Key Programming: Acura TSX 2009-2014
Acura TSX 2009-2014 Key Programming Procedure
The following are the key programming procedures for Acura TSX for the year 2009 and 2014.
TRANSPONDER PROGRAMS SEPARATELY FROM RKE W/ A DIAGNOSTIC TOOL
1. Within 4 seconds: Press LOCK button or UNLOCK button of first remote transmitter.
2. Within 4 seconds: Switch ignition OFF.
3. Within 4 seconds: Switch ignition ON.
4. Repeat procedure above twice.
5. Within 4 seconds: Press LOCK button or UNLOCK button of first remote transmitter. System should now lock and unlock vehicle to indicate remote programming mode activated.
6. Within 10 seconds:
Press LOCK button or UNLOCK button of first remote transmitter, allowing doors to lock and unlock once. Press LOCK button or UNLOCK button of each remaining remote transmitter to be programmed, allowing doors to lock and unlock once as each remote transmitter is programmed.
7. Switch ignition OFF.
8. Remove key
TRANSPONDER PROGRAMS SEPARATELY FROM RKE W/ A DIAGNOSTIC TOOL ORIGINAL KEY MUST HAVE AN “L” ON THE BLADE
1. ENTER the vehicle and CLOSE all doors. (Each of the following steps must be completed within five seconds of one another. If you take longer than five seconds between steps or make a mistake, you must start the entire procedure over.)
2. INSERT the key into the Ignition, HOLD one remote in your left hand with additional remotes close by.
3. PERFORM each of the next three (3) steps in order, then repeat all three (3) steps two (2) more times for a total of three (3) times each.
4. TURN the Ignition to the ON position, marked “II” on the Ignition.
5. PRESS the LOCK button on the remote.
6. TURN the Ignition to the LOCK position, marked “0” on the Ignition. (REPEAT Steps 4-6 two (2) more times)
7. TURN the Ignition to the ON position, marked “II” on the Ignition.
8. PRESS the LOCK button on the remote, the door locks should cycle indicating the vehicle has ENTERED Programming Mode.
9. Within five (5) seconds of entering Programming Mode, PRESS the LOCK button again on the same remote. The door locks should cycle again indicating the vehicle has successfully PROGRAMMED that remote.
10. For programming additional remotes to your vehicle, REPEAT Step 9 with each additional remote one after another. Step 9 must be completed within five (5) seconds for each additional remote. You may program up to three (3) remotes to your vehicle.
11. TURN the ignition to the LOCK position, marked “0” on the Ignition to EXIT Programming Mode.
12. Test all remotes. Programming is now complete.
About Acura TSX
The Acura TSX is an excellent vehicle. It combines a strong performance with an upscale interior, making it an appealing option for many. The TSX was a finalist for our Best Luxury Small Car for Families award in 2014.
The Acura TSX is powered by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine producing 201 horsepower. The engine has a strong acceleration and a lively feel to it. The available six-speed manual transmission makes the TSX more enjoyable to drive, but a five-speed automatic transmission is standard. A 280-horsepower V6 engine is available, which is not only more powerful but also more refined than the standard engine. The TSX gets 22 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway with the four-cylinder engine, which is good for the class. The steering on the TSX is precise, and it provides a comfortable ride with nimble handling.
The 2014 Acura TSX has five seats and an upscale interior. The front seats are comfortable and spacious. The back seats aren’t very accommodating for adults due to the lack of legroom.
Bluetooth, a USB port, and a power moonroof are standard features in the TSX. A 10-speaker Acura/ELS audio system, satellite radio, and navigation are among the notable available features. The TSX has an above-average trunk space for the class, with 14 cubic feet available. The navigation system can be difficult to use, and buttons and knobs litter the dashboard, giving it a cluttered appearance.
The Acura TSX has a good safety rating, but many other vehicles in its class have higher ratings. It received five stars in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s rollover test, and it received Good (the highest rating) in four of five tests from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The TSX received a Marginal rating in the small overlap front test (the second-highest rating).
