I have scoured this Forum to find an answer, but came up empty.


The backlighting for my audio system and climate control is gone.


I can barely see the display of the radio, climate control system during the day.


I have uploaded a photos. Any help greatly appreciated. I am knowledgeable with mechanical issues, but not electrical.

 

Common problem, usually due to faulty circuit board.

 

Where is the circuit board? Is this readily accessible? Cost?

 

Looks like I need a resistor. Where do I buy it and what type is it. I found this tutorial where I can do it myself. After this is done, will the buttons for the climate control light up again?


No Display Radio Fix - Drive Accord Honda Forums

 

Does it have any writing or color bands on it?

 

The part is a SMD (surface mount device) fuse aka varistor at circuit board location R797.

It is probably a Rohm Electronics ICP-S2.3 (rated for 2.3A, internal resistance 0.026 ohms), as a poster named joshhwwaaaaaa stated in the comments for this youtube video:

Mouser carries it for $0.74 each plus shipping.
ICP-S2.3TN ROHM Semiconductor | Mouser

However, you do need some soldering experience/skills for SMDs, as they usually require a little more experience to solder on.

 

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