DIY: Programming Acura Keyless Entry Remote

[Arshad]

I successfully used this technique on my Acura MDX, and my understanding is that this works on most modern Acura/Honda's, so hopefully this works on the NSX factory keyless entry remote.

In my case, my wife lost one set of keys/remote for our 05 MDX, but I had a spare fob from an 04 MDX lying around. Although the part number was slightly different, it worked just fine, and I paired it with the valet key for now. Saved myself close to CAD $500 in key/remote and programming from the dealer.

NOTE: On the MDX it wasn't sufficient to switch the key to the off position, I had to physically remove the key when it says to turn ignition switch off.

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1. Turn the ignition switch on (II on the ignition)
2. W/in 1-4sec, push the transmitter lock or unlock button with the transmitter aimed at the keyless receiver unit. (Just at the steering wheel is fine)
3. W/in 1-4sec, turn the ignition switch off
4. W/in 1-4sec, turn the ignition switch on(II)
5. W/in 1-4, push the transmitter lock or unlock button w/ the transmitter aimed at the receiver again.
6. W/in 1-4sec, turn the ign. switch off
7. W/in 4sec, turn the ignition switch On(II)
8. w/in 1-4sec, push the transmitter lock or unlock again.
9. w/in 4 sec, turn the ign off
10. w/in 4 sec, turn the ign ON
11. W/in 1-4, push the transmitter again
12. Confirm you can hear the sound of the door actuators. W/in 1-4sec, push the trans lock or unlock button again.
13. W/in 10sec, aim the transmitters (up to three) whose codes you want to store at the receiver, and press the transmitter lock or unlock buttons. Confirm that you can hear the sound of the door lock actuators after each transmitter code is stored.
14. Turn the ignition switch off, and pull out the key.
15. Confirm proper operation with the new codes

 

[Joshs]

This is exactly what I needed - I have 2 working remotes and a third sitting idle. I need to buy some additional batteries and then I'll try this out on my '91.

Thanks!

-Josh

 

[EIFFEL]

NSX factory remotes are not programmble with the above prodedure. The NSX remote use rom chips. Very old tech. :frown:

 

[TyraNSX]

I successfully used this technique on my Acura MDX, and my understanding is that this works on most modern Acura/Honda's, so hopefully this works on the NSX factory keyless entry remote.

In my case, my wife lost one set of keys/remote for our 05 MDX, but I had a spare fob from an 04 MDX lying around. Although the part number was slightly different, it worked just fine, and I paired it with the valet key for now. Saved myself close to CAD $500 in key/remote and programming from the dealer.

NOTE: On the MDX it wasn't sufficient to switch the key to the off position, I had to physically remove the key when it says to turn ignition switch off.

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1. Turn the ignition switch on (II on the ignition)
2. W/in 1-4sec, push the transmitter lock or unlock button with the transmitter aimed at the keyless receiver unit. (Just at the steering wheel is fine)
3. W/in 1-4sec, turn the ignition switch off
4. W/in 1-4sec, turn the ignition switch on(II)
5. W/in 1-4, push the transmitter lock or unlock button w/ the transmitter aimed at the receiver again.
6. W/in 1-4sec, turn the ign. switch off
7. W/in 4sec, turn the ignition switch On(II)
8. w/in 1-4sec, push the transmitter lock or unlock again.
9. w/in 4 sec, turn the ign off
10. w/in 4 sec, turn the ign ON
11. W/in 1-4, push the transmitter again
12. Confirm you can hear the sound of the door actuators. W/in 1-4sec, push the trans lock or unlock button again.
13. W/in 10sec, aim the transmitters (up to three) whose codes you want to store at the receiver, and press the transmitter lock or unlock buttons. Confirm that you can hear the sound of the door lock actuators after each transmitter code is stored.
14. Turn the ignition switch off, and pull out the key.
15. Confirm proper operation with the new codes

Don't be getting your hopes up:
http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38218

Try using the search.

 

[Joshs]

Don't be getting your hopes up:
http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38218

Try using the search.

Interesting, I had missed that thread you linked to. At least now I know how to get that 3rd one working with a little soldering!

Thanks!

-Josh

 

[Ben]

NSX factory remotes are not programmble with the above prodedure. The NSX remote use rom chips. Very old tech. :frown:

Old thread, I know, but the technique the original poster described has a chance of working on 2004-2005 NSXs. Honda updated it to be current with the rest of the Acura line in 2004.

 

[Arshad]

Old thread, I know, but the technique the original poster described has a chance of working on 2004-2005 NSXs. Honda updated it to be current with the rest of the Acura line in 2004.

Yeah that's what I was hoping when I posted that...

 

[99 rs]

I successfully used this technique on my Acura MDX, and my understanding is that this works on most modern Acura/Honda's, so hopefully this works on the NSX factory keyless entry remote.

In my case, my wife lost one set of keys/remote for our 05 MDX, but I had a spare fob from an 04 MDX lying around. Although the part number was slightly different, it worked just fine, and I paired it with the valet key for now. Saved myself close to CAD $500 in key/remote and programming from the dealer.

NOTE: On the MDX it wasn't sufficient to switch the key to the off position, I had to physically remove the key when it says to turn ignition switch off.

-----------------


1. Turn the ignition switch on (II on the ignition)
2. W/in 1-4sec, push the transmitter lock or unlock button with the transmitter aimed at the keyless receiver unit. (Just at the steering wheel is fine)
3. W/in 1-4sec, turn the ignition switch off
4. W/in 1-4sec, turn the ignition switch on(II)
5. W/in 1-4, push the transmitter lock or unlock button w/ the transmitter aimed at the receiver again.
6. W/in 1-4sec, turn the ign. switch off
7. W/in 4sec, turn the ignition switch On(II)
8. w/in 1-4sec, push the transmitter lock or unlock again.
9. w/in 4 sec, turn the ign off
10. w/in 4 sec, turn the ign ON
11. W/in 1-4, push the transmitter again
12. Confirm you can hear the sound of the door actuators. W/in 1-4sec, push the trans lock or unlock button again.
13. W/in 10sec, aim the transmitters (up to three) whose codes you want to store at the receiver, and press the transmitter lock or unlock buttons. Confirm that you can hear the sound of the door lock actuators after each transmitter code is stored.
14. Turn the ignition switch off, and pull out the key.
15. Confirm proper operation with the new codes

I just tried this with my 2005 and it worked perfectly. I even used a remote from a 2003 RSX and it programmed right in to the NSX. Locks, unlocks, arms security and all. The remote looks like the gray oval that most modern Acuras have.

 

[shrddr]

I just tried this with my 2005 and it worked perfectly. I even used a remote from a 2003 RSX and it programmed right in to the NSX. Locks, unlocks, arms security and all. The remote looks like the gray oval that most modern Acuras have.

i just tried this on my 2000 NSX, using the remote from my 2002 RSX... i could not get it to work

not sure if this trick only works on the 2002+ acuras/hondas...?

 

[Ben]

i just tried this on my 2000 NSX, using the remote from my 2002 RSX... i could not get it to work

not sure if this trick only works on the 2002+ acuras/hondas...?

The newer remote and its programming procedure only works on 2004 and 2005 cars.