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TSB's for 2014+ MDX

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#1 ·
#7 ·
All of them appear to still be live, I just went through them all again. Click the first link and it lets you hit all the rest for a day or two. If you're having issues, hit shift-refresh in your browser to clear the cache.

Yes, some of those in there are for the 2015 as well. They are for TSB's issued during 2014.
 
#11 ·
Went back to 2013, and there were a handful of TSBs for the 2014+ MDX that were issued that year.

First click this link to enable access (different from earlier in thread), then click the live links below to see the PDFs.

B13-022
B13-023
B13-028
B13-039
B13-042

I haven't seen one yet since the new year for 2015, but hopefully the links will be similar to decipher when/if they do start to pop up.
 
#24 ·
15-050C - AGM Battery Testing and Charging Precautions

NOTE: THIS IS NOT A TSB. IS IT A SERVICE NEWS ARTICLE.

AGM Battery Testing and Charging Precautions

AFFECTED VEHICLES
2016 MDX MDX with Advance Package
2015 TLX V6 with SH-AWD

"If your shop has battery chargers other than the GR8, don’t use them to charge AGM batteries unless they have an AGM setting. If you do, the battery will get damaged and your warranty claim will be debited.

All batteries (flooded and AGM) for 2016 MDXs and 2015 TLX V6s are housed inside a box with a fan. This helps cool them down from the under-hood temperatures and promotes longer battery life. You’ll find the battery type and CCA rating on a label attached to the top of the box."
 

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#25 ·
15-053 - MIL Comes On with DTC P0430

AFFECTED VEHICLES:
2014-15 MDX ALL

SYMPTOM
The MIL comes on with DTC P0430 (front bank catalyst system efficiency below threshold [Bank 2]).

PROBABLE CAUSE
The PCM software may misinterpret sensor inputs as a deteriorated catalytic converter.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Update the PGM-FI software.
 

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#26 ·
15-054 Transmission Function Improvements

:eek: Honda actually addressing the 9ZF issues!

Transmission Function Improvements: Sensation of Surge While Braking, Slow Downshift Response at Low Engine Speeds and Other Listed Symptoms

AFFECTED VEHICLES:
2016
MDX
2WD Base
5FRYD3H2.GB000001 – 5FRYD3H2.GB012656

2016
MDX
2WD Technology
5FRYD3H4.GB000001 – 5FRYD3H4.GB012723

2016
MDX
2WD Advance
5FRYD3H9.GB000001 – 5FRYD3H9.GB012787

2016
MDX
AWD Base
5FRYD4H2.GB000001 – 5FRYD4H2.GB039814

2016
MDX
AWD Technology
5FRYD4H4.GB000001 – 5FRYD4H4.GB039727

2016
MDX
AWD Advance
5FRYD4H9.GB000001 – 5FRYD4H9.GB039756

Addresses all sorts of complaints I've seen about the 9ZF from us all (surging, laggy 1st gear, torque converter noises, hanging in one gear too long, etc)

Who wants to be the guinea pig?

VERSION 1
 

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#27 ·
:eek: Honda actually addressing the 9zf issues!

Transmission function improvements: Sensation of surge while braking, slow downshift response at low engine speeds and other listed symptoms

affected vehicles:
2016
mdx
2wd base
5fryd3h2.gb000001 – 5fryd3h2.gb012656

2016
mdx
2wd technology
5fryd3h4.gb000001 – 5fryd3h4.gb012723

2016
mdx
2wd advance
5fryd3h9.gb000001 – 5fryd3h9.gb012787

2016
mdx
awd base
5fryd4h2.gb000001 – 5fryd4h2.gb039814

2016
mdx
awd technology
5fryd4h4.gb000001 – 5fryd4h4.gb039727

2016
mdx
awd advance
5fryd4h9.gb000001 – 5fryd4h9.gb039756

addresses all sorts of complaints i've seen about the 9zf from us all (surging, laggy 1st gear, torque converter noises, hanging in one gear too long, etc)

who wants to be the guinea pig?

version 1
version 2 (now includes tech + ent)

2016
MDX
2WD Technology and Entertainment
5FRYD3H6.GB000001 thru 5FRYD3H6.GB012711

2016
MDX
AWD Technology and Entertainment
5FRYD4H6.GB000001 thru 5FRYD4H6.GB040204
 

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#28 ·
14-025 Timing Belt Chirps UPDATE: VERSION 3, now includes some 2016s

TSB 14-025 for Timing Belt Chirps has been updated to VERSION 3 and now includes some 2016s (up to unit 032107 for AWD and 08556 for 2WD).

Added affected TSBs:

2016
MDX
2WD
5FRYD3…GB000001 thru 5FRYD3…GB008556

2016
MDX
AWD
5FRYD4…GB000001 thru 5FRYD4…GB032107
 

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#29 ·
16-001 (2014-2015 MDX ALL) Remote Engine Start System Poor Range Performance

Applies for all 14-15 MDXes and they apparently replace both remotes AND the transceiver. Make sure to test your remotes with full batteries before bringing it in or else the dealer can blame it on your remotes.
 

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#30 ·
Hi all,

I need your help.

I found this forum / thread Googling "2015 mdx transmission problems"

I own a 2015 MDX SH-AWD w/ Tech and I have had the exact same problem as being discussed here. And it has become progressively worse with no solution in sight. I have bought it to the attention of my SA at least 3 times over the past year and each time they have said everything is OK.

It sucks Acura left out the 2015's from this software fix.

My VIN # does begin with 5FRYD4H4 but then it is followed by XFB xxxxxx

Do you think my dealer will consider applying this software update to my 2015? I live in NYC and most of my driving is within the city so this problem is very annoying for me with stop-and-go traffic and it just keeps getting worse to a point I feel like I'm driving a beater and not a $50k car.

Thanks for your help.
 
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