Radio/Cassette Head Unit problem?

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Jan 17, 2006 | 06:51 AM

levinsoy

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Radio/Cassette Head Unit problem?

I have a 2000 Lexus GS300, and the other day the right side of the head units display is not illuminated when the lights come on. Basically the display works fine but the right side just does not light up when the lights come on so it looks the same whether its day or night. I thought it was a light bulb in the display that needs to be replaced but I have been informed it is a circuit board that needs to be replaced. The Radio place here in Maryland that Lexus has forwarded me to for this repair wants $45 to remove the radio, then they send it out for an estimate (about 5 days before I get a call back). They cannot even get me an estimate on this work, but it looks like at least 2 weeks of driving around without a radio. Has anybody had this problem? How much am I looking at for this repair? Am I better off leaving it alone or getting a used head unit? Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks a million for any input anybody can offer.