Name some issues you are having with your MDX.
#122
Baby Shampoo! LOL But!!!
Let us know please!! One thing I did notice is the fluid will spray out sooner if the reservoir is at FULL capacity. Also, I enlarged the VENT hole that is located in the middle of the plastic cap that goes on to seal up the well after you add water.. I was thinking of adding some SOAPY solution to see if lubricating the pump and such might help. I only add water, not a cleaner solution. The thing about the cleaner solution is it sprays up onto the roof, and don't like that stuff getting on the paint. May add some Johnson Baby Shampoo! I have heard about this trick before, worth a try I guess... I am sure my Granddaughter will not be mad at me for using some of her stuff! :-)
#123
I had totally opposite experience, delay started once I filled the reservoir and disappeared when I used it for a while. Waiting for another fill up to test if it happens again.
#125
Let us know please!! One thing I did notice is the fluid will spray out sooner if the reservoir is at FULL capacity. Also, I enlarged the VENT hole that is located in the middle of the plastic cap that goes on to seal up the well after you add water.. I was thinking of adding some SOAPY solution to see if lubricating the pump and such might help. I only add water, not a cleaner solution. The thing about the cleaner solution is it sprays up onto the roof, and don't like that stuff getting on the paint. May add some Johnson Baby Shampoo! I have heard about this trick before, worth a try I guess... I am sure my Granddaughter will not be mad at me for using some of her stuff! :-)
Last edited by 1bythesea; 06-20-2015 at 08:56 AM.
#126
Wanted to add there's another small hole in the lower left corner of the windshield symbol on the top of the cap. I ran the paperclip thru that also to be sure it's clear. Then I began wondering if things would work better without the strainer basket. No difference.
#127
Let us know please!! One thing I did notice is the fluid will spray out sooner if the reservoir is at FULL capacity. Also, I enlarged the VENT hole that is located in the middle of the plastic cap that goes on to seal up the well after you add water.. I was thinking of adding some SOAPY solution to see if lubricating the pump and such might help. I only add water, not a cleaner solution. The thing about the cleaner solution is it sprays up onto the roof, and don't like that stuff getting on the paint. May add some Johnson Baby Shampoo! I have heard about this trick before, worth a try I guess... I am sure my Granddaughter will not be mad at me for using some of her stuff! :-)
can the spray nozzles be adjusted? if i recall, some cars allow you to adjust it by sticking a ping or narrow paperclip in it to adjust the water coverage.
#128
#129
Pro
2016 MDX Tech - Sometimes when I pull into reverse, then put it into drive quickly, the rear view camera still shows on the display screen even when the transmission is on drive.
It happens when I first turn on the car sometimes and takes like 2-3 seconds to go back to the regular.
Not going crazy about it but I figure there's a bug or delay somewhere.
It happens when I first turn on the car sometimes and takes like 2-3 seconds to go back to the regular.
Not going crazy about it but I figure there's a bug or delay somewhere.
After driving a bit and it not changing, I pulled over and turned off/re-started and it finally reset.
#130
Back to wiper fluid delay. After the wiper motor was replaced a while back, the fluid delay returned after one week then went away after a few days. It was operating normally until right before Christmas. Enough is enough. Back it went Monday. The technician mentioned he had one on the lot which did the same thing. Replacing the pump seemed to solve the problem. So the part has been ordered and should be installed the first part of next week. Hopefully, this cures the problem. I'd hate to go through another scratch buff out or worse a total windshield replacement.
#131
Interesting
Back to wiper fluid delay. After the wiper motor was replaced a while back, the fluid delay returned after one week then went away after a few days. It was operating normally until right before Christmas. Enough is enough. Back it went Monday. The technician mentioned he had one on the lot which did the same thing. Replacing the pump seemed to solve the problem. So the part has been ordered and should be installed the first part of next week. Hopefully, this cures the problem. I'd hate to go through another scratch buff out or worse a total windshield replacement.
#132
Wiper fluid delay: Evidently, the first time in the pump was replaced and today the motor was replaced. So far it's working but only time will tell. As of the end of last week the rear window will dispense fluid but no wiper action at all when you want to clean the rear window. Interestingly, the back window wiping will work appropriately if the front wipers have just been used. If it sits 5 minutes or if the front wiper with fluid hasn't been used then it just squirts fluid while the back wiper sits idle. On both front and back it's always the initial action where there's a problem. Consecutive tries are as they should be. Let both sit 5 minutes and it's back to the first attempt not functioning properly. Am really wondering if there is some glitch in the computer system.
#133
Back to the wiper issue...The MDX is in...for the third time. Have a loaner for tonight and it will be checked tomorrow. The right wiper dispenser will dribble fluid on the lower 2" of the windshield until the wiper is fully extended upward then finally dispenses a normal spray. The rear will dispense fluid but won't wipe. The pump and motor have both been replaced. I'm leaning computer but who knows. Any ideas what may be going on???
#134
Sort of the same
Back to the wiper issue...The MDX is in...for the third time. Have a loaner for tonight and it will be checked tomorrow. The right wiper dispenser will dribble fluid on the lower 2" of the windshield until the wiper is fully extended upward then finally dispenses a normal spray. The rear will dispense fluid but won't wipe. The pump and motor have both been replaced. I'm leaning computer but who knows. Any ideas what may be going on???
#135
Got the MDX back yesterday from the dealer. Evidently, they needed to call CA and speak with the higher ups. I was taken back into the garage and shown another 2015 MDX with the same characteristic on the front wiper. I knew exactly what was coming, "it's an inherent characteristic of the 2015s." My argument was how many other 15 customers have complained. Ans "No one". If out of all the other 15s sold and no has complained how then, can it be an inherent characteristic? And why did it operate normally the first few months of ownership? Crickets. Honestly, I can't fault the dealer. They really have wonderful service. They've already replaced the pump and motor. Their hands are tied by Acura corporate where the blame squarely belongs, at this point. In the meantime, I have figured out a work around. Pump the stalk quickly 3 times and hold. Then the fluid dispenses onto the windshield prior to wiping. This should never have to be done to get proper function. Seems to me the fluid is draining from the line, as if there's no suction holding the fluid in place, after it's been allowed to sit a few minutes. As far as the back wiper, turn and hold the stalk for a full second and both fluid and wiper will work. That I can live with. The front...not so much. Interesting, none of these "quirks" were on the 2017 RDX loaner I had for two days nor on any other Acura I've owned. Very, very disappointing. If anyone has a reasonable solution to this problem I'd love to hear it.
#136
Defective
Got the MDX back yesterday from the dealer. Evidently, they needed to call CA and speak with the higher ups. I was taken back into the garage and shown another 2015 MDX with the same characteristic on the front wiper. I knew exactly what was coming, "it's an inherent characteristic of the 2015s." My argument was how many other 15 customers have complained. Ans "No one". If out of all the other 15s sold and no has complained how then, can it be an inherent characteristic? And why did it operate normally the first few months of ownership? Crickets. Honestly, I can't fault the dealer. They really have wonderful service. They've already replaced the pump and motor. Their hands are tied by Acura corporate where the blame squarely belongs, at this point. In the meantime, I have figured out a work around. Pump the stalk quickly 3 times and hold. Then the fluid dispenses onto the windshield prior to wiping. This should never have to be done to get proper function. Seems to me the fluid is draining from the line, as if there's no suction holding the fluid in place, after it's been allowed to sit a few minutes. As far as the back wiper, turn and hold the stalk for a full second and both fluid and wiper will work. That I can live with. The front...not so much. Interesting, none of these "quirks" were on the 2017 RDX loaner I had for two days nor on any other Acura I've owned. Very, very disappointing. If anyone has a reasonable solution to this problem I'd love to hear it.
#137
2015 MDX Oil Consumption
Any comments on 2015 MDX oil consumption? Its been changed at 7K miles, now 21K, hence every 12 months. Mechanic says only 4 quarts or black oil comes out during oil change, and something is definitely wrong for this vehicle? Shouldn't be this black for new vehicle. I'd checked in between, and saw oil on dip stick, so was not concerned -- so it must have fallen at end of cycle. Using Mobil One 0-20wt.
#138
Any comments on 2015 MDX oil consumption? Its been changed at 7K miles, now 21K, hence every 12 months. Mechanic says only 4 quarts or black oil comes out during oil change, and something is definitely wrong for this vehicle? Shouldn't be this black for new vehicle. I'd checked in between, and saw oil on dip stick, so was not concerned -- so it must have fallen at end of cycle. Using Mobil One 0-20wt.
AFAIK, the 3.5L in the gen3 does not have any widespread oil consumption (unlike some of the gen2 3.7L engines). I would suggest paying careful attention to how much oil is put in during the next oil change. Then make note of the level on the dip stick. Monitor it regularly and see if that level goes down, and at what rate.
#139
Instructor
Any comments on 2015 MDX oil consumption? Its been changed at 7K miles, now 21K, hence every 12 months. Mechanic says only 4 quarts or black oil comes out during oil change, and something is definitely wrong for this vehicle? Shouldn't be this black for new vehicle. I'd checked in between, and saw oil on dip stick, so was not concerned -- so it must have fallen at end of cycle. Using Mobil One 0-20wt.
#140
Burning Brakes
Dark doesn't bother me as long as the OCI is within the range. After all, back in the late 70's / early 80's I dabbled with Arco Graphite Motor Oil in my '79 Cutlass. That stuff was black right out of the can! :-)
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