| ultiluder |
Hi folks!
I posted a thread a while ago about voice command not working randomly in my X. At certain times, it would stop recognizing ANY commands until I "rebooted" the car. Well, after 3 tries and 5 weeks later, this is finally fixed by the dealer.
They replaced just about everything that had to do with the voice command previously. It was the final replacement of the entire GPS unit that fixed the problem!
Also, my X pulls to the right when I don't hold the steering wheel. This was also acnowledged by Acura with some sort of new procedure for alignment.
I'm not thrilled by the fact that the dealer had my car on-and-off for 5 weeks, and put on quite a few miles in test drives. But I'm glad we got out X back and working perfectly now. The good part is that we test drove almost all of Acura's models as loaners. Got the TSX, TL and RDX as loaners. The RL is almost never available. :) |
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| SlickMDX |
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Originally posted by ultiluder
Also, my X pulls to the right when I don't hold the steering wheel. This was also acnowledged by Acura with some sort of new procedure for alignment.
I bought a nex X recently im Im having the same issue. Is it you dealer that had a special alignment issue or Acura in general. |
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| ultiluder |
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Originally posted by SlickMDX
I bought a nex X recently im Im having the same issue. Is it you dealer that had a special alignment issue or Acura in general.
It took them a couple of tries to fix this, too. At first they just checked and reset the tire pressure and rotated the tires. Finally, on the last visit, they contacted Acura. Acura made them hold the car until a tech can come look at it, since this has been reported by a few X owners.
I think there should be a TSB out there now. I was shown a document with detailed instructions/photos and specs for alignment specific to the 2007 X. Ask your dealer to talk to Acura if they don't already know about this issue.
Good luck! |
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| SlickMDX |
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Originally posted by ultiluder
It took them a couple of tries to fix this, too. At first they just checked and reset the tire pressure and rotated the tires. Finally, on the last visit, they contacted Acura. Acura made them hold the car until a tech can come look at it, since this has been reported by a few X owners.
I think there should be a TSB out there now. I was shown a document with detailed instructions/photos and specs for alignment specific to the 2007 X. Ask your dealer to talk to Acura if they don't already know about this issue.
Good luck!
Whats a TSB? I just want to know before I talk to my service rep. |
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| Fabvsix |
An internal commuincation/document: Technical Service Bulleton TSB....
Basically when an issue continues to pop up nationwide on a repeated basis specifically with a new vehicle they send out a TSB to all dealerships.....THIS IS NOT A RECALL HOWEVER! |
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| ultiluder |
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Originally posted by SlickMDX
Whats a TSB? I just want to know before I talk to my service rep.
TSB = Technical Service Bulletin
Your service advisor should know what it is. If there is no TSB, ask him to contact Acura. They definitely know about this particular problem. I've even see the corrective instruction doc. |
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| Fabvsix |
I'm approching 5K miles and am parinod to rotate my tires because my X drives straight as a wip! Should I worry it will pull after a rotate? I've never had anyone touch my X since I bought it.
Those of you that have encountered this "pulling effect" was it from the get go or started after a rotate? Please let us know ! |
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| SlickMDX |
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Originally posted by Fabvsix
I'm approching 5K miles and am parinod to rotate my tires because my X drives straight as a wip! Should I worry it will pull after a rotate? I've never had anyone touch my X since I bought it.
Those of you that have encountered this "pulling effect" was it from the get go or started after a rotate? Please let us know !
From the get go. I have only 300 miles on my X. Now i did change tires but same problem in 18 and 19. The dealer service rep did say that something might have been messed up during delivery from the truck or something like that. I think he was BS ing me |
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| Fabvsix |
| new rims new tires should fix the issue....but will they fork that out from the get go? I believe if it is sent to a specialist tire shop that has the latest and greatest along with reputable mechanics, it should be resolved the first go round......Independent Acura shops would use 7-11 if they could get away with it.......:rolleyes: :rolleyes: |
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| ultiluder |
quote:
Originally posted by Fabvsix
I'm approching 5K miles and am parinod to rotate my tires because my X drives straight as a wip! Should I worry it will pull after a rotate? I've never had anyone touch my X since I bought it.
