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I Won't Fix This Acura RDX, I Won’t Fix This Toyota 4Runner, DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. Car repair fails. Acura RDX review. Acura RDX electrical problems. Buying a Acura RDX. Is the RDX worth it? Buying a used Acura RDX. Should I buy a Acura RDX? Are Acuras reliable? The truth about the Acura RDX. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 52 years.
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@scottykilmer 4 жыл бұрын

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@tonymontana3742 4 жыл бұрын

Buy a X2 Power battery, dual purpose deep cycle, it's like two batteries in one, sold at Batteries Plus.

@poorman1787 4 жыл бұрын

hey Scotty your meter is on AC mode it should be on DC mode so the reading is wrong

@masternobody1896 4 жыл бұрын

Acura is stupid.....I rather buy a lexus....nvm I am stupid

@masternobody1896 4 жыл бұрын

This Acura is an endless money pit....that's why you need to buy a 94 celica

@justacinnamonbun8658 4 жыл бұрын

@@poorman1787 Good point, even though the value is wrong, under DC mode it would probably show a changing value similar to what you see here, and I don't know where he gets the "0.06 amps" threshold from but if it's a DC value then you can't rely on the readings he got. It's probably a light bulb somewhere that stays on LOL most likely culprit of these things is bad alarm and/or remote starter installations that go bad over time, with the vibrations of driving, conductors get chaffed and all sorts of stuff starts to happen, the alarm/remote start modules themselves can be draining the battery. He didn't mention it had one though. Those are easy enough to diagnose, just unplug them from the battery and if it goes away then there's the problem.

@RAY-THE-WAY 4 жыл бұрын

*Scotty we need a money pit meter on the side of the screen when you do videos*

@brandon.m90 4 жыл бұрын

yes that would be amazing

@philipbohi983 4 жыл бұрын

It needs an “ENDLESS” readout for soooooo many cars!

@timbohouston 4 жыл бұрын

Haha that's a killer app idea.

@-MrRichBiker1967 3 жыл бұрын

NOT THIS TRUCK!!

@topman.9646 3 жыл бұрын

The bottom should be endless money and the top should be 94 Toyota Celica 😁

@kodyclarke9696 4 жыл бұрын

The last time I was this early Scotty still popped out of trunks to start his videos

@atticstattic 4 жыл бұрын

He still does it - he just outgrew the need to film it....

@kodyclarke9696 4 жыл бұрын

@Cr6479 no u

@GlycerinZ 4 жыл бұрын

he didn't pop out to start his videos, he did burnouts with his 13 second intros

@MyAb111 3 жыл бұрын

I miss the trunk intro.

@pvr0072016 3 жыл бұрын

@@GlycerinZpp

@nickivygoal 2 жыл бұрын

As an Acura driver for 18 years, I have had 3 Acura: 1 integra and 2 RDA. For 18 years, I never had a single issue with the 3 cars. Absolutely nothing, not even a light or fuse problem. My first one was Integra (5 years old). I paid $4000 and drove from 1991 to 1995 and sold for $3500. My second one was RDA SUV bought it for $28,000(only 2800 miles) and drove it to 100,000 miles and sold it for $9000; then I bought a new one 4 years ago. While my wife has had BMW, Toyota, and Benz. We also never had any problems with Toyota. BMW and Benz are clearly lower quality in terms of reliability.

@prollychiefin6470 2 жыл бұрын

this is factual. we have had 2 acura’s and 1 bmw. the bmw had 15x the problems either acura has ever had. Honda all the way.

@billc7211 7 ай бұрын

I only buy toyota and honda anymore

@bearxbunny1835 3 ай бұрын

I am looking at a 2008 acura mdx with 160k, from all the research I have done it says that the 2008 is one of the best years for the mdx. I also will only buy Toyotas or Hondas, right now I have the 2008 RAV4 and yes it has the V6!!! I have had Hondas too just never an Acura (I know they are the same company). Has anyone had issues with this model???

@NOTQUITLIKEKK 3 ай бұрын

Do u think an aura 2012 is a good first car ?

@stewartbergman1812 2 ай бұрын

@@bearxbunny1835 Only thing I would look out for is the automatic transmissions in older Acuras.

@thienphan13 4 жыл бұрын

4:18 pretty sure it is the hands free link.....that’s the typical culprit in Acuras

@Darkhouse2010 4 жыл бұрын

This Is always the issue with 3rd gen TL’s too.

@timbrown7405 4 жыл бұрын

Yep. Same on my MDX. Unplug and I bet the draw disappears. Have also read where people “bake” the HFL unit which helps “resolder” some of the joints. Never tried it tho...just got the aftermarket Bluetooth that connects to the XM aux in the back and it works great.

