I know! I was sweating it a little bit due to the fact that my warranty extension mailer said only 100k but i guess they added another 5k due to the odometer being slightly off.

For those who have had the replacement do they replace the whole radio insert or just the faulty light board?

 

Just the board.

My first replacement was jacked up as well, so they had to order yet another and I had to come back again to get it installed.

 

My center console lights went out years ago at about 80k miles, but at the time it wasn't covered so i never got it fixed. Now my car has over 200k miles. So is there any possibility for acura to back date and honor this fix? Its probably doubtful. Is this an easy do it yourself fix? Anyone have any advice what i should do? I guess it can't hurt to call client services and ask. I know the dealership will not help me one bit because i didn't purchase my car from them.

 

all of my buttons light up except the right (passenger) map light and seat heater button.

So essentially I can see everything on my side, but on my passengers side you can accidentally turn on the seat warmer if you dont pay attention and if you had to read a map you would have to smash the sh** out of the map light a few times before it came on...

04 AT bought with 80,XXX miles in june 09

 

That's not because of the PCB, though. Those bulbs just need to be replaced. Shouldn't be too expensive.

If your PCB was bad, the buttons surrounding your stereo and HVAC controls would be out or dim.

 

Call anyway and try to get it covered. Doesn't hurt to try.

 

Did you try-I would think the dealer would try to be helpful to you and hopefully you will return to purchase a car from them. I bought my car in Pa but live in NC. The dealer in NC has replaced a few things without problems that were under warranty. I still prefer getting my car serviced in Pa. I have had my tsx serviced at acura/honda dealers in Kansas, Nevada, Utah and California.

 

No i haven't tried yet but i will. At the time it was an expensive 1000 dollar replacement fix. But i read some people are replacing the PCB for much cheaper. Maybe i'll search and see what thats all about and worst case i can do it myself.

 

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Joining the club...my went out today. All the radio/hvac button backlid lights went out, even with the headlights on. Both displays and function work properly (no-navi).

04 TSX with 145k km.

I noticed the TSB posted, but it is an American version...does anyone know if there is a Canadian equivalence? If so...what is the age/mileage restrictions?

 

2004 with nav 140k no problem

 

I have had my 04' TSX for 3 yrs, I now have 85k and intermmidiately my dash, clock and radio lights go off for a split second. It happens once to a few times a week... any suggestions?

 

The dealership will probably tell you there's nothing they can do until it goes out completely. You can always call and ask, but I doubt they will do anything.

 

Well acura client services is not willing to help me one bit. I explained that my lights went out aroun 87k miles and at that time there was no official service bulletin for this, so the dealer quoted me 1000dollars to replace the radio, which i declined. Now that i'm over 200k miles they say its too late, even though they admit its not related to mileage, and thats its just a defect recall issue.

They say my only possibility is if the dealer has a record of me taking the car in for the fix. Problem is this was just a verbal conversation with the service dept when i had the car in for other unrelated maintenance. So there probably is no record.

So how much is the replacement part if i were to do this myself? What other course of action can i take?

 

I think alot of you guys are fortunate to have good dealers... I called both Acura dealers in town, one of which is 5 minutes from my house. They both said I need to make an appointment for them to inspect the car and even ORDER the part. So I thought that was ridiculous and a complete waste of time but what can you do. The dealer closest to me, I took the car, he checked it out for 10 minutes, and came to the conclusion that they're ordering the part which is shipped from California. He called me into the service bay and was like so its the top cd player (I have an optional acura mp3 deck as well), I'm thinking yes did you read the TSB? When I first called, that dealer told me he had never heard of the problem, I'm thinking "seriously? its really common". The other dealer knew exactly what it was. It just annoys me that an older version of the TSB stated that if a customer calls in to order the part immediately so its there and you only have to make one appointment. Making both appointments is just a big PITA... so those of you that had dealers that stocked them are lucky - both dealers told me they must order the part based on my VIN.

 

I actually had to go in 3 times....once to verify the problem & order the part, once to get the new part in, which ended up also being defective, then a 3rd time to get another new part and that finally did the trick. I still consider my dealership to be really good.

 

how much would the dealer charge you guys for the part and labor?

 

I've noticed my HVAC/Radio lights going dim whenever I first start my car, then after about a minute they will light up. Is this what most people are experiencing before they go completely out?
I've got a late model 04 with 170,000km. Auto, no navi.

