Lost your key fob or need to program a new one for your 2006 Acura TL? Don’t worry, programming your key fob can often be done right at home without a trip to the dealership. This guide provides you with simple, step-by-step instructions to program your 06 Acura Tl Key Fob, ensuring you regain remote access to your vehicle quickly and easily.
Step-by-Step Programming Instructions for Your 06 Acura TL Key Fob
Before you begin, ensure all doors, the hood, and the trunk lid of your 2006 Acura TL are properly closed. It’s crucial to follow these steps precisely and within the specified timeframes for successful programming.
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Turn the Ignition ON: Insert your key into the ignition switch and turn it to the ON position (II). This is the position just before you would start the engine.
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Press Lock or Unlock Button (First Time): Within 1 to 4 seconds of turning the ignition ON, take your Acura TL key fob and aim it at the keyless receiver unit. This unit is typically located behind the driver’s side of the dashboard. Press either the lock or unlock button on the key fob.
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Turn the Ignition OFF: Within 1 to 4 seconds after pressing the key fob button, turn the ignition switch back to the OFF position.
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Turn the Ignition ON (Second Time): 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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Press Lock or Unlock Button (Second Time): Within 1 to 4 seconds of turning the ignition ON for the second time, press the lock or unlock button on your 06 Acura TL key fob again, aiming at the receiver.
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Turn the Ignition OFF (Second Time): Within 1 to 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch OFF once more.
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Turn the Ignition ON (Third Time): Within 1 to 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the ON position (II) for the third time.
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Press Lock or Unlock Button (Third Time): Within 1 to 4 seconds of the ignition being turned ON for the third time, press the lock or unlock button on the key fob, directed at the receiver.
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Turn the Ignition OFF (Third Time): Within 1 to 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch OFF.
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Turn the Ignition ON (Fourth Time): Within 1 to 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the ON position (II) for the fourth time.
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Press Lock or Unlock Button (Fourth Time): Within 1 to 4 seconds of turning the ignition ON for the fourth time, press the lock or unlock button on the key fob, aiming at the receiver.
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Confirm Door Lock Actuator Sound: Listen carefully. Within 1 to 4 seconds, you should hear the sound of the door lock actuators. This sound confirms that your 2006 Acura TL has entered programming mode. Immediately after hearing this sound, press the lock or unlock button on the key fob one more time. This step is crucial to store the code.
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Program Additional Key Fobs (Optional): If you have additional key fobs you wish to program (up to two more), you have 10 seconds from step 12. Aim each additional transmitter at the keyless receiver and press the lock or unlock button. You should hear the door lock actuators confirm that each additional key fob code is stored.
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Turn Ignition OFF and Remove Key: After programming all desired key fobs, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove the key from the ignition.
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Test Key Fobs: Thoroughly test all programmed key fobs to ensure they are working correctly by locking and unlocking your 2006 Acura TL remotely.
Note: It’s important to maintain the time limits (1 to 4 seconds) between each step. If the programming mode is entered (you hear the door lock actuators), but you do not press the button a second time in step 12, or if the ignition switch is turned OFF prematurely, the programming for all remotes will be cancelled, and you will need to start the process again.
This procedure should successfully program your 2006 Acura TL key fob. If you encounter issues, double-check each step and timing, or consult your Acura owner’s manual or a professional automotive technician for further assistance.
