Kinuto

Hello everyone I just ordered my replacement key slot holder for my 2013 Acura TL with Tech Package and I知 wondering if I should replace it myself or have a dealer do the job. Is there any special key programming needed or is it just plug and play?

Kinuto

This is a pic of the part I知 talking about. Part number 36990-TK4-A01

EE4Life

2013 TL - Keyless Access Remote Slot Test/Replacement
https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/...untry=1&lang=0

Kinuto

Thanks that should help with the tear down of everything.

Kinuto

Should the battery be disconnected while performing this swap of the key slot?

losiglow

iTrader: (1)

Probably a good idea. What happened to the slot? Seems like a part that wouldn't really go bad.

Kinuto

Dealer who sold me the car in attempt to repair it shoved pliers in it and ripped off the teeth that hold the key in the slot. I just discovered this nearly a year later.

thoiboi

have them fix it?

Kinuto

Car is out of warranty. Acura Dealer wants $200 just to pull a penal off and unscrew the key slot.

losiglow

iTrader: (1)

It's been months since I put my FOB in the slot. I just keep it in my pocket. The only reason I put it in the slot a few months back was because the battery was dying and the HID was prompting me to put it in the slot due to the battery. Replaced the battery - haven't put it in since

Kinuto

Yeah that痴 pretty much what it is for. A back up in case your key fob battery dies. Tomorrow I値l be pulling out the panel and posting pics of the process. I feel like this is important cause eventually someone else will experience a broken slot and they can always look back at this for help.

losiglow

iTrader: (1)

^ I'm sure someone will appreciate it down the road

Kinuto

Kinuto

First off a good set of auto trim pry tools should be a good help for removing the trim. It can be stiff at times but remembe to pull up and it値l snap off.
Start at the edges from bottom to the upper console.
Soon you値l be good to go! Now to remove the key slot.
Notice all my clips underneath the panel.
The key slot exposed.
You can pull off the push start button from the connector nothing bad will happen. Everything in the car will function normally.
There痴 two self tapping screws with a lock tight washer in the back be careful or you値l end up like I did having the pry the screws out. Make sure you have the proper screw driver so you don稚 strip screw heads.

Now put everything back to together. I started from the top to the bottom. Sadly I lost a screw in the upper corner due to the thread being stripped badly so I had to use only one screw which survived. Everything is pretty tight now that the panel rest on the slot. Eventually I値l replace the missing screw.

Kinuto

The screw and washer that gave me hell. Hopefully you guys can help me figure out this part regarding the screws washer at the end.

Kinuto

I took everything apart again and managed to put the clip like washer back in place. I even replaced the screw since it was stripped.

yerbation

I have a 2009 Tl w.Tech Pkg and it has the same problem, doing it yourself did it work ?

Kinuto

Yes it痴 an easy job and quick fix. Just take your time and look at the steps I posted on this thread. I haven稚 had an issue with my key fob slot holder since replacing it with a new unit.

jorge vargaz

ne how

mrphilipanderson

did the key need to be reprogrammed after replacement?

Kinuto

No programming necessary. It's a direct swap.

mrphilipanderson

I have to replace mine soon. It got stuck today. and used pliers. But I knwo eventually im gonna have to fix it. So I can just pull the part ot after remove the two front facing screws? The pictures with all the ads make it all so confusing. The ads they site placed over and between your pics you posted of your swap...

mrphilipanderson

how do I access the link? It doesnt work for me ?

Kinuto

SMH that's annoying that they put ads on them. Get yourself some trim removal tools so you can pry the center console areas that have the keyfob slot alongside it. Be very gentle when removing the trim and make sure you push the retainer clip on the push start button so it releases from the trim. The 2 front facing screws should come off easy and it's plug and play from there.

mrphilipanderson

Youre an awesome human being!

Kinuto

Thank you Phil! Not sure if you knew but I moved on from the 4G TL. This generation will always have a place in my heart.

My 2021 Acura TLX A-Spec Package with SH-AWD in Performance Pearl Red.

mrphilipanderson

Awww now I really wanna get a different car I think I may get a tesla.

Kinuto

That would be a good idea as well since most cars are going electric in the future.

Joblack

My folks got a Tesla Model Y recently. It is very nice to drive. The Tl’s have higher quality interiors. Tesla’s are faster. I will keep a car with a clutch pedal until the day that my car drives me to work while I am sleeping 😴 💤

jmendoza17

Any chance you can repost that link. I am having same problem as Kinuto. Thank you if you can

altair47

Have you tried to simply stop using key slot holder?

jmendoza17

LOL. I have. Seems easy enough but habits are hard to break so a plug may do it. My family drives it occasionally and also does not remember.

altair47

I understood you. I immediately stopped using it after I found out what it could break, a bunch of keys makes less sound if they are in the cup holder.

BlackAc'TL*2010

Hey man just wondering where did you order this part? Having major troubles locating this part for purchase, it has been discontinued in the factory, so i likely will need to get a salvaged one from a wrecker. Just wondering if theres anywhere that would have it still in stock??

Im in the same boat, key fob insert fkd up and held key first time ever, upon jimmying it out with some force busted a plastic piece inside and now the car thinks theres always a fob in it, therefore will not operate any of the keyless entry features nor can i lock/unlock my doors without the manual key.

Super thankful you posted about this issue , it doesnt seem to be super common. Any other help would be useful and greatly appreciated, thanks!

thoiboi

https://www.oemacuraparts.com/oem-pa...ob-36990tk4a01

looks available here