I have a 2016 Acura MDX with the Integrated Dynamics System (IDS). I’m planning to replace both the front and rear struts. I’ve found the OEM IDS front struts online, but they’re incredibly pricey. However, I haven’t come across any listings for IDS-specific rears. My question is: are the rear struts IDS-equipped like the fronts, or are they standard non-IDS units?

 

2016s don't have adjustable dampers. Here is a post about what years and trims have adjustable suspension:
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-mdx-.../#post16672685

Here is info on features of the 2016s: https://www.acuracertified.com/model...y/SUV/MDX/2016

 

From what I understand now, the 2016 IDS system only uses active damper struts on the front. The rears are passive. I changed out the rear struts and saw no connectors but now it throwing codes. I may have bumped a ride height sensor... is there a way to get rid of the codes without an OBD scanner?

 

We have a 2017 Advance and it doesn't have adjustable dampers. IDS only changes the steering weight (maybe?) and transmission shift points (Sport holds gears obnoxiously longer before shifting).

 

Acura only used the dual setting electronic damper system for the 17-20 MDX Sport Hybrid in Tech or Adv trim, 19-20 MDX Adv, and PMC MDX. There wasn't an individual button for Comfort or Sport setting like the Active Damper System (ADS) magnetic struts/shocks for the 2nd Gen MDX. The 3rd Gen MDX IDS mode Comfort or Normal set the electronic dampers in the softer comfort mode. IDS mode Sport (also with Sport+ for Sport Hybrid) set the electronic dampers to stiffer Sport mode.