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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA2011TL FWD V6-3.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEROOF AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTSSUNROOF / MOONROOFTESTING AND INSPECTIONPROGRAMMING AND RELEARNING
2011 Acura TL FWD V6-3.5L
Programming and Relearning
2011 Acura TL FWD V6-3.5LSECTION Programming and Relearning
Resetting the Moonroof Control Unit
Reset the moonroof after doing any of the following actions:
- The moonroof was moved manually while the battery was dead or disconnected.
- The moonroof motor was removed or replaced with a new one.
- Any components related to the moonroof were replaced or removed and reinstalled.
- Wind deflector
- Moonroof glass
- Moonroof seal
- Moonroof glass bracket
- Moonroof cables, etc.
To reset the moonroof control unit, do these steps:
1. Close the driver's door, and leave it closed until the procedure is complete.
2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
3. Press and hold the tilt switch, and turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.
4. Release the tilt switch, and turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 four times.
6. Check if the AUTO OPEN and AUTO CLOSE functions still work. If they still work, the AUTO functions have not been cleared, go back to step 1. If the AUTO functions have been cleared, go to step 7.
7. Press and hold the moonroof open switch for at least 3 additional seconds after the moonroof is fully opened.
8. Press and hold the moonroof close switch for at least 3 additional seconds after the moonroof is fully closed (tilted).
9. Confirm that the moonroof control unit is reset by using the moonroof AUTO OPEN and AUTO CLOSE function.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.