Ignition/Accessory Wires 2002/3 Acura TL

"Can the accessory and ignition wires be swapped and remote start still work?" NO! If apply the same method on other car you will get more lights lit up than your Christmas tree at home. So test your wire and do more reading first! To me it seem like you don't understand how to differentiate the difference between the two wire. Anyway, this is how. You don't have second ignition, only SECOND ACCESSORY. "I'm sure I'll figure it out when I'm under the dashboard but if anyone has a clue I'd greatly appreciate it. Also I've heard routing the disable wire thru the driver door is a pain. Any slick method to make this procedure easier? Wire grease? As a side note where exactly is the "OEM alarm disarm" . One post says driver door, the other say secruity module under passenger seat, and I think the helms shows a blue disarm in the mux unit in the door." You don't have to do any of that. Connect your arm and lock wire together from your aftermarket unit and tap it in to the factory lock wire. Connect your disarm and unlock wire together from your aftermarket unit and connect that to the factory unlock wire. You are done. Factory Alarm Arm arms with lock Power Lock BLACK/ blue   -   passenger fuse box     ACURA, TL, 2003, Power Lock Located in a blue or gray 22 pin connector in front of the passenger fuse box. Use the key switch in the passenger door to test. Power Unlock orange   -   passenger fuse box Factory Alarm Disarm disarms with unlock ACURA, TL, 2003, Power Unlock Located in a blue or gray 22 pin connector in front of the passenger fuse box. Use the key switch in the passenger door to test. IGNITION This wire will test with the key switch in the run AND start position, but never in the accessory position. ACCESSORY This wire will test with the key switch in the accessory and run position, but never in the start position. Some cars do not have an accessory wire.     SECOND ACCESSORY Test in the same fashion as the main accessory wire. DIRECTWIRE™ WIRING INFORMATION - ACURA / TL / 2003 / Remote Start 12 volts white   +   ignition harness Starter BLACK/ white   +   ignition harness Second Starter N/A        Ignition BLACK / YELLOW   +   ignition harness Second Ignition N/A        Third Ignition N/A        Accessory yellow   +   ignition harness Second Accessory WHITE/ black   +   ignition harness Keysense blue/white   -   ignition harness Power Lock BLACK/ blue   -   passenger fuse box Notes: Located in a blue or gray 22 pin connector in front of the passenger fuse box. Use the key switch in the passenger door to test. Power Unlock orange   -   passenger fuse box Notes: Located in a blue or gray 22 pin connector in front of the passenger fuse box. Use the key switch in the passenger door to test. Lock Motor WHITE/ red   5wi 18 pin grn plug, driver fuse box Unlock Motor yellow   5wi 18 pin grn plug, driver fuse box Parking Lights+ RED / black   +   4 pin grn plug top of pass. fuse box Parking Lights- RED / yellow   -   headlight switch Hazards same as turn signals        Turn Signal(L) GREEN/ blue   +   steering column Turn Signal(R) GREEN/ YELLOW   +   steering column Reverse Light GREEN/ black   +   2 pin brn plug below pass. fuse box Door Trigger BLACK/ white   -   4 pin grn plug top of pass. fuse box Dome Supervision use door trigger        Trunk/Hatch Pin blue/green   -   18 pin gry plg left of dri. fuse box Hood Pin yellow   -   lt. blue plug below pass. fuse box Trunk/Hatch Release WHITE/ red   +   passenger MUX module Notes: The passenger MUX module is located behind the glove box. Power Sliding Door N/A        Factory Alarm Arm arms with lock        Factory Alarm Disarm disarms with unlock        Disarm No Unlock BLACK/ red to blue   -   driver door key cylinder in door Tachometer blue   ac   tach test connector Notes: The tach test connector is a 2 pin connector near the air intake on the driver side shock tower. Wait to start N/A        Brake Wire WHITE/ black   +   brake pedal switch Parking Brake GREEN/ red   -   lt. blue plug below pass. fuse box Horn Trigger lt. GREEN/ blue   -   steering column Memory Seat 1 N/A        Memory Seat 2 N/A        Memory Seat 3 N/A        Interface Module: Category: Immobilizer Bypass Required: Yes Type: Transponder Part #: 556HW Alternate Part1 #: 556UW Alternate Part2 #: 555H Alternate Part3 #: 555U Alternate Part4 #: DesignTech 20402 Alternate Part5 #: DesignTech 29402 Notes:        This wiring information is being provided free of charge on an "as is" basis, without any representation or warranty. It is your responsibility to verify any circuit before interfacing with it using a digital multimeter. Directed electronics, Inc. assumes no responsibility with regards to the accuracy or currency of this information. Proper installation in every case is and remains the responsibility of the installer. DEI assumes no liability or responsibility resulting from improper installation, even in reliance upon this information. Be careful whose advice you buy, but be patient with those who supply it.

Thepencil, Wow. That clears things up greatly for me. I know how important getting correct wiring info is and such. I've done 2 or so alarms and 1 remote start in the past. I really appreciate your time - in turn saving me from time, frustration, and possibly damage to the starter and more importantly the car. Connecting the disarm/unlock to the unlock on the unit was most helpful, I didn't understand from just reading other posts. Do you have paypal? I'll like to send you a few pennies your direction. I bought the Valet DEI 561R(?) and have the 556hw on order. Does DEI offer support on their web site? Seems I can never register. Thanks again. And PM me your paypal.

I am glad that I was able to help you out. Nothing is more easier to do when you fully understand the ideas behind something. My suggestion to the weekend installer and DIY is that make sure you find all the necessary wire require for the remote starter first before ever making a single connection to the vehicle. Trust me on this! You will thank me later. For DEI support, you won't have any unless this is your fully time hobby. This is probably one of the best place if you ever get stuck and need help. This maybe of use to you. Valet DEI 561 install manual Owner's guideBe careful whose advice you buy, but be patient with those who supply it.

Well the install is all done, probably 20hrs of work. Not sure it was worth it. Immobizer 556h installed great and even got the anti-grind relay working. Tweaked crank time to 1.2 sec and the motor starts fine w/ a little extra. Didn't get the tach wire installed, need a right angle drill to do the job right. Wasn't documented anywhere but anyone wondering, used the Orange "200ma accessory turn on" to wire to the immobizer.