Why is my Acura RDX not working properly?
While there are a variety of reasons your Acura RDX air conditioning won’t work, the most common 3 are a refrigerant leak, an electrical climate control issue, or a problem with the air conditioning compressor.
How often does AC come on in Acura MDX?
The one I bought is pretty much the same as what came out. Among the relays in that bank the AC clutch is one that is used with high frequency. Multiple cycles in each drive vs. a Foglight that cycles on and off maybe once per drive at best.
Is it illegal to change refrigerant in Acura RDX?
If there has been an update or conversion from an older refrigerant type, a label should be placed under the hood to make your technician aware of the change. Depending on location, it may be illegal for a technician to replace refrigerant without updating the A/C system to handle the newest type.
Why does my Acura MDX go ice cold?
Several times I have driven it around trying to figure out the problem and in all cases the air will blow warm and then between 5 ~ 10 minutes later it will switch to ice cold. This happen in full auto, over various temperature settings, re-circulation on, and various other permutations.
While there are a variety of reasons your Acura RDX air conditioning won’t work, the most common 3 are a refrigerant leak, an electrical climate control issue, or a problem with the air conditioning compressor.
What happens when air conditioner fails in Acura MDX?
When the blower motor fails, the air conditioner and heater may still work, and heat or cool may be felt at the vents, but the air pressure will be dramatically decreased. This Read More
If there has been an update or conversion from an older refrigerant type, a label should be placed under the hood to make your technician aware of the change. Depending on location, it may be illegal for a technician to replace refrigerant without updating the A/C system to handle the newest type.
Why does my Acura a / C compressor stop blowing cold air?
Check to see if the A/C compressor clutch Relay is ok. Find the relay using the fuse-box diagram, and swap it with another relay in the fuse box. I have seen this problem more than once, all ending up to be a faulty relay. Click to expand… Hmm, I wonder if mine is on it’s way out.
When the blower motor fails, the air conditioner and heater may still work, and heat or cool may be felt at the vents, but the air pressure will be dramatically decreased. This Read More
Check to see if the A/C compressor clutch Relay is ok. Find the relay using the fuse-box diagram, and swap it with another relay in the fuse box. I have seen this problem more than once, all ending up to be a faulty relay. Click to expand… Hmm, I wonder if mine is on it’s way out.
Are there any acceleration problems with the Acura MDX?
Class action says Acura MDX and RDX vehicles hesitate, shift into NEUTRAL and stall. April 9, 2020 — Acura MDX and RDX acceleration problems have caused a class action lawsuit that alleges the SUVs suffer from sudden hesitation on acceleration, transmissions that shift into NEUTRAL, warning lights that illuminate and engines that stall.
Is the Acura RDX TSB free to repair?
Unlike recalls, TSBs are generally not free to repair and instead offer information a consumer needs to fix a common problem. Acura has a few common TSBs which are explained here. There are four current TSBs, all relaying issues with the same system.
Who is the plaintiff in the Acura RDX lawsuit?
The lawsuit about Acura MDX and RDX acceleration problems was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California: Partovich, et al., v. American Honda Motor Company, Inc., et al. The plaintiff is represented by Capstone Law APC, and Berger Montague PC.
Are there any recalls on the 2007 Acura RDX?
Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how used vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system. The 2007 Acura RDX has been recalled 3 times by NHTSA. View Recalls
Unlike recalls, TSBs are generally not free to repair and instead offer information a consumer needs to fix a common problem. Acura has a few common TSBs which are explained here. There are four current TSBs, all relaying issues with the same system.