Lost your key fob or need to program a new one for your 2005 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 2005 Acura Tl Key Fob working in minutes.
Step-by-Step Programming Guide for Your 2005 Acura TL Key Fob
Follow these instructions carefully to successfully program your 2005 Acura TL key fob:
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Turn the ignition ON. Insert your key into the ignition switch and turn it to the ON position (II). Make sure all doors, the hood, and the trunk lid are closed during the entire process.
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Press the Lock or Unlock button (first time). Within 1 to 4 seconds of turning the ignition ON, take your 2005 Acura TL key fob and press either the Lock or Unlock button. Aim the key fob at the keyless receiver unit, which is located behind the driver’s side of the dashboard.
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Turn the ignition OFF. Within 1 to 4 seconds after pressing the key fob button, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
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Turn the ignition ON again. Within another 1 to 4 seconds, quickly turn the ignition switch back to the ON position (II).
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Press the Lock or Unlock button (second time). Again, within 1 to 4 seconds of turning the ignition ON, press the Lock or Unlock button on your 2005 Acura TL key fob, aiming at the keyless receiver.
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Turn the ignition OFF again. Within 1 to 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
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Turn the ignition ON again. Within 1 to 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch back to the ON position (II) for the third time.
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Press the Lock or Unlock button (third time). Within 1 to 4 seconds of turning the ignition ON, press the Lock or Unlock button on your 2005 Acura TL key fob, pointing it towards the receiver.
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Turn the ignition OFF again. Within 1 to 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position once more.
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Turn the ignition ON again. Within 1 to 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the ON position (II) for the fourth and final time in this sequence.
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Press the Lock or Unlock button (fourth time). Within 1 to 4 seconds of turning the ignition ON, press the Lock or Unlock button on your 2005 Acura TL key fob, aiming at the keyless receiver unit.
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Listen for the door lock actuators. Within 1 to 4 seconds after this final button press, you should hear the sound of the door lock actuators engaging. This confirms that the system has entered programming mode. Immediately press the Lock or Unlock button again. This second press is crucial to store the code. If you don’t hear the actuators or miss this second press, the programming will not be successful.
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Program additional key fobs (optional). If you have additional 2005 Acura TL key fobs to program, you can do so within 10 seconds of hearing the door lock actuators. Aim each additional key fob at the keyless receiver and press the Lock or Unlock button. You should hear the door lock actuators after each successful key fob programming. You can program up to two additional key fobs using this method.
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Turn the ignition OFF and remove the key. Once you have programmed all desired key fobs, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove the key from the ignition.
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Test the key fobs. Finally, test each programmed 2005 Acura TL key fob to ensure they are working correctly by pressing the Lock and Unlock buttons and confirming the doors respond.
Important Notes:
- Timing is crucial: Ensure you adhere to the 1 to 4 second time limit between each step for successful programming.
- Confirmation sound: Listening for the door lock actuators is essential to confirm the system is in programming mode and that each key fob is successfully programmed.
- Second button press: Don’t forget the second button press after hearing the actuators in step 12, as this stores the key fob code.
- Programming limit: You can program a maximum of three key fobs (the original plus two additional) using this procedure.
By following these steps, you can easily program your 2005 Acura TL key fob and regain convenient keyless entry to your vehicle.