@swissmrkc 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah just disable Bluetooth in your phone when you leave the car....annoying but way easier than undoing battery Everytime

@timbrown7405 4 жыл бұрын

swissmrkc The issue isn’t the phone. It’s the module in the car.

@robertfrank886 4 жыл бұрын

Alexander Coombs This is very true- I had an 06 TL and while I owned it I never had the issue, I heard years later it did- also occurred with my sister in law’s 06 MDX (they had the issue with the intermittently dying battery- I disconnected the HFL in ~ 10 minutes and it’s been fine since). It’s a known issue with the HFL module made by Johnson Controls in Mexico- either just disconnect it and be done or replace it.

@valshin 4 жыл бұрын

I can tell from my experience (I'm ex-acura mechanic) - the bluetooth module causes battery drain very often.

@jjok5 4 жыл бұрын

It’s definitely the hands free Bluetooth module. I experienced this with my 06 TL. With so many phones developing over the early 2000s, Acura seemed to have quit on releasing firmware updates for this feature so around 2009/2010 this feature stopped working for me. It wasn’t until 2017/2018 that we figured out the problem. Sucks that a feature that didn’t even work for almost a decade is what was draining my battery. Scotty, next time you should do a video on the cruise control system failure. My on/off button never stayed depressed so I had to keep it depressed with electrical tape. You have to take out the entire airbag to fix this issue smh!

@Mercifulkingdom 2 жыл бұрын

Acura HUGE MONEY PITTS. Toyota CAMRYS WINNING!!!

@nanhand99 4 ай бұрын

I had the same problem, just disconnected it. Went thru 3 batteries, before finding help on YT I don't use my phone in the car, so it was an easy fix

@MajesticFalcon-ih9ur 2 ай бұрын

Yes. This is true I had the same issue and found that I could get into the box under the shifter on the passenger side. I just pulled the plug out of the bluetooth module and my electric issues were solved. This issue destroyed a lot of batteries on the journey to locate the fault.

@MajesticFalcon-ih9ur 2 ай бұрын

Also, I had a similar solution. I had purchased a plug-in trickle charger and if I forgot to use that in 24 hours the battery was nearly dead.

@tingokuman Ай бұрын

That's exactly what it is👍🏾👍🏾.. Acura's aren't known to have many problems. I've had 4 Acura's between all 4 the only issue I had was a sticky sunroof RLX and a vibrating air dam under an MDX.

@sniper666hell 2 жыл бұрын

It’s the hands free Bluetooth module. My 2008 MDX did this. Simply unplug it, it’s easy to get to and is hot even when the car isn’t running. It overheats then gets an internal short that causes this constant drain on the battery.

@warpshield 4 жыл бұрын

This happened on my wife's 2005 Acura TL. Had to unplug the Bluetooth module that was mounted in the ceiling after dropping the interior lights housing. She never used it anyway.

@CRAPO2011 4 жыл бұрын

Good call, i thought i heard something about the hands free link system draining batteries( didnt know it affected rdx models also). From what i hear replacements are expensive so its better to just disconnect as you did.

@Aarons14bugs 4 жыл бұрын

@@CRAPO2011 you could try re-wetting the circuit board with a soldering iron. Beats having a dead system.

@dawfurby 4 жыл бұрын

Disconnect it and buy any Bluetooth receiver in dash kit or auxiliary form. Works just the same woth no deianage

@projectnerdvana2820 4 жыл бұрын

@@dawfurby was about to say the same.

@2012Misanthrope 2 жыл бұрын

I had the same issue in my 2005 TL.

@TRAVELREVNOW 3 жыл бұрын

Its the handsfree+bluetooth is a paracite battery eater...i detached my bluetooth a month ago and its not draining anymore😊 just adding some input here Scotty thanks!

@Juicetheeunuch 4 жыл бұрын

Once he started, I fully expected Scotty to read voltages numbers out loud for the next ten minutes. Like okay, we get it. Lol. I love Scotty.

@CarRepairsMadeSimple 4 жыл бұрын

Either replace or much more simply just disconnect the wire from the Bluetooth module (hands-free link) located by the rear vents inside the center console. They're widely known for draining the battery on Acura's.

@PhilipSamuelson 4 жыл бұрын

This is actually a well known issue with the RDX/MDX platform. There are a handful of "common" reasons why the batteries on the 07's drain. Bluetooth, door actuators, and stereo amp are the most common I've seen. I have to say, having owned one now for 2 years, it's a fantastic little car... Once you install the Hondata tune and get the turbo to spool like it should! Pretty dang boring without the Hondata tune.

