# 2002 Acura Revving Question **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** mdx, acura\ **Created:** [May 22, 2013, 7:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-acura-revving-question/79459 "2013-05-22T07:40:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![RGlenn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a88e57/32.png) [@RGlenn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RGlenn)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 7:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-acura-revving-question/79459/1 "2013-05-22T07:40:02Z")
My 2002 Acura MDX is an automatic. Frequently while in the midst of driving and foot on gas, the car will all of a sudden rev as though it is in neutral. The RPMs rise and in order to gt the car to continue driving, I have to lift my foot off the gas completely and then it seems to re-engage and continue on. any thoughts on what could be causing the “neutral-like” blips while in drive? ---
**Author:** ![shadowfax](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/shadowfax/32/13026_2.png) [@shadowfax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shadowfax)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 8:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-acura-revving-question/79459/2 "2013-05-22T08:19:13Z")
Transmission troubles. If you’re lucky, it’s just a pressure switch. If you’re unlucky, the transmission is going to need to be rebuilt/replaced. How long since you did a fluid exchange? ---
**Author:** ![asemaster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 8:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-acura-revving-question/79459/3 "2013-05-22T08:40:10Z")
First thing I would do is have the fluid level checked. If I remember correctly there is no dipstick, the fluid level needs to be checked at the transmission pan with the car running. A shop should be able to do this for a minimum labor charge. If the fluid is low or discolored have it serviced and hope for the best. If it were an electrical issue I’d expect a warning light on the dash. I suspect your transmission is nearing the end of its life.