Having a working key fob for your 2003 Acura TL Type S is essential for convenient access and security. If you’ve lost a key fob or need to program a new replacement, you might think a trip to the dealership is necessary. However, programming your 2003 Acura Tl Type S Key Fob can be done easily at home with a few simple steps. This guide will walk you through the process, allowing you to quickly get your key fob working and save time and money.
Step-by-Step Programming Instructions for Your 2003 Acura TL Type S Key Fob
Before you begin, it’s important to understand that entering programming mode will erase all previously programmed key fobs. Therefore, you will need to reprogram all of your key fobs during this process. Make sure you have all the remotes you intend to use ready before starting. It’s also crucial to complete each step within 4 seconds of the previous one to prevent the system from exiting programming mode. Finally, you must program all remotes within 10 seconds of each other once in programming mode.
Here are the steps to program your 2003 Acura TL Type S key fob:
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Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Do not start the engine, just turn the key to the position right before starting.
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Within 4 seconds of turning the ignition ON, press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on one of the key fobs you wish to program. It doesn’t matter if this key fob is currently programmed or not.
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Within 4 seconds of pressing the key fob 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 using the same key fob you used in step 2. So, in total, you will have cycled the ignition ON-OFF-ON three times, pressing the key fob button each time while turning it ON.
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Within 4 seconds of the last ignition cycle, press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the same key fob again. If you have successfully entered programming mode, the power door locks should cycle (lock and then unlock) automatically. This confirms you are now in programming mode.
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Within 10 seconds of the door locks cycling, press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the same key fob again.
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Within 10 seconds of the previous step, if you have additional key fobs to program, press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on each of them, one after another. After pressing a button on each key fob, the door locks should cycle again, indicating that the system has accepted the programming for that remote.
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Once you have programmed all desired key fobs, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position to exit programming mode. The door locks should cycle one last time to confirm exit.
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Test all programmed key fobs to ensure they are working correctly by pressing the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons and verifying the door locks respond.
Image of a 2003 Acura TL Type S key fob, highlighting the G8D-444H-A part number, relevant to key fob programming instructions.
By following these straightforward steps, you can easily program your 2003 Acura TL Type S key fob yourself. This eliminates the need for expensive dealership programming and gets you back to enjoying the convenience of your keyless entry system quickly. Should you need a replacement key fob for your 2003 Acura TL Type S or any other vehicle, visit Keylessentryremotefob.com for a wide selection of key fobs and remotes.