@hammertime4257 4 ай бұрын

What turbo? It's a Vtec engine the is NA

@amberleywarren6066 4 жыл бұрын

Try replacing the hands free link module or just take it out

@DiaperSNiFFER 4 жыл бұрын

Facts papi

@lbasura Жыл бұрын

The hands free link module is the Bluetooth you’re talking about right

@djalkazed 7 ай бұрын

I am a music enthusiast, however, I have immense admiration for you, Scotty. Your wealth of knowledge and insightful perspective is truly remarkable. I have watched numerous of your videos and I am grateful for your willingness to share them with us. Much love.

@christophervanwinkle803 4 жыл бұрын

SCOTTY this happened to my 05 TL. It ended up being the Bluetooth module by the rear view mirror. I'd bet that cars having the same problem

@supersabrosinho 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it is. This guy is an entertainer, not a mechanic. obviously failed to diagnose the most common issue on these Acuras. What a quack

@morotetsuke 4 жыл бұрын

Easy...check the acura forums. Find out where the HFL module is located. Put your hand there. When they go bad, they get warm/hot

@Kristina2 4 жыл бұрын

Unplug the Bluetooth module. problem solved! Same thing happened to me and this fixed it.

@somewhere-n-Texas 4 жыл бұрын

Happy Friday Scotty from across town (Humble) 🤠👍

@64arguz 4 жыл бұрын

My wife owns a’13 Acura RDX with technology package and AWD , still waiting for repairs, just MAINTENANCE by the book !!!

@hutsonp89 4 жыл бұрын

arturo j guzman We bought my wife the same car. Amazing car. Love it.

@U2SuzyQ731 3 жыл бұрын

I had a 2015 RDX..excellent car...never had any problems.

@morrij01 4 жыл бұрын

Definately the HandsFreeLink module. This is extremely common for Acuras. Feel the plastic cover around the garage door opener and sunroof switches, if it feels warm you found your issue. Mine did that and a quick internet search led me to this issue. I disconnected the module and a 2 years later no issues. Also the Bluetooth stopped working, that's another clue.

@bigmanburgess5267 Жыл бұрын

Same deal with my 2012 RDX. Stranded me twice. After a little research and a lot of frustration I found the Hands Free connection and unplugged it. PROBLEM SOLVED 😬

@bobbyyoung4491 6 ай бұрын

@@bigmanburgess5267where is the Hands Free Connection located so that I can unplug it?

@stamdame001 4 жыл бұрын

I was a Acura tech for 29 years , the problem is in either in the a/c clutch relay or HFL module. That model had huge issues with a/c clutch relays. I would replace the relay due to its cheap and gives peace of mind, along with i guarantee it will fail eventually.

@jasonmarkwell8593 Жыл бұрын

Quick question. Having water leak coming in on passenger front up by top corner of windshield. Coming in where pillar plastic meets roof liner. Already blew out sunroof drains, draining good. Still have leak. Any thoughts with your Acura experience please?

@stevestancill4928 Жыл бұрын

Second owner since 35k in 2017. Our RDX has had zero issues we now have 106k in 2023. Our next car will be another Acura.

@judgeashley2347 3 ай бұрын

My dad said he was running his to the grave and still no issues at 300K so I purchased one recently. Thanks for sharing.

@FoookOff 4 жыл бұрын

Do a voltage drop test across the fuses to see if you can isolate the circuit. Use a wiring diagram to see what modules are on that circuit and unplug them one by one. Or fit a remote isolator if you can't fix it.

@brianpite0893 4 жыл бұрын

I had this problem with my Mercedes 500. I found out the radio was going on after I turned the car off. Money Pit ! I got rid of it.

@AlwaysMagnificent 4 жыл бұрын

We've owned 2 of these Acura RDXs. The first gen was a little so so because of the power and the concern over changing the corroding washers to avoid the mixing of coolant & oil. Now, the 2nd generation has been absolutely AMAZING once you put the VCM disabler on. Of course here's a few things we've done to really make the experience better- Upgrade the battery to handle the load from the features & entertainment system, replace the poor oem shocks with KYBs, Drain & refill trans fluid every 15-20k (change filter ever with 30k), & change the spark plugs after you disable the VCM. Doing that has allowed us to maintain consistent V6 power @ 26mpg on the highway, & around 23 city. Ask me anything, these are really awesome cars, these VCM disabled 6 cylinder motors & 6 speed transmissions are bulletproof if you maintain them and keep the fluids changed. We wanted to consider the snazzy 3rd generation RDXs, but are concerned about the drive train (turbo charged engine combined with a questionable 10 speed) & the quirky touchscreen entertainment system that many dealers have stated owners aren't appreciating as much as initially expected...

@marknalgas 4 жыл бұрын

What year do you have?

@lisarobinson3521 Жыл бұрын

@@marknalgas you Asked but no response!, after they said to ask me anything! 🙃

@tanner4574 Жыл бұрын

Which brand of VCM Disabler did you go with?

