Does RDX has Remote power-opening of windows??
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Originally Posted by jeffber
My TSX had it, and I loved it. Did anybody notice the message at start up that says it is available? Liars.
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Originally Posted by ihateyouguys
I think it is pretty lame to not have that function on my "tech" package. Or a remote ignition.
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Originally Posted by chyllintsx
if u think its in there... start taking apart the panels, and get it workin.... well all call u a hero hahaa =)
if I just was a little familar with the RDX electronics, like what processor and firmware storage, I would do the mods. I may not be a grease monkey but I'm a programming junkie.
The remote start is different story.
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And I've worked on products where features were purposely taken out because some marketing person wants to "optimize product life."
Canon dSLR cameras work on the same principle. The Digital Rebel ($1000) has exactly the same software that the more expensive 30D ($1600) camera does but Canon engineers disabled a lot of the functions. Some software nuts online were able to unlock these functions though, so anyone with a Rebel has practically the same feature list as the 30D.
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Originally Posted by RSXster
What in the world is the purpose of remote power-opening windows? Who needs to open their windows before they are in the car?
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Originally Posted by Boon
Yeah, it's totally a marketing thing. It might also be a little give-and-take...the RDX is a brand new car with unique performance...that's enough to sell on it's own. Gotta leave some incentives for their other models.
Canon dSLR cameras work on the same principle. The Digital Rebel ($1000) has exactly the same software that the more expensive 30D ($1600) camera does but Canon engineers disabled a lot of the functions. Some software nuts online were able to unlock these functions though, so anyone with a Rebel has practically the same feature list as the 30D.
Canon dSLR cameras work on the same principle. The Digital Rebel ($1000) has exactly the same software that the more expensive 30D ($1600) camera does but Canon engineers disabled a lot of the functions. Some software nuts online were able to unlock these functions though, so anyone with a Rebel has practically the same feature list as the 30D.
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Originally Posted by SolidState
Trust me on this, an engineer will never purposely cripple a product he/she has been working on. It's almost always a marketing person who makes the desicion in doing that.
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Originally Posted by ihateyouguys
I think it is pretty lame to not have that function on my "tech" package. Or a remote ignition.
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Originally Posted by RSXster
What in the world is the purpose of remote power-opening windows? Who needs to open their windows before they are in the car?
Once, it was 115 F in San Jose... one of the plastic transparent trim parts in my TSX dashboard snapped and became gray and dull. It was replaced under warranty.
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Originally Posted by slo007
How many people would actually use remote ignition? It's a waste of gas, and gas is very $$$ now-a-days. I like the ability to lower the windows though.
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Originally Posted by slo007
When it's 110 outside, it could be 150 inside the car. It's nice to vent the extreme heat out before going inside the car. You don't event need to turn the AC on, as the hot air will always go up and out of the car on its own.
Once, it was 115 F in San Jose... one of the plastic transparent trim parts in my TSX dashboard snapped and became gray and dull. It was replaced under warranty.
Once, it was 115 F in San Jose... one of the plastic transparent trim parts in my TSX dashboard snapped and became gray and dull. It was replaced under warranty.
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Originally Posted by RSXster
Couldnt you just open the door?
I don't think people are saying it's a "must-have" feature, but it's a nice luxury feature to have for those who use it.
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This is a feature that has been in Japanese cars since around 1989. Nissan and Acura have had this. The RL even lets you open the sunroof from the remote!!
There is no reason a $37K car should not have it. Even if only in the "Tech Package" cars.
I received a phone call from "Acura Quality Control" or something like that, asking me about my delivery, sale, etc. At the end of the survey, they asked me for "comments". I brought up the window thing, the lack of power passenger seats, and the lack of memory seats/2 remotes/2 drivers.
He told me that "Everyone" was complaining about the memory seats, not many about the windows.
There is no reason a $37K car should not have it. Even if only in the "Tech Package" cars.
I received a phone call from "Acura Quality Control" or something like that, asking me about my delivery, sale, etc. At the end of the survey, they asked me for "comments". I brought up the window thing, the lack of power passenger seats, and the lack of memory seats/2 remotes/2 drivers.
He told me that "Everyone" was complaining about the memory seats, not many about the windows.
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This feature is great for those sunny florida days with temperatures in the upper 90's. You can open the windows as you walk towards your car, allowing the searing heat to escape before getting into the vehicle. The RDX does not get nearly as hot as my TL did, but it does still get quite hot in these conditions.
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Originally Posted by RSXster
What in the world is the purpose of remote power-opening windows? Who needs to open their windows before they are in the car?
I've been snooping around considering the RDX. I like the overall package, but it looks like they're cheaping out on year 1 like they did with the 04 TSX (memory seats, XM, etc). But even the entry-level TSX has the remote window-down feature
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Originally Posted by s4iscool
whats funny is that the interactive thing on the acura site shows a hand opening the windows with the remote...false advertising?
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Originally Posted by sasair
Haha, that is very misleading. Obviously something they made while they were planning to have remote opening of windows. I'm surprised they still went ahead and put that on their website.
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Originally Posted by s4iscool
whats funny is that the interactive thing on the acura site shows a hand opening the windows with the remote...false advertising?
Sure is there, all 4 windows going down..........................Boy, that really sucks. You know it will be in there "next year".
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Can we complain to Acura about false advertising? It doesn't say in the website that it has this feature (it just shows it) and so far the only place I've read that it has this feature is in the feature guide on the nav screen. If this feature has been built into the RDX but disabled by the factory, I think the mixed messages deserve some clarification by Acura and definately a fix for all of us confused RDX owners that want this feature.
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Originally Posted by ArthurKnight
Can we complain to Acura about false advertising? It doesn't say in the website that it has this feature (it just shows it) and so far the only place I've read that it has this feature is in the feature guide on the nav screen. If this feature has been built into the RDX but disabled by the factory, I think the mixed messages deserve some clarification by Acura and definately a fix for all of us confused RDX owners that want this feature.
I thought I read about this feature being available for the RDX and you're right the Nav feature guide is where I read about it. It's was one of those daily feature messages. So I could be right about being built-in but not being enabled.
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Are you sure it's not there? I agree, it seems odd they would advertise it AND even have it on the nav list, but not have it on the vehicle for real. Are you guys pressing the door unlock button once, then on the second press just hold it down till the windows go down? Even the first year TSX has this feature so I'd assume it would be on the first year RDX.
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Originally Posted by LuvMyTSX
Are you sure it's not there? I agree, it seems odd they would advertise it AND even have it on the nav list, but not have it on the vehicle for real. Are you guys pressing the door unlock button once, then on the second press just hold it down till the windows go down? Even the first year TSX has this feature so I'd assume it would be on the first year RDX.
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I tried with my remote so many times I think I better go replace the batteries...
I also tried tried sticking fuses in the the open fuse sockets praying it would be just that simple, but no luck. It'll probably be something that will be programmed into the MID down the road.
I also tried tried sticking fuses in the the open fuse sockets praying it would be just that simple, but no luck. It'll probably be something that will be programmed into the MID down the road.
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my husband has the new IS and it has this feature. funny though but last winter we came to his car and found the windows and sunroof open !! he leaves the key fob in his pocket and he mustve hit the button by accident thus everything was open good thing it didnt snow that evening and the car gets hot pretty quickly
ps this was the only time he "used" this feature by the way
ps this was the only time he "used" this feature by the way
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