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Here are some sites for parts
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/
http://www.partsgeek.com/
http://www.partstrain.com/
thanks in advance
Do the web search you might be able to find the TSB number...I will see if I can find it and will post it if I can find the number
I always read ahead in my service book of the service requirements at the milleage intervals i.e. 30k, 36, ect....
Oh what happened with my little service job was that when I now come in for the requiste service, they do it and have not so far again tried their "recomendations for those other services.
Good luck to all and stay safe.
jensad
I have a problem with my 01 heater, The fuse blows out every 2 days. I took it to the dealer and they change the soilnoid and the the blower. 2 days later the fuse blew again. Anyone had this problem ? any solutions. Tomorrow I'm returning the suv to the dealer. They changed those 2 things 3 days ago. I paid $800.00 for that service
I usually do the easy stuff eg replace air filter, inside car filter ect and let them do the differential/oil stuff. I used to do the oil etc but I am tired of getting under the vehicle and doing it myself. I also have a 100k warranty i purchased when I got the 08 RL. (I have read these web sites over the years and checked out what went wrong before I got the RL.
Our Honda Pilot is the junior of the mdx. So if the mdx has issues then our pilot may also but I made an inference that the RL too might have issues so I got the 100k just in case.
Love my 08 RL, my wife has an 06 Pilot, with (honest) 35k on the speedo ni issues yet. And we keep our vehicles and get our $$ worth. And the "scheduled maintenance" makes her feel better and has kept us out of the shop at least so far.
Good luck to all and take care during this hard winter.
jensad
a couple of questions before I replace break pads on my MDX. I am not sure whether to replace them or not; during last maintenance the dealer mentioned that the front pads are "getting low"...
- Is it possible to measure break pad thickness without removing wheels? There are numerous how-to videos on Youtube, including the one where a set of hex-keys is used to see which one will slide under the caliper so that key size is your remaining break pad thickness.... Does it make sense?
-The dealer said that they would charge $40 dollars to measure break pads wear, on top of the usual tire rotation. So - is there extra work involved in measuring break pads even after wheels are removed, or it's just a hint to change break pads?
Thanks!
Point here is it sounds to me that the dealer you are working with wants to take you to the cleaners by the $ 40 charge. (JMO) That sounds to me like "gravy money" for the dealer.
We live in No. Cal. and competition for the consumer's business is alive and well. I think if you would check out your area you may find a delaer that will not charge for inspecting you brake shoes.
Good luck to all and have wonderful day.
jensad
Thanks in advance.
I would recommend that your children persist until the dealer is able to diagnose and fix the problem under warranty.
"..rattling noise.."
Like "ABS" " rattle..?
If so, that's also EXACTLY one of the times or conditions under which VSC is most likely to activate due to slight (to short/slight to be detectable via your seat of the pants sensor) plowing or skidding.
If it persists to the point of making you uncomfortable have the dealer service check the 2 sensors unique to VSC.
Thanks. That is what the dealer suspects is the cause of the rattling, engagement of the VSA. However, they have not been able to duplicate the noise, so my car sits on their lot while I drive a nice new loaner MDX.
Keith
Thanks!
If the engine's crankcase cannot "breathe", combustion gases build up in there and force oil into the combustion chamber.
The dealership has had my vehicle since last Tuesday. They performed a compression and drip down down test. They have determined that there is a loss of compression in one of the cylinders. They have also said that it is just a coincidence that it occurred just after the 100K service. They are working with Acura to get authorization to look inside the engine to confirm what is causing the problem. I still do not know if this will be a covered repair although the service manager beleives they will cover it. I'm a bit nervous now to say the least. Depending on how Acura handles this will determine if I buy my third new MDX.....
I would not rule out Acura as a brand for replacement but would certainly look to another dealer. I have a 2005 MDX which has 130K and runs beautifully. Of course normal wear/tear happens but most electronics/components work fine. Except for transmission problems, Honda has made very reliable cars/trucks.
My 0.02 and good luck.
The scheduled interval for the '07 MDX is 7,500 miles. Afaik, that's with using "dead dino."
I'm on the same interval (or worse ) with my minivan and it just rolled over 156,000 miles.
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