@geometricdesigns3620 8 ай бұрын

I heard there was a problem with torque converters, and it turned out to be a software update thing being misdiagnosed. Any info on this?

@quintonturner6967 Жыл бұрын

Scotty I watch your videos all the time and I have to say you are absolutely spot on. I typically watch this for carfacts and interesting antics, but today I received a life lesson. Scotty said and I quote, " Its raining but that doesn't stop me". Period

@bps7739 4 жыл бұрын

It's the old style Bluetooth happens on the 3rd gen TL 1dt gen tsx basically any Acura in the mid 2004 through 2008 with the handsfree link Bluetooth not the ones after just disable the Bluetooth all g or upgrade the Bluetooth module aftermarket

@C.G91 4 жыл бұрын

True I bought a tl with the Bluetooth parasite drain and as soon as I removed it the battery worked

@mgabbard 4 жыл бұрын

I had a similar issue with my 2005 TL where if it sat for too long the battery was getting drained. Did some research and determined it was probably the hands free link module malfunctioning. I replaced the module with a used one for about $100 and it never happened again. Apparently Honda got some bad batches of these modules that would eventually go crazy.

@bps7739 4 жыл бұрын

@@mgabbard the Bluetooth is gonna start doing the same malfunction it's a computer glitch just disable or upgrade it

@stuartbear922 4 жыл бұрын

That makes perfect sense.

@bps7739 4 жыл бұрын

@@stuartbear922 it's a known tsb

@ilyalittt 4 жыл бұрын

Best feeling in the world is when you don't watch a few days of Scotty's videos and come back to KZfaq just to find like 10 new videos in a row lol

@MrDannyisr 4 жыл бұрын

I have RDX 2013, zero issues. For sure going to buy another RDX in the future. So “RUN” yeah...to buy another one !

@fastdude2002 4 жыл бұрын

My 2015 RDX has been great.

@williamg.2227 3 жыл бұрын

My 2012 Mdx is good too

@RomanRevenge101 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty recommended the RDX in the best SUVs to buy... I’m guessing that’s the only one he’d ever recommend 🤣

@OgSpiritRecords 3 ай бұрын

My Rdx 2011 Has Been Awesome Also.... A Few Normal Issues Like Oil Change, Etc.... Nothing Major.... Great Car....

@laiklam96 4 жыл бұрын

I literally just finished unplugging the Bluetooth/hands free from my new to me 05 Acura TL. Fixed the problem completely! It’s a common problem for those gen of Acura’s.

@Linnyx 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2007 Acura MDX. The car was 10 years old and had 171,172 miles on it when I bought it. One of the first repairs (of many) I did was to replace the alternator. I kept seeing a "check battery" light flickering on and off. My mechanic confirmed the alternator was bad. I then would notice a humming sound. After checking online, I saw the bluetooth system would be draining the batteries of Acuras from this model year and left unchecked would ruin the alternator. I pulled the bluetooth system out, and have never again seen the '"check battery" light come on. I suspect this RDX has the same issue. All you need to do is to pull out the bluetooth system; problem solved. Unless the alternator needs to be replaced as a result of the drain.

@briansorensen6312 4 жыл бұрын

My Hyundai was doing the same thing. There was a CD stuck in the player, and it would unsuccessfully try to eject it even when the ignition was off. I disassembled the radio, and removed the CD and now the battery is fine.

@rosericazondekon3085 4 жыл бұрын

This issue is typical across Acuras. Easy fix: Disconnect the HFL unit (usually located in the center console for Acura MDX and RDX) to stop the parasitic drain.

@elliotmiller2739 9 ай бұрын

How does one do that?

@rosericazondekon3085 9 ай бұрын

@elliotmiller2739 , Just open the center console, identify the HFL unit (a simple Google search will be helpful), then disconnect it. It worked so well for me as I am still using my 2009 Acura MDX to date, issue free. I love this car!

@Cfox2000 4 жыл бұрын

I worked for Honda/Acura - on those years RDX the Bluetooth computer modules were all faulty. There was a service bulletin that was issued, he could have had a new one installed under warranty. Also the Navigation was issued a service bulletin, that unit was tied into the HVAC unit harness and it would freeze the nav unit sometimes. It would be replaced at no charge to customer if they let the dealer know. New Nav unit and wiring relay. Good luck convincing the service manager anything is wrong unless they witness it lol

@stanfjc1 4 жыл бұрын

Try the Bluetooth module by the sunglasses holder. My grandmas Acura TL experienced the same thing and disconnecting that module fixed the problem.

@civicpride1986 4 жыл бұрын

Yes that is exactly what it is...

