Lost your Honda car remote or need to program a new key fob? You might think a trip to the dealership is necessary, but programming your Honda remote can actually be a straightforward process you can handle yourself. Save time and money by following these simple steps to program your Honda keyless entry remote right at home.
Step-by-Step Guide to Programming Your Honda Remote
This guide will walk you through programming your Honda remote without needing any special tools or a dealer visit. Make sure you have all your remotes ready before you begin, as you’ll need to program them all in the same session. The system will only remember the remotes programmed during the current session and forget any previously programmed remotes.
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Gather Your Remotes: Collect all the remote controls you intend to use with your Honda. Even if you are only programming a new remote, you must reprogram all existing remotes at the same time.
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Get in Your Honda: Enter your Honda and ensure all doors are closed and unlocked. This is crucial for the programming sequence to work correctly.
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Turn the Ignition to ON: Insert your key into the ignition and turn it to the “ON” position. This is the position just before you would start the engine. You should see the accessory lights illuminate on your dashboard.
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Press the LOCK Button (Within 5 Seconds): Within five seconds of turning the key to the “ON” position, press the “LOCK” button on one of your remote controls for approximately one second.
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Turn the Ignition to OFF: Turn the ignition key back to the “OFF” position, removing your foot from the accelerator pedal.
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Repeat Steps 4 & 5 Two More Times: Repeat steps 4 and 5 two more times in quick succession. This means you will cycle the ignition ON and OFF a total of three times, pressing the “LOCK” button each time while turning it “ON.” Each step must be completed within 5 seconds of the previous one to maintain the programming sequence.
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Turn the Ignition ON Again and Press LOCK: Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position for the fourth time. Then, immediately press the “LOCK” button on your remote. If you have successfully entered programming mode, you will hear the door locks make a distinct “clunk” sound. This sound indicates that your Honda is now in Remote Programming Mode and ready to learn new remote codes. Do not turn the key off at this point.
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Program Additional Remotes (If Necessary): If you have more remotes to program, press the “LOCK” button on each additional remote for one second each. Remember, you only have a total of 10 seconds to complete this step once programming mode is activated. You will hear the door locks “clunk” again after each remote is successfully programmed, confirming it has been added to the system’s memory. A maximum of three remotes can be programmed to a single Honda vehicle.
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Turn the Ignition OFF and Test: Finally, turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position and remove the key from the ignition. Now, test each of your programmed remotes to ensure they are working correctly by pressing the lock and unlock buttons.
Important Notes:
- Your Honda remote will not function while the key is in the ignition. This is a normal operation.
- If you have lost a remote, reprogramming your remaining remotes is a good security measure to prevent unauthorized access to your vehicle.
By following these simple steps, you can easily program your Honda car remote without the expense and inconvenience of visiting a dealership. Enjoy the convenience of your keyless entry system!
