2008 MDX won't start

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Old Aug 1, 2020 | 07:30 PM
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2008 MDX won't start




Sometimes it will start, most times it doesn't. Notifications in the pictures show up when it doesn't start. Does nothing when I turn the key at the times it won't start. I replaced the battery and starter, neither fixed the issue. Took it to the dealer, they had it for 3 days and every day it started for them. Started fine for 2 days when I got it back, not I'm having the same issue again.

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Old Aug 2, 2020 | 08:07 AM
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Next time it starts, drive it to a parts store that will check your alternator.
O'Reilly, Advance Auto, and Auto Zone will test it for free.

Another option is to look at the alternator at night, when it's dark. Have someone start the car, while you look at the darkness around the alternator. If you see any sparks your alternator is going bad and needs replaced.
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Old Aug 2, 2020 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Carpayment4life
Next time it starts, drive it to a parts store that will check your alternator.
O'Reilly, Advance Auto, and Auto Zone will test it for free.

Another option is to look at the alternator at night, when it's dark. Have someone start the car, while you look at the darkness around the alternator. If you see any sparks your alternator is going bad and needs replaced.
But the car should still start with a good battery regardless if the alternator is bad.
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Old Aug 2, 2020 | 11:08 AM
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^you'd be surprised! get the alternator TESTED for free!!

could also be a bad ground, check ALL cables for corrosion! and or disconnected grounds!
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Old Aug 4, 2020 | 12:01 AM
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Check main battery ground cable, The 07-09 uses a single wire that can corrode internally and fail... This is a cheap fix.
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