98-01 Acura TL Programming Guide

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Program only when remote transmitter added, replaced or system malfunction.

  • Obtain all remote transmittersNOTE: A maximum of 3 remote transmitters can be programmed
  • Switch ignition ON
  • Proceed as follows:NOTE: Point remote transmitter at multifunction control module (located behind glovebox)
  • WIthin 3 seconds: Press LOCK button [1] or UNLOCK button [2] of first remote transmitter
  • Within 4 seconds: Switch igniton OFF
  • Within 4 seconds: Switch ignition ON
  • Repeat procedure above twice
  • Within 3 seconds: Press LOCK button [1] or UNLOCK button [2] of first remote transmitter
  • System should now lock and unlock vehicle to indicate programming mode activated
  • within 10 seconds:
    • Press LOCK button [1] or UNLOCK button [2] of first remote transmitter, allowing doors to lock and unlock once
    • Press LOCK button [1] or UNLOCK button [2] 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