My factory installed radio/clock stays on all the time- even when there is no key in the ignition & veh is off & locked! Any ideas what it could be??

 

Does anything else also stay on, such as power windows, etc.?

 

No nothing else stays on- just the clock/ radio cd player...

 

Since only the radio/clock stays on, I would think this is a problem with the driver's side under-dash multiplexer. This multiplexer is part of the driver's side under-dash fuse/relay box assembly on your car. If other things stayed on, then there is a possibility it could be the ignition switch.

There was a recall on certain Accord's fuse/relay box assemblies due to a stalling/no start safety issue. Let me look if that pertain to the 2004, that way, you may be able to get it replaced without charge.

 

I seem to remember a recall on the 7th gen radios. What I remember though was the screen would become black and unreadable. I know the fix was the dealer would replace for free. How many miles on your car? You could always call a dealer and give them the VIN and ask them if there are any recalls or TSB's on the radio (that would be the first thing I would do anyway.)

 

IIRC, that TSB was regarding dim or no display, not related to radio staying on. The circuit board would get replaced.

Here is the superseded TSB: driveaccord.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=7096

 

The fuse/relay/multiplex box assembly recall was only for certain 2005 Accord and Odysseys. So, may not be able to get it replaced without charge.

dvpatel.homelinux.com/forumfiles/SB/A05-014.PDF

 

If you want to see what the part looks like and see how it is replaced, see this TSB:

hondalac.com/service/Bulletins/x03-029e.pdf

 

Thanks a bunch-- I guess I will just contact the dealer to see what they say