Those of you that have encountered this "pulling effect" was it from the get go or started after a rotate? Please let us know !
Mine was from the get-go also. If I don't hold the wheel, my car would change to the right lane in about 7-8 seconds on a straight highway.
My service advisor mentioned that Acura gave them some new specs for their alignment machine in the document.
If your car drives straight now, I think you should be ok to rotate your tires. My X showed no improvement after they rotated the tires in the first try. So this may not be tire/wheel related? No idea! |
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| SlickMDX |
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Originally posted by ultiluder
Mine was from the get-go also. If I don't hold the wheel, my car would change to the right lane in about 7-8 seconds on a straight highway.
My service advisor mentioned that Acura gave them some new specs for their alignment machine in the document.
If your car drives straight now, I think you should be ok to rotate your tires. My X showed no improvement after they rotated the tires in the first try. So this may not be tire/wheel related? No idea!
This is really pissing off. I talked to the service rep today and he said there are no TSB for this issue, he said he will try rotating tires. I know thats not the issue, should i take this a another tire shop for alignment. I hate doing that to a brand new X with 400 miles on it. |
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| is300sam |
| I went this morning to take my car in and mentioned this, and right away my service rep assured me that it was the shawd that causes this. He said it is a safety feature? Am I supposed to accept this? |
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| SlickMDX |
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Originally posted by is300sam
I went this morning to take my car in and mentioned this, and right away my service rep assured me that it was the shawd that causes this. He said it is a safety feature? Am I supposed to accept this?
WOW! thats an examplesomeone pulling this our of their ass. IMHO they are insulting your intelligence. My car pulls to the right..oh! sir didnt you know that a new feature |
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| is300sam |
| I did not want to argue with him right then and there. I need yall's help with a good way to approach this. |
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| ultiluder |
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Originally posted by SlickMDX
This is really pissing off. I talked to the service rep today and he said there are no TSB for this issue, he said he will try rotating tires. I know thats not the issue, should i take this a another tire shop for alignment. I hate doing that to a brand new X with 400 miles on it.
Hmm, sorry to hear that. Don't pay for the alighment! Stick to your guns and go back to your dealership until they fix this.
It took me 3 tries to get them to contact Acura. It went like this:
1. Checked/reset tire pressure. Didn't work.
2. Rotated tires. Didn't work.
3. Got Acura tech to come look, and got procedure to realign.
The document looked legit to me. I was shown a doc from Acura that had illustrations and instructions for fixing this very problem. There may not be a TSB, but ask them to call Acura. They definitely know about this problem. |
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| ultiluder |
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Originally posted by is300sam
I went this morning to take my car in and mentioned this, and right away my service rep assured me that it was the shawd that causes this. He said it is a safety feature? Am I supposed to accept this?
How much does your MDX pull? Mine could completely be 1 lane over to the right in about 7-8 seconds while driving around 65MPH on a straight highway.
Did you ask him to explain how this is a safety feature? Just in case you fall asleep, you end up in the slow lane? :P That is a real laughable explanation by your service rep! |
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| bpmc58 |
| This issue has been bothering me for a while now too. I have about 4K miles on it and it pulls slightly to the left, but if I correct it a bit, it pulls to the right instead. So, when I drive I def. have to constantly correct it. I'm going to bring it to the dealer's attention too. Hopefully, they'll fix it, but I'm not holding my breaths for it. |
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| SlickMDX |
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Originally posted by bpmc58
This issue has been bothering me for a while now too. I have about 4K miles on it and it pulls slightly to the left, but if I correct it a bit, it pulls to the right instead. So, when I drive I def. have to constantly correct it. I'm going to bring it to the dealer's attention too. Hopefully, they'll fix it, but I'm not holding my breaths for it.
I have the exact same issue. |
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| SlickMDX |
Guys!, My X is finally fixed. The aligned for the 3rd time and Road Force Balancing on all the Tires. I think its a different kind of Balance. Acura sent them updated Alignment Specs for my issue.
Guys the X pulling to the right is a REAL issue. So if you X does it dont live with it. Get it fixed! |
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| ultiluder |
quote:
Originally posted by SlickMDX
Guys!, My X is finally fixed. The aligned for the 3rd time and Road Force Balancing on all the Tires. I think its a different kind of Balance. Acura sent them updated Alignment Specs for my issue.
