altair47

jglover

2013 RDX Turn Signal Stock and Headlight Switch Replacement Instructions, Please

DCS

You can use these fog light instructions since it includes a new headlight/turn signal switch replacement. I just did it, it's straight forward and didn't take long.
2013_RDX_FogLights_BII13453.pdf (bernardiparts.com)

silly678

2018 Transmission and transfer case fluid change service instruction!

KDJ

Hello, would you happen to have a service manual for the 2015 RDX?
I would really appreciate if I could find one.
thks... Ken

Kelsen

Ken, Dave isn't on the forum anymore, because he lost access to the manual, which his company was paying for.

You can buy access, during which you can download copies of the pages containing the information you want/need. The manual itself is not available, but if you buy access for long enough, you can download the entire thing.

Otherwise, there are other resources; this forum is one of them. There are a lot of youtube videos; there are a few other forums, but none as active as this one.

I always bought the Helm manual for my previous Hondas, but as I understand it, those are not available either; Honda realized they could fuck us out of a great deal more money by selling page-by-page access.

Good luck.

RFT!!!
Dave Kelsen
--
"Look, I don't want to wax philosophic, but I will say that if you're alive you've got to flap your arms and legs, you've got to jump around a lot, for life is the very opposite of death, and therefore you must at very least think noisy and colorfully, or you're not alive." -- Mel Brooks

KDJ

Thks for quick response Dave. I think I will buy access to the manual and try capture most of it to share. Do you have a link to where the manual is?

Ken

Kelsen

Took me a while to find this again, but it does appear to be still active!

The link to at least one place that sells access to the manual is here:

https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/logon.aspx

RFT!!!
Dave Kelsen
--
Born OK the first time.

wifesRDXtech

2017 RDX looking to change tensioner pulley assembly along with Serpentine belt , need torque values also . Thank you

altair47

wifesRDXtech

Thank you ! I remember when I had a 2007 RDX i was able to buy PDF manuals online . I guess Honda / Acura has everything on lockdown now unless you pay a big fee.

S13HITMAN

2015 Acura RDX w/ tech package

Please help, need the FSM pages that shows how to replace the A/C expansion valve and the A/C receiver dryer. I'm having my mechanic evacuate the Freon and recharge the system once I've replaced the parts. Just need some guidance and there's nothing better than the FSM.

Please and thank you, I will be so appreciated if you can print to PDF for me.

altair47

Mitchell ProDemand only allows you to watch and print, there is no PDF in it.





















I advise you to change the A/C condenser and dryer at the same time. It's not expensive (I recommend to put high quality NISSENS 941234, from RockAuto November 1 I paid $135 for it).

S13HITMAN

Your reply is directly above.

Thank you, very straightforward and seems easy with the correct tools. I see something that looks like a gasket that calls for replacement, where they're removing the evaporator core cover. Do you know what that is?

Appreciate the recommendations, exactly what I was looking for.

jcolegrove

Thank you so much for this invaluable service to us all-- greatly appreciated!

Need A/C pressure/ temp testing instructions and manifold pressure charts please.

thank you.

JoWeJC

Hi Dave, where can I get the FSM for my 2011 RDX?
Just wantto read a few things about it.
The turbo, I'd like clarification on the piece the say usually gets worn out & activates the sh-awd light to come on.
thank you

Kelsen

The service manual became another way to extract money from customers, some years back. It is not available to sell, but you can rent access to it. Search in this thread for a link to at least one place to do so. That is why Dave started this thread years ago, but his company lost access to the manual (they chose to stop paying for that access), and he doesn't come here any more.


RFT!!!
Dave Kelsen
--
"People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost." -- H. Jackson Browne

draarc

2015 Acura RDX base model Does beep when pushing the door lock button 2x I found the replacement Buzzer Assembly , smart 74940-SZW 003 but cannot locate device on the ca,r the function is enabled can you help me locate this device. Thank You

forrie

Chiming in here, for a "thank you" for posting these.

draarc

What type of transmission oil can I use in a 2015 RDX, I was told Valvoline synthetic would work and e less costly than the Accrue transmission oil. Also what type / brand of oil is required in the transfer case and differential of AWD 2015 RDX.

RDXRVW

This should be in the owner’s manual. I f you don’t have one you can download it here:

https://owners.acura.com/vehicles/warranty

Sorry I have a FWD.

RDXRVW

Thanks much for posting this.

For anyone interested: 8hours acces in the US is $30.

If you create an online account you can access the part catalog too and can make a shopping list VIN based, much nicer than through vendor websites.

ace777

Hi,
my TPMS is not working. No pressure indication for all four tires. Is there anything about fuses/relays in the service manual. Thanks…🤙😀

fkistner

Can you please post torque values for the nuts/bolts associated with removing and replacing the struts on a 2016 RDX? I watched a few videos online, but none of them indicate torque specifications.
Thanks in advance!
Frank


[QUOTE=dave08902;16489923]Hi all,

If you need any factory service manual data, please ask here and I will upload them.
Having all the service manual data in one location helps all users on this forum to locate them easily.

