TL-S Key FOB question
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TL-S Key FOB question
As some of you know, I had my briefcase stolen in Phoenix a few weeks ago and I lost my car keys (Remote 1 and valet key). Park Avenue Acura was good enough to sell me 2 new TL-S remotes and program them for me. The question is this.....some of you have purchased these remotes and continue to use your old remote. I have been told that you can program up to 3 remotes but more than 3 knocks the next one off. Acura says no. Can anyone confirm this? I have an old remote that is pretty much a nice fishing lure now. ![](http://www.acura-cl.com/ubb/biggrin.gif)
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Mike- just stop by with all 3 and lets see if we can make them work ![](http://www.acura-cl.com/ubb/smile.gif)
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by gto2050:
As some of you know, I had my briefcase stolen in Phoenix a few weeks ago and I lost my car keys (Remote 1 and valet key). Park Avenue Acura was good enough to sell me 2 new TL-S remotes and program them for me. The question is this.....some of you have purchased these remotes and continue to use your old remote. I have been told that you can program up to 3 remotes but more than 3 knocks the next one off. Acura says no. Can anyone confirm this? I have an old remote that is pretty much a nice fishing lure now.![](http://www.acura-cl.com/ubb/biggrin.gif)
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As some of you know, I had my briefcase stolen in Phoenix a few weeks ago and I lost my car keys (Remote 1 and valet key). Park Avenue Acura was good enough to sell me 2 new TL-S remotes and program them for me. The question is this.....some of you have purchased these remotes and continue to use your old remote. I have been told that you can program up to 3 remotes but more than 3 knocks the next one off. Acura says no. Can anyone confirm this? I have an old remote that is pretty much a nice fishing lure now.
![](http://www.acura-cl.com/ubb/biggrin.gif)
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In any case, I'm glad there's a limit because this presents a security issue with valet parking. You give your valet key to the attendent, what is to prevent them from programming their own remote on your car (for the purposes of entering your vehicle later)? If programming a new remote knocks off a current remote (hopefully the one you use frequently), that will tip you off. You can easily reprogram what you already have and knock them back off. Is this right?
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Ken- you are right- when you program the remotes, you have to do all of them at the same session. If you exit program mode- any old transmitter that did work, won't anymore.
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Wayne Gruen
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Park Ave Acura
*** The opinions expressed above are my own and I in no way speak for American Honda or Acura. ***
2002 TL-S Black on Black
Factory Body Kit, Factory Spoiler, Comptech Springs, Comptech Sways, Comptech Headers, Comptech Exhaust, Xephyr CAI
Tuning by Jens
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Park Ave Acura
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2002 TL-S Black on Black
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Hmmm... now I got something to think about.... I really wouldn't keep the valet key on the same key ring with the remote but I see your point, Ken. This means that the thief or proposed thief would have to be friends with Shawn S as he is the only one that's not too cheap to buy the Helms manual.
Someone I talked to said that they were able to make three work but I bet you have to do them all at the same time. Thanks, Wayne. Maybe I'll come by tomorrow afternoon. I gotta be down in that neck o' the woods at 3:30PM.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by wayneg:
Ken- you are right- when you program the remotes, you have to do all of them at the same session. If you exit program mode- any old transmitter that did work, won't anymore.
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Ken- you are right- when you program the remotes, you have to do all of them at the same session. If you exit program mode- any old transmitter that did work, won't anymore.
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Looks like I have to plan another 5-minute session to redo all three of my remotes at the same time.
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I only bought ONE new TL remote and I only programmed THAT new one at the time.
My TWO original remotes still work.
The HELM specifically says that THREE will be retained in memory until a FOURTH is added.
Here is a link to the instructions I scanned:REMOTE PROGRAM
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My TWO original remotes still work.
The HELM specifically says that THREE will be retained in memory until a FOURTH is added.
Here is a link to the instructions I scanned:REMOTE PROGRAM
Shawn S
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Make me an offer….It’s FOR SALE when the 6-Speed MANUAL comes out, I HATE the SLUSH SHIFT !!!
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GOLD Emblems & Grill - V1 w/remote - KICKER AMP w/(2) 10" Alumapro Subs - Xephyr CAI - Shine by ZAINO
For Photos see: PAGE 1 PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 4 V1 & SUBS
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Shawn S:
I only bought ONE new TL remote and I only programmed THAT new one at the time.
My TWO original remotes still work.
The HELM specifically says that THREE will be retained in memory until a FOURTH is added.
Here is a link to the instructions I scanned:REMOTE PROGRAM
Shawn S
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I only bought ONE new TL remote and I only programmed THAT new one at the time.
My TWO original remotes still work.
The HELM specifically says that THREE will be retained in memory until a FOURTH is added.
Here is a link to the instructions I scanned:REMOTE PROGRAM
Shawn S
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In any case, this might serve as a warning to CL owners concerned with theft. If your CL comes with two remotes programmed and one slot empty and open, that is a security risk in my opinion. As I've mentioned, if you use a valet and they take a blank remote and program it without your knowledge, they can come back to your car later and steal from you. If you live in a small town, or they recognize who you are (or your car) or whatever, it would be disconcerting to know think there's a remote out there that can open your door. I've been ripped off from my car about three times. It is horrible each time.
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