Lost your key fob or need to program a new one for your 2004 Acura TL? Don’t worry, you can easily program your key fob yourself without a trip to the dealership. This guide provides simple, step-by-step instructions to get your 2004 Acura Tl Key Fob programmed and working in minutes. Follow these directions carefully to ensure successful programming of your Acura TL remote.
Step-by-Step Guide to Program Your 2004 Acura TL Key Fob
Before you begin, ensure all doors, the hood, and the trunk lid of your 2004 Acura TL are closed. It’s crucial to maintain the time limits between each step for successful programming.
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Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (II).
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Within 1 to 4 seconds of turning the ignition ON, press the Lock or Unlock button on your key fob. Make sure to aim the transmitter towards the keyless receiver unit located behind the driver’s side dashboard.
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Within 1 to 4 seconds after pressing the key fob button, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
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Again, within 1 to 4 seconds of turning the ignition OFF, turn the ignition switch back to the ON position (II).
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Within 1 to 4 seconds, press the Lock or Unlock button on the key fob, aiming at the keyless receiver.
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Within 1 to 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch OFF.
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Within 1 to 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch ON (II).
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Within 1 to 4 seconds, press the Lock or Unlock button on the key fob, aiming at the receiver.
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Within 1 to 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch OFF.
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Within 1 to 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch ON (II).
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Within 1 to 4 seconds, press the Lock or Unlock button on the key fob, aiming at the keyless receiver.
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Listen for the sound of the door lock actuators, which should occur within 1 to 4 seconds. Once you hear them, press the Lock or Unlock button again. This confirms the code is stored. If you don’t press the button again after hearing the actuators, the programming will not be saved.
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If you have additional key fobs to program (up to two more), you have 10 seconds after step 12 to program them. Aim each additional transmitter at the keyless receiver and press the Lock or Unlock button. You should hear the door lock actuators confirm each successful programming.
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Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove the key from the ignition.
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Test all programmed key fobs to ensure they are working correctly by locking and unlocking your 2004 Acura TL.
Important Notes:
- Timing is critical in this process. Ensure you are within the 1 to 4 second window for each step.
- If you do not hear the door lock actuators in step 12, repeat the process from the beginning.
- Make sure you press the key fob button a second time after hearing the actuators to finalize the programming.
- If you encounter issues, double-check that you are using a compatible key fob for your 2004 Acura TL.
By following these steps, you should be able to easily program your 2004 Acura TL key fob and regain the convenience of keyless entry.
