TL V6-3.5L (2007)
Drive Belt: Customer Interest
Engine - Drive Belt Squeak On Cold Start Up
10-035
March 31, 2011
Applies To:
2007-08 MDX - ALL
2007-08 TL -ALL
Drive Belt Squeaks
(Supersedes 10-035, dated November 19, 2010, to revise the information marked by the black bars and asterisks.)
*REVISION SUMMARY
Under REPAIR PROCEDURE, the illustration in step 2 was changed.*
SYMPTOM
The drive belt squeaks when the engine is started cold.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The A/C compressor is slightly misaligned because the A/C compressor bolts are smaller in diameter than the mounting holes, allowing the A/C pulley to
rub against the drive belt.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the drive belt and the NC compressor mounting bolts.
PARTS INFORMATION
A/C Compressor Mounting Bolts
(MDX - four required, TL - three required):
P/N 90023-R70-A00
Drive Belt: P/N 38920-RCA-A03
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
The normal warranty applies.
Failed Part:
P/N 13810-RJA-003
Defect Code:
03217
Symptom Code:
04201
DIAGNOSIS
Start the engine cold with the A/C on, and listen for the noise. If you don't hear the noise, try turning the A/C off. Compare the noise to the audio clip
below. If needed, confirm the source of the noise by removing the drive belt and briefly restarting the engine.