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139 messages, Last post on Nov 19, 2009 at 6:12 PM
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Replying to: mos6 (Aug 02, 2009 8:58 pm)  65K. I took it in and they were going to see what "codes" it was giving off. They didn't see any codes in the system but did notice that my trans needed a flush/service. So, I did it and thought I was on my way. Well, for the past 2 mos I have been in traffic and it "slips" loses "grip" and I wait for the R's to come down and then goose it to make it catch. Sometinmes it does and it'll HIT real hard and off we go...but more often lately...it won't catch and I'll wait for the R's to come down and shift down a gear and we're good to go. Nevertheless, I explained it to them and they've had it since Saturday. (It currently has 75K) Acura called me today and said that it's giving code P1740 (it relates to a "pressure switch" and 4th gear). Also, my two motor mounts (front & right) are cracked. They cannot replicate the slippage and there are no codes to verify anything. Nevertheless they obviously reccomed a new trans and new motor mounts. They want $5,200 ($4,560 p/l for trans and $690 p/l for motor mounts + tax)! I then read these posts and are PO'd. I am going to ask the service manager to hear my case and pass my concerns to the district field representative. Finally, I decided to "shop" the job with another Acura within the area and they're quoting me $3,979 ($3,654 p/l trans and $325 p/l motor mounts). So, it may be worth shopping the job around. Thanks! ChicagoE
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| Just purchased a used 2001 MDX with 180,000 miles. The car was a one owner car which we purchased from a dealer. The car is in very good condition with a very clean interior and the engine is very smooth. We noticed after we brought the car home that there is a whine that sounds like the transmission. We took the car back to the dealer the next day and asked that they check it out. They said that it is normal for a car with that many miles and said nothing about transmission problems with the 2001 - 2002 year MDX's. I know that we should have done our homework a little better but after the fact we really like the car and want the problem resolved. Could this be a recall issue that was never fixed? | |
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Replying to: chicagoe (Aug 03, 2009 7:33 pm)
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| Bought '09 MDX two weeks ago. On way home from dealership with only 11 miles on odometer, went gently over speed tables through my neighborhood and heard and felt a grinding sound after going over table and as I started to accelerate at about 25 mph. Only happens on some, and only on speed tables (not humps or bumps). Also, the yellow exclamation dash light flashes on when this happens, but does not stay on. Dealership says this is not a problem. Could not reproduce sound with technician in car with me since at that time I did not realize it was speed tables only and we tried speed bumps. It is loud enough for any passenger in the car to say "what was that?" I don't think I should have to live with "what was that?"given that I can't even leave my neighborhood without going over a few of these tables. After reading the posts, I am afraid I am in for a long fight, but maybe I will get more attention with a car that now has just 300 miles on it! | |
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Replying to: pejp (Aug 05, 2009 5:53 pm) I have 1900 mi on my 09 MDX and still have this issue today. It is the feeling the speed suddenly reduced like someone step the brake when your foot off the gas paddle. Anyone have this experience? Tecnican can't dupicate it when I bring back to check last month.
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Replying to: pejp (Aug 05, 2009 5:53 pm) I think that is to be expected. The (upside down) exclamation indicates a problem with tire pressure. A speed table will cause rapid compression and decompression of the air in the tires depending on how fast you approach the table and thay may trigger the tire pressure monitor. tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper |
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Replying to: pejp (Aug 05, 2009 5:53 pm) |
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Replying to: mos6 (Aug 04, 2009 7:59 pm) ChicagoE |
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| I was finally able to reproduce the sound today for an Acura technician over a speed table. He had predicted it was the ABS and when he heard it, he immediately said that is what it is. The wheel speeds are not in synch at that point causing the ABS to be briefly activated due to the overly sensitive sensors - ("overly" being my addition here) The upside down exclamation dash light is simply being activated that it is working but is not staying lit to say there is a problem. Perhaps I am too trusting, but I had a very good feel about it after spending 10 minutes with the technician who gave me the brief history of trans probs in the MDXs and a few other issues that he sees more frequently. Time will tell of course, but for now I am satisfied with the ABS explanation. | |
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Replying to: signguy2 (Aug 03, 2009 7:48 am) Would you please tell me what dealership you went to for the repair? does anyone has similar experience in New Jersey and can recommend a dealership? Thanks much
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