Cold Weather Hard Starts
#1
Cold Weather Hard Starts
With the cold weather upon us, has anyone noticed any rough starts with your RDX? I have noticed 2 so far. The first time the engine just kept cranking and i thought ok now what.... not like I can just take a key out to stop it from cranking with push button start. It finally stopped after about 10 seconds
The second time the start was hard and the engine barely took over. My RDX has about 450 miles on it right now
I havent had a chance to check out the battery and see the cold cranking amp rating but I have always used optima yellow top batteries with no worries. Those batteries seem to work better in cars that are technology packed like the rdx. Starting has always been solid with those batteries
Thinking about switching the oem battery out with the optima. But if I keep having hard starts im taking it to the dealer first to get checked out
The second time the start was hard and the engine barely took over. My RDX has about 450 miles on it right now
I havent had a chance to check out the battery and see the cold cranking amp rating but I have always used optima yellow top batteries with no worries. Those batteries seem to work better in cars that are technology packed like the rdx. Starting has always been solid with those batteries
Thinking about switching the oem battery out with the optima. But if I keep having hard starts im taking it to the dealer first to get checked out
#3
Racer
With the cold weather upon us, has anyone noticed any rough starts with your RDX? I have noticed 2 so far. The first time the engine just kept cranking and i thought ok now what.... not like I can just take a key out to stop it from cranking with push button start. It finally stopped after about 10 seconds
The second time the start was hard and the engine barely took over. My RDX has about 450 miles on it right now
I havent had a chance to check out the battery and see the cold cranking amp rating but I have always used optima yellow top batteries with no worries. Those batteries seem to work better in cars that are technology packed like the rdx. Starting has always been solid with those batteries
Thinking about switching the oem battery out with the optima. But if I keep having hard starts im taking it to the dealer first to get checked out
The second time the start was hard and the engine barely took over. My RDX has about 450 miles on it right now
I havent had a chance to check out the battery and see the cold cranking amp rating but I have always used optima yellow top batteries with no worries. Those batteries seem to work better in cars that are technology packed like the rdx. Starting has always been solid with those batteries
Thinking about switching the oem battery out with the optima. But if I keep having hard starts im taking it to the dealer first to get checked out
#4
Burning Brakes
If you look all over acurazine (regardless of model), you will find people complaining about the stock batteries. They must suck from the factory or they discharge very quickly during transport.
The good news is the battery is covered for 4years---go see your dealer.
The good news is the battery is covered for 4years---go see your dealer.
#5
If you look all over acurazine (regardless of model), you will find people complaining about the stock batteries. They must suck from the factory or they discharge very quickly during transport.
The good news is the battery is covered for 4years---go see your dealer.
The good news is the battery is covered for 4years---go see your dealer.
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#7
If you are having battery problems with a new (or newer) vehicle it could be a defective battery or it may be an improperly done vehicle preparation from your dealerships servicing technician. See what they are supposed to be doing below. Are the battery codes entered under the hood and in your maintenance book?
down the code in the “Final Inspection (At Delivery)”
section.
Check the Battery
To ensure long battery life and that the client receives a
fully charged battery, the battery must be checked in
these instances:
• When the vehicle first arrives at the dealership
• During the TQI (if done at a later time)
• During regular intervals
• Just before delivering the vehicle to the client
Test the battery with the ED-18 battery tester, using the
instructions in Service Bulletin 88-016,
fully charged battery, the battery must be checked in
these instances:
• When the vehicle first arrives at the dealership
• During the TQI (if done at a later time)
• During regular intervals
• Just before delivering the vehicle to the client
Test the battery with the ED-18 battery tester, using the
instructions in Service Bulletin 88-016,
Battery Testing
and Replacement. If the ED-18 tester results display
and Replacement. If the ED-18 tester results display
GR8 DIAGNOSTIC NEEDED
, you must properly
charge the battery using the GR8 Battery Diagnostic
Station.
Write down the GOOD BATTERY 10-digit code in the
maintenance journal: During the TQI, write down the
code in the “Under Hood (Engine Cold)” section, and
then when the vehicle is delivered to the client, write
charge the battery using the GR8 Battery Diagnostic
Station.
Write down the GOOD BATTERY 10-digit code in the
maintenance journal: During the TQI, write down the
code in the “Under Hood (Engine Cold)” section, and
then when the vehicle is delivered to the client, write
down the code in the “Final Inspection (At Delivery)”
section.
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#8
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Originally Posted by hand-filer
Define cold weather. The daytime highs have averaged in the -22C (-8F) range here and I haven't experienced any hard start issues.
25-35F
Wow, 25-35F isn't cold at all. Your battery probably isn't an issue - since it's turning the starter just fine. I'd recommend taking the RDX to your dealer a.s.a.p. - to diagnose tuning, electronic ignition, fuel injection issues.
In my local temps under 20F, I've had no starting problems.
Originally Posted by hand-filer
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Define cold weather. The daytime highs have averaged in the -22C (-8F) range here and I haven't experienced any hard start issues.
25-35F
Wow, 25-35F isn't cold at all. Your battery probably isn't an issue - since it's turning the starter just fine. I'd recommend taking the RDX to your dealer a.s.a.p. - to diagnose tuning, electronic ignition, fuel injection issues.
In my local temps under 20F, I've had no starting problems.
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