Inputting Remote Transmitter Codes

1998 Acura 3.5RL Special EditionSECTION Inputting Remote Transmitter Codes
NOTE: To ensure proper input operation, it is important to maintain time limits given.
  1. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Aim transmitter at receiver (rear window) and within 1-4 seconds push transmitter button. Within 1-4 seconds, turn ignition switch to OFF position and go to next step.
  2. Within 1-4 seconds, turn ignition switch to ON position. Aim transmitter at receiver (rear window) and within 1-4 seconds push transmitter button. Within 1-4 seconds, turn ignition switch to OFF position and then back to ON position.
  3. Aim transmitter at receiver (rear window) and within 1-4 seconds push transmitter button. Within 1-4 seconds, turn ignition switch to OFF position. Within 1-4 seconds, turn ignition switch to ON position.
  4. Aim transmitter at receiver (rear window) and within 1-4 seconds push transmitter button. Confirm door lock actuators operation.
  5. Within 9 seconds, aim transmitter with code to be stored in receiver memory, and press transmitter button. Confirm door lock actuators operation. If no other transmitter codes are to be stored, go to step 7).
  6. Within 9 seconds, aim a second transmitter with code to be stored in receiver memory, and press transmitter button. Confirm door lock actuators operation. Within 9 seconds, aim a third transmitter with code to be stored in receiver memory, and press transmitter button. Confirm door lock actuators operation.
  7. Turn ignition switch to OFF position and remove ignition key. Confirm power door lock system operation with new transmitter code(s).
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