s-awc issue ( 2008 X-MR)
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From: Houston
Guys, update on this story, I am the OP from a few years ago. I had bought a 2011 when it came out and traded in the 08 with the ACD pump issue.
Well, 45k miles on this car and the pump is failing again. Its comically upsetting. I am starting the process again and I will keep you all posted
throwing codes ACD c161F and ECU P 2096. NOt sure if they are related, but they both happened around the same time
Well, 45k miles on this car and the pump is failing again. Its comically upsetting. I am starting the process again and I will keep you all posted
throwing codes ACD c161F and ECU P 2096. NOt sure if they are related, but they both happened around the same time
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I live in New England, yes year round.I went to the deal today. They said the code is not a failure of the pump, it's shutting down because something else is not right. I do have an exhaust leak, which I am fixing, I am hoping it's related, but kinda doubt it. Will keep updating.
2010 MR 47000 miles
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Yeah my pump was bad when I bought the car, it gave me the S-AWC light everytime Id start it up, luckily it was still under warranty cause Im pretty sure it was around $2,200 in parts and labor. The new pump is updated and less prone to burn out from the oil becoming to viscous.
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"500+" pull the code. Autozone will usually pull is for free
If you take it to the dealer they will charge your for. Any code that starts ACD is what you are probably looking at.
If you take it to the dealer they will charge your for. Any code that starts ACD is what you are probably looking at.
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From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Im having this pump issue currently. A couple of months ago, the S-AWC light went on and the dealer told me its the pump failing.
Im at around 85k on the odo on my 2010 Evo GSR. I haven't gotten it fixed yet, the light doesn't come on all the time.
I also do have an exhaust leak close to the downpipe.
I wonder if this leak can overheat the pump and triggering the code...or something. LOL i think i might be tryin to come up with excuses to not have to dish out $2500 to fix the pump.
Im at around 85k on the odo on my 2010 Evo GSR. I haven't gotten it fixed yet, the light doesn't come on all the time.
I also do have an exhaust leak close to the downpipe.
I wonder if this leak can overheat the pump and triggering the code...or something. LOL i think i might be tryin to come up with excuses to not have to dish out $2500 to fix the pump.
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From: Pittsburgh
my pump is failing - dealer quoted me $1200 for the pump (found online for $1100), and 4 hours labor to replace/bleed ($360).
i think some of your dealers are screwing you guys. i know $1500-$1600 is not small change, but a few of these posted repair bills are ridiculous.
i think some of your dealers are screwing you guys. i know $1500-$1600 is not small change, but a few of these posted repair bills are ridiculous.
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From: SF
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mine wasn't covered int he 5yr powertrain warranty. i was 4 years in so the bumper to bumper coverage ran out. was costing me $3k+, but i had a nice heated discussion with the service manager and got it down to somewhere close to $1,200 including labour.
It's basically going to happen again, just a matter of time. so stupid.
It's basically going to happen again, just a matter of time. so stupid.
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that's because you're in SF. for us up north with snow and salt, the pump fails much faster due to the corrosion. i guess the designers in japan forgot snow exists in their biggest market.