Lost your 2017 Honda CRV key fob or need to program a new one? No need to rush to the dealership and spend a fortune. Programming your Honda CRV key fob is surprisingly simple and can be done right in your driveway. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process, saving you time and money.
A Step-by-Step Guide for Programming Your 2017 Honda CRV Remotes
Before you begin, make sure you have all the key fobs you intend to program. During the programming sequence, your Honda CRV will erase all previously programmed remotes, so you need to program all of them in one session.
Step 1: Gather all your Honda CRV key fobs. Ensure you have every remote you wish to use with your 2017 CRV, as all remotes must be programmed together in this session. Your Honda system will clear its memory of previously programmed fobs.
Step 2: Get comfortable in your 2017 Honda CRV. Close all doors and ensure they are unlocked. You need to be inside the vehicle for the programming procedure to work correctly.
Step 3: 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 dashboard lights illuminate and the accessory power come on.
Step 4: Within five seconds of turning the key to the “ON” position, locate your key fob and press the “LOCK” button for approximately one second. Timing is important here, so be ready to press the button immediately after turning the key.
Step 5: Turn the ignition key back to the “OFF” position. Do not remove the key from the ignition; simply turn it back to the position where the car is off but the key is still inserted.
Step 6: Repeat Steps 4 and 5 two more times. You will perform the sequence of turning the key “ON,” pressing the “LOCK” button, and turning the key “OFF” a total of three times in a row. Remember, each step, especially pressing the lock button after turning the key to “ON,” must be done within 5 seconds of the previous step to ensure the system recognizes the sequence.
Step 7: Turn the key to the “ON” position one last time (this will be your fourth turn to the “ON” position). Immediately press the “LOCK” button on one of your remotes. If you’ve followed the steps correctly, you should hear the door locks cycle (make a “clunk” sound). This sound indicates that your 2017 Honda CRV has successfully entered Remote Programming Mode. Do not turn the key off after this step.
Step 8: Program additional remotes (if applicable). If you have more than one key fob to program for your 2017 Honda CRV, now is the time. Within 10 seconds of entering programming mode (hearing the door locks cycle), press the “LOCK” button on each additional remote, one at a time, for one second each. After each successful programming of a remote, you will hear the door locks clunk again, confirming that the remote’s signal has been stored in the system’s memory. Keep in mind that a 2017 Honda CRV can only be programmed to recognize a maximum of three remotes.
Step 9: Finalize the programming. Turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position and remove the key from the ignition. Now, test each of your programmed key fobs to ensure they are working correctly. Press the lock and unlock buttons on each remote to verify they control the door locks of your 2017 Honda CRV.
Important Notes:
- Your programmed key fob will not operate when the key is in the ignition. This is a normal function.
- If you have lost a key fob for your 2017 Honda CRV, reprogramming your remaining fobs is a good security measure to prevent unauthorized access to your vehicle.
By following these simple steps, you can easily program your 2017 Honda CRV key fob yourself and get back on the road with a working remote in no time!
