Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual - part 131

Fig. 28: Disconnecting The 2P Connector From The Hood Switch 

3. Check for continuity between the terminals. 

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There should be continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals when the hood is opened (lever 
released).  

 

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There should be no continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals when the hood is closed 
(lever pushed down).  

4. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the hood switch.  

TRANSMITTER TEST 

1. Do a transmitter test using the HDS by selecting the KEYLESS INSPECTION MENU.  

2. Press the lock or unlock button five or six times to reset the transmitter. 

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If the locks work, the transmitter is OK.  

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If the locks don't work, go to step 3.  

3. Open the transmitter and check for water damage. 

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If you find any water damage, replace the transmitter.  

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If there is no water damage, go to step 4.  

4. Replace the transmitter battery (A) with a new one, and try to lock and unlock the doors with the 

transmitter by pressing the lock or unlock button five or six times. 

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If the doors lock and unlock, the transmitter is OK.  

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If the doors don't lock and unlock, go to step 5. 

NOTE:

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If the doors unlock or lock with the transmitter, but the LED on the 
transmitter does not come on, the LED is faulty; replace the transmitter.  

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If any door is open, you cannot lock the doors with the transmitter.  

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If the UNLOCK button is pressed on the transmitter and a door is not 
opened within 30 seconds, the doors relock automatically.  

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The doors do not lock or unlock with the transmitter if the key is in the 
ignition switch.  

 

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Fig. 29: Replacing The Transmitter Battery

 

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5. Reprogram and register the transmitter, then try to lock and unlock the doors. 

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If the doors lock and unlock, the transmitter is OK.  

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If the doors don't lock and unlock, try and program to another vehicle. If still not operating, replace 
the transmitter.  

TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING 

STORING TRANSMITTER CODES 

The codes of up to three transmitters can be stored into the keyless receiver unit memory. (If a fourth code is 
stored, the code which was input first will be erased.) 

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

2. Within 1 to 4 sec, press the transmitter lock or unlock button with the transmitter aimed at the keyless 

receiver in the power window master switch.  

3. Within 1 to 4 sec, turn the ignition switch OFF.  

4. Within 1 to 4 sec, turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

5. Within 1 to 4 sec, press the transmitter lock or unlock button with the transmitter aimed at the keyless 

receiver in the power window master switch.  

6. Within 1 to 4 sec, turn the ignition switch OFF.  

7. Within 1 to 4 sec, turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

8. Within 1 to 4 sec, press the transmitter lock or unlock button with the transmitter aimed at the keyless 

receiver in the power window master switch.  

9. Within 1 to 4 sec, turn the ignition switch OFF.  

10. Within 4 sec, turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

11. Within 1 to 4 sec, press the transmitter lock or unlock button with the transmitter aimed at the keyless 

receiver in the power window master switch.  

12. Confirm you can hear the sound of the door lock actuators within 1 to 4 sec, then push the transmitter 

lock or unlock button again, or the code will not be stored.  

13. Within 10 sec, aim the transmitters (up to two additional ones) whose codes you want to store in the 

keyless 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 remove the key.  

15. Confirm proper operation with the transmitters. 

NOTE:

It is important to maintain the time limits between the steps. Make sure the 
doors, the hood and the tailgate are closed.

 

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