Tech Tip: Acura A/C Compressor is Not Working
The A/C compressor on a 2005 Acura RL 3.5L is not working. The scan tool reads A/C compressor “ON” and the A/C compressor clutch relay does click.
Raybestos Releases Brake and Chassis Coverage for 2012 Acura, Audi, Mitsubishi and VW
Late model Raybestos brand brake and chassis products – a member of the Affinia family of brands – are being released this month for popular Japanese and German models.
Honda and Acura Vehicle Safety Recalls
In the interest of customer safety and increased customer convenience, American Honda Motor Co, Inc. urges all collision shops, independent repair shops, used car dealers, or any non-Honda or non-Acura auto repair facility to check for any applicable safety recalls each time a Honda, or Acura vehicle is serviced, repaired or inventoried.
Tech Tip: Acura with Idle Vibration/Harsh Shifting Issue
If a customer complains of a vibration at idle or harsh engagement when shifting the transmission between Park, Drive and Reverse, the probable cause is the front hydraulic engine mount may have deteriorated and torn.
Tech Tip: Acura MDX Suspension May Pop, Clunk or Thump
A 2001 Acura MDX owner may complain of front-end noises. There are three distinct noises that may come from the front suspension. Each of the three noises has a different probable cause.
Tech Tip: Fixes for a Noisy Dashboard on an Acura MDX
Some Acura MDX drivers may complain that the dashboard is creaking. The repair for this condition involves removing the front damper/spring assembly, grinding off body spot weld burrs and refinishing the surface, and/or installing self-adhesive shims (three per side) to the damper mounting base.
Acura Tech Tip: Charging System and Brake Light Indicators Come on While Driving
The charging system and brake light indicators on some 2001-’02 MDX models simultaneously flicker on and off while driving. This is caused by electrical noise coming from the cooling fan circuit that causes the indicators to momentarily flicker ….
Acura Tech Tip: Rear Brake Clunking Noise
The rear brake calipers clunk when you first apply the brakes after changing the direction of the vehicle. This is caused because the outer shims on the rear brake pads do not allow the pads to slide easily when you press the brake pedal. This causes the outer pad to hit hard during a change of direction, resulting in a clunk.
Tech Tip: Thumping Along in an Acura MDX
Bill secured his son James, and his dog Skippy, into their 2001 Acura MDX for a weekend fishing trip. As they drew nearer to "Camp Chasing Squirrel" on an old fire road, Bill noticed a "thump" noise from his MDX. After returning with lots of great stories and lots of wet paw prints, he called me about the thumping.
Acura Tech Tip: Diagnosing Front Suspension Knock
A knocking noise from the front of any vehicle can be a cause for concern. If the vehicle is an old pickup truck with 150,000 miles of hard off-road use, noises usually come with the territory and are sometimes acceptable. But, if the vehicle is a 1996-98 Acura RL, not only will the owner notice it, they will probably want it fixed right away.