Why does my Acura jerk in second gear?

Why does my Acura jerk in second gear?

Sometimes, especially on colder mornings, the engine is not ready to get up and go into the higher gears as quickly as the car wants it to. This in turn, results in the hesitation or jerking motion felt at times, when trying to get the car past second gear. Once everything is “warmed up,” the problem goes away.

What kind of transmission does Acura MDX have?

6-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift paddle shifters and Grade Logic Control * Based on SAE J1100 cargo volume measurement standard. † Based on SAE J1100 cargo volume measurement standard plus floor space between first and second seats and front seats moved forward.

Why does my Acura RDX keep shifting gears?

This is characteristic of the Acura engine Acura is working on a software fix These cars’ transmissions get to know the driver and the driving style changes based on who is driving. The gear shifting hesitations are the result of Acura’s improvements in the fuel efficiency.

How much does a 2014 Acura MDX weigh?

2014 Acura MDX Change Vehicle. Curb Weight. 4041 lbs (1833 kg) Weight Distribution (% front/rear) 60 / 40. Dimensions (6 Speed Automatic with Technology Package)

6-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift paddle shifters and Grade Logic Control * Based on SAE J1100 cargo volume measurement standard. † Based on SAE J1100 cargo volume measurement standard plus floor space between first and second seats and front seats moved forward.

Sometimes, especially on colder mornings, the engine is not ready to get up and go into the higher gears as quickly as the car wants it to. This in turn, results in the hesitation or jerking motion felt at times, when trying to get the car past second gear. Once everything is “warmed up,” the problem goes away.

This is characteristic of the Acura engine Acura is working on a software fix These cars’ transmissions get to know the driver and the driving style changes based on who is driving. The gear shifting hesitations are the result of Acura’s improvements in the fuel efficiency.

2014 Acura MDX Change Vehicle. Curb Weight. 4041 lbs (1833 kg) Weight Distribution (% front/rear) 60 / 40. Dimensions (6 Speed Automatic with Technology Package)

Why does my car Jerk when I Turn on the engine?

If you put more fuel into the engine, the care will go faster. However, if the cable is worn out, then the tension exerted will not be as even. It may even tense, then slacken due to the wear. This is what will lead to the car jerking. Apart from the jerking, there are other signs your accelerator cable may be worn or in some other way faulty:

What was the problem with my new Acura?

The service team at our Acura dealership said that they couldn’t find anything wrong with the car. No red flags or warning lights were found upon inspection. Their only suggestion was to leave the car overnight so they could drive it on a cold start. At this time, we weren’t able to do that, so my husband left irritated and confused.

Are there any problems with the Acura TLX?

I did find, however, that the TLX model has had problems with jerking motions and gear shifting. A class action lawsuit has been filed in California alleging that the 2015 Acura TLX cars are made with defective transmissions and that Honda/Acura hid this information from customers.

What’s the best way to jump start an Acura?

Get in your car and make sure all doors are closed and the radio and lights are off. Anything that draws power from your battery needs to be turned off. Have the owner of the donor vehicle start their car up. Let that car run for awhile before starting your Acura. After a few minutes, start your car.

What should I do if my Acura won’t start?

Have the owner of the donor vehicle start their car up. Let that car run for awhile before starting your Acura. After a few minutes, start your car. If it doesn’t start, turn the key back to off, make sure everything is turned off, and let it sit again for a couple more minutes.

Why does my car jerk at the stoplight?

I’d stop at the stoplight and wait. When it was time to go, the car seemed to jerk forward a bit, making a hesitant switch from first gear into second. My husband and I attributed it to the cold Chicago winter and just got used to the slight lurch in movement at that same stoplight all winter.