Guys the X pulling to the right is a REAL issue. So if you X does it dont live with it. Get it fixed!
Nice! Glad to hear that. Did your dealer get Acura corporate techs to come look at your X? I had to wait 2 weeks for this to happen. But yes, this has been acknowledged by Acura, and there is a specific fix for it now. |
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| bamdx77 |
To: bpmc58
Does your MDX still have the vibration in the gas pedal that you mentioned on a previous post between 1,200 to 1,400 rpm? That is the main issue with my 08 MDX. Mine does not have a pulling issue however, it drives strait but I did just put new snow tires on the car. |
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| ductman |
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Originally posted by Fabvsix
I'm approching 5K miles and am parinod to rotate my tires because my X drives straight as a wip! Should I worry it will pull after a rotate? I've never had anyone touch my X since I bought it.
Those of you that have encountered this "pulling effect" was it from the get go or started after a rotate? Please let us know !
I WOULD never let those dopes mess with tire rotation or balance,
the f--d mine up big time, i had to bring it to my local TRUSTED
tire guy who roadforced and MATCHED each tire to the correct
location on the vehicle, end result no vibration or pulling, I was told
NOT to rotate the tires, my x even with the bridgestone tires will
track perfectly straight even at 80 mph speeds and no vibration,
IMO, do not rotate but if you decide mark the original tire location
on the inside of each tire in case you need to rotate back to the original positions, just my 2 cents, also after 12k,NO WEAR ISSUES |
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| shootist |
I had my wheels rotated at 10,000 miles. Immediately thereafter, the X started to freak out over 75 mph. It felt like at least a front and a rear wheel had thrown their balance weights: there was a significant out of balance shuddering.
Took it to a tire dealer who was listed as having a Hunter Road Force balancer. They had given up their Road Force, and installed a "laser balancer". Sure enough, they had to deflate two tires, and spin them on their wheels to match high and low points on tires and wheels.
Problem solved, and now I can break the sound barrier without shuddering.
It was like hitting yourself on the head with a hammer- it really feels good when you stop. |
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| Fabvsix |
| Well I questioned if we have SH-AWD do we really need to rotate? I only have 7600 miles ytd. Tires are wearing evenly etc....no vibration or pulling. I guess I'll apply the old rule: If it's working don't fook with it........ |
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| Needsdecaf |
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Originally posted by Fabvsix
Well I questioned if we have SH-AWD do we really need to rotate? I only have 7600 miles ytd. Tires are wearing evenly etc....no vibration or pulling. I guess I'll apply the old rule: If it's working don't fook with it........
Unless you now have 4 wheel steering and your weight distribution is 50-50, I'd still rotate your tires. |
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| Needsdecaf |
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Originally posted by bpmc58
This issue has been bothering me for a while now too. I have about 4K miles on it and it pulls slightly to the left, but if I correct it a bit, it pulls to the right instead. So, when I drive I def. have to constantly correct it. I'm going to bring it to the dealer's attention too. Hopefully, they'll fix it, but I'm not holding my breaths for it.
I have exactly the same issue as well. The car seems very "nervous", like it lacks self centering capabilities. I have an appointment with the dealer next week, I've told them that it "pulls". They said "which direction" and I replied "both".
We'll see what happens. |
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| csong |
I had similar problem on my 07 MDX.
My dealer tried to fix the pulling problem 3 times, but failed.
They checked the wheel alignment, so I thought it should be the tire problem.
In my garage, I rotated the tires by myself using the jack and the spare tire.
Theoretically the number of possible tire combination is 24 (4x3x2x1). At ninth combination, I got the sweet combination.
No pulling.
Through the process, I found my X has one tire that always pulls its own direction. It also has another tire that always poshes to the other direction. I don't know how come tires are so unprofessionally manufactured (or installed), but that happened to me.
The procedure was painful, but it worked.
But one thing I want to tell Acura is as follows,
"I am not supposed to this labor after paying more than 40k. Don't tell me tire troubles are covered by the tire manufacturer. I bought X because it is ACURA not because it is Bridgestone" |
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