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If your 1st generation 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 Acura MDX has been idling rough, surging, hesitating, stalling, has failed an emissions (smog) test or has lost power, you may need to replace a faulty MAP (Manifold Absolute Pressure) sensor (which is similar to a MAF – mass air flow sensor). Check out my DIY tutorial for changing the MAP sensor (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2001-2006 Acura MDX MAP Sensor Replacement Guide

If you need to change a burnt out footwell light bulb in your first generation (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2006) Acura MDX, check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2001-2006 Acura MDX Footwell Light Bulb Replacement Guide

If you need to change a burnt out courtesy step light bulb in the housing attached to the bottom of the plastic interior door panels of your first generation 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 Acura MDX, check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2001-2006 Acura MDX Courtesy Step Light Bulb Replacement Guide

If you’d like to add soundproofing material or replace a broken rear power window motor, you’ll need to first take off the rear plastic interior door panels. Check out my DIY guide for the procedure by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2001-2006 Acura MDX Rear Door Interior Panels Removal Guide

If you would like to add some soundproofing material or fix a faulty front power window motor you’ll first have to take off the plastic interior panels on the front driver side door or front passenger side door. Check out my DIY instructions for the procedure by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2001-2006 Acura MDX Front Door Panels Removal Guide

The PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve in a 1st generation (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2006) Acura MDX with the VTEC 3.5L V6 engine should be checked and cleaned about once a year and replaced every few years. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2001-2006 Acura MDX PCV Valve Replacement Guide

If you need to replace a burnt out cargo area light bulb in the housing attached to the headliner (above the 3rd row of passenger seats and near the tailgate) in your 1st generation (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2006) Acura MDX SUV, check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

Acura MDX Headliner Cargo Area Light Bulb Replacement Guide

 

If the metal spring in the rear wiper arm of your 1st generation (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2006) Acura MDX has become too weak to hold the rubber blade against the back window, you should consider replacing the entire assembly. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement genuine OEM part number) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2001-2006 Acura MDX Rear Wiper Arm Assembly Replacement Guide

If you’ve been having difficulty seeing out of the back windshield of your 1st generation (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006) Acura MDX during a rain or snow storm, you probably need to change the rubber insert in the rear wiper blade arm assembly. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement rubber wiper blade refill part numbers) by clicking on the text link or the thumbnail image below.

2001-2006 Acura MDX Rear Wiper Blade Replacement Guide

If you need to change a burnt out license plate light bulb in the tailgate door for the cargo area of your 1st generation (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2006) Acura MDX (or upgrade them both to brighter LED bulbs), check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure (with the compatible replacement part number) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2001-2006 Acura MDX License Plate Light Bulbs Replacement Guide