Losing the ability to remotely lock and unlock your doors can be a major inconvenience. Luckily, programming a new or existing key fob for your 2004 Honda CRV is a straightforward process you can accomplish right at home. This guide will walk you through each step to get your 2004 Honda Crv Key Fob programmed quickly and efficiently, without needing a trip to the dealership.
Before you begin, ensure you have all the key fobs you wish to program for your vehicle, including any currently working ones. Entering programming mode will erase all previously programmed remotes, so you’ll need to program them all again in one session.
Follow these instructions carefully, as each step must be completed within five seconds of the last. If you exceed this time, or make any mistakes, you’ll need to start the entire procedure from the beginning.
Programming Steps:
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Enter your 2004 Honda CRV and close all doors securely. This is crucial to prevent any interference during the programming sequence.
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Insert your key into the ignition. For ease of use, it’s recommended to remove the key fob from your keyring. Hold one remote in your left hand and have any additional remotes within easy reach.
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Now, you will repeat the following three steps a total of three times in a row. It’s important to perform these steps in order and within the five-second time limit:
a. Turn the ignition key to the ON position (position II). This is the position just before you would start the engine, where the dashboard lights illuminate.
b. Immediately press the LOCK button on the key fob you are programming for approximately one second, then release it.
c. Turn the ignition key back to the OFF position (position I).
Repeat steps 3a through 3c two more times, for a total of three cycles of ON, LOCK button press, and OFF.
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After completing the three cycles, turn the ignition switch to the ON position (position II) one last time.
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Using the same key fob from step 3, press the LOCK button again. If the procedure has been followed correctly, the door locks should cycle (lock then unlock) automatically. This indicates that your 2004 Honda CRV has successfully entered programming mode.
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Immediately press the LOCK button on the same remote once more. The door locks should cycle again, confirming that this specific key fob has now been programmed to your vehicle.
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If you have additional 2004 Honda CRV key fobs to program, repeat step 6 with each additional remote, one after another. You must complete step 6 for each additional remote within ten seconds of programming the previous one. You can program up to three remotes in total for your 2004 Honda CRV.
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Once you have programmed all desired key fobs, turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
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Test each key fob to ensure they are working correctly. Press the lock and unlock buttons to verify the door locks respond as expected.
Important Note: If your 2004 Honda CRV key fob includes a trunk button, you may need to press and hold that button for a few seconds for the trunk release function to operate.
By following these steps, you should be able to program your 2004 Honda CRV key fob successfully. If you encounter any issues, double-check each step and ensure you are within the five-second time limit between steps. With a little patience, you’ll regain the convenience of remote keyless entry for your Honda CRV.
