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If your Acura RDX’s AC system is not working, it can be uncomfortable and downright dangerous on a hot day. There are A LOT of issues that can cause your vehicle’s air conditioner to fail. This article is broken down into these three sections to help save you time repairing …

P0088 is a common OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Acura RDX. In layman’s terms, it indicates that your SUV’s fuel pressure is too high. While P0088 is a generic code, repair steps will vary depending on your RDX’s model year, engine type, and how it regulates fuel …

P0501 is an OBD2 trouble code that indicates there is an issue with your Acura RDX’s Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). It occurs when the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) gets a signal from the VSS outside its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). P0501 is a generic powertrain code, which …

P0725 is a common OBD2 code that can occur in the Acura RDX. It indicates an issue with the engine speed sensor input circuit (which measures the engine speed at the input shaft and helps the PCM determine when and how hard to shift the transmission). It’s a generic code, …

P0705 is a very common transmission-related trouble code that can occur in the Acura RDX. In layman’s terms, it means that your RDX can’t tell what gear you’ve selected, which can have some real consequences on how it drives. It’s most likely caused by a bad Transmission Range Sensor (TRS), …

Daytime running lights (or DRL) are specialized lights that come on when your Acura RDX’s regular headlights are turned off. Their purpose is to make it easier for other drivers to see you, theoretically decreasing the odds of getting into an accident. If your RDX’s DRL warning light is on, …

P0116 indicates that your Acura RDX’s engine coolant temperature sensor is sending a signal to the PCM (powertrain control module) that is outside of its normal operating range (in terms of voltage). While P0116 is a generic OBD2 code (it has the same definition for any car or truck), it …

P3497 is a generic OBD2 trouble code. It indicates that your Acura RDX’s cylinder deactivation system has a performance issue on the bank 2 side (we cover what a bank is below if you don’t know). It is a very common code to see in Honda-made cars, vans, and trucks. …

P0036 is a very common O2 sensor-related trouble code. It’s generic, which means it has the same definition for the Acura RDX as any other vehicle. This code is almost always caused by a bad heated oxygen sensor or wiring issue and is almost always symptom-free. P0036 should NOT be …

P0058 is a not too common and OBDII trouble code that occurs in the Acura RDX. It indicates that the heated oxygen sensor (which we’ll be referring to as HO2S a lot) heater control circuit located at B2S2 is sending a signal to the PCM that is outside of its …