Lost your car remote or need to program a new one for your 2009 Honda Civic? You might think a trip to the dealership and a hefty bill are in order. However, programming your Honda Civic’s keyless remote can actually be a straightforward process you can do yourself, right in your driveway. This guide will walk you through the simple steps to program your 2009 Honda Civic remote, saving you time and money.
Step-by-Step Guide to Programming Your 2009 Honda Civic Remote
This process involves a sequence of turning your ignition and pressing the lock button on your remote. It’s crucial to follow these steps in the correct order and within the specified timeframes for successful programming.
Preparation Before You Begin
- Get into your 2009 Honda Civic. Ensure you are in the driver’s seat and have easy access to the ignition and your remote.
- Close all doors. Make sure all doors, including the trunk or hatchback, are completely closed.
- Unlock the doors. Use the manual unlock switch to unlock all doors. This is a starting point for the programming sequence.
The Programming Sequence
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Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position (II). This is the position right before you would crank the engine to start. The dashboard lights should illuminate.
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Press the “LOCK” button on your remote. Press and release the “LOCK” button on the remote you are programming.
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Turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position (0). Turn the key back to the “OFF” position.
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Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position (II) again. Repeat step 4, turning the ignition back to the “ON” position.
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Press the “LOCK” button on your remote again. Repeat step 5, pressing the “LOCK” button on the same remote.
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Turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position (0) again. Repeat step 6, turning the ignition back to the “OFF” position.
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Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position (II) for the third time. Repeat step 4, turning the ignition back to the “ON” position.
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Press the “LOCK” button on your remote for the third time. Repeat step 5, pressing the “LOCK” button on the same remote.
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Turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position (0) for the third time. Repeat step 6, turning the ignition back to the “OFF” position.
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Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position (II) for the fourth time. Repeat step 4, turning the ignition back to the “ON” position.
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Press the “LOCK” button on your remote for the fourth time. Repeat step 5, pressing the “LOCK” button on the same remote.
Confirmation and Programming Additional Remotes
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Listen for the door locks to cycle. After the fourth press of the “LOCK” button and turning the ignition to “ON” for the fourth time, the doors should automatically lock and unlock. This cycling indicates that the programming mode has been successfully entered.
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Press the “UNLOCK” button to confirm. Press the “UNLOCK” button on the newly programmed remote to confirm it’s working correctly.
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Programming additional remotes (optional). If you have additional remotes to program, leave the ignition in the “ON” position (II). Within 10 seconds of the door locks cycling, press the “LOCK” button on the next remote, then the “UNLOCK” button to cycle the doors again for confirmation. Repeat this for any other remotes you want to program (up to 3 remotes can typically be programmed to a Honda Civic).
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Finish the programming. If you are finished programming remotes, simply turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position (0) or do nothing for 10 seconds to exit the programming mode.
Important Timing Note: Steps 4 through 15 must be performed in quick succession, ideally within about 5 seconds of each other. Step 15 (pressing the lock button for the last time) can be repeated within 10 seconds of step 14.
Final Check
Once you’ve completed these steps, test all the buttons on your newly programmed remote to ensure they are working correctly. You should now be able to lock and unlock your doors, and potentially use other functions like the panic button, depending on your remote type.
By following these simple instructions, you can easily program your 2009 Honda Civic car remote and regain the convenience of keyless entry without a trip to the dealership.
