So here's the reply I got back from Acura tech support about the MDA and Acuralink:
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Originally Posted by Acura Tech Support
Robert,
Thank you for visiting HandsFreeLink.com.
AcuraLink provides a direct communication link between your vehicle and Acura. Working through the XM satellite Radio, AcuraLink works in conjunction with your vehicle's Navigation, HandsFreeLink (HFL) and audio systems to send and receive several kinds of messages.
These Include:
" Operating tips and information on vehicle features
" Vehicle maintenance information
" Diagnostic information about any problems with your vehicle
" Important recall campaign and safety information
After purchasing your vehicle, messages may not appear immediately. Your dealer has to register the vehicle identification before you can receive messages. This can take several days to process. Also you need to have Data Service set up with your cell phone provider at an additional charge. The level of service required to support our AcuraLink function is the same level of service required to use a cellular phone as a direct link modem for a laptop computer.
Data transmission alone will not support our AcuraLink functions.
Service providers have data capability as part of their standard phone service package. That standard package, however, is insufficient to support the AcuraLink Onboard Diagnostics function.
Normal service plans are not that advanced because most people will never need to send the volume of data involved with this type of usage. Service providers charge for this extra capability in addition to the normal service plan. We don't know what these charges are because service providers have different packages with this feature and vary by provider.
In addition, not all phones have the capability of supporting this feature. Unfortunately the MDA does not support the phone data connection feature. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Please feel free to contact us with additional questions.
Sincerely,
HandsFreeLink Customer Service
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While I appreciate Acura's responsiveness, my question about whether this is a problem with the Bluetooth Dial-Up Networking (DUN) profile on the MDA was left unanswered.
Regardless, it appears that Acura is pretty much saying they're not supporting the MDA for Acuralink functions.