Expert Answers about Acura MDX

• Will the Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top Bike Rack Fit on a 2009 Acura MDX
• Yes, the Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top rack # HRF2-3 will fit your 2009 Acura MDX. If you will be carrying any bikes that do not have a top frame bar that goes straight across (like a typical men's bike would) then I recommend using bike adapter bar # 64005. This will allow you to carry those bikes more level and will provide better ground clearance. I have to use these adapters and without them my wife's bike would be at a severe angle and I would not be able to load my son's bike at...
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• Will the Swagman Rooftop Bike Carrier # S64720 Fit 2004 Acura MDX
• If your 2004 Acura MDX has a roof rack with crossbars that measure no wider than 3-1/8 and taller than 1-1/2 inches, the Swagman Rooftop Bike Carrier you mentioned, part # S64720 will fit. If there is not an existing roof rack on your MDX, one can be added by using the following parts: Thule 58 Inch Load Bars, part # THLB58 Thule Rapid Traverse Foot Back, part # TH480 Vehicle Specific Fit Kit, part # THKIT1548 I have provided links to the installation instructions for the Swagman Bike...
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• Will the Curt Trailer Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier # C18145 Fit a 2006 Acura MDX
• With the Curt cargo carrier, # C18145, installed, you should not have any problems opening the rear hatch on your 2006 Acura MDX. To be certain, you can take some measurements. Measure from the top of the receiver opening up 5-1/2 inches, and then out 6 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole. This is where the nearest part of the carrier will be to the vehicle when installed. I have included some links on the Curt carrier for you. Given the position of the license plate holder on...
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• Will Derale Dyno-Cool Transmission Cooler Fit A 2003 Acura MDX
• Transmission coolers are flow through devices so you can pretty much use any transmission cooler you want as long as it will fit in your vehicle, which is why it's always a wise decision to measure the space where you plan to install it before purchasing. The optimal location to install a transmission cooler and where you want to measure is in front of the AC condenser. The overall dimensions of this transmission cooler, part # D12901 are 13" wide x 5" tall x 3/4" deep. Included is a...
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• 4-Bike Hanging Bike Rack That Fits Curt Hitch C13146 on 2018 Acura MDX
• Thank you for the order, and yes, the Thule Camber 4-Bike Rack # TH9056 will indeed fit your 2018 Acura MDX with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13146. And while this combo will work, this is a 4-bike rack similar to the Camber that I recommend instead, which is from Yakima, the BackRoad bike rack: - Yakima BackRoad 4-Bike Rack # YA44FR There are a couple of reasons I like the BackRoad over the Camber, starting with the added security you get for your bikes, because the BackRoad comes...
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• Trailer Wiring Harnesses for a 2012 Acura MDX
• Yes, we do have the Tow Ready trailer wiring harness, # 118424, listed as a fit for a 2012 Acura MDX. You can also use Curt wiring harness # C56038. I have included a link to the installation instructions and a video showing a typical installation of the Tow Ready harness for you.
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• Will the Thule OutWay # TH45JV Fit 2012 Acura MDX
• Thule does not recommend using a hatch mounted bike rack on the 2012 Acura MDX, due to the lack of an attachment point for the top straps that is strong enough to handle the weight of the bikes plus the rack. Yakima, however, states that their FullBack 2 bike carrier, part # Y02634 will work on the MDX. As one of the manufacturers does not recommend using a trunk mount rack, I would personally be leery of doing so. I would recommend a hitch mounted rack. You could start with the the...
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• Trailer Hitch, Cargo Carrier, Anti-Rattle Lock, and Hitch Cover for a 2014 Acura MDX
• Yes! All of the parts you indicated are compatible with each other. The hitch, # e98840, is a fit for your 2015 Acura MDX. I have linked a video showing an example installation for you. The cargo carrier # e98874 will fit the hitch. The anti-rattle device and lock # e99047 will work with both the cargo carrier and the hitch. And the hitch cover # 22282 will fit the 2 inch hitch receiver when you are not using the hitch.
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• Will The Hands Free Lift Gate Operate With Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver On a 2023 Acura MDX?
• Yes, you will still be able to use your hands free lift gate with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C22HR installed on your 2023 Acura MDX. The sensor is offset from the factory as they designed it to work with the factory receiver as well. I recommend installing the Vehicle Wiring Harness # C59236 when you install the receiver. This is a custom fit wiring harness which will use the factory connectors to install on your 2023 Acura MDX.
