANTY AND NOT YOUR STANDARD 3 YEAR WARRANTY.

Hmmmm.... So, thinking about extending your warranty?

Sigh

**grand78** · 13-06-2007 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by tony1234

Seems to be only 04s that have this problem.For you guys that have this year model buying the ext.warranty i think is a good idea.BTW.Does anyone know how much the control panel is to buy from Honda spares?

try not to use the unit too much, just get an aftermarket deck and whack it in like the guys in the forums for EURO.
Then the centre panel unit just functions as a display.. hopefully the probability of it stuffing up is not high...

Then again, these defects should be low. Any honda is built good and to last. It is just a shame that honda's internal operations with their outsourced manufacturers is so poor here in aust.

**mastcell** · 13-06-2007 03:40 PM

Originally Posted by aaronng

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.

**tony1234** · 13-06-2007 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by grand78

mine's late 03

You're right.I meant to include 03 as well.From 05 onwards it doesn't seem to be a problem any more though.

**MasTaKilla** · 13-06-2007 08:45 PM

my euro is an 04 model, and just 3 months after warranty expired the backlights around the radio CD system have died..
i took the car into the service centre at berwick and they told me that i would need a new CD console system, so now i have to pay for a new CD player and console just to get the backlights working, seems silly to need to replace the whole thing just to get some backlights working

**euro77** · 13-06-2007 09:43 PM

Sorry to hear that, but apparently that's what I've heard (you have to replace the whole system)

Do you mind letting us know how much it costs you?

**tony1234** · 14-06-2007 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by MasTaKilla

my euro is an 04 model, and just 3 months after warranty expired the backlights around the radio CD system have died..
i took the car into the service centre at berwick and they told me that i would need a new CD console system, so now i have to pay for a new CD player and console just to get the backlights working, seems silly to need to replace the whole thing just to get some backlights working

Go back to service and ask them to talk to HA and see if they'll replace it as a good will gesture being as it's just out of warranty.Be polite but persistent.they should do it.