 

I've had an issue with all my lights going out (including radio and hvac displays), my electrician fixed it, it was some kind of condenser or so. But now I have another problem: not all the lights, but some on my hvac went out. The upper ones are lited (ac, mode) but the lowest are not (off, auto, defrosters) (((

 

Do the window lock button and outside mirror defroster have lights under them? If so mine are out. So is my driver side heated seat light. 06 65K miles.

 

Just had mine fixed. All lights on the dash under the Navi screen went out.
Acura fixed it no problem.

 

^^
how old is your car? Out of warranty?

 

I just bought a TSX for my girlfriend and it has the problem with the lights. It has 80K miles on it. Can I take it to the dealership and have it replaced due to the TSB even though I'm not the original owner?

 

I would certainly try. I think the warranty is longer (100k or so miles) on that particular part now with the TSB.

 

Just checked on ISIS to make sure I was correct on the warranty extension, and it is indeed 7 year/105,000 miles.

Service Bulletin
© 2008 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved BTB 27061-39226 (0805) 1 of 10
CLIENT INFORMATION: The information in this bulletin is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment, and
training to correctly and safely maintain your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers,” and you should not assume this
bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle has the condition described. To determine whether this information applies, contact an authorized
Acura automobile dealer.
May 7, 2008
04-021
Applies To: 2004 TSX – ALL
Warranty Extension: Audio-HVAC Display Is Dim or Dark
(Supersedes 04-021, dated February 5, 2008, to add Repair Procedure B for vehicles equipped with
navigation)
BACKGROUND
NOTE: Because of a class action settlement, the
warranty extension coverage for the audio unit display
on 2004 TSXs purchased or leased between April 13,
2002, and November 7, 2006, is now 7 years or
105,000 miles, whichever occurs first. For more
information, refer to Service Bulletin 06-050, Warranty
Extension: Vehicle Warranty Mileage.
... (below is the older section, not updated to reflect the class action law suit as noted above with the increased mileage amount)
To ensure that clients have adequate warranty
coverage for this potential problem, Acura is increasing
the warranty on the audio unit display to 7 years or
100,000 miles, whichever occurs first. For other
defects the standard 4 years or 50,000 miles warranty
applies, whichever occurs first.

That's just the warranty time period part from the bulletin. We're still doing a few at work, but only one every month or two at this point.

 

I'm just furious that acura will not fix my console lights. Just because i have high mileage that has no bearing on this defect. Mileage has nothing to with this. And besides, my lights went out at 80k miles but at that time there was no warranty fix for it. So just because i drive more than average i should suffer? How much to fix this out of pocket?

 

Mines just went out last week. Around 134k miles on it. Auto with navi. Is there any DIY?or anyother way to get it done without involving the dealers. I just went and they were gonna charge me around 900.

 

I'd like to know the same thing. I thought the service bulletin showed some steps for the fix. But i don't know what part and how much the part costs.

 

center console lights went out along with my tail lights.
this was because i rewired my fogs to the corner lights and it blew the fuse. I solved my problem! =)

'06/3 years, 58,xxx

 

131K (w/Navi) and the center lights are still working.

 

Lights on my '04 went out twice while under waranty. Went out again 4 months ago, I have 82k miles. Called the dealer they said
not covered, even though there was a bulletin. I'm going to write
Acura head office.

 

Went to the dealer today, Im 10.000k past the extended warranty sooo


50$ for the replacement circuit board.

70$ for the install.

 

Thought the bulletin provided an extension for the repair. Perhaps try a different dealer.

 

Yeah, I thought it was 100,000 miles or so, which you are under with your 82k. Def. try another dealer or call client services.

 

I think there is a copy of this warranty extension in the FAQ section of this forum. I'd print it out and bring it in to the dealer.

 

Only light that has went so far is the seat heating button light

 

My clock, radio, and temperature lights went out last week in my 04 TSX, 50k miles. The lights are dim during the day and barely visible, at night they are gone. what should i do??? i checked the fuses already

 

Where do you get the service bulletin for this problem??

 

FAQ Section:

https://acurazine.com/forums/tsx-frequently-asked-questions-125/faq-tsbs-recalls-known-issues-660403/

 

UPDATE

The dealer ended up replacing it free of charge

THANK YOU Superior Acura, of Fairfield!!!!!!!!!!!!!