2007 - 2009 Acura MDX Remote Programming Instructions

NOTE: Each step must be completed within 5 seconds. NOTE: All the doors and rear hatch/trunk must be closed during programming.

1. Have the remote for the vehicle on hand.
2. Sit in the car with all doors/trunk tightly closed.
3. Turn the key to the on position, marked by (II) on the ignition bezel so the dash lights come on.
4. Listen for a quiet click, and then within 5 seconds press the lock button on the remote for 1 second.
5. Turn the key to the off position, marked by (I) on the ignition bezel so the dash lights go off. If you hear a quiet click in the dashboard this time after turning switch to (I) then the entire process must be restarted.
6. Repeat three more times (for a total of 4 times).
7. The 4th time turning the key to on (II), press the lock button on one remote, the locks will make a cycling sound (clunk), locks will not lock or unlock at this point, they will just make a noise.
8. The system is now in programming mode. Do not turn key off.
9. Press lock button 2 more times, and then press unlock.
10. Turn ignition completely off and remove the key.
11. Step out of car and close door. The remotes should be programed and work.