my friend's accord lost all illumination. Does anyone have a clue how to go about fixing the problem?

 

There is a service bullitin regarding this problem: 04-027

This is a HUGE problem with 03 Accords, and some '04 Accords.

Honda says that the only solution is to install a new radio. While it is covered under warranty, the radios are often on back order. Worse, the new radios that are installed often go dark after a while.

I should know: My '03 Accord EX-L has gone through two radios, and now it's dark again. I am awaiting yet another radio!

Does anyone know the actual cause of what causes this problem??

 

i've never heard of this problem before. what do you mean they get dark? the lighting does?

 

By "going dark" I mean the illumination of the radio and climate controlls go out, like a light bulb blowing. On my '03,
i can shine a flashlight into the radio display and see what's happening. Thid problem is VERY frustrating and VERY widespread. Again, Honda has a service bulletin about this problem: 04-027