@DiaperSNiFFER 4 жыл бұрын

Same with Acura TL TYPE S SAME PROBLEM

@Dtapia63 4 жыл бұрын

The amp clamp was set to ac instead of DC..... From the FLUKE website How to measure current with a clamp accessory Determine if the current to be measured is ac or dc. Select a clamp accessory for your multimeter that is designed to measure that specific current or one that can measure both ac and dc. Note: Look at the accessory clamp’s specifications and determine whether the clamp outputs a current level or a voltage level.

@SpecRB 4 жыл бұрын

Mechanic for over 40 years! doesn’t know hands free link is a common issue on Acuras

@ricky-sanchez 4 жыл бұрын

He just proved it here, on this video. Stop buying acuras. Otherwise it will cost....

@supersabrosinho 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah. A GOOD mechanic would have diagnosed it properly

@atmartens 4 жыл бұрын

ricky sanchez as a person who’s owned 3 Acura’s, all going over 150K miles and still going. This is literally the most minor problem.

@Cless9886 4 жыл бұрын

He could just go to an Acura forum and find many people complaining about it. Or as simply as googling it

@johnb1658 4 жыл бұрын

Lol I said the same thing. Google is quicker than his scan tools lol.

@thechuckster40 4 жыл бұрын

Happens with the 3rd gen Acura TL as well. Handsfree link module is the culprit.

@n9wox 4 жыл бұрын

This problem is solvable. You have to isolate the circuit that's causing the the drain using the same amp clamp. Then using a wiring diagram and amp clamp, isolate the component on the circuit. Helps to have a scope instead of just a meter.

@scostin1971 4 жыл бұрын

I had the same issue on a 2008 Acura and it is a known issue with the hands free system searching for a connection. Once I pulled the overhead light and disconnected it no more issues.

@daveyb38 4 жыл бұрын

Bluetooth module gone bad - classic for Honda Accord 2007, drain battery in 3 days. I disconnected mine and it was hot even though car hadn't been out of the driveway. No more battery drain

@gacherumburu9958 4 жыл бұрын

Meter is on AC current setting, change to DC.

@ds4390 4 жыл бұрын

Be easy on him. Hes only been a mechanic for 74 years.

@DanLekin 4 жыл бұрын

But he wanted to measure the air conditioning. ...

@chrismaplethorpe6781 4 жыл бұрын

Will get odd readings if on AC when measuring DC. I have a clamp meter in my car that covers DC supply. Intermittant faults are a bloody nightmare to trace

@JDMHaze 4 жыл бұрын

Dan Lekin well done lol

@lordjaashin 4 жыл бұрын

dude, that meter has both AC and DC current reading ability on same setting. you can see both AC and DC symbol beside 2A.

@wholespeed 4 жыл бұрын

Scotty you are “all over the place!” Cheers mate!

@apiramirez189 4 жыл бұрын

Yup, hands free link module it is, happened on my 07 TL too I think 07-08 years were bad for that module my wife had same problem on her tsx is all the Acuras, everywhere I went they said it was my alternator but when I tested that alone it was fine, unplugged that module and til this day no problems

@BA-gn3qb 4 жыл бұрын

My 2015 Accord had a battery sensor recall. No idea if the 13 year old RDX has one. Others are thinking about the bluetooth and hands free link systems.

@jasonchicoine4282 4 жыл бұрын

I had a mercedes doing the same thing i installer a master switch like on off road heavy equipment, you can place it in cab that way you can shut off all power and turn it back on without opening the hood haaaaa

@allensarkozy4109 3 жыл бұрын

I had a 2007 Acura MDX that also had a parasitic drain that wiped out the battery after 2 days of not driving it, that model and year had a bad A/C relay and/or the cell phone hands free Bluetooth module were the culprits. I replaced the A/C relay and no more problem. A year after I sold it, the new owner called me up with the same problem, I told him to replace the hands free Bluetooth module in the back of the center console, he did and no more problem. I hate electrical Gremlins.

@AlwaysMagnificent 4 жыл бұрын

Also, a big deal of why a BIGGER battery may necessary in circumstances like this- Consider, the antennae is always ON, and when approaching when with the key fob is near, the vehicles are expecting the owner. At this point, it sends a beacon communication every so often, just to check to either lock, keep the doors open, or perform some other default or preset function. Pretty smart, but all this rigamarole need electrical juice to function. Every so often with Scotty being near the car, he's activating the system which checks to make sure the systems are ready for him.

@favemediabureau 4 жыл бұрын

so much time needed to inspect this car, scotty is great

@pineapplegee7958 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 2007 Acura TL. Had same issue, all it was is the (HFL Hands free Link) I just disconnected it and never had the issue again. It’s located above the review mirror where the sun roof button is.Take apart and disconnect the computer module.

