2004 Acura TSX radio going dark

• There was a warranty replacement for the radio display going dark. [1] [2] [3]

Replacing the radio unit

• Details on how to address the issue, now that it's well beyond the warranty period: [1]
  • https://www.tsxclub.com/threads/fixed-the-backlight-on-my-radio-hvac-buttons-went-out.52568/
  • https://www.tsxclub.com/threads/smaedas-guide-to-fix-center-console-light-problem.62741/
• You need Acura part# 3917A-SEC-A51
• Places to buy it:
  • https://www.ebay.com/itm/267393589147 39101-SEC-A510-M1
• Random: Maybe there are loose wires in the back of the radio?

Replacing the transistor

• https://www.tsxclub.com/threads/console-lights-fix.64158/
• https://www.tsxclub.com/threads/the-center-console-light-problem-resolution-in-post-180.1114/page-21#post-50380144 [local archive]
  • Post #406 there is incredibly valuable.