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Welcome to the unofficial resource center for Acura MDX enthusiasts!
Since we have alot of great info here on this forum, why not put it in a centralized location here in the FAQ section. This is specifically for the 1st generation MDX(2001-2006).
If you guys have any threads that are of great interest or information please post them and I'll add them.
***IF YOU FIND THIS THREAD USEFUL, PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT.***
Like what you see?
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MAINTENANCE
PART NUMBERS
Maintenence Part Numbers
FILTERS
How to replace the pollen filter. Thread #1
How to replace the pollen filter. thread #2
FLUIDS
How to replace oil and oil filter.
How to change transmission fluid.
Trans fluid supplemental info
Trans fluid Fill Plug info
04 Trans Fill/Drain Bolt
How to change coolant.
How to change VTM fluid or rear differential. #1
How to change VTM fluid or rear differential. #2
How to change Power Steering Fluid
SUSPENSION
How to Replace Lower Control Arm and Ball Joint
How to replace tie rods
How to replace struts
How to replace front strut bar bushing endlink
Rattling/Clunking over bumps
BRAKES
How to Change Brake Pads
How to remove bolts that hold the rotor
How to change brake sensor
OTHER
How to change Spark Plugs #1
How to change Spark Plugs #2
EGR Port Cleaning
EGR Valve Replacement
PCV Valve Replacement #1
PCV Valve Replacement #2
Starter Replacement #1
Starter Replacement #2
Starter Replacement #3 (screeching noise)
Timing belt info
How to Change Motor Mounts
TSB about engine mounts
A/F sensor info
Reset Lights
How to reset Maintenence Required Light.
How to Reset SRS light.
Security Codes/Programming
How to Program Keyless Remote
How to Reset Bluetooth PIN and Settings
How to retrieve radio code
How to retrieve radio and navi codes
How to program homelink/garage door opener
Lighting
Headlight bulbs Lows 01-03 9006 04-06 H11 Highs are 9005.
04-06 headlights are projectors with no HID option.
How to change headlight bulbs and fog light bulbs.
How to adjust headlights.
How to Change Led in Seat Warmer Switch
How to Change Cruise control button light.
How to Fog button light.
How to Change Bulb in Gear Selector
How to replace HVAC Bulbs (PICS)
How to replace HVAC Bulbs
Trip Computer Light- Non Nav #1
Trip Computer Light- Non Nav #2
Gauge Leds (01-03)
Interior Leds (radio/trip)
Interior Leds
How to clear headlights.
Rewiring Foglights to stay on with parking lights only Version1
Rewiring Foglights to stay on with parking lights only Version 2
DRL issue
How to fix no tailights after pulling a trailer.
PROBLEMS
A/C
Rear AC fix #1
Rear AC fix #2
Front AC fix
A/C blower motor noise fix
A/C bubbling noise
A/C Clicking Noise
Front air vents blowing cold/rear hot #1
Front air vents blowing cold/rear hot #2
Front air vents blowing cold/rear hot #3
A/C blows warm air unless I turn the temp low.
How to remove rear A/C console trim
A/C suction and Discharge Hose Info
How to replace A/C compressor
Broken Vent Tabs
How-to Remove Air Vents
AC still blows, A/C off
SEATS
How to fix 2nd row seat recline.
How to fix 2nd row seat recline #2
Power Seat Problem 1
Power Seat Problem 2
Heated Seat Fix #1
Heated Seat Fix #2
STEERING WHEEL
How to fix haywire radio steering controls.
Horn Not Working #1
Horn Not Working #2
Steering Wheel Emblem Fading/Peeling 05-06
Cruise control doesnt work
Signal light stuck on
DOORS/ DOOR LOCKS
Auto Up/Down Window Switch Not Working
Hollow Door Sound Fix
How to remove door panels #1
How to remove door panels #2
Door Lock Actuator Replacement #1
Door Lock Actuator Replacement #2
Door Lock Actuator Replacement #3
How to Replace Front Door checker
How to : Ignition Controlled Door Locks
How to : Ignition Controlled Door Locks with a TWIST
How to Replace Mirror Motor(somewhat)
How to change driver side mirror.
***IF YOU FIND THIS THREAD USEFUL, PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT.***
ENGINE
Noise on Cold Start
Long Cranking in the Morning
Surging Idle (Cleaning Idle Control Valve)
Car shuts off when coming to a stop
Engine Knocking
Chirp from Idler Pulley
Water Passage Leak
P1740 DTC
Fuel fill problem
How to Replace Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
Missing hose near firewall
VTM4/VSA
VTM4 Light On
VTM4 Light - How To Read DTC with no CEL
VTM4 Light/VSA/BRake Light - DTC 54,52,44 Battery/terminal
VTM4 Light - DTC43 - VTM Temp Sensor
VSA kicks on around corners
Brakes pulse around 20mph.
Differential Whine
Stiff shifter Fix
Steering Wheel wobbles at 25mph and up
Blinking D5
AUDIO
Used Front Accesory Socket and now Radio/NAV dont work
CD Player wont eject cds.
Subwoofer Rattle
How to install BlitzSafe(AUX)/How to Remove radio Thread #1
How to install BlitzSafe(AUX)/How to Remove radio Thread #2
How to install BlitzSafe(AUX)(EASY METHOD)
How to remove radio
Using 3rd row AUX(RES)to hookup IPOD
How to install an amp.
NAV
Used Front Accesory Socket and now Radio/NAV dont work
Hacking Navi button
Converting Non Nav to Nav.
Navigation drive issues #1
Navigation drive issues #2
DVD
DVD Stuck
MISC
Parrot Bluetooth Install
How to hardwire a Valentine 1
MORE INFORMATION, continued on my Next post!!! Scroll down.
