2001 - 2004 Acura MDX Remote Programming Instructions

  1. Start with your key in your right hand and any remote in your left hand.
  2. Keep all additional remotes easily accessible to your left hand.
  3. Insert the key into the ignition.
  4. Perform these steps within 5 seconds.
  5. Turn the ignition to the on position (where the instrument panel lights are turned on without starting the engine).
  6. Press the unlock button on the remote and release.
  7. Turn the ignition back to lock (the position where the key is inserted), and leave the key in the ignition.
  8. Turn the ignition to the on position (where the instrument panel lights are turned on without starting the engine).
  9. Press the unlock button on the remote and release.
  10. Turn the ignition back to lock (the position where the key is inserted), and leave the key in the ignition.
  11. Turn the ignition to the on position (where the instrument panel lights are turned on without starting the engine).
  12. Press the unlock button on the remote and release.
  13. Turn the ignition back to lock (the position where the key is inserted) and leave the key in the ignition.
  14. Within 5 seconds turn the ignition to on.
  15. Press the unlock button on the same remote and release.
  16. The power door locks will cycle to confirm the system is in programming mode.
  17. Within 10 seconds press the unlock button on the same remote again and release.
  18. The door locks will cycle to confirm that the system accepted this remote.
  19. Repeat step 5 for second or third remotes.
  20. Turn the key back to lock and remove from ignition to exit programming mode.