Autel MK808 For ACURA TSX Key Programming

How-to: program Acura TSX Adds a Key via Autel MaxiCOM MK808 


Hi, what’s going on? Today I’m going to show how to program a key for 2004-2008 Honda Acura TSX with Autel MaxiCOM MK808 Scan Tool. I’m gonna use the BMW X7 smart key to do this job.


Plug connector of Autel MK808 into OBD2 port,
Service >> Immo keys >> Acura >> Auto selection >> Read >> OK





USA >> Hot function >> OK >> OK >> Special functions





Add and delete keys >> OK >> Add 1 key >> OK





Follow the prompts to operate:

Turn the ignition switch off.

Turn the ignition switch on.

Please wait...

Turn the ignition switch off within 17 seconds...

Turn the ignition switch to on with a new key within 14 seconds...

Turn the ignition switch off within 16 seconds...

Turn the ignition switch to on within 14 seconds, without changing the key.

Turn the ignition switch off.
Turn the ignition switch on.

Please wait...

Is the immobilizer indicator light turned off? Press “Yes”.



Turn the ignition switch off.
Turn the ignition switch to on with the key that has just been programmed.

The registration of keys has been completed.
Turn the ignition switch off.

Turn the ignition switch on.

Check all keyless access remotes to ensure each will start the engine. Press “OK”.


Turn the ignition switch on.

Okay, I’ve done for this, let me program the fob at last.

Turn on the ignition and press LOCK button on smart key, turn ignition back to off and press LOCK button again. Try it several times, then cycle the door lock.


Done! Test the new smart key , its remote is perfectly fine. The original key still lock and unlock the door perfectly. I can start the vehicle with the new key now.

Using Autel MK808 Diagnostic Tool to program a key for Acura TSX is super easy and doesn’t need to delete the old keys you have for the vehicle.