Losing the ability to remotely lock and unlock your Acura can be a major inconvenience. Whether your key fob has stopped working or you’ve replaced the battery, reprogramming it can often solve the problem and restore convenient keyless entry to your vehicle. Fortunately, reprogramming your Acura key fob is a straightforward process you can usually handle yourself right at home. This guide will walk you through the steps to reprogram your Acura key fob, getting you back to enjoying the ease of keyless entry in no time.
Simple Steps to Reprogram Your Acura Key Fob
Before you begin, ensure you have your Acura MDX and the key fob you wish to reprogram. Make sure all doors, windows, and the trunk of your Acura MDX are securely closed. For the programming process to work smoothly, you’ll need to act relatively quickly during certain steps.
Here’s how to reprogram your Acura key fob:
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Get into the Driver’s Seat: Sit in the driver’s seat of your Acura MDX with the key fob in your hand.
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Turn the Ignition to the “On” Position: Insert your key into the ignition. Turn the key to the right twice, moving it to the “On” position. Do not start the engine. Then, turn the key back to the “Off” position (one click to the left of “On”).
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Initiate Programming Sequence: Quickly press either the “Lock” or “Unlock” button on your key fob once. Make sure to point the key fob towards the keyless receiver unit in your Acura. Within four seconds of pressing the key fob button, turn the ignition key back to the “On” position.
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Repeat the Button Press and Ignition Cycle: Press the “Lock” or “Unlock” button on your key fob again, pointing it at the receiver. Again, within four seconds, turn the ignition key back to the “Off” position, then back to “On”.
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Final Programming Step: For the third and final time, press the “Lock” or “Unlock” button on your key fob, and within four seconds, cycle the ignition from “Off” to “On”.
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Confirm Programming: After the third cycle, press any button on your key fob and listen for the doors to lock or unlock. This confirms that the key fob has been successfully reprogrammed. You can program up to three key fobs to your Acura using this method. To program additional fobs, simply repeat steps 3-5 for each fob you want to sync, ensuring you hear the door locks respond after each fob.
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Finish the Process: Turn the ignition key back to the “Off” position. Your Acura key fob should now be successfully reprogrammed and ready to use. Test all buttons to ensure they are functioning correctly.
By following these steps, you should be able to easily reprogram your Acura key fob and regain full keyless access to your vehicle. If you encounter any difficulties or prefer professional assistance, don’t hesitate to contact an authorized Acura service center for help.
