Expert Answers about Acura

• Will Trailer Hitch Get in Way of Kick Sensors for 2020 Acura RDX Advanced Model
• At this point in time (June 2020) the only trailer hitches that fit your 2020 Acura RDX come from Draw-Tite with their 1-1/4" # 36114 and 2" # 76268. As far as the kick sensor goes, we have had a report from someone with a 2019 RDX with the Advanced model say that they were unable to get the kick sensors to pick up their foot with the hitch installed. When I looked into the possibility of a kick sensor relocation kit from Acura it looks like they say when they install a hitch the area...
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• Installation of Brake controller on 2017 Acura MDX
• I have asked other members of the team, no one recalls having feedback for issues of what you describe. If your 2017 Acura MDX came from the factory with a fully functional 7-way RV plug already installed, the Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller, # TK90160 is a simple plug-n-play installation using the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter, # 3028-P. This harness plugs into a port beneath your dash and connects to the four wires of the brake controller. It is designed to plug directly...
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• Installation of Derale Transmission Cooler # D12906 on a 2003 Acura MDX
• A transmission cooler will attach in-line with the transmission fluid return line on your 2003 Acura MDX. The best way to determine which line on a transmission cooler is the return line from the radiator is to use the following procedure: 1. Start engine while engine is cold 2. Place transmission shift lever in drive for no more than 10 seconds. 3. Stop engine and remove keys 4. Identify the transmission fluid return line by feeling both lines. The coolest line is the return line. You...
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• Steps to Install Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # 56008 on 2014 Acura RDX
• Although I do not have a video of the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness, # 56008, being installed on a 2014 Acura RDX, I have attached a copy of the installation instructions which provide pictures as well as a detailed description. Simply open the rear hatch, remove the cargo panels, connect wiring harness to the female connector which is located under the passenger side floor spacer near the back seat, route the 4-way connector to the center of the Acura and out and out the hatch...
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• How Does the Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs, part # F4179 install on a 2006 Acura MDX
• If you have access to tools and have basic mechanical skills you should have no problem installing the Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs - Rear Kit, part # F4179, on the rear suspension of your 2006 Acura MDX. The first step you will need to do is jack up the rear wheels of your 2006 Acura MDX by the frame and support it with jack stands. Make sure your suspension is completely extended. Next, you will remove your coil springs and remove the overload bumpers inside the coil springs...
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• How do the Westin Signature Series Step Bars, # 25-2250 Attach to a 2002 Acura MDX
• In order to install the Westin Signature Series Step Bars, # 25-2250, on your 2002 Acura MDX, you will use the included installation kit. The kit comes with mounting brackets that bolt to the rocker panel on the vehicle. The installation kit will use factory holes on the vehicle.
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• Location of Trailer Wiring Harness Plug on 2007 Acura RDX
• The Tow Ready # 118500 fits both the 2007-2012 Accord Crosstour and the 2007-2012 Acura RDX. You'll want to make sure you're looking at the portion of the instructions that relate to the RDX, not the Crosstour. The connector for the Tow Ready # 118500 is located in the spare tire compartment below the floor of the cargo area. To access it, you'll need to remove the cargo area floor and the spare tire. The connector will be locate to the right of where the spare tire sits, as shown in the...
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• Is There a Trailer Hitch for 2009 Acura MDX That Works With Full Size Spare Tire
• The trailer hitch options for a 2009 Acura MDX like the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 13354 don't allow for a full size spare tire to be stored. The only option would be to either store the spare tire elsewhere like on the roof or to switch to the smaller size factory spare tire.
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• Installing the Curt Trailer Hitch 11455 on a 2004 Acura TSX
• There are a few steps to note when installing the Curt Trailer Hitch, # 11455, on your 2004 Acura TSX. You will not need to modify the exhaust at all, but you will need to lower the exhaust during installation and remove the exhaust heat shields from both sides. You may also need to drill or file the access holes on the vehicle frame so the carriage bolts will fit. The carriage bolts will need to be fished through the frame using a fishwire tool. Once you have the hitch installed, you...
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• Is Bumper Fascia Trimming Required to Install Curt Trailer Hitch C22HR on 2022 Acura MDX
• Good questions, and let's start with the hands-free liftgate, which does not get moved; additionally, there is no bumper fascia trimming required on your 2022 Acura MDX when installing the Curt hitch that fits, which is the following part number: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C22HR As for the 4-way wiring, it does need to be connected to the battery in order for it to receive power; the correct fit for your '22 MDX is the Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector...
