***Please note***
I am not an authorized repair person or a dealer and am not affiliated with Honda/Acura in any way. Please perform these steps at your own risk. I provide no guarantee that the steps shown in the video are accurate.
Those of you brave enough to install this on your own, I would highly recommend to tape up the back trim pieces (near the power gate) before you start. This will help prevent scratches on the trim while you are working. I think a clear shipping tape will do the job.
Remember, the new fob keys need to be programmed by the Acura dealership; at my local dealership is going to charge me about $140. The remote starter kit cost me $280.
Tools Used:
Utool Trim Removal Tool
https://amzn.to/2FFfzJD
10 mm Socket
Phillips screwdriver (powered if available)
Shop towel
10 mm Open end wrench
Ratchet
Masking tape
Small flat-tip screwdriver
Rubberized Mallet
Acura’s Installation Instructions
http://www.urvi.net/forumfiles/SB/BII07802-02.PDF
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Is there still no other way of doing this quicker other than removing the whole back end?
Nice job !!! if u had to dealership for them to get installed how much would it cost ??
Did not see any instalation
You should know that your RDX could be starting with your phone. Just download Acura app from the App Store!
Is the process same to 2017 rdx which i plan to DIY
I gotta give you credit for having the gumption to do this. My wife is buying a 2020 RDX and she wants remote start. The dealer quoted $399 to install it. I thought I can do that myself. And I could, but to save $100 or so and have to tear half the car apart. No thanks. But good job going at it and getting it done.
I just got done doing this today, using your video and the Acura instructions. Not hard as some people think, just follow the instructions and watch your video from time to time. Took me 2 hours of work with no knowledge of the car before. And that’s including putting everything back together. Now all I have to do go to Acura. I was told if I bought the remote start from Acura they will do the I-HDS for free. Just show receipt. Not confirmed yet because I haven’t gone.
For those of you who are scared to do this, it’s not hard. He did a great job showing the process, and the instructions are very step by step. Thanks again man!
17:28 Couldn't you have popped that top panel out without removing the entire back of the car? Looks like the sides tucked in under the side panels, but it looks like you could have just popped the top or each side out to get the top piece out. Looking back, could you have did that or no? BTW, did you end up with any scratches/rattles when you were done?
I would never do that he is a professional he started it in the morning & was done in the night & was missing the part where u program the remote to the starter,
Where do you buy your remote start star for $280 ?
Dude I would pay you to come to the Caribbean and install mine. That installation looks hella scary.
Nice job, man, I would be scared of doing it myself, I know , I would scratch something or worst break something, them plastic panels always seemed to weak for me.
That’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever seen, all that work for a simple remote start!? The new RDX is lacking in remote start and wireless charging. Shouldn’t have to relying on the mobile app for remote start, it should be included on a luxury vehicle. Just my thoughts…
How did you program the new keys to your car? Or did you just take it to the dealer to program the new keys? If so, how much was reprogramming? I bought my kit and this video helps a lot.
I’m more surprised that the USA version don’t have power side folding mirrors and the Canadian models do. Makes 0 sense and the reason I held off on buying one. I can’t support stupidity.
Great job, not sure if I would take it on! Sucks that this isn't already installed and all they would have to do is program the key fobs. Did you buy remote start from the dealer?