Security alarm system will not arm

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Acura MDX, 2012 Acura MDX, 2011 Acura MDX, and 2010 Acura MDX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Before troubleshooting, check the B-CAN DTCs. If any DTC is indicated, refer to the B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A (see TROUBLESHOOTING - B-CAN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS TEST MODE A ), and troubleshoot the indicated DTC(s) first.

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Select SECURITY from the BODY ELECTRICAL menu, and enter the DATA LIST with the HDS.
Check the ON/OFF information in the DATA LIST when each switch is operating.
- TRUNK LID/TAILGATE SWITCH
- SECURITY HOOD SWITCH
- DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK KNOB SWITCH (LOCK)
- DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK KNOB SWITCH (UNLOCK)
- FRONT PASSENGER'S DOOR LOCK KNOB SW. (UNLOCK)
- DRIVER'S DOOR SWITCH
- FRONT PASSENGER'S DOOR SWITCH
- DRIVER'S DOOR KEY CYLINDER SWITCH (LOCK)
- DRIVER'S DOOR KEY CYLINDER SWITCH (UNLOCK)
- DRIVER'S REAR DOOR LOCK KNOB SWITCH (UNLOCK)
- PASSENGER'S REAR DOOR LOCK KNOB SW. (UNLOCK)
- DRIVER'S REAR DOOR SWITCH
- PASSENGER'S REAR DOOR SWITCH
Is each switch information OK?

YES -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

NO -Troubleshoot the indicated circuit.