jaysacura

Is the Bose Premium radio in a 94 LS display light bulbs or vacuum tube display? Got the car with no display so I don't know which one it is. I have read that Bose displays have history of going out. The bulb display heads go out because the circuit boards have cold solder joints (which I can fix). The vacuum display heads have a transformer problem (which I can't).

Would like to know which one it is before I take the time to pull the unit.

Has anybody fixed either display without sending it in for a $175.00 repair bill?

 

00legendracer

i just replaced it with an alpine setup

00legendracer

but bose is quality so 175 isn't that bad compared to spending 300 for a new alpine

TB4USpk

I have the same problem, but if you fix the Bose and another part of it fails, which is possible, then you have wasted $175.

Spending $125 more for something brand new is well worth it

nocashrider

thats true since your sending it in for that problem thats all they are going to fix even if they notice something else they may tell you but they are just going to charge you for that to. the fact that the unit it 10+ its just time to update it if your havin problems

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Komail

I have the same issue, i just bought another unit off ebay...

jaysacura

Was your unit the premium Bose (it will say Premium on the front) or the standard Bose? I have been able to find out that a lot of the Bose units installed in differant auto makes have a history of bad solder joints on the main board. If the unit has bulbs for the display, and they don't work,, it is a easy fix. If it is a vacuum tub display, it is a part replacement problem. That's why I'm trying to find out which display the Premium has. What confuses me is I have read that the Bose and the Premium Bose are the same head,, only the amps are different.
Was the Ebay unit from a private party or a repair shop?

Normally radio heads don't ware-out,, if they go 2 or 3 years (assuming no moisture problems), they will go for ever. Tape decks, CDs, amps (heat), and bulbs do.

Thanks for your post
J

quanaman

same problem, but in my 94 GS..


anyone find a solution for this yet? i'd rather not buy a new unit if i can just fix this one..

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raginpyro

does the radio and tape player still work??

Well mine wasnt working i took the whole thing apart and fixed it with my dad.
There are these things that look like metal tooth picks make sure there all straight and put them each directly into each of there own little holes. Get a solder, wick the lead out and find ur problem.

quanaman

everything on mine works, it just doesnt light up

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Future: 2 8" JL Subs+Amp, Ashtray Ipod Dock/Sunroof Tilt DIY

TonyTheBullet

Just find a replacement on eBay.

(Which one do you have 2100 or 2200?)

ACURA LEGEND OEM BOSE CD CHANGER HEAD UNIT AUDIO JDM 94 - (eBay.ca item 140232365856 end time 18-May-08 22:42:41 EDT)

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EvilRed92Legend

light bulbs? vacuum tubes??? Looks like LCD to me. My display is going dim, which I believe is a common problem. Personally, I'd say get a nice lookin' replacement off E-bay rather then go aftermarket, because unless you can find one that runs 2 Ohms like our OEM instead of the usual 4 Ohms of most aftermarkets, your gonna lose volume and sound quality, from what I undertand. Had 2 different aftermarket units in my car and went back to OEM.

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quanaman

how can i tell? I have the bose premium in my 94 GS. does year/model make any difference? or do i HAVE to pull it out to check??

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Future: 2 8" JL Subs+Amp, Ashtray Ipod Dock/Sunroof Tilt DIY

EvilRed92Legend

Thats the 2100. The 2200 was in base and L. Says on the front of the radio right above the display too.

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• A Legend Reborn.
• JDM one-piece headlights.
• Moonroof Tilt Mod.

ISO: OEM Floormats Type J Int. Color.
FS: 2200 radio, 2100 amp.
www.myspace.com/g3rgory
Ebay: eating420seeds

DevanTheDude

The factory radio in our cars use bulbs for all lighting. They are super easy to replace as well. At one point i had intended to change the bulbs to LED's, but decided to go a different route. I had it all apart and the bulbs come right out. Go for it.

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