@eddy29103 3 жыл бұрын

A good auto tech with 50 years experience would check the TSB’s.. This boy did not.

@codyjwoods 2 жыл бұрын

I was just shopping for an Acura with high hopes and this video made me consider keeping my 03 BMW.

@Motorsportsgeek 4 жыл бұрын

You should be able to monitor each module from a scan tool. We had this problem with a mercedes (30 Computers on board) there was an ECU turning on and off for no reason. You just look at "Actual values" in each module until you find the one that has voltage going up and down for no reason.

@Kbhatti604 4 жыл бұрын

Very common on these year Acura’s, it’s the stupid hands free link system. It malfunctions and starts to do that, just drains out the battery. With through this with my brother in laws 07 TL-S

@googleplusisdead 4 жыл бұрын

FYI, those battery disconnects are great, also antitheft... :) But on the ones like that that I've used, all you actually have to do is loosen the top (green) handle and it's disconnected, no need to actually remove the cable where it's attached with the screw. I was surprise Scotty didn't show checking the battery's condition first, that'd be where I'd start. Perhaps it's on it's last legs, still can start the car when fully charged, but even a small drain for a few days brings it down enough to not start again. RichE San Diego, CA

@bobspamail 4 жыл бұрын

I had an ‘03 Tundra that did the same thing. The Toyota dealership couldn’t find any drains but if I left it for more than three days it would not start. I finally traded it.

@cougias 4 жыл бұрын

pull the fuse for the hands free link scotty

@JugheadJonez 4 жыл бұрын

2nd Gen Acura had a bad Bluetooth module which slowly drains battery. Happened to me as well. Just disconnect the module and was fine

@vicente28humildad 4 жыл бұрын

On Honda’s it’s common for the A/C clutch relay to stick. Not sure on Acura’s. I also had an accord that had an after market Bluetooth that was shorting out causing battery drain

@jameseberhardt3551 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos. I have owned several Acura's and the Bluetooth module seems to be an issue after a about year 4 of owning it. Draining batteries slowly in the same sense (about 3-4 days of sitting). I have seen this with an 05 TL, 2010 TL (I have two 2010's and one does it the other doesn't), 05 MDX, and now my 2015 TLX is doing it. When I disconnect the blue-tooth module the problem goes away, but Acura has for years said this is not the problem..

@atanasnas1500 4 жыл бұрын

Just disconnect the hans free Bluetooth module. It’s located in the center console underneath the rear passengers vents. That’s the most common issue. You’re welcome!

@MikeBMW 4 жыл бұрын

You remind me of my local independent mechanic for my old 1990 535i. I'll ask him about having to fix a small issue and he will reply "Why? It's not an issue and doesn't affect anything." He does great on what NEEDS to be fixed to keep it all sorted. The little bits, heck, he tells me it's a lot cheaper to do it myself since he knows I like working on my car. I always get great advice even when I do. :)

4 жыл бұрын

We love you Scotty!!!

@garlicgirl3149 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you that was informative. I wonder how the customer knew to get that piece to disconnect battery?

@samohtsolacad229 Жыл бұрын

I remember in my sister's 2004 Accord 4dr was draining current too. I pinpointed the problem to the radio (would drain the next day all the time. All I did was cut the radio's +12V and ACC line, tied them together, and connect to a switch with a fuse (in series) to the battery. The switch was installed in one of those available/free accesory receptacles usually found on the left side of the dashboard. Problem fixed.

@gustavoacosta215 4 жыл бұрын

Scotty loves us so much that he makes videos while it’s raining

@deliasantiago25 3 жыл бұрын

Yes he does.♥️♥️♥️♥️

@4gauge10 4 жыл бұрын

That Acura would drive me nuts Scotty. My vote is also just disconnect the battery.

@ycgaming7445 4 жыл бұрын

It’s just the Bluetooth built in. I took mine out of the TL problem solved

@Bill_XYZ 3 жыл бұрын

That’s just dumb having to do that everyday multiple times a day. It’s the Bluetooth module.

@Alex.AL_26 4 жыл бұрын

Scotty out there in the rain still making videos for us!

@faridghu192 6 ай бұрын

My friend had this issue for 2 years and mechanic after mechanic NTF (no trouble found) until car stereo technician said the GPS was malfunctioning and disconnected it from overhead console where the garage door opener button is. Problem solved 😁

@phyllisharris4471 2 жыл бұрын

This man is so knowledgeable I wish he was in my family

@duncan1341 8 ай бұрын

Your stepdad maybe

@gatoborracho4572 6 ай бұрын

Your sancho..😂

@jerrysbudgetbuilds2587 4 жыл бұрын

You can fix anything scotty. Dont give up on the turbo rdx

@ricebike 4 жыл бұрын

Wait, there's a turbo in the engine bay??? I missed it since I was focused on his incorrect way of using the quick disconnect knob

@jerrysbudgetbuilds2587 4 жыл бұрын

I was joking but it is a turbo model. Lol. Go to 2:23

@jerrysbudgetbuilds2587 4 жыл бұрын

It is known how much scotty hates turbochargers tho. So it made sense that's why he wouldn't want to fix it. 😂

@jerrysbudgetbuilds2587 4 жыл бұрын

Mis read that. Lol yeah they need to bring back the all trac / gt4. I feel theyd sell fairly well

@midnightmystery544 4 жыл бұрын

I freaking love my Turbo RDX!!!!

