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Acura Remote Transmitter Programming and Operation

Acura  Remote Alarm / Central locking


Model and Year
CL           2001-2003
TL           1998-2006
MDX       2001-2006
RDX        2007-2009
RL           1996-2004
RSX         2002-2007
TSX         2004-2008

System Operation
  • Pressing remote transmitter LOCK button once activates alarm and central locking.
  • Pressing remote transmitter UNLOCK button once deactivates alarm (if fitted) and unlocks driver's door only.
  • Pressing remote transmitter UNLOCK button once also activates driving position memory. Driver's seat and mirrors move into memory position specified on remote transmitter when driver's door opened.
  • Pressing remote transmitter UNLOCK button twice within 5 seconds unlocks all doors.
  • Pressing remote transmitter trunk release button for 2 seconds activates trunk release.
  • Pressing remote transmitter PANIC button for more than 1 second activates panic alarm.
  • Pressing any of the remote transmitter buttons deactivates panic alarm.
  • If vehicle unlocked and doors not opened within 30 seconds, locks are reactivated.
Synchronization.

when
  • Remote transmitter battery replaced.
How
  • Press remote transmitter LOCK button or UNLOCK button 5-6 times.
  • System should now lock and unlock vehicle to indicate synchronization procedure complete.
  • Check operation of remote transmitter
Programming

How
  • Obtain all remote transmitters.
  • Switch ignition ON.
Proceed as follows:
NOTE: Point remote transmitter at central locking signal control module (located behind glove box).
  • Within 4 seconds: Press LOCK button or UNLOCK button of first remote transmitter.
  • Within 4 seconds: Switch ignition OFF.
  • Within 4 seconds: Switch ignition ON.
Repeat procedure above twice.
  • Within 4 seconds: Press LOCK button or UNLOCK button of first remote transmitter.
  • System should now lock and unlock vehicle to indicate programming mode activated.
Within 10 seconds:
  • Press LOCK button or UNLOCK button of first remote transmitter, allowing doors to lock and unlock once.
  • Press LOCK button or UNLOCK button of each remaining remote transmitter to be programmed, allowing doors to lock and unlock once as each remote transmitter is programmed.
  • Switch ignition OFF.
  • Remove  key
  • Check operation of all programmed remote transmitters.
Immobilizer

System Operation
  • System arms 5 seconds after switching ignition OFF. Immobilizer warning lamp flashes during this time
  • Switch ignition ON.
  • Immobilizer warning lamp illuminates for 2-3 seconds.
  • If immobilizer warning lamp illuminates for 2-3 seconds then flashes rapidly:
  • Key code not recognized.
  • Remove key and try again.
Programming

When
  • System malfunction.
  • Key added or replaced.
How
Immobilizer can only be programmed using diagnostic equipment.

REMOTE TRANSMITTERS EXAMPLES:


Acura Remote


Acura Remote Transmitter






Model and Year
MDX        2007-2009
TL            2007-2008

System Operation
  • Pressing key LOCK button once locks the vehicle.
  • Pressing key LOCK button twice within 5 seconds activates the alarm.
  • Pressing key UNLOCK button once unlocks the driver's door only and deactivates alarm.
  • Pressing key UNLOCK button within 5 seconds unlocks all doors and tailgate.
  • Pressing key UNLOCK button within 5 seconds and holding will open windows and sunroof
NOTE: Models with "Technology Package": Alarm central locking functions can be altered using digital multifunction display in instrument panel.
  • Pressing key PANIC button for more than 2 second activates panic alarm.
  • Pressing any of the key buttons or turning ignition ON deactivates panic alarm.
  • System will automatically lock all doors when vehicle is driven above 15 mph (if function selected).
  • If vehicle is unlocked and doors or tailgate not opened within 30, 60, or 90 seconds (depending on programming), locks and alarm system are automatically reactivated.
  • Pressing tailgate release button once will open, close or reverse direction of tailgate.
Programming

When
  • Key remote transmitter added or replaced.
  • System malfunction.
How
  • Obtain all keys fitted with remote transmitters.
  • Ensure doors, trunk / tailgate and hood are closed and unlocked.
NOTE: A maximum of 5 remote transmitters can be programmed.
  • Switch ignition ON.
Proceed as follows:
  • Within 4 seconds: Press LOCK button or UNLOCK button of first remote transmitter.
  • Within 4 seconds: Switch ignition OFF.
  • Within 4 seconds: Switch ignition ON.
  • Within 4 seconds: Switch ignition OFF.
Repeat procedure above twice. Locks should cycle when button in pushed.
  • Within 4 seconds of each other press LOCK button or UNLOCK button of each remaining remote transmitter to be programmed, allowing doors to lock and unlock once as each remote transmitter is programmed.
  • Switch ignition OFF.
  • Remove key.
  • Wait 10 seconds.
  • Check operation of all programmed remote transmitters.

Immobilizer

System Operation
  • System arms when vehicle is locked using the remote transmitter.
  • If key code is not recognized:
  • Engine starts, then shuts off.
  • Immobilizer warning lamp flashes once, then blinks until ignition is switched OFF.
  • With ignition switched OFF, immobilizer warning lamp will flash 10 times to indicate the system has reset.
  • Remove key and try again.
Programming

When
  • System malfunction.
  • Key added or replaced.
How

Immobilizer can only be programmed using diagnostic equipment.



REMOTE TRANSMITTERS EXAMPLE:



Acura Flip Key



Model and Year
RL         2005-2009

Programming

When
  • Remote Transmitter added or Replaced.
  • System Malfunction.
How
Remote Transmitters can only be programmed using diagnostic equipment.



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