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• Trailer Hitch Receiver Compatibility With 2016 Acura MDX And Other Years
• Depending on which year vehicle you buy and which trailer hitch receiver you have, you should be able to use the same receiver. Both of the following receivers are confirmed to fit 2014-2020 Acura MDXs: -Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver 2" # C13146 -Etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver 2" # e98840 I recommend replacing hardware if you go this route of re-using a hitch. Simply click on this product page # RHK and enter in the hitch info for replacement hardware
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• Will Hitch from Older Acura MDX Fit 2022 Model
• The 2022 Acura MDX is the first model year of the 4th generation of the vehicle, while the Curt # C13146 fits the 3rd generation model, which is the 2014-2020 model year, so it won't fit your 2022 MDX. For the 2022 Acura MDX, you'll want to use the Curt # C22HR Class III hitch you'd looked at. The hitch will fit models with an 18 inch or smaller spare tire under vehicle; larger spare tires will not be able to be stored under the vehicle. If you'll be using the hitch for towing purposes,...
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• Is There A Single Crossbar Roof Rack Available For A 2020 Acura MDX?
• This will depend on if you have the naked style roof or the flush mounted rails that run front to back on your 2020 Acura MDX. I have all options listed below, but I do need to mention that the fit-kits for your MDX do only come as a pack of 4, so you will end up with a few extra parts. This is due to there not really being demand for one bar on this kind of vehicle. 2020 Acura MDX with flush rails: -Thule Kit: Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 53 inch Long - Qty 2 # TH711420 Rapid...
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• Bypassing the Factory Radiator Transmission Cooler 2008 Acura MDX
• The Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/Barb Inlets part # D13503 is an excellent supplemental transmission cooler. However, I would not use this cooler as the sole source of cooling your 2008 Acura MDX's transmission fluid. This transmission cooler is designed for supplemental use meaning, it is more or less to aide the factory transmission cooler (radiator) not replace. This transmission cooler is really not capable of being responsible for the sole source of cooling...
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• Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack For 2019 Acura MDX
• We do have hitches that fit the 2019 Acura MDX but the full size spare tire does need to be removed. The P245/50R20 wheel has a 20 inch diameter and all of the hitches available for your vehicle only install with 18 inch or smaller wheel. I recommend the Curt Class III Hitch part # C13146 because it provides the most ground clearance when carrying a bike rack on the Acura. You have about 14-1/2 inches from the top of the hitch receiver tube to the ground. It is a custom fit hitch that...
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• Trailer Hitch for a 2018 Acura MDX Hybrid with Full Size Spare Tire
• Trailer hitch # e98840 fits all models of the 2018 Acura MDX, including the hybrid, but for models with the full size spare tire it will not fit unless the spare is stored elsewhere. The etrailer # e98840 is also confirmed to fit the 2019 MDX.
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• Will Thule Aero Crossbars Work On a 2015 Acura MDX with Bare Roof
• I do have roof rack options for a 2015 Acura MDX but Thule does not offer any for bare roof models and since you can't mix and match crossbars and feet from a different brand you won't be able to use Thule crossbars. Instead, I recommend the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbar System part # RRVA137B-2, part # RRRLKVA, and part # DK400. This system has aero shaped crossbars and is very cost effective when compared to other like options.
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• Do I Need Relays From the Dealer for the Trailer Wiring to Work on a 2016 Acura MDX
• The additional relay that you mentioned in a tech tip was an isolated incident that should not be a problem on your 2016 Acura MDX. I spoke with two of the lead techs at Tekonsha and neither of them have ever heard of this issue before therefore, I think it is safe to say that the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part # 118628 has everything that you need and you don't have to go to the dealer for any relays. There are however fuses included with the kit you...
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• 2017 Acura MDX Compatible Roof Rack and Storage Box With Rear Hatch Access
• You can use the Thule Motion XT Rooftop Cargo Box # TH629906 to carry skis up to 215cm in length! I've included a video showing you that it will not interfere with your tailgate so you're all good there! Now, lets find a roof rack for your 2017 Acura MDX. Since you have flush mounted rails, I recommend getting the Thule AeroBlade Edge Roof Rack # TH7602B-TH7603B and the Fit Kit # THKIT3132. This system is extremely sleek and resembles an OEM roof rack system. The Thule Motion XT will...
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• Will the Pro Series Trailer Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier Fit a 2008 Acura MDX
• On the trailer hitches we have installed on a 2008 Acura MDX and similar models, we have found that the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to clear the rear bumper on the vehicle measures up to 5 inches. The Pro Series Cargo carrier, # 63153, measures 12-3/4 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the nearest edge of the carrier so it will clear the rear bumper. This is also enough distance to allow you to open the rear hatch on the vehicle. If your tail lights are...
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• Rooftop Cargo Box to Fit on and Clear Open Rear Hatch of a 2017 Acura MDX
• I have an option that'll probably work for you since you tested the Yakima SkyBox 16 and it was just a few inches too long on your 2017 Acura MDX. I would be interested to know which version of the SkyBox 16 you tested. The older versions required at least 52 inches of clearance from the center of the front crossbar to the seam between the roof and the rear hatch in order for the hatch to fully open. However, the new SkyBox NX 16 only needs 47 inches to fully clear. You should take...
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