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#80 of 140 Re: 09 MDX issue [pejp] by roblaw Aug 09, 2009 (9:31 am)
Replying to: pejp (Aug 05, 2009 5:53 pm) From what you describe it also sounds like you are seeing your traction control work, which is normal. Often times when you go over a hump at any speed the tires will temporarily lose contact with the road. The traction control does its job and the light will go on. If this is the only place it happens (maybe on very rough roads as well?), this may be the normal functioning of the traction control.
#81 of 140 Re: 2002 Acura MDX torque converter problem [mos6] by chicagoe Aug 10, 2009 (5:57 am)
Replying to: mos6 (Aug 04, 2009 7:59 pm) Gotcha Hoss! Good job. I did the same. I took the info I had and explained it to the service manager. I also asked if he could get Acura USA involved and he actually offered it to me before it could get off of my tongue. He called me back within a few hours and agreed to split it 50/50! Not a bad deal. Yeah, it's still $2,500 + tax (and that's nuthin to sneeze at) but it's definitely better than 5G's! Nevertheless, I believe that if you present your case in a civilized manner and have a bit of a track record with a particular dealer...you may get some consideration and assistance. I've always owned Acura's and intend on always doing so...kinda biased but it is what it is. Good luck everyone! ChicagoE
#82 of 140 09 MDX trans problem no more I think by pejp Aug 11, 2009 (6:17 pm)
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.
#83 of 140 Re: Trans. Repair 2002 MDX [signguy2] by rehan1 Aug 21, 2009 (7:39 am)
Replying to: signguy2 (Aug 03, 2009 7:48 am) signguy2,   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 Replies to this message: steve_ (Aug 21, 2009 7:41 am)
#84 of 140 Re: Trans. Repair 2002 MDX [rehan1] by steve_ HOST Aug 21, 2009 (7:41 am)
Replying to: rehan1 (Aug 21, 2009 7:39 am) You might find some recommendations if you click the Local Services tab at the top right too.
#85 of 140 2001 MDX Tranny just bit us as well by madmommy3 Sep 11, 2009 (10:29 am)
Our 2001 had only 75K miles on it. serviced regularly (through our mechanic not Acura). We found out when it went out about all of the problems. We had it towed to the dealer in hopes of having them help in good faith (out of warranty) and told them how aware we were of all of the issues. They acknowledged the problems. It took almost one week for them to make us an offer: $3500 to replace it....saying it was really a $4800 job but out of good faith we would get 25% paid for. Any tranny shop around can do the same job for $3500. Acura said they had to replace the ECU (the brains), that they do it on all tranny jobs regardless. Our mechanic said that since this is a mechanical and not electrical failure, they didnt' see the need. We went to pick up a loaner (the car won't run so we were stuck) and they had the nerve to tell us if we wanted the tranny sealed, it would be another $175, otherwise the tranny would leak all over the place in about 3 months. I couldn't believe my ears. I am in the process of pulling together alot of info on this and writing acura. we also own our 2nd Odessey (ate dirt with the run flat tires on the first touring) and all in all have owned 4 Honda/Acura products. We are so disgusted by this that we will probably never buy another Honda product again. The dealership did very little to help us and we tried being nice, regular, begging, etc. I don't know what else to do except eat the fix, hope it stays for another year or 2 and then try and ditch the car. and write lots of letters. The also told me "we would be looked badly upon because we didn't service it at an Acura dealer". What? Can someone shed some light here? Replies to this message: ebogs (Oct 28, 2009 8:45 pm)
#86 of 140 Bogus Reply by signguy2 Sep 14, 2009 (5:32 am)
Don't let them get away with it. My Dealer on Long Island paid 75% and we paid 25%. That seems to be the way most dealers work the repair. Good Luck
#87 of 140 we left by madmommy3 Sep 14, 2009 (5:41 am)
so they were going to stick it to us. when we went to get the loaner they had the nerve to tell us that in addition to the fix, they would charge another $175 to seal the rear something or other so the transmission woudln't leak. they also said they always replace the ECU (the brains) even if there is nothing wrong with that component...oh and the fix is $800 of the total. I called a local reputable tranny shop and we are getting it fixed for $2400. I had my car towed on Friday afternoon and told Acura they were a ripoff. I still intend to write letters and I won't walk into another Acura dealer again. And I will happily rate the dealership on line. What an exercise in frustration. The dealership really didn't care or they wouldn't have done that last maneouver of the $175. Replies to this message: acuramdx02 (Sep 28, 2009 6:14 am) madmommy3 (Sep 28, 2009 6:34 am)
#88 of 140 Typical? by jroadsin818 Sep 24, 2009 (3:06 pm)
It's typical of other dealerships I've dealt with, certainly not specific to Acura. But for their prices, you'd hope they would try harder than some of the cheaper brands out there.
#89 of 140 Re: we left [madmommy3] by acuramdx02 Sep 28, 2009 (6:14 am)
Replying to: madmommy3 (Sep 14, 2009 5:41 am) Can you please tell what acura dealership you went to? Replies to this message: madmommy3 (Sep 28, 2009 6:34 am)

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