Welcome to the unofficial resource center for Acura MDX enthusiasts!
Since we have alot of great info here on this forum, why not put it in a centralized location here in the FAQ section. This is specifically for the 1st generation MDX(2001-2006).
If you guys have any threads that are of great interest or information please post them and I'll add them.
***IF YOU FIND THIS THREAD USEFUL, PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT.***
Like what you see?
***PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT.***
MAINTENANCE
PART NUMBERS
Maintenence Part Numbers
FILTERS
How to replace the pollen filter. Thread #1
How to replace the pollen filter. thread #2
FLUIDS
How to replace oil and oil filter.
How to change transmission fluid.
Trans fluid supplemental info
Trans fluid Fill Plug info
04 Trans Fill/Drain Bolt
How to change coolant.
How to change VTM fluid or rear differential. #1
How to change VTM fluid or rear differential. #2
How to change Power Steering Fluid
SUSPENSION
How to Replace Lower Control Arm and Ball Joint
How to replace tie rods
How to replace struts
How to replace front strut bar bushing endlink
Rattling/Clunking over bumps
BRAKES
How to Change Brake Pads
How to remove bolts that hold the rotor
How to change brake sensor
OTHER
How to change Spark Plugs #1
How to change Spark Plugs #2
EGR Port Cleaning
EGR Valve Replacement
PCV Valve Replacement #1
PCV Valve Replacement #2
Starter Replacement #1
Starter Replacement #2
Starter Replacement #3 (screeching noise)
Timing belt info
How to Change Motor Mounts
TSB about engine mounts
A/F sensor info
Reset Lights
How to reset Maintenence Required Light.
How to Reset SRS light.
Security Codes/Programming
How to Program Keyless Remote
How to Reset Bluetooth PIN and Settings
How to retrieve radio code
How to retrieve radio and navi codes
How to program homelink/garage door opener
Lighting
Headlight bulbs Lows 01-03 9006 04-06 H11 Highs are 9005.
04-06 headlights are projectors with no HID option.
How to change headlight bulbs and fog light bulbs.
How to adjust headlights.
How to Change Led in Seat Warmer Switch
How to Change Cruise control button light.
How to Fog button light.
How to Change Bulb in Gear Selector
How to replace HVAC Bulbs (PICS)
How to replace HVAC Bulbs
Trip Computer Light- Non Nav #1
Trip Computer Light- Non Nav #2
Gauge Leds (01-03)
Interior Leds (radio/trip)
Interior Leds
How to clear headlights.
Rewiring Foglights to stay on with parking lights only Version1
Rewiring Foglights to stay on with parking lights only Version 2
DRL issue
How to fix no tailights after pulling a trailer.
PROBLEMS
A/C
Rear AC fix #1
Rear AC fix #2
Front AC fix
A/C blower motor noise fix
A/C bubbling noise
A/C Clicking Noise
Front air vents blowing cold/rear hot #1
Front air vents blowing cold/rear hot #2
Front air vents blowing cold/rear hot #3
A/C blows warm air unless I turn the temp low.
How to remove rear A/C console trim
A/C suction and Discharge Hose Info
How to replace A/C compressor
Broken Vent Tabs
How-to Remove Air Vents
AC still blows, A/C off
SEATS
How to fix 2nd row seat recline.
How to fix 2nd row seat recline #2
Power Seat Problem 1
Power Seat Problem 2
Heated Seat Fix #1
Heated Seat Fix #2
STEERING WHEEL
How to fix haywire radio steering controls.
Horn Not Working #1
Horn Not Working #2
Steering Wheel Emblem Fading/Peeling 05-06
Cruise control doesnt work
Signal light stuck on
DOORS/ DOOR LOCKS
Auto Up/Down Window Switch Not Working
Hollow Door Sound Fix
How to remove door panels #1
How to remove door panels #2
Door Lock Actuator Replacement #1
Door Lock Actuator Replacement #2
Door Lock Actuator Replacement #3
How to Replace Front Door checker
How to : Ignition Controlled Door Locks
How to : Ignition Controlled Door Locks with a TWIST
How to Replace Mirror Motor(somewhat)
How to change driver side mirror.
***IF YOU FIND THIS THREAD USEFUL, PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT.***
ENGINE
Noise on Cold Start
Long Cranking in the Morning
Surging Idle (Cleaning Idle Control Valve)
Car shuts off when coming to a stop
Engine Knocking
Chirp from Idler Pulley
Water Passage Leak
P1740 DTC
Fuel fill problem
How to Replace Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
Missing hose near firewall
VTM4/VSA
VTM4 Light On
VTM4 Light - How To Read DTC with no CEL
VTM4 Light/VSA/BRake Light - DTC 54,52,44 Battery/terminal
VTM4 Light - DTC43 - VTM Temp Sensor
VSA kicks on around corners
Brakes pulse around 20mph.
Differential Whine
Stiff shifter Fix
Steering Wheel wobbles at 25mph and up
Blinking D5
AUDIO
Used Front Accesory Socket and now Radio/NAV dont work
CD Player wont eject cds.
Subwoofer Rattle
How to install BlitzSafe(AUX)/How to Remove radio Thread #1
How to install BlitzSafe(AUX)/How to Remove radio Thread #2
How to install BlitzSafe(AUX)(EASY METHOD)
How to remove radio
Using 3rd row AUX(RES)to hookup IPOD
How to install an amp.
NAV
Used Front Accesory Socket and now Radio/NAV dont work
Hacking Navi button
Converting Non Nav to Nav.
Navigation drive issues #1
Navigation drive issues #2
DVD
DVD Stuck
MISC
Parrot Bluetooth Install
How to hardwire a Valentine 1
MORE INFORMATION, continued on my Next post!!! Scroll down.