| PaulaiPrive |
| I don't know if this has been posted before, but I just found out today after I filled up my X with gas (Shell V-Power), that we don't have to hold the key forward to start the car. All it takes is to tap it forward to start and let go. The dealerships should let buyers know about this cool feature. Almost feels like the push button on Lexus vehicles, instead we got tap. Makes me wonder what other tech feature this car has that Acura is not telling their customers about. |
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| G. COLTON |
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Originally posted by PaulaiPrive
I don't know if this has been posted before, but I just found out today after I filled up my X with gas (Shell V-Power), that we don't have to hold the key forward to start the car. All it takes is to tap it forward to start and let go. The dealerships should let buyers know about this cool feature. Almost feels like the push button on Lexus vehicles, instead we got tap. Makes me wonder what other tech feature this car has that Acura is not telling their customers about.
Are you posting this as a joke or are you serious?
I would think you have a defective ignition switch.
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| rsnaider |
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Originally posted by G. COLTON
Are you posting this as a joke or are you serious?
I would think you have a defective ignition switch.
G
No joke, this is a feature. You only have to turn the key for a moment and release, and the starter takes over, just like a Push button start.
Because of this feature I find myself no longer holding the key as long in my wifes Accord and therefore have to restart her car from time to time :) |
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| WinterMDX |
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Originally posted by PaulaiPrive
I don't know if this has been posted before, but I just found out today after I filled up my X with gas (Shell V-Power), that we don't have to hold the key forward to start the car. All it takes is to tap it forward to start and let go. The dealerships should let buyers know about this cool feature. Almost feels like the push button on Lexus vehicles, instead we got tap. Makes me wonder what other tech feature this car has that Acura is not telling their customers about.
Yah, it is funny. My wife drives a Nissan, and I forget to tur the key (no key, but turns like one) for long enough to start the car. |
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| Wah |
| My Toyota 4runner did this... You just turn it and let go and the car starts. Funny thing is my wifes Lexus RX does NOT do this.... you have to hold the key turned until the engine starts. |
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| vduc |
WoW, cutting edge ;) my `04 Ducati Multistrada motorcycle does that same thing. I some times I'll forget my other vehicles don't have it, turn the key nothing...
Thanks for posting, I'll have to try it on the MDX. |
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| dj-mdx2 |
| I don't think even the salesmen know this. One of our tech members, SuperTech, posted about this feature a while back. |
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| gmc74 |
This is hardly a feature guys...
hey look, it is like push button, but you have to put the key in, you just don't have to exert as much energy when turning it...
it is like keyless, but with a key... :rolleyes: |
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| kingmdx |
| Ok ...funny ..this never crossed my mind because from the first time I started an X at the dealership and listened I realised it self starts once you give it a quick turn and let go.... I assumed everyone would realise this immediately :8: |
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| LionSpeed |
| yeah, this feature is cool or should I say it's better than not having it. It makes your wrist less work considering if you have to crank that starter around 15-20 times daily. On the negative side, you could get spoiled & carried this bad habit into a different typ car. |
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| RAJBULL |
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Originally posted by PaulaiPrive
I don't know if this has been posted before, but I just found out today after I filled up my X with gas (Shell V-Power), that we don't have to hold the key forward to start the car. All it takes is to tap it forward to start and let go. The dealerships should let buyers know about this cool feature. Almost feels like the push button on Lexus vehicles, instead we got tap. Makes me wonder what other tech feature this car has that Acura is not telling their customers about.
I tried it yesterday after reading this thread and voila... the engine was up and ready to go. This must have been mentioned as a feature, given that the X should have had the keyless FOB in the first place being a preimum car. |
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| bronxblaza117 |
| noticed from day one. cool feature, love hearing that engine start up... |
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| bigpecs1 |
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Originally posted by bronxblaza117
noticed from day one. cool feature, love hearing that engine start up...
WOW! I honestly didnt notice that! I normally hold it for about 2-3 seconds till it starts then I release it, just like how I would do with my other cars. I guess it's habit. Anybody else DIDNT notice this feature? (or am I the only one who didnt...:D ) |
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| scadagawd |
sorry to sound stupid here, but do you not have to turn the key to start the car anyhow? Guess I'm not sure what you mean by Tap versus turn? please enlightened me cause it sounds real interesting.
Cheers |
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| Cariboo |
scadagawd
Its similar to the vehicles with the push button start option, but you are using the key. All you need to do is putt the key in the ignition and turn it like you would normally start it but you dont need to hold it there. Just turn it for a 1/2 sec and let go, the car will then automatically start the car.
