Without HDS

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Acura TL and 2009 Acura TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Open the remote, and check for water damage.
- If you find any water damage, replace the remote.
- If there is no water damage, go to step 2.
Replace the remote battery (A) with a new one (CR2032), and try to lock and unlock the doors with the remote by pressing the lock or unlock button at least 10 times.
- If the doors lock and unlock, the remote is OK.
- If the doors don't lock and unlock, go to step 3.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Remote Battery
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Reprogram the remote with the HDS, then try to lock and unlock the doors.
- If the doors lock and unlock, the remote is OK.
- If the doors don't lock and unlock, try and program to another vehicle.
  - If the remote programs to another vehicle, go to B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A (see TROUBLESHOOTING - B-CAN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS TEST MODE A ).
  - If the remote will not program to another vehicle, replace it.