# Dash and lights

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-and-lights/160994>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** element, honda\
**Created:** [March 13, 2020, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-and-lights/160994 "2020-03-13T22:06:12Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 7\
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**Author:** ![Luis\_D\_Vazquez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/278dde/32.png) [@Luis\_D\_Vazquez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Luis_D_Vazquez)\
**Post date:** [March 13, 2020, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-and-lights/160994/1 "2020-03-13T22:06:12Z")

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I have a 2009 Honda element and at random my center radio flicks on and of and my a/c knobs will flash and it’ll say that my door is open but its really not and theres a clicking noise that goes with all the light flashing does anyone know what it could be

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [March 13, 2020, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-and-lights/160994/2 "2020-03-13T22:08:02Z")

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That’s one of the signs of a BCM failing.

> **[5 Common Symptoms of a Failing Body Control Module (BCM) - Module Experts](https://moduleexperts.com/5-common-symptoms-failing-body-control-module-bcm/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIq6yYgbuY6AIVdB-tBh2_OwQwEAAYASAAEgJau_D_BwE)**
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> If your BCM malfunctions, you will notice a negative effect on the operation of your vehicle. Watch out for these symptoms.

Tester

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**Author:** ![Luis\_D\_Vazquez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/278dde/32.png) [@Luis\_D\_Vazquez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Luis_D_Vazquez)\
**Post date:** [March 13, 2020, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-and-lights/160994/3 "2020-03-13T22:12:20Z")

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About how much does it cost

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [March 13, 2020, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-and-lights/160994/4 "2020-03-13T22:13:17Z")

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It depends on where you live.

Tester

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**Author:** ![Luis\_D\_Vazquez](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/278dde/32.png) [@Luis\_D\_Vazquez](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Luis_D_Vazquez)\
**Post date:** [March 13, 2020, 10:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-and-lights/160994/5 "2020-03-13T22:14:26Z")

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Georgia I’m trying to get this fixed so I can sell itbut all the mechanics I go to cant figure it out

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**Author:** ![old\_mopar\_guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/6bbea6/32.png) [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\
**Post date:** [March 14, 2020, 12:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-and-lights/160994/6 "2020-03-14T00:09:50Z")

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I would say you need a better mechanic. Have you tried a Honda dealership?

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**Author:** ![Cougar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cougar/32/21348_2.png) [@Cougar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cougar)\
**Post date:** [March 14, 2020, 12:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-and-lights/160994/7 "2020-03-14T12:09:54Z")

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The problem you are having could be caused by a faulty power connection. The clicking sound you hear could be a relay tied to that same power. You might be able to locate the trouble area by tapping on suspected areas like the light switch using a screwdriver handle to tap with while watching the lights.