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Back Up Camera Problem by brothje
Jul 15, 2007 (5:46 pm)
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My backup camera on my 2003 MDX stopped working about a month ago. I took it into the dealer who said that the camera had gone bad, so I needed a whole new camera.
 
The price was going to be $1,094, so I said I would think about it, as I wasn't sure I needed if fixed that bad. Anyone had an experiences with backup cameras gone bad?
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'04 Reliability Update by upstatedoc
Jul 24, 2007 (6:53 am)
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Just had my '04 in for the 50k mile service (if there is such a thing) Anyway, it was the first time it has been in the shop for any "service" They replaced all the fluids and lubed everything,replaced pollen filter, flushed brake lines all for only $585. I guess that's not too bad when you consider it's never had any work done, only a set of tires. The brakes have about 10k left on them according to tech and he said that will be approx. $1k to have new rotors and pads all the way around, does this sound about right?
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Re: '04 Reliability Update [upstatedoc] by scottm123
Jul 25, 2007 (5:26 am)
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Replying to: upstatedoc (Jul 24, 2007 6:53 am)

$1k to have new rotors and pads all the way around, does this sound about right?
 
You could do it yourself in your driveway fo about $250-
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Re: '04 Reliability Update [upstatedoc] by mecheng1
Jul 25, 2007 (5:42 am)
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Replying to: upstatedoc (Jul 24, 2007 6:53 am)

The dealers are big on making everyone replace the rotors because Acura/Honda under-designed them for such a large truck. Rotors should last 150K miles or more. If you are told they need replacing, ask for a comparison of the measured thickness to the service limit thickness. If they claim they are warped, ("have hot spots") then ask for a comparison of the measured runout to the service limit runout.
 
I changed my pads myself at 55K and not the rotors and the brakes continue to work fine.
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Re: '04 Reliability Update [mecheng1] by upstatedoc
Jul 25, 2007 (6:09 pm)
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Replying to: mecheng1 (Jul 25, 2007 5:42 am)

Maybe I'll get estimates various brake shops and see what the difference is? scottm123, just had the driveway sealed and fear I would ruin it. ">
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Re: Key/Fob Programming Sequence [scottm123] by joey14
Sep 04, 2007 (1:29 pm)
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Replying to: scottm123 (May 09, 2007 12:59 pm)

I was successful in programming my FOB for my 2006 MDX and it works great. However....I noticed on the weekend that my panic button does not work (on both FOBS). I then did a quick test. Left my window open, locked the doors with my FOB, and then opened the doors manually.
 
Big surprise....my alarm did not go off?
 
Any ideas? Does this have anything to do with the re-programming of my two FOBS?
 
Thanks in advance.
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Re: Key/Fob Programming Sequence [joey14] by scottm123
Sep 06, 2007 (8:21 am)
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Replying to: joey14 (Sep 04, 2007 1:29 pm)

If the alarm is not going off when tampering with the car itself, it has little to do with the fob.
The alarm is set when the vehicle is locked... it's not set by any action of the fob, other than locking the car.
 
Sounds like a problem with the alarm itself.
I don't know off the top of my head, but is there a separate fuse for that?
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Re: Key/Fob Programming Sequence [scottm123] by joey14
Sep 06, 2007 (12:16 pm)
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Replying to: scottm123 (Sep 06, 2007 8:21 am)

I'll look to see if the alarm has its own fuse, maybe it needs replacing?
 
I did verify the alarm is being set when I lock with the FOB. Red light does come on the driver side door.
 
Thanks for the suggestion.
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Re: Key/Fob Programming Sequence [joey14] by scottm123
Sep 06, 2007 (1:36 pm)
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Replying to: joey14 (Sep 06, 2007 12:16 pm)

You should also be able to verify the alarm is set by just locking the door with the key.
I know, after an awkward experience at the dealership, that if you reach into an open window of a Lexus, unlock the door, and then open it, the alarm sounds through the whole dealership for 10 minutes.... while a bunch of sales people panic while trying to find the missing key.
 
I honestly don't know if the MDX does this as well, but I can try on mine tonight, when I get home.
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Re: Key/Fob Programming Sequence [scottm123] by joey14
Sep 07, 2007 (6:48 am)
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Replying to: scottm123 (Sep 06, 2007 1:36 pm)

Your recommedation is how I figured out my alarm was not working.
 
I left my window down, locked the doors and then reached in and unlocked my doors manually, No alarm sounded?

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