IMOBILIZER IN 99 ACURA TL 3.2 HELP

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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
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Printed Date: July 10, 2025 at 3:44 AM

Topic: IMOBILIZER IN 99 ACURA TL 3.2 HELP

Posted By: mobiletoys2002
Subject: IMOBILIZER IN 99 ACURA TL 3.2 HELP
Date Posted: June 24, 2002 at 2:20 PM

I NEED TO KNOW IF THESE CARS NEED A SPARE KEY TO BYPASS THE IMOBILIZER IN THEM OR IS THERE AN EASIER WAY .ALSO IF THEY NEED THE KEY WHERE DO I GET ONE AND HOW MUCH DO THEY COST? I HAVE TO GIVE A CUSTOMER A PRICE AND I HAVE NEVER DONE THESE IMOBILIZERS BEFORE.ANY HELP ILL APRECIATE THANKS

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Posted By: mobiletoys2002
Date Posted: June 24, 2002 at 3:02 PM

also is there anything i need to know about installing this key bypass i have the sheets on how to do this type of bypass but im not sure if this bypass is needed in this car or if theres any considerations i should have when doing it thanks.like i said i have never had to do this before oh yeah if i do need the key how do i know which one to get?

Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: June 24, 2002 at 11:26 PM

There are 2 kinds of bypass modules out on the market for this vehicle ( 1998 - 2002 even the Type-S ) . The keyless type better for security reasons and also is cheaper when it comes down to getting another key to slip into the dash area. The installation is very simple in comparison to the remote starter installation for this vehicle. I will email you some prices for the two systems that we have .

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Posted By: mobiletoys2002
Date Posted: June 26, 2002 at 1:04 AM

ok well thanks for the info see i needed it quik so i picked up a dei bypass module 555H near my house and i think it will not work in the 99 acura beacause it says it is for a 2002 acura tl. So if you know this module and can help me out with making sure it will work i'll keep it if not then i guess i'll have to get the one that you told me about. I was loking threw a bunch of viper manuals and i dont even see them talking about this particualar module the 555h they keep talking bout a 555u but from what i understand the 555u needs a spare key as well as the module.I really only want the module without the key otherwise id be doing this install for free being those keys are like 100 dollars.

thanks for your help.

Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: June 26, 2002 at 6:42 AM

The DEI 555H only bypasses for the Acura 2000-2002 according to the tech sheet. I'm not familiar with the DEI product line but from what I can see, this unit is the same as the keyless units that I have installed. To be sure, if the 555H module opens up and there is a ribbone cable that has a loop for a key head, then you need a spare key., otherwise, this will also be a keyless module.

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Posted By: Big Dog
Date Posted: June 26, 2002 at 2:36 PM

Hey mobiletoys2002,

Everything I've seen from other manufacturers say that the 98 to present TL's have the same data so my guess is that it'll work.

By the way the 555H is a keyless bypass. posted_image

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Posted By: mobiletoys2002
Date Posted: June 26, 2002 at 7:49 PM

Ok big dog i have been thinking of taking the chance i may go ahead and give it a try .I think it will work but i just dont want anything to go wrong.i have been reading about transponder bypasses and i see no reason why it will not work this particualar one reads the original key and remembers the info so the reciever thinks the key is in when remote starting. Unless acura changed something in their transponder system from 99 to 2001 i dont know . But thanks anyway i apreciate your response. posted_image

Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: June 26, 2002 at 10:51 PM

Hey , mobiletoys2002, make sure you use the GREY key not the black key. The transponder bypass will not work with the black key.

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA