| Fan vibrates dash, ghost rattled
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| ghost |
Here's something new - my passenger-side fan has developed a vibration. At the maximum fan speed the effect is striking, the whole dash shakes, and the vibrations go to the pedals and steering wheel. Makes for a wild ride. :eek:
At the low speeds, it makes a pretty loud click - lately I've been driving around with the AC off, fortunately we're at a good time of year where we don't need either heating or cooling.
Hopefully it will be good weather for my 150 mile trip down to the dealer this Friday, I'll keep y'all posted! |
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| ghost |
Thought I'd follow up on this older thread that got left in the dust.
The rattle was caused by a mouse that found it's way into the fan housing and set up housekeeping. I'm sure his last thought was "This was a really bad idea."
Anyway, it turned out to be a $60 mouse, turns out they're not a warranty item. ;)
Next time I'll know... |
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| XStatic |
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Originally posted by ghost
I'm sure his last thought was "This was a really bad idea."
Your killing me.....:21: |
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| Warzau |
YIPES AGAIN!!
I read once I think it was click and clack. If thats the way its spelled. Some guy had a whole family of mice make its home in the ventilation of his car. Of course they died in there, and it was PU! |
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| ghost |
Can you believe this - the day before a 900 mile trip (and Christmas day, no less), the return of the mouse! (Well, a different mouse, no doubt, probably a descendant)
The noise isn't too bad on low speed, but the whole dash shakes at high speeds. Looks like we'll be traveling with the rear heater.
(well, hey, good thing for that dual climate control, huh?)
So much for "not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse..." This mouse got stirred into oblivion...
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| frostyra |
| I know a guy who's into Model A Fords; he swears that a few sheets of Bounce dryer sheets will keep mice out. But my inquiring mind wants to know -- where are the mice getting in? |
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| ghost |
Great question, I have no idea. In my previous cars whole cats could probably get in and out, but the X is a pretty tight vehicle!
Still, mice can get through amazingly small spaces, wouldn't take much more than a dime sized opening. I snap-trapped one in my car a couple weeks ago (opening up a whole new thread possibility :) ), caught him in the back where I'd noticed that my blanket had been chewed on.
The joys of life in the woods...
Thanks for the Bounce tip! :cool: |
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| DocWalk20 |
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Here's something new - my passenger-side fan has developed a vibration. At the maximum fan speed the effect is striking, the whole dash shakes, and the vibrations go to the pedals and steering wheel. Makes for a wild ride.
Wife calls me as she's driving home from work tonight and described this exact scenario that ghost experienced. It truly is amazing how loud it is and how much the entire dash/front end shakes as the fan speed is increased.
We have had trouble with mice in the garage so maybe this is our problem too. Needless to say I'll be calling the dealer first thing in the morning.
Anybody else experience this "symptom"? If so what was your ultimate cause and resolution? |
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| HARDROCK |
| Had the same problem. In my case it was an abundant amount of tree leaves collected from my frequent hiking and camping trips. The service guy said it is a common problem for the MDX. They get in in the vent opening at the top of the hood below the windshield. |
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| DocWalk20 |
Just to follow up for you all. Mine, like ghost's, turned out to be a mouse. Apparently the mouse itself became wedged in the blower! :eek: Per the service department, wasn't a pretty site.
And ghost, my warranty didn't cover the mouse either. I'm just glad the blower motor didn't bite the dust. Wouldn't want to know what that would cost me to replace since the warranty wouldn't cover it. As it is the labor to clean it all out was bad enough. :3:
Needless to say as soon as I got back from the dealer extra mouse traps were deployed in the garage. |
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| mgmdx |
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Originally posted by DocWalk20
... Mine, like ghost's, turned out to be a mouse. Apparently the mouse itself became wedged in the blower! :eek: Per the service department, wasn't a pretty site. ...
I can't imagine it was much worse than this squirrel getting caught in the disk brake of a mountain bike. :eek: |
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| DocWalk20 |
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Originally posted by mgmdx
I can't imagine it was much worse than this squirrel getting caught in the disk brake of a mountain bike. :eek:
That is nasty! I probably shouldn't but I have to ask... how in the world did that happen? :confused: |
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| mgmdx |
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Originally posted by DocWalk20
That is nasty! I probably shouldn't but I have to ask... how in the world did that happen? :confused:
Not sure :8:, it did not happen to me. I saw this picture a while ago on http://www.mtbr.com/ , a mountain biking web site that I sometimes browse.
From what I've read, the guy was just riding along on the trail, and a squirrel just jumped right into his wheel and got shredded by the disk brake rotor. :behead:
I guess it was a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time (for the squirrel). Good bye, squirrel. :flush: |
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| YYSteve |
I see that this is not uncommon. I have been dealing with mice infestation of the car for over a year. I catch them (using a no-kill trap) and they just come right back in. Obviously, there is some type of design flaw which provide the critters access. Other than the mouse poop, they dont bother me much, but my wife drives my kids in the car and this could cause a panic related accident resulting in injury or worse. The Acura dealer claims to have "never heard that one before" but I think its a smoke screen since it would probably be expensive for them to fix.
Anyone had any luck getting this problem resolved?
Thanks.
Steve |
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| nhatman |
i've had mouse problems before also, but fortunately, not with my mdx. it was a toyota corolla. the mouse ended up crawling through the air intake and made a nice home by the air filter chamber.
the worse part was that it chewed through A LOT of wires, plastic parts, harnesses, etc. anything that would help keep its little teeth from overgrowing.
glad those days are over... |
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| lucasd2002 |
We are now dealing with our second mouse/mice. Dealer made my wife pay for removal last time. I plan on doing it myself this time.
Does anyone have good disassembly instructions/diagrams/pictures for getting in there?
(sorry about the double post) |
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| cob206 |
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Originally posted by lucasd2002
We are now dealing with our second mouse/mice. Dealer made my wife pay for removal last time. I plan on doing it myself this time.
Does anyone have good disassembly instructions/diagrams/pictures for getting in there?
(sorry about the double post)
I've done this.
Reference the thread with instructions for changing the cabin filter as you will need to remove the glove compartment. Once you're at the point you can change the filter, simply remove the wiring connector and 4 bolts holding the fan in place. The fan is to the right of the filter and will drop straight down when removed.
Sorry I don't have pictures. I hope this description helps. It really is a simple job (except for possibly the clean up :D ). Reference the "I Hate My MDX" thread in the 2001-2006 section for pics of the mouse I dealt with.
cob |
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| lucasd2002 |
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Originally posted by cob206
Reference the thread with instructions for changing the cabin filter
This one, I presume.http://www.acuramdx.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=16238&highlight=cabin+filter+glove
The dealer mentioned to my wife that they have a fix but would charge handsomely to intall it. I think it is nothing more than a piece of screen/mesh to cover the hole the mice are accessing. I don't know why they would charge a sig amount for it. :bsflag:
Anybody familiar with the fix. I may look into a home-made version.
This SHOULD be a warranty issue IMO. |
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| theseans |
Cob, by far the most entertaining thread on this entire forum.
Has my vote for the rodent's "Hall of Fame" thread.
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Originally posted by cob206
I've done this.
Reference the thread with instructions for changing the cabin filter as you will need to remove the glove compartment. Once you're at the point you can change the filter, simply remove the wiring connector and 4 bolts holding the fan in place. The fan is to the right of the filter and will drop straight down when removed.
Sorry I don't have pictures. I hope this description helps. It really is a simple job (except for possibly the clean up :D ). Reference the "I Hate My MDX" thread in the 2001-2006 section for pics of the mouse I dealt with.
cob
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