It's a nightlight. As far as I know, it's purpose is to illuminate the
radio switches and console a little. It's especially visible at night. I
have this in my 03 EX 4cyl 4 door too. I don't see the orange light on
these surfaces unless its dark outside. Don't know why they added it or why
its not independently switchable. I think it dims with the instrument panel
light switch.


"michael martin" <mmartin4857@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> I have a 2004 Accord EX V6. There is a little orange light (always
> on) up by the map lights/homelink buttons. Does anyone know the
> purpose of this light? Just wondering. Thanks.