| lwhite6629 |
| I've got an '03 w/ 20K miles and it started pulling to the right about 5K miles ago. I saw the earlier posts on the topic, but unfortunately none of the solutions have worked. I have replaced one of the front tires - Michelin covered it - and the dealer's folks have 'done what they can'. I don't even get the '6 seconds' that I read about earlier. It basically goes right as I accelerate - coasting is fine. Any thoughts will be appreciated. |
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| Echo2625 |
Most roads are "crowned" as to allow water to run off faster when it rains. This will cause your vehicle to pull slightly to the right or left depending upon the lane that you are in.
When on the highway switch to the left passing lane and your vehicle will pull slightly left instead of right |
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| lwhite6629 |
| thanks, but the problem is more than a 'drift' - the car 'dives' right. the harder the acceleration, the faster the 'dive'. on the highway, it will change lanes in less than 2 car lengths. |
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| andreseng |
| Did you buy this X new or used? Has it ever been in an accident to your knowledge? |
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| Maik |
| Have you had the the front end allignment checked? |
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| lwhite6629 |
| thanks for you thoughts. i bought it new, no accidents, potholes, etc. the dealer has checked and re-checked the alignment. that's when they sent me off to get the new tire - maybe i need another new tire. since it only happens during acceleration, i'm thinking it has something to do with the all-wheel drive, but i'm no mechanic.... |
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| TheWorm |
Has your dealer looked at these service bulletins/memos from corporate?
Make : ACURA Model : MDX Year : 2003
Service Bulletin Num : 120503 Date of Bulletin: DEC 05, 2003
NHTSA Item Number: 10005364
Component: SUSPENSION
Summary:
REQUEST FOR VISIT. VEHICLE PULLING OR DRIFTING. VIEW MESSAGE. *TT
Check to Request Research. Submit below.
Make : ACURA Model : MDX Year : 2003
Service Bulletin Num : 102203 Date of Bulletin: OCT 22, 2003
NHTSA Item Number: 10004478
Component: SUSPENSION
Summary:
VEHICLE PULL OR DRIFT CONDITION. *TT |
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| lwhite6629 |
| thanks - they haven't mentioned the bulletins, so i'm not sure if they have seen them. they offered that the acura factory rep. will be there in the next 2 weeks, so they are going to get him involved. i will also be contacting acura to get some 'help' in resolving this. love the car, so it's pretty frustrating with this problem. |
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| lwhite6629 |
| problem solved - another 'cross rotation' - with the Acura district service manager at the dealer. of course, i'm not sure what will happen at the next regular tire rotation, but.... btw, Acura customer service was very responsive to my request for help. |
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