Head Unit Issue KING!! I win...

[xxb4xx]

Hi Guys..

As you may recall, a couple months ago I had the standard issue with my CL9 Euro that the console backlights all stopped working, and I had to get Honda to replace the Head Unit (lucky for extended Warranty) for free..

WELL!!!

4 months later.. The console lights are playing up.. but now they WON'T turn OFF!!!!!!

I turn the car off, lock the doors and the console lights are still on LOL!!

I'm so over this cars electricals.. how bad can a company be at making a head unit? and why connect it all up to the console lights? FFS!

Now, Panasonic / Honda are contemplating not helping cause the new HU only had a 3 month warranty supposedly?, either way, i'll take it to fair trading if they decline this..

The car smells on burnt electrical inside once it happened.

I have removed the fuse from the engine bay, cause stupid Honda haven't fused the stereo on it's own! so now I have no central locking or interior lights.

Honda + Panasonic + Made in Thailand = EPIC FAIL.

[sodhi90]

Ide snap that up just incase, its pretty cheap! :D

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250652098463&_trkparms=tab%3DWatching

[xxb4xx]

I'm the one that's bidding on it LOL..

No one else bid or take it!!

[xxb4xx]

Update..

Back to square one, now all the lights have blown again like last time.. ahhhhh, 'sigh'.. Panasonic Fail again.

Made in Thailand especially after holidaying there doesn't help my trust factor of the next unit again blowing up.

[Min988]

Im ready to pay 250 for it as a heads up, i have a smashed headunit which has been like that for 2 years. Its about time to change it.

[xxb4xx]

Im ready to pay 250 for it as a heads up, i have a smashed headunit which has been like that for 2 years. Its about time to change it.

Your cool mate, the guy selling it actually repairs them too, do if Honda won't fix it, I'll get him to sort it out for me

[Min988]

Is the lcd removeable in the head unit that really all i need,?

[xxb4xx]

The head unit and the fascia are 2 complete seperate units.. the HU itself is just an aluminium box with connectors on it.. the LCD and all the buttons are fixed to the fascia of the unit..

But the lighting for the LCD and the buttons are controlled by 2 seperate circuits in the HU, so it still may be the HU that is your problem.

Honda just called me about 15 mins ago, and will be replacing the HU... AGAIN.

lets see how long this new one last for..

[aaronng]

Honda just called me about 15 mins ago, and will be replacing the HU... AGAIN.

lets see how long this new one last for..
You will keep having the same problem unless they add a thermal conducting pad over the area of the circuitry which overheats and burns out. That is what Acura had to do when the TSX had the same issue.

[xxb4xx]

supposedly my last HU had that installed in it, and it still blew up..

But I over-heard the service guys asking eachother if my unit was a "new unit or repaired"...

The next step from here, is me pulling the unit apart and re-wiring the fascial lights to by-pass the stereo all together and turn on with the rest of the lights in the car, like it SHOULD have been done from the get go.

[aaronng]

supposedly my last HU had that installed in it, and it still blew up..

But I over-heard the service guys asking eachother if my unit was a "new unit or repaired"...

The next step from here, is me pulling the unit apart and re-wiring the fascial lights to by-pass the stereo all together and turn on with the rest of the lights in the car, like it SHOULD have been done from the get go.
When they say repaired, they mean that the board was replaced but the actual headunit (CD stacker and other hardware) is from a previously faulty unit.

The lights are directly soldered onto the circuit board. So you won't have luck bypassing the stereo.

[xxb4xx]

Damn.

Well, lets see how this new unit goes, it might be a-ok after all..

If not, they will just keep on replacing it.

The last unit replaced skipped CD's from day 1, but I have an Xcarlink, so I don't care, but the lights were the last straw.

[xxb4xx]

Gold.. the head unit replacement they ordered is faulty as well.. so another one is now being ordered.. I see this car going up for sale, solely due to a head unit.

[cbol55]

You probably have already searched around for info and solutions. Have had no issues with mine (07 luxnav) but always take an interest in peoples probs just in case...found these links for TSX...as far as I know TSX uses different sound system i.e. not Panasonic...dont remember which one. Point being people have had trouble there as well particularly with '04...making me think its Honda rather than Panasonic thats the problem.

"I have an update on this old thread, my center stack and clock lights went out recently (55K '04 navi), worried that i was out of waranty, i reluctantly went to the dealership to get it checked out ( I was hoping for a gesture of good will). To my surprise, the dealer told me that he had just received an email from corporate stating that it is a common problem and that they have a new part for the LCD board that should fix the problem. he also said that they are extending the warranty for our radios to 7 year 100k miles. So if you payed for this repair or are being asked to pay for it, i would question the dealership."
http://www.tsxclub.com/forums/1st-gen-problems-fixes/1114-center-console-light-problem-resolution-post-180-a-12.html

ACURA Service Bulletin

04-021


Applies To: 2004 TSX - From VI N JH4CL9...4C000001 thru JH4CL9...4C028982

July 9,2004

Audio-HVAC Display Module Is Dim or Dark

SYMPTOM
The audio display and controls (knobs, buttons, bars)
of the audio-HVAC display module are dim or are dark.

PROBABLE CAUSE
Faulty audio unit.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the audio unit. Refer to S/B 87-015, Audio Unit
In-Warranty Exchange/Out-of-Warranty Repair.
If a client calls ahead to schedule an appointment, and
the vehicle is in the affected VIN range, order the
remanufactured audio unit right away so it is available
when the client comes in.

PARTS INFORMATION
Order the appropriate replacement audio unit:
NOTE; The audio unit is listed as a Tuner Assembly in
the Interactive Network (/N) Parts Catalog. This unit is
both a tuner and a 6-disc CD changer.
Tuner Assembly (without navigation system):
P/N 39175-SEC-A02RM
Tuner Assembly (with navigation system):
P/N 39175-SEC-A82RM

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty: The normal warranty applies
Operation Number: 010149
Flat Rate Time: 0.5 hour

Failed Part: Use the RM part number (from the
repair order) without the RM.
Example; 39175-SEC-A01
Defect Code: 03214
Symptom Code: 03272

http://tsx.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=652565
(I left out some of that post as its quite long)

http://tsx.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=669650 (shows all tsx service bulletins....link to pdf files)

sorry if its all been referred to before...you guys can use google as well as the next bloke...but hope you get it sorted...would be terrible to be driven away from such a good car because of an issue like this.

[xxb4xx]

Thanks for the post dude, but yep, Honda have been great, they have been replacing my units under the extended warranty.. technically speaking, the one being ordered now is the 4th head unit to be installed in my car.. one day I might get one that will work.. till then, they will have to get used to me bringing my car in and replacing them till they work..

[shinji1180]

Hi. I'm not sure if this is the same issue you have but I just saw this DIY fix for the radio backlight not displaying here...

http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=9540

[xxb4xx]

you are an absolute Gem!!! this will be my next fix if it happens again!! thank you mate