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The green numbers, etc. on the display of my radio (93 Accord SE) are
getting dim. Any ideas as to why? Will it get worse until it goes out
completely? The backlighting is fine.

If its a gas plasma display like it sounds like it is, they dim with age
as the gas becomes inert. Not much you can do. However if your display
is lit by indicacent lights, then some of them are blown out and can be
replaced. Check an electronic component supplier.

Anderson, Drake wrote:
> The green numbers, etc. on the display of my radio (93 Accord SE) are
> getting dim. Any ideas as to why? Will it get worse until it goes out
> completely? The backlighting is fine.
>
>

Anderson, Drake wrote:
> The green numbers, etc. on the display of my radio (93 Accord SE) are
> getting dim. Any ideas as to why? Will it get worse until it goes out
> completely? The backlighting is fine.
>
>

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Drake,

The tiny bulbs inside the older stereos have little colored rubber
'condoms' on them. Light blue on many Acuras, green on lots of Hondas,
but ORANGE (yech) on the original CRVs. These 'filters' get burned up
with time, and the bulbs blacken from the inside too. Dust also
accumulates on the clear plastic parts that are supposed to carry the
light to the desired knob or button.

Instructions for removal start here. You'll find the correct spot.

http://www.carstereohelp.com/strhonda.htm

Slip the stereo out. Try taking the bulbs out and cleaning them (and
thier condoms). Blow out the dust with a pressure hose.

Not sure where to suggest replacement bulbs. I just stole some out of a
dead stereo I picked up at a charity shop, and glued the condoms on
because they wouldn't fit. No jokes, OK ?!?!?

Let us know how it goes, eh?

'Curly'

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