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• Installing a Draw Tite-Hitch On A 2020 Acura RDX
• We don't currently have a video for installing the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" Item # 76268 on the 2020 Acura RDX however, I am an installer here so I can walk you through step by step how to install it. 1. Remove your spare tire 2. Take a strap and run it under your exhaust pipe at the rear axle. I like to hook each side to the spring. Synch the strap up against the exhaust pipe. 3. Spray each of the rubber exhaust hangers in front of and...
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• How to Run 4-Way Wiring Harness Hot Lead To Car Battery on 2015 Acura TLX
• The hot lead on the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118697 does not have a specific diagram showing where to run it when connecting to the battery. The instructions state "Either route the black wire thru a grommet and along the exterior frame or follow the existing wiring along the thresholds." We have also not yet had a chance to install this on a 2015 Acura TLX. What I do have is an installation video, which I have attached below, on a similar 2015...
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• Can The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Be Installed Without Bumper Removal On 2024 Acura MDX A-Spec?
• Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C22HR can be installed without removing your rear bumper on your 2024 Acura MDX A Spec. I have linked an installation video below so you can see what all is involved with the installation of this receiver. I recommend installing the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter # C59236 when you install the receiver. This will give you a 4-way flat connector which will control the tail lights on most small trailers you might tow. It will also allow for Auxiliary...
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• Installation Process and Tips for Draw-Tite Class I Receiver Part # 36226 on 1998 Acura RL
• The installation of the Draw-Tite Class I Receiver, part # 36226 on your 1998 Acura is fairly simple. The exhaust is temporarily removed from its hangers, and then the tow hook is removed. The hitch is initially held in place using the provided hardware using the hole where the tow hook was attached. Then, after making sure that the hitch is centered on the vehicle frame, the hitch is used as a template fro drilling the three remaining holes. The remaining three bolts and block washers...
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• Does a Transmission Cooler Need A Thermal Bypass for Sub-Freezing Weather
• I have not ran into any issues where there was a thermal bypass needed for below freezing temperatures when using the Derale Dyno-Cool Tube-Fin Transmission Cooler part # D12906. There is a lot of heat generated when all of the parts get moving in there and a cool transmission is a happy transmission. I can't see the cooler over cooling the fluids to a point that there would be any negative effects. For your power steering I rarely see the need to cool it. Even when hauling a trailer you...
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• Spare Tire Installation After the Curt Hitch # 13354 is Installed on a 2011 Acura MDX
• It sounds to me like you are just missing one small step for proper installation of the spare tire with the Curt hitch installed on your 2011 Acura MDX. Typically, with the hitch installed you will need to tilt the rearward part of the spare tire up and guide it over the top of the hitch as you raise it on the spare tire winch. This allows the tire to mount in its original location, snug to the vehicle under body.. If this procedure does not work for you, send me a photo, I will be glad...
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• How to Install a Hitch on a 2019 Acura TLX
• The Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" item # 24942 you referenced has a 10/10 on our difficulty for installation scale. The instructions state it will take a professional about an hour to complete the install. I have linked the instructions and an installation video. If you do not feel comfortable after going over the instructions and watching the process then you should look in your area for a professional installer. We have a link to find local...
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• Do RV Roof Vents with Rain Sensors Draw Power All the Time
• RV roof vents like the Replacement MaxxFan Plus 4-Speed Roof Vent with White Lid # MA00-04751KSX that you referenced do not draw power when they are off and the rain switch is active. Basically the rain sensor is a switch and when water on the sensor completes the circuit the switch activates and then the lid closes. It's no different from how when a light is switched off and there is current present at the switch there isn't parasitic amperage draw. So with this light setup you would...
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• Recommended Hitch for a 2023 Acura MDX
• The best hitch for your 2023 Acura MDX is going to be the etrailer Hitch item # e27KR you were looking at. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to existing holes in your Acura's frame with included hardware. This hitch does not require any cutting or trimming. I have linked a video below that will show you the installation process. As far as installers go. If you look on the left side of our product pages underneath the pictures and videos you'll see a blue link labeled, Locate installers...
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• Installation of ETBC7L on 2012 Acura MDX with 4 Way and Use with Curt Echo
• That's actually the beauty of using both the # ETBC7L and the Curt Echo # C51180 - you don't need to worry about running a blue brake controller wire into the cabin of your 2012 MDX. You can leave the blue wire on the # ETBC7L capped off and just tape it up to the harness. I've linked a review and installation video of the ETBC7L for you to check out and u se as a rough guide.
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