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Old 08-18-2009, 10:59 PM
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I'm having issues with an 02 touring MDX, twice this week I noticed a 3 second screech and stall after I accelerated from a full stop. Both times this occurred after having driven the car on streets and expressway then parking then when I left the parking lot (AC on)the truck stalled. I still had lights and power but no malfunction indicator light. After the loss of acceleration and the screech everything returns to normal. The other issue I've noticed is that I now get only 16.6 MPG - 1 MPG less that I had 2 wks ago. I haven't noticed anything else unusual though.
Most recently I had the spark plugs and PCV and air filter replaced, and about a month ago I had the trans fluid replaced after I got a code for low trans fluid.
I've read that the 02 MDX has all sorts of problems but I was hoping someone with insight or experience with these symptoms could tell me where to start. The MDX has 107,000miles on it.
Thanks for the assist
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Originally Posted by Stunt Man Mike
I'm having issues with an 02 touring MDX, twice this week I noticed a 3 second screech and stall after I accelerated from a full stop. Both times this occurred after having driven the car on streets and expressway then parking then when I left the parking lot (AC on)the truck stalled. I still had lights and power but no malfunction indicator light. After the loss of acceleration and the screech everything returns to normal. The other issue I've noticed is that I now get only 16.6 MPG - 1 MPG less that I had 2 wks ago. I haven't noticed anything else unusual though.
Most recently I had the spark plugs and PCV and air filter replaced, and about a month ago I had the trans fluid replaced after I got a code for low trans fluid.
I've read that the 02 MDX has all sorts of problems but I was hoping someone with insight or experience with these symptoms could tell me where to start. The MDX has 107,000miles on it.
Thanks for the assist
You did your 105k service (timing belt / water pump / tb tensioner / drive belts) already right? I hope you did.. anyways.. check the drive belts for wear & look for belt soot on the A/C compressor & alternator housing. Remove the timing belt cover and check the timing belt for any wear / hardening. Could be a bearing / pulley / tensioner / AC clutch.. straining your belts or just a failing belt. Verify this problem occurs with the AC off as well.

When you changed out your ATF did you put in Z1? Do you hear a whine at low speeds? any shakes / hesitation / jerkiness when driving? The 02 has the old tranny design which is prone to problems but I wouldn't necessary point the finger yet with your symptoms.
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