CTDINAPZ

[QUOTE=fkistner;16917844]Can you please post torque values for the nuts/bolts associated with removing and replacing the struts on a 2016 RDX? I watched a few videos online, but none of them indicate torque specifications.
Thanks

It's in this thread, just need to scroll through the posts. Here's the link. I had it bookedmarked because just did my lower control arms.

https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-rdx-.../#post16651789

fkistner

Apologies, I managed to miss these when searching the thread.

[QUOTE=CTDINAPZ;16917861]

CTDINAPZ

[QUOTE=fkistner;16917950]Apologies, I managed to miss these when searching the thread.

oh no need to apologize. Its a lot to look through. Ive done a lot of my own work with the help of looking through this thread myself. Hope doing your own work saves you a lot of money and you don't run into any problems like I always do with rust. lol

Ktate

I just joined and I realize i might be violating protocol but I sure could use the factory manual procedures for replacing the the steering rack and pinion in a 2016 MDX. Thank you..

CTDINAPZ

Hi Ktate. Try your question in the MDX forum. Link below. Plenty of good info there.

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-mdx-2014-2020-414/

Ktate

CORRECTION! I’ve made a mistake on my very first post! I’m probably incapable of doing the steering rack and pinion replacement job because my model vehicle is an RDX, yet I typed MDX. I’m embarrassed but I still would like to request the factory manual procedures for my 2016 Acura RDX. Thank you…

Abdobk

Can you post the 2016 RDX radiator replacement. I see no obvious way to remove the old radiator, thanks in advance.

BDaniel05

I believe I read in here that the original poster lost access to the service manuals. I have quite a few in a drop box if there is something missing form this thread. Mostly 12-15, but a few sections I have for all model years.

https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-rdx-...nuals-1005925/

tweco61

What is the service interval to change out the transmission filter and engine coolant? I am coming up on 100k miles. Still running perfect. Thanks!

fkistner

My local dealership's web site indicates the trans filter should be replaced every 30k - 50k miles.

I have read on multiple sites that Honda coolant will last 5 years. The dealership site states that coolant should be replaced every 45K miles. But I have replaced coolant based on age (I chose 4 years), because my 2016 is relatively low mileage.

Here's a link to a thread here that includes a PDF of the procedure: https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-rdx-...oolant-981795/

meburdick

Check your dealer's link... The ones I have found say it has to be changed every 30k -OR- 50k which makes little sense to me. The comments also say to check the owner's docs, and there isn't anything in there about a transmission fluid filter change interval that I can find. I have used a private mechanic to do the fluid changes and he has no info on a scheduled filter change interval either.

Other dealership web sites that provide a general maintenance schedule for the RDX have ZERO info on replacing the filter at any mileage prior to or even at 120k.

Tech

So is my 2017 RDX with just over 22K miles. I love retirement. LOL

I trust two things: 1) what the factory manual states and 2) common sense. Seems to have worked for me in almost 50 years of vehicle ownership with some vehicles owned for as long as 16 years. Of course, I do my own maintenance and repairs so costs are near zero in comparison to dealership or shop costs.

The factory recommended spark plug change on another car is 4 years or 40,000 miles and all this BS talk on the forums from people that have zilch knowledge. I am not worried about mileage as my sports car had about 9984 km or 6204 miles on it after just over 7 years since new. But I removed them, cleaned the threads and applied a flash coating of anti-seize on the threads to make sure they would not seize. Yeah, I know what NGK states about not using an anti-seize but they are not the ones buying me new cylinder heads when spark plugs do seize. Been using anti-seize on everything from motorcycles to cars to aircraft. Same with the Mobil 1 synthetic. My last oil change was well under 1000 miles but replacing the oil annually is cheaper than paying for a Used Oil Analysis.

email2patel

Hello Dave, Thanks for your willingness to help members. I am planning for coolant flush for 2017 ACURA RDX . please share the service documentation needed to properly flush the system and refill it with air burping. Thanks !

Kelsen

Dave's not here, man. He lost access to the online manuals a couple of years ago. If you look back in this thread, you'll find where I've shared the access you can buy on a per-day basis. The documentation Dave shared while he had access is still here, as well, although I can't recall if that includes the documentation for changing the coolant.


RFT!!!
Dave Kelsen
--
“I'm not interested in caring about people. I once worked with a guy for three years and never learned his name. Best friend I ever had. We still never talk sometimes.” -- Ron Swanson

email2patel

Thanks DAVE!

1deck1

LOL. Read thru all the pages until you posted back a page or 2 about Dave.