First off, I would search this, but don't even know where to begin, so please..bear with me. Left restaurant and drove home, five minute ride, all things fine. Leave five minutes later due to realizing I left my credit card behind and now there are no lights on the clock, radio, or temp control. Instrument panel is fine. Radio works. Heat works. Window controls are illuminated, as is ONE of my heated seat switches. No clue what happened or where to begin dissecting things. Any thoughts? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. '04 Non-Nav...65K miles.

 

If there's no lights on the LCDs only - than I've had this problem with my car. It's a problem with some kind of a transistor or condensator or smth like that, can't remember exactly an electrician took my panel off, replaced that part (20 minutes or so in time and 40$ in cash) and everything is well from then. He also mentioned that it's somekind of an illness of our car and after the replacement the problem should never come back.

 

Yes, it's a known issue. There's a TSB for it. https://acurazine.com/forums/1g-tsx-problems-fixes-128/acura-service-bulletin-04-021-audio-hvac-display-module-dim-dark-652565/ Since your warranty has expired, ask for goodwill consideration.

Another thread back in the day - https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...sx+HVAC+lights

 

Thanks for the feedback. I did notice today, with it being quite sunny out, that when light was reflected against the clock and radio, I could just barely make out the time and radio station...but it is very, very dim...nothing like it's supposed to be. And no, I do not need to adjust the dimmer control. I would like to think I'm smarter than that, lol. Which makes me wonder though...are they out or is something else to blame? Calling the dealership tomorrow, appreciate the help guys.

 

I've got the same sympthoms, but in former USSR (I live in Belarus =) ) it's not replaced under warranty ( we don't even have acura dealers, only hondas) though an electrician has easily fixed it.

 

This is covered under a warranty extension up to 7yrs/100K miles. Here is the current S/B.... http://photos.imageevent.com/astrobo...sb/B04-021.pdf

...caused by a failed component on a circuit board inside the audio unit, so the fix is to replace with an updated board.

 

Or to replace a component =)

 

There is a recall out on this.

 

Not a recall....a Service Bulletin that includes a warranty extension.

 

Very helpfull...and again, thanks for the feedback.