@joshuaestavillo7366 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty! The clamp meter was set to read AC instead of DC. Nice video btw!

@nestorroman2694 4 жыл бұрын

Love the umbrella 😍 idea. I too don't have a carport or garage to get some work done.

@danimardani 4 жыл бұрын

This seems to be the perfect challenge for DiagnoseDan...

@CMDRRustyDog 4 жыл бұрын

I was going to say the same thing. He'd sort it out for sure !

@lordjaashin 4 жыл бұрын

damn that dude is a car genius. I've seen cars problems repair themselves on their own when they heard diagnose dan is going to check on the car. thats how legendary diagnose dan is

@n9wox 4 жыл бұрын

Or Pine Hollow Diagnostics

@supersabrosinho 4 жыл бұрын

yeah Scotty just showed his age just now he couldn't diagnose the most common issue on Acuras for the past 15 years. The handsfreelink Bluetooth module. Kinda disappointed Scotty just blurted out it was a computer issue

@hisgracesuffient6046 4 жыл бұрын

Haha Scott's followers are in here within seconds. I just hollered. Having trouble with my MDX

@svenmohamad8646 4 жыл бұрын

*Scotty don't get that Gremlin Wet !!!* Maegui don't like,,, 😈😵😲

@omzizo715 4 жыл бұрын

What's wrong with your MDX? What year?

@aliensoup2420 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2005 MDX. It's been a great car until about 2015 or 2016, I started having dead battery problems. Initially they told me it was due to my current driving habits, going short distances between starts, so the battery never got a chance to recharge. I temporarily solved the problem by driving the car everyday, or long enough to charge the battery. But if I forgot to drive for 2 or 3 days, the battery went dead. If I left home for over a week I disconnected the battery, and the car started right up when I returned home. I bought a portable jumper battery, and in the past 2 years I have jumped my battery countless times. I took it to the dealer 2 times to get the electrical system checked but they reported no problems. I just took it in (June '22) and they reported a bad battery, so I had that replaced. I brought up the problem again and they said they would try disconnecting the Bluetooth (which I never used). I don't know if that worked since I have to stop driving the car for several days. My ON STAR stopped working also. Other than that, I love the car, and it's great on long-distance road trips. I keep up the regular maintenance schedule, and the mechanics say it is in great condition, aside from the normal things that wear out. Those get expensive, but it could be worse if I didn't keep up the regular maintenance.

@arashmenalagha5486 4 жыл бұрын

I have the same quick disconnect as this guy and get this I have the same gremlin as well on my 2006 Acura TL... I'm going to take it to the local Sun Valley stereo here to see what they can do... My mechanic recommended them today and that he's had that shop for over 20 years. He even said my car drives really nice But, I also have a lot of aftermarket electronic stuff on it and they would defiantly be able to help. I wish I lived 200 miles from you Scotty because to me it would be worth it to drive to you.

@GOBbluthagain 4 жыл бұрын

Disconnect the HFL unit ... older acura ..they fail all the time and drain the battery

@ricebike 4 жыл бұрын

Yup he was in the correct general area with his $5000 big OBD2 computer

@zugbug1986 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so early I am already watching Scottys next video.

@DD-ov2kp 3 жыл бұрын

I experience this with my Tundra, which I would rarely drive and the battery would be too low to start the truck after sitting. I assumed it was the after market alarm. I installed a solar trickle charger and never had an issue again.

@normandlamoureux4879 4 жыл бұрын

Scotty, In your video, your amp meter's display (time tag 7:03) looked like it was measuring AC amps not DC amps. You may want to consider configuring your amp meter to measure DC amps. Thanks for all of your videos.

@ultimasummon1112 4 жыл бұрын

Yep, hands free link...very common! You can just unplug it.

@alphabeta8403 3 жыл бұрын

How do you unplug it, from the fuse box? Same issue in my Acura TL

@connorh3421 4 жыл бұрын

I still love Acura sooo

@joelweekes4267 Жыл бұрын

Acura Gang😁

@donaldbass6737 4 жыл бұрын

No need to use a clamp on and look for milliamperes. Its the Blue Tooth module that is in the console. When they get old they drain. I’ve had my 2008 MDX for 30 years. I unhooked the BT module...which I never use...and it no longer drains batteries. It has been fixed for 2 years.

