Losing or damaging your car key fob can be a major inconvenience. For owners of a 2001 Acura TL, the good news is that programming a new or replacement key fob can often be done yourself, saving you time and money compared to dealership programming. This guide provides you with clear, easy-to-follow instructions to program your 2001 Acura Tl Key Fob right at home.
Before you begin, it’s important to understand that the programming process will erase all previously programmed key fobs. Therefore, you will need to reprogram all of your key fobs, including any that were working before, during this procedure. Ensure you have all key fobs you intend to use with your 2001 Acura TL present before starting.
Here are the steps to program your 2001 Acura TL key fob:
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Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (II). Make sure the car is not started, just the ignition is turned to the point where the dashboard lights up.
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Within 4 seconds of turning the ignition ON, press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on one of the remotes you wish to program. It doesn’t matter if the remote is currently unprogrammed for this initial step.
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Within 4 seconds after pressing the remote button, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. This is the position where the car is completely off.
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Within 4 seconds of turning the ignition to LOCK, turn the ignition switch back to the ON (II) position.
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Repeat steps 2, 3, and 4 two more times, always using the same keyless remote you used in step 2. This means you will perform the sequence of (press button, ignition LOCK, ignition ON) a total of three times in a row, using the same remote each time.
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Within 4 seconds after the last repetition of step 4, press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the same remote used in the previous steps. If you have successfully entered programming mode, the power door locks should cycle (lock then unlock) automatically, indicating the system is ready to learn new remote codes.
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Within 10 seconds of the door locks cycling, press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the same remote again. The door locks should cycle once more to confirm that this remote has been successfully programmed.
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If you have additional remotes to program, within 10 seconds of programming the first remote, press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the next remote you want to program. Again, the door locks should cycle to confirm successful programming. Repeat this step for every additional remote you need to program.
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Once you have programmed all desired remotes, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position to exit programming mode.
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Test all programmed remotes to ensure they are working correctly by pressing the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons and verifying the door locks respond accordingly.
Note: It is crucial to complete each step within 4 seconds of the previous one to prevent the system from exiting programming mode prematurely. Also, you must program all remotes within 10 seconds of each other once you are in programming mode (after step 6).
If you encounter difficulties programming your 2001 Acura TL key fob or prefer professional assistance, you can use our automotive locksmith locator tool to find a trusted locksmith in your area who can handle the programming for you. You can also order replacement Acura key fobs directly from us if needed.
