AC/heater control panel flashing on and off

I have a 2000 accord and the control panel for the AC/heater keeps flashing on and off. When it is off (no lights lit up) it doesn't respond when you push the buttons and semi warm air comes out when I turn the AC on. Randomly, the lights will come back on and it will again be responsive. It usually happens (going on and off randomly) for the first few minutes of turning the car on, but will then stay on. Any ideas?

Anyone? Please help?!?!

I suggest trying the HONDAACCORDFORUM (google for link to site) as it is more specific to that model and has more people familiar with its issues.

I have never heard about that kind of problems. It sounds like there is a bad contact somewhere.
I would start with the fuses. Find the fuse that controls AC and try to wiggle it. If that does not work try to remove the AC panel itself and see it there is a connector that you can unplug and plug back in.

Good luck,
Sam

From Alldata:
NOTE: This is the only information provided by the manufacturer for reading diagnostic trouble codes.

How to Retrieve a DTC

The climate control unit has a self-diagnosis function.

Running the Self-diagnosis Function



Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Set the temperature control dial on Max Cool, then slowly to Max Hot.
After 1 minute , press the AUTO button and then the OFF button. Continue to hold both buttons down. If there is any abnormality in the system when both buttons are pressed, the temperature indicator will light up the segment (A to N) corresponding to the error. The temperature indicator will then alternate every second between displaying "88" (all segments lit) and the error segment. If there is no abnormality, the segments will not light up.

This should help ya out.

Or this depending on yours having the manual system or auto electronic:


How to Retrieve a DTC
The heater control panel has a self-diagnosis function.

Running the Self-diagnosis Function



Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Turn the fan switch OFF , and the recirculation control switch to Recirculate (recirculation indicator light comes on).
Press and hold the recirculation control switch to Fresh (recirculation indicator light goes off). Continue to hold the switch until the recirculation indicator light comes on for 2 seconds , then it will blink the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) to indicate a faulty component.

Have fun!