@agj3358 4 жыл бұрын

I use locking washers on every nut on the terminals. Really helps👌🏼

@Victorsanchez-zk9mq 4 жыл бұрын

PROBLEM SOLVED Disconnect the Bluetooth module you don't need it

@garybesaw 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty I'm looking at buying a 2018-2019 RDX or MDX. Are they worth it or am I wasting my time? Thank you!

@gnicks2995 3 жыл бұрын

I am wondering the same thing

@JITB0Reiu 4 жыл бұрын

Scotty, I think a better solution would be a battery tender hookup. Use zipties and route some quality thick gage wire under the fender to the front or side of the vehicle and leave the terminals exposed or drilled through the fender liner with a rugged cap to prevent a short. Disconnecting power probably isn't great since it likely resets a lot of ECU data on the engine performance and tweaks it makes to fuel mapping and throttle position.

@jameseberhardt3551 2 жыл бұрын

I use a battery tender but it's not an option when I have to park the car at the airport when I go on travel..

@sherrijensen6842 4 жыл бұрын

Happened to my Acura TL it was the HFL (Hands Free Link ) I just unplugged it problem solved! Took less than 10 minutes from start to finish. :)

@RaoulThomas007 4 жыл бұрын

*Even in rain, sleet, snow, thunderstorms, hurricanes, typhoons and celestial events, Scotty delivers his videos!*

@Mattsoucie 4 жыл бұрын

I love the animals when you laugh. Hilarious 😂

@teresapeabody2746 3 жыл бұрын

My GMC Sierra 2500 had a battery drain issue and I finally got a solar trickle charger, placed it on the dash, then park the truck facing south and now no problems. Worst part is, that if a battery goes dead too many times, it dies itself. It has not gone dead in years now, and latest batteries 3-4 years old, are still good. It takes two batteries and it was expensive changing them every 3 years like clockwork.

@MCMinerHQ 4 жыл бұрын

Very rare for bluetooth to die. It happens in all cars. The main concern for 2nd gen acuras is change the PCV valve often and the throttle body position sensor can die too.

@qrm8772 4 жыл бұрын

You have to be one of the most practical and common sense mechanics around.

@paulhoskins7852 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, for sure!

@daywalker1178 4 жыл бұрын

Scotty seems to have seen it all. He's truly unique

@supersabrosinho 4 жыл бұрын

Uh? He couldn't diagnose the most common issue on Acuras that's been going on for more than 15 yrs. Hands free link blue tooth module. He just showed everyone that he is too old school to keep up with the times

@kid5042 4 жыл бұрын

@@supersabrosinho How? He most likely fixed this and fixes on many cars. He could have found it faster by using the internet but wanted to show how you could find problems on your own.

@amberleywarren6066 4 жыл бұрын

Hands free link

@biodot88 2 жыл бұрын

Funny - my service guy said freshen up (rough up) the battery posts and tighten the connection. Guess what? It worked.

@johnlai2011 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Scotty ! You don't have to disconnect the terminal for the quick battery disconnect device, all you need to do is to unscrew it so it does not conduct electricity. I know it because I am using it on my car in Hong Kong, all you need to do is lose up the green nob for bit, that's it.

@Boblib1970 4 жыл бұрын

Its the Bluetooth. Happened to my MDX too. They disconnect it. I believe there is/was a class action lawsuit against Acura for it as they just disconnect your bluetooth rather than fix/recall causing you to lose resell value.

@omzizo715 4 жыл бұрын

Boblib1970 what year was your MDX?

@Boblib1970 4 жыл бұрын

@@omzizo715 2009

@omzizo715 4 жыл бұрын

Boblib1970 I have a 2016 I'm wondering if they corrected this issue or is this something I can look forward to!

@Consolethumbs 4 жыл бұрын

Hey still a well built car. 12 year old car can’t complain if that is the only issue. 👍🏻

@Consolethumbs 4 жыл бұрын

Oti Jeremiah if you don’t thrash on them they are fine I agree though they were better before but still better then what other brands offer besides Toyota/Lexus

@mikedubz5576 2 жыл бұрын

Dude i cannot say this enough time to you. I love man your are a real old school straight shooter mechanic, hard to find these Day. You the guy i go to in order to buy a car or not.

@hancowman7622 4 жыл бұрын

Scotty you still could have pulled relays/fuses to see if the amp readings stop jumping around. Also those battery disconnects only require a quarter turn to fully disconnect. They are popular In the antique tractor crowd. Which I would like to see more videos from you giving tractor/lawn mower advice in the future. Thanks