Adding remote start to a '15 Tech MDX

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Old 12-28-2016, 12:32 PM
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Adding remote start to a '15 Tech MDX

Here is what I am looking at buying: 38015-TZ5-A10
Here are the instructions I will be using: Link

My question is about the "registration". My dealer wants an hour (or $110) just to complete the registration. They also quoted me 2.5 hours to install this thing which is crazy. I am all for support local but I dont support local price gouging. Is there a way to do this without taking it to the dealer?

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Old 12-28-2016, 01:17 PM
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the remotes need to be programmed by the dealer, otherwise the car will not recognize them and wont work.
Old 12-28-2016, 06:47 PM
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You can install on your own. Not too bad to do. Mandatory getting the remote programmed. Yes, it is a rip what they charge. Be sure that is the correct part#. I know it was updated to improve range.
Old 12-28-2016, 06:48 PM
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Installation is easy. I did it myself with help from a youtube vid. Key programming should run you 60 bucks. Its not hard and shouldnt take long. Its just a program they have. 110 is a rip off
Old 12-29-2016, 07:27 AM
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$110 is a rip off. I would get your sales person to get a tech to install it "outside the shop". I did just that and only paid $60 for labor. I bought the part off eBay from Curry Acura.
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Thanks for the advice everyone. I will work on the shop. I will not pay that much out of principal.

Can anyone verify 38015-TZ5-A10 is the correct part number with the extended range?

Thanks again!
Old 12-29-2016, 11:19 AM
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Here it is. There was a tsb on this issue and new part # is 38015-TZ5-A30. See tsb 16-001


https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-mdx-...letins-947741/
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I just brought home a 2014 Tech this past week and just found it has Remote Start. But it doesn't have the Remote Start specific remote.

I found that that when I press the Unlock button on remote 3 times it starts. Definitely something my dealer didn't know was installed.

Anyone else lucky to find this out?

Also have oem oem dogs and running boards.
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Ryan_C - just tried to remote start the 2014 I just picked up, and no go. You must be the only lucky one!




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