The "Center Console Light" problem -> RESOLUTION in post #180 - Page 7

spotch · 01-03-2006, 05:10 PM

So I guess it's safe to say that this problem shouldn't affect any late 05s or 06 model TSX's, right?

foo-e · 05-09-2006, 11:10 PM

I am guessing that what is being discussed in this tread is what I have just experienced.. my led display above the navi screen (temp, clock, radio station) went dark yesterday (see attached pdf #1 on diagram with arrow pointing at it) - I brought it to my acura dealer and they told me it is a one unit part for $325 + labor to replace.

I unfortunately have 65K with no warranty... have a scheduled appt for this thurs - hope it's not the $2500 that's been discussed on this thread...

anyone else have this go out? if so what was the fix?

PS during the daylight hours, I can still see the temp, clock & radio station.. it just no light...

larchmont · 05-09-2006, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by foo-e

I am guessing that what is being discussed in this tread is what I have just experienced.. my led display above the navi screen (temp, clock, radio station) went dark yesterday (see attached pdf #1 on diagram with arrow pointing at it) - I brought it to my acura dealer and they told me it is a one unit part for $325 + labor to replace.

I unfortunately have 65K with no warranty... have a scheduled appt for this thurs - hope it's not the $2500 that's been discussed on this thread...

anyone else have this go out? if so what was the fix?

PS during the daylight hours, I can still see the temp, clock & radio station.. it just no light...

HEY EVERYBODY!
I think we ought to pay attention to this!

NO, foo, that's a different problem.

What we were talking about was THE CONTROL BUTTONS -- the back-lighting on the buttons for the CD, radio, Nav, etc.

Sorry to hear about your problem. I think we HAVE heard of people having it, but not often.

BUT.......Not too many people have that much mileage on the TSX -- you're among the first to get that far.
So..... (unfortunately for the rest of us) IT'S POSSIBLE THAT THE PROBLEM WILL BE COMMON ONCE WE GET UP THERE TOO.

The "Center Stack" problem tended to hit in a certain range of mileage, and it hit A LOT of the cars.
It's possible this will too -- in a higher mileage range.

We'll just have to see.

And please let us know how it works out, foo.

foo-e · 05-10-2006, 12:28 AM

thanks larchmont for the response... I was hoping you had heard of this and of a quick (or inexpensive) fix. will definately let you know the outcome later this week. I did ask the parts dept (that's where I got the diagram from) to order the part thinking I could replace myself, but they suggested that I ask service if they could get acura to pick up some of the tab. the service manager told me "they would work with me"... decided to schedule the appt and try that route first... I can always say "no" if the est. is way out there. I really hate the thought of spending a lot of $$ just to see the clock and climate control temp (the radio display is redundant since it is also on the navi screen)...

foo-e · 05-11-2006, 03:06 PM

UPDATE: 05/11/06

dropped off my car at the dealership this morning. they just called and indicated that this is a "known" problem with the radio/cd unit which affects the center control lights and the led display (on the navi versions) and that it is faulty. they have ordered the part which will take 7-10 business days. the dealer contacted acura and this repair will be 100% covered by acura as a "one-time, good-will warranty extension" since I am out of warranty.

hope this helps for anyone else who is unfortunate enough to experience this in the future...

I have definately had my share of quirks with my tsx and many days at the dealership service bay, but have always been taken care of.

foo-e · 05-12-2006, 10:31 AM

NOTE: The paperwork from the dealership indicates the "known problem" as a recorded Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) - here's a link to the web site to research recalls and TSBs for any vehicle http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr.../tsbsearch.cfm

BBgun · 05-13-2006, 03:13 AM

had that prob around 42k, dealer told me they replaced the whole thing....it works fine now

foo-e · 05-13-2006, 04:21 PM

thanks bbgun! did they replace your navi as well?

foo-e · 06-03-2006, 02:36 AM

had my car at the dealership yesterday, wrong part was shipped, have to go back again next week.

BBgun · 06-05-2006, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by foo-e

thanks bbgun! did they replace your navi as well?

lol, no Navi on my car...

foo-e · 06-20-2006, 01:37 AM

center console has been replaced. very happy with the results with the only exception that I did not remove my CDs and therefore, neither did the dealership service folks. Have been told that it will take 6-8 weeks for them to return them. in all, cannot complain since the entire job was covered by acura.

LFE171 · 06-21-2006, 01:28 AM

Lights just went out today for me. Currently at 55000 kilometers (35k miles). The car is from canada, yet its now in the states. I'm going to take it to an Acura dealership, but will a US dealership honor Canadian warranties? Oi... I really hope this gets resolved soon.

SPoon_TSX · 07-05-2006, 01:51 PM

Don't worry, it is normal.. I got my center console light unit replaced 3 times during my ownership of my TSX. 40k on it.

BigballinTSX · 08-03-2006, 08:52 PM

This problem is a big one ofr me beacuse they're out again at 64k miles dealership wont do s*** for me under good will...

I'm trying to come up with another solution so if you guys would direct your attention to this thread to see if you can help me shed some light on the topic

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shay654 · 08-04-2006, 03:11 AM

So is this a problem only for the '04 models or should I be worried?!