2004 Acura TL AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Transmitter Programming

Storing transmitter codes

The codes of up to three transmitters can be stored into the keyless receiver unit memory. (If a fourth code is stored, the code which was input first will be erased.)

NOTE: It is important to maintain the time limits between the steps. Make sure the doors, the hood and the trunk lid are closed.
  1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  2. Within 1 to 4 sec., press the transmitter lock or unlock button with the transmitter aimed at the keyless receiver unit behind the driver's side of the dashboard.
  3. Within 1 to 4 sec., turn the ignition switch OFF.
  4. Within 1 to 4 sec., turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  5. Within 1 to 4 sec., press the transmitter lock or unlock button with the transmitter aimed at the keyless receiver unit behind the driver's side of the dashboard.
  6. Within 1 to 4 sec., turn the ignition switch OFF.
  7. Within 1 to 4 sec., turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  8. Within 1 to 4 sec., press the transmitter lock or unlock button with the transmitter aimed at the keyless receiver unit behind the driver's side of the dashboard.
  9. Within 1 to 4 sec., turn the ignition switch OFF.
  10. Within 4 sec., turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  11. Within 1 to 4 sec., press the transmitter lock or unlock button with the transmitter aimed at the keyless receiver unit behind the driver's side of the dashboard.
  12. Confirm you can hear the sound of the door lock actuators within 1 to 4 sec., then push the transmitter lock or unlock button again, or the code will not be stored.
  13. Within 10 sec., aim the transmitters (up to two additional ones) whose codes you want to store in the keyless receiver, and press the transmitter lock or unlock buttons.

    Confirm that you can hear the sound of the door lock actuators after each transmitter code is stored.

  14. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and remove the key.
  15. Confirm proper operation with the transmitters.
    NOTE: Once the programming mode is entered, the remote button must be pressed a second time. If the button is not pressed, or if the ignition switch is turned OFF, the programming for all remote will be cancelled.
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