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Acura Keyless Entry System & Remotes. All You Need to Know. How to Program a New Keyless Entry / Unlock Remote for All Acura Models. Instructions, Cost, Procedures, Troubleshooting and More.

Acura Keyless Entry Remote - All You Need To Know
Acura Keyless Entry Remote – All You Need To Know

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In this article:

Introduction – What is Acura keyless entry remote/ unlock remote

Few tips before you start

How to choose the right keyless entry remote or replacement remote for my Acura model?

Can I install Acura keyless entry myself?

How much does it cost to replace or install keyless entry for Acura models?

Can I reset my Acura keyless entry?

How to program, reprogram or install Acura keyless entry remote – A step by step guide before you start.

Programming instructions

Troubleshooting – Problems that may occur and solutions

Acura Keyless Entry Remote - All You Need To Know
Acura Keyless Entry Remote – All You Need To Know

Introduction – What is Acura keyless entry remote / Unlock remote in a car?

Keyless entry remote, also known as unlocking remote or unlock button, is simply a remote that allows you to lock and unlock your car with a remote, instead of the manual key. In addition, some remotes allow you to pop to the trunk and have a panic button.

Furthermore, newer models made after 2010, have this feature built in the key fob. Alternatively, you can buy a separate remote in addition to your key.

Most Acura models, newer and older, have the function of installing and programming keyless entry remote.

Finally, there are a few remotes used by Acura and therefore it is very important to choose the right that fits your model. Otherwise, it won’t be programmed correctly and won’t unlock and lock your car.

 

Here we will go over the different type of keyless entry remotes, will show you how to choose which remote you need for your specific Acura model and how to program the keyless entry yourself, should you choose to do so, which will save you time and money.

The process is relatively simple and fast.

All you need to do is to follow the instructions below.

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Acura Keyless Entry Remote - Back Side
Acura Keyless Entry Remote – Back Side

Few tips about Acura keyless entry remote, before you start looking for one:

There are a few keyless entry remotes available for Acura models. Each one fits different models and different years.

In addition, for a specific model, a single remote will work for a few years. For example, 72147-SZ3-A92 keyless remote is compatible with Acura TL for all years between 1999-2003. Therefore, if you are not sure if your TL was made in 2001 or 2002, you can be sure it would work for you.

Furthermore, programming Acura keyless remote require 2 remotes. Therefore, if you decide to buy it online, make sure you get 2 of them.

As always, we recommend verifying your model year simply by checking the VIN number of the car.

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How to choose the right keyless entry remote or replacement remote for my Acura model?

Choosing the right keyless entry is very important to avoid issues and hassle. As mentioned above, you need to make sure you get the right remote/part, otherwise, it won’t program and won’t function.

Therefore, we made it easy for you. You can simply choose your model & year, and click on the right remote below to see all relevant information. You can do that HERE

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Can I install Acura keyless entry myself?

Most Acura models come with a keyless entry system built in already. You do need, however, to program the remote for it to function. For older models, mostly 92 and older, you may need to go to a mechanic to actually install the system.

In addition, even if you have never had a remote keyless before, most chances you can still program it and it would work perfectly fine. 

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Acura Keyless Entry Remote - Same Remote May Be Used For Different Years
Acura Keyless Entry Remote – Same Remote May Be Used For Different Years

How much does it cost to replace or install keyless entry for Acura models?

As mentioned above, the system itself is already built in for most Acura models.

However, you will need to have the actual remote and to program it to unlock the car.

Let’s go over the approximate cost, process and how you can save money.

 

Remote keyless – Part only

Online: About $20 (If you buy it online yourself)

Automotive locksmith or dealer: About $50

 

Programming the remote:

You can do that yourself – usually within a few minutes.

Automotive locksmith or dealer: They usually charge about $50 for the process.

In conclusion, we would highly recommend getting the part online and program it yourself. It would save you about $80 and the process is fast and easy. 

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Acura keyless entry – Can I reset it and how to do it?

The best way to reset your keyless entry is just to reprogram the remote again. In addition, you have to make sure the remote itself is functioning, as well as the battery. Once you reprogrammed the remote and you still have a problem, then you may have to go to a mechanic because most chances are the problem is with the vehicle. 

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How to program, reprogram or install Acura keyless entry remote – A step by step guide before your start.

Acura keyless entry remotes programming. Step by step guide. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY EACH STEP TO AVOID ANY ISSUES.

The process of programming a new Acura keyless entry remote involve three phases.

  1. Choosing the right keyless for your specific model.
  2. Buying the remote
  3. Program the remote

Let’s go over each one of these steps.

Acura Keyless Remote System - Instructions & Procedure
Acura Keyless Remote System – Instructions & Procedure

First step – Choose the right keyless entry remote.

Choosing the right remote for your model is the most important thing. Some remotes look alike but have different frequencies they work on. Therefore, choosing the right is crucial.

The first thing you should do is verifying the year your car was made. The best way to do that is by the VIN number.

Second, now that we know the year and model, we can choose the right keyless remote.

Simply go to your Acura model HERE and check the keyless entry remote for the relevant year.

Now that you know which remote you should use, let’s move on to the next step – buying the remote.

 

The second step – Buy the remote.

You have a few options for how to get the remote.

  1. Buy it online – Cheapest and most recommended way.
  2. Dealer
  3. Automotive Locksmith

It doesn’t really matter which option you choose if you get the right remote.

We already did the hard work for you by checking for each and every model which remote is the right one and therefore we would recommend getting it online yourself and save the money by going to the dealer or an automotive locksmith.

 

The third step – programming the remote.

Now you have the right remote, you just need to program it to your car.

Here are the programming instructions for all available Acura keyless remotes.

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*** We highly recommend reading the information above before programming your new remote!

Programming Instructions: Please choose the relevant method for your model.

Method A

 

 

 

(Method A)

 

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