It a nice feature... |
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| shootist |
| And here I was thinking that my MDX just started really easy. |
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| scadagawd |
Now I get it! It is a fantastic feature. Thanks for the tip Cariboo and PaulaiPrive for the thread.
cheers |
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| bigpecs1 |
| is this feature also found in 1st gens? or is it a new feature? |
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| bronxblaza117 |
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Originally posted by Cariboo
scadagawd
Its similar to the vehicles with the push button start option, but you are using the key. All you need to do is putt the key in the ignition and turn it like you would normally start it but you dont need to hold it there. Just turn it for a 1/2 sec and let go, the car will then automatically start the car.
It a nice feature...
i really dont see how it is similar to push start but w/e |
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| Drifter |
RTFM
It's described in the manual. Purpose is to reduce wear and tear on the starter, battery and motor by only cranking as briefly as needed. |
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| gmc74 |
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Originally posted by Drifter
RTFM
It's described in the manual. Purpose is to reduce wear and tear on the starter, battery and motor by only cranking as briefly as needed.
that part is a benefit, not having to hold the key for the extra quarter second isn't. |
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| bigpecs1 |
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Originally posted by Drifter
RTFM
It's described in the manual. Purpose is to reduce wear and tear on the starter, battery and motor by only cranking as briefly as needed.
So does that mean that we, who didnt read the manual as you suggested (in abbreviated terms...) and who are used to turning & holding the ignition for a couple of seconds at start up, are doomed to have worn starters & batteries and motors earlier than the normal?
:eek:
btw, I just read the manual (RTM) in page 331 and it didnt mention anything about the "purpose" of this feature... |
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| phins2rt |
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Originally posted by bigpecs1
is this feature also found in 1st gens? or is it a new feature?
It's new... |
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| bigpecs1 |
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Originally posted by phins2rt
It's new...
So its not related to the starter problems that some 1st genners have posted in the forum. |
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| PaulaiPrive |
| I tried doing this to my girlfriend's 08' TL, and it works too. I read the manuel, it never mentioned anything about this feature. |
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| LionSpeed |
| Great! So the mechanical part is there. The wirings/harnesses are there. Now can you ACURA pls put the start/stop switch already. |
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| RAJBULL |
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Originally posted by LionSpeed
Great! So the mechanical part is there. The wirings/harnesses are there. Now can you ACURA pls put the start/stop switch already.
They will do it as an upgrade for the 09 MDX with more features like power tailgate as standard and stuff like that. Isnt that all about auto business.... :( |
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| LionSpeed |
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Originally posted by bigpecs1
:eek:
btw, I just read the manual (RTM) in page 331 and it didnt mention anything about the "purpose" of this feature...
Actually it does mention in the manual. ;) |
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| bigpecs1 |
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Originally posted by LionSpeed
Actually it does mention in the manual. ;)
hmmm...I thought that statement only tells what the feature will do (which is the starter will be engaged for 6-9 secs until the engine starts) but it didnt say anything about "protecting" the starter/motor from early damage. But that's alright! It's the same potato...:) |
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| WinterMDX |
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Originally posted by bigpecs1
hmmm...I thought that statement only tells what the feature will do (which is the starter will be engaged for 6-9 secs until the engine starts) but it didnt say anything about "protecting" the starter/motor from early damage. But that's alright! It's the same potato...:)
In fact, this feature could be here for two reasons:
1) It only uses the starte as much as required. This actually protects the starter from those who hold it too long ;) - which is when damage can really occurr.
2) It allows their remote starter options (OVERPRICED) to work much easier and integrate very nicely without worries of the problems associated with remote starters. |
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| LionSpeed |
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Originally posted by WinterMDX
In fact, this feature could be here for two reasons:
1) It only uses the starte as much as required. This actually protects the starter from those who hold it too long ;) - which is when damage can really occurr.
2) It allows their remote starter options (OVERPRICED) to work much easier and integrate very nicely without worries of the problems associated with remote starters.
..... Which brings me to the next scenario. Can the "smart" starter system avoids someone to crank the starter with the X's engine running? Speaking from Valet parking attendants "carelessness"... |
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| Needsdecaf |
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Originally posted by LionSpeed
..... Which brings me to the next scenario. Can the "smart" starter system avoids someone to crank the starter with the X's engine running? Speaking from Valet parking attendants "carelessness"...
Try it out and get back to us. ;)
Seriously, though, I would think so. |
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| cybulman |
I have now had this feature on most of the cars I've had in the last 3-5 years.
It is usually designed in such a way, that it will cut out the electric current to the starter if the engine is already running and in revs.
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| punprankster |
had it in my 05 touareg. you can actuate the key for the length of time it actually gets your key to travel the distance to the start position, let go immediately then depress the brake within a second or two (a safety feature i guess), and then that starts the engine. i thought that was a neat feature back then.
keyless starting would be very cool. just remember to keep your cell phone away from your key or risk erasing the code of your key and be stuck in nowhereland. |
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| LionSpeed |
| Tried it while engine running, it's a thing of the beauty. It however shuts off all my other sources of power (A/C, radio ...) |
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