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On average, the cost for a Acura RDX Battery is dead Inspection is $95 with $0 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2012 Acura RDXL4-2.3L TurboService typeBattery is dead InspectionEstimate$114.99Shop/Dealer Price$132.49 - $145.62
2013 Acura RDXV6-3.5LService typeBattery is dead InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$112.52 - $125.67
2017 Acura RDXV6-3.5LService typeBattery is dead InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2009 Acura RDXL4-2.3L TurboService typeBattery is dead InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$112.48 - $125.60
2018 Acura RDXV6-3.5LService typeBattery is dead InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.02 - $112.55
2021 Acura RDXL4-2.0L TurboService typeBattery is dead InspectionEstimate$94.99Shop/Dealer Price$105.01 - $112.52
2020 Acura RDXL4-2.0L TurboService typeBattery is dead InspectionEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$109.87 - $117.28
2015 Acura RDXV6-3.5LService typeBattery is dead InspectionEstimate$99.99Shop/Dealer Price$117.94 - $131.39
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While your engine is mechanical, it needs electricity to operate. Electric spark is used to ignite fuel in the combustion chamber, turning the engine over. While the alternator provides the electricity necessary to run the car during operation, the battery is responsible for cranking the car. If your battery is dead, then the car won’t start and you’re essentially dead in the water.

How this system works:

Car batteries are crucial things – they’re responsible for providing the charge to turn over the ignition and crank the engine. Batteries operate based on a chemical reaction – acid and lead in the battery create a chemical reaction, which is then turned into an electric charge and stored in charging plates within the battery itself.

When you turn the ignition switch, several things happen, but all of them require voltage from the battery. When the ignition is switched to on, electricity is sent to the main relay, and from there to the fuel pump (which sends gasoline to the engine for ignition), and the car’s computer. The battery also produces electricity to feed the spark plugs, which ignite the fuel, and turn your car’s starter, which is responsible for actually turning the engine over and essentially jump-starting the combustion process. If your battery is dead, none of those things will happen. Depending on the amount of “juice” left in the battery, you may have just enough power to turn on a few dash lights, or you may not even have enough for that.

Common reasons for this to happen:

  • Dead Battery: Batteries have a finite lifespan. Most last five years or so, while other batteries are heavy-duty and rated for more than this. All will eventually die and need to be replaced. This is a normal part of vehicle maintenance, and your battery, starter and alternator should be tested regularly to ensure that you’re not stuck on the side of the road with a dead battery.

  • Car Lights Left On: With the advent of smarter automotive technology, this has become rarer, but it still occurs. If your car’s lights don’t have an automatic shutoff feature, they’ll stay on unless you physically turn them off. If this happens and the engine isn’t running, they’ll pull power straight from the battery, eventually killing it.

  • Door Not Fully Closed: If your door is open, then the dome light will be on, and other interior lights may also be on. These lights draw their power from the battery if the engine isn’t running, and can quickly drain a battery.

  • Dead Alternator: The alternator produces electricity while the engine is running, and is responsible for providing all the power needed for your engine, your accessories, and to recharge the battery. If the alternator dies, it won’t charge the battery, and all the power needs of your vehicle will come straight from the battery. Eventually, this will drain it completely, leaving you stranded.

  • Bad Starter: It might not be the battery that’s the problem – if your starter has turned its last, your car won’t crank either. Again, regular maintenance can help predict starter failure.

  • Failed Main Relay: Sometimes, everything in the charging system is perfectly fine, but your car still won’t crank. In this instance, the first suspect should be the main relay, since it controls the fuel pump and the car’s computer.

What to expect:

A top-rated mobile mechanic will come to your home or office to check the condition of your battery, starter, alternator and other important components. The mechanic will then provide a detailed inspection report that includes the scope and cost of the necessary repairs.

How it's done:

The mechanic will first check the charge on your battery to determine if it is actually dead (bad cell), or if it only needs to be recharged. A jump-start may be all that is required. The mechanic will also check the alternator, starter and other important components to ensure that you can get back on the road safely.

How important is this service?

If your battery is dead, you’re going nowhere fast. The best protection against this is to have your battery, starter and alternator inspected regularly. However, if you’ve been stranded with a dead battery, one of our professional mechanics can help.

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Russell
24 years of experience
Acura RDX L4-2.3L Turbo - Pre-purchase Car Inspection - Portland, Oregon
I am incredibly happy with Russell. I had scheduled a pre-purchase car inspection for the following day. About an hour before the scheduled time, Russell called me personally to let me know he had finished a job prior and was covered in oil and grease, out of courtesy he said he could come, but didn't want to get the car dirty etc. and proposed coming later that evening to another location which was about an hour away from where we had originally booked it. He showed up on time at our agreed upon rescheduled time, and was prompt to give me a call when he had finished the inspection. He told me the car needed spark plugs and was running rich- and went over the possible reasons as to why from minor to major and suggested I get a second look with a diagnostic and have Acura throw the scanners on it to see what they could tell. Overall he treated me with respect, patience, and gave extremely good detail. I ended up going with his recommendation of having it looked at a second time, and the auto shop the seller of the car took it to, was the worst experience I had ever had with a mechanic who contested the car was not running rich nor did it need spark plugs. After having to argue like that with Honest 1 auto (in Gresham), and noticing the stark differences in how I was treated with an auto shop vs, Russell (I mean- he treated me like his own kid!) - I will 100% use Russell again in the future. I ended up purchasing the car, and Russell's work helped me negotiate a lower price. Thank you again Russell- it was a true pleasure!

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Jim
33 years of experience
Acura RDX L4-2.3L Turbo - Brake System Flush - Alamo, California
Jim always shows up on time and gets the job done!

Brandon

18 years of experience
318 reviews
Brandon
18 years of experience
Acura RDX L4-2.3L Turbo - Starter - Durham, North Carolina
Good, Brandon was great, very knowledgeable and helpful. He definitely cares about you, your car, and fixing the problem!

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Acura RDX L4-2.3L Turbo - Oil Change - Pembroke Pines, Florida

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