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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA2008TL V6-3.2LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMELOCKSKEYLESS ENTRYTESTING AND INSPECTIONTRANSMITTER TEST
2008 Acura TL V6-3.2L
Transmitter Test
2008 Acura TL V6-3.2LSECTION Transmitter Test
Transmitter Test
NOTE:
- If the doors unlock or lock with the transmitter, but the LED on the transmitter does not come on, the LED is faulty; replace the transmitter.
- If any door is open, you cannot lock the doors with the transmitter.
- If the UNLOCK button is pressed on the transmitter and a door is not opened within 30 seconds, the doors relock automatically.
- The doors do not lock or unlock with the transmitter if the key is in the ignition switch.
- Panic function will not operate if the ignition switch is ON (II).
- If the lock and unlock function works normally, but the driving position memory system (DPMS) is not linked, confirm the link is turned ON (press lock and unlock at the same time), then check for problems in the DPMS or B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A.
Refer to System Description for more information.
With HDS
Do a transmitter test using the HDS by selecting the KEYLESS INSPECTION MENU.
Without HDS
1. Press the lock or unlock button five or six times to reset the transmitter.
- If the locks work, the transmitter is OK.
- If the locks don't work, go to step 2.
2. Open the transmitter and check for water damage.
- If you find any water damage, replace the transmitter.
- If there is no water damage, go to step 3.
3. Replace the transmitter battery (A) with a new one, and try to lock and unlock the doors with the transmitter by pressing the lock or unlock button five or six times.
- If the doors lock and unlock, the transmitter is OK.
- If the doors don't lock and unlock, go to step 4.
4. Reprogram the transmitter, then try to lock and unlock the doors.
- If the doors lock and unlock, the transmitter is OK.
- If the doors don't lock and unlock, try and program to another vehicle.
- If the transmitter programs to another vehicle, go to B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A. Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A If no trouble is found, go to keyless receiver unit input test.
- If the transmitter will not program to another vehicle, replace the transmitter.
NOTE:
- If the doors unlock or lock with the transmitter, but the LED on the transmitter does not come on, the LED is faulty; replace the transmitter.
- If any door is open, you cannot lock the doors with the transmitter.
- If the UNLOCK button is pressed on the transmitter and a door is not opened within 30 seconds, the doors relock automatically.
- The doors do not lock or unlock with the transmitter if the key is in the ignition switch.
- Panic function will not operate if the ignition switch is ON (II).
- If the lock and unlock function works normally, but the driving position memory system (DPMS) is not linked, confirm the link is turned ON (press lock and unlock at the same time), then check for problems in the DPMS or B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A.
Refer to System Description for more information.
With HDS
Do a transmitter test using the HDS by selecting the KEYLESS INSPECTION MENU.
Without HDS
1. Press the lock or unlock button five or six times to reset the transmitter.
- If the locks work, the transmitter is OK.
- If the locks don't work, go to step 2.
2. Open the transmitter and check for water damage.
- If you find any water damage, replace the transmitter.
- If there is no water damage, go to step 3.
3. Replace the transmitter battery (A) with a new one, and try to lock and unlock the doors with the transmitter by pressing the lock or unlock button five or six times.
- If the doors lock and unlock, the transmitter is OK.
- If the doors don't lock and unlock, go to step 4.
4. Reprogram the transmitter, then try to lock and unlock the doors.
- If the doors lock and unlock, the transmitter is OK.
- If the doors don't lock and unlock, try and program to another vehicle.
- If the transmitter programs to another vehicle, go to B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A. Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A If no trouble is found, go to keyless receiver unit input test.
- If the transmitter will not program to another vehicle, replace the transmitter.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.