Lost your 2018 Honda CRV key fob or need to program a new one? The good news is, you can easily program your Honda CRV key fob right at home without the need for a dealership visit. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process, saving you time and money.
Step-by-Step Guide to Program Your 2018 Honda CRV Key Fob
Follow these nine simple steps to program your Honda CRV remote quickly and efficiently:
Step 1: Gather Your Key Fobs. Ensure you have all the key fobs you wish to program with you inside the vehicle. During the programming session, your Honda CRV will erase previously programmed remotes, so you need to program all of them at once.
Step 2: Get Inside Your Honda CRV. Enter your 2018 Honda CRV and make sure all doors are fully closed and unlocked.
Step 3: Turn the Ignition to the “ON” Position. Insert your key into the ignition and turn it to the “ON” position. This is the position just before you start the engine. You should see the accessory lights and dashboard illuminate.
Step 4: Press the “LOCK” Button. Within five seconds of turning the key to the “ON” position, press and hold the “LOCK” button on one of your key fobs for approximately one second.
Step 5: Turn the Ignition to the “OFF” Position. Turn the ignition key back to the “OFF” position, removing your foot from the pedals.
Step 6: Repeat the ON/OFF Cycle. Repeat steps 4 and 5 two more times. This means you will cycle the ignition from “ON” to “OFF” a total of three times, pressing the “LOCK” button each time within 5 seconds of turning the key to “ON”.
Step 7: Enter Programming Mode. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position for the fourth time. Then, immediately press the “LOCK” button on the key fob again. If done correctly, you will hear the door locks cycle (make a “clunk” noise). This sound indicates that your 2018 Honda CRV has successfully entered Remote Programming Mode. Do not turn the key off at this point.
Step 8: Program Additional Remotes (Optional). If you have additional key fobs to program, press the “LOCK” button on each of them for one second within 5 seconds of each other. You will hear the door locks cycle after each successful key fob programming. A maximum of three key fobs can be programmed to your Honda CRV. The programming mode will remain active for approximately 10 seconds.
Step 9: Exit Programming Mode and Test. Turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position to exit the programming mode and remove the key from the ignition. Now, test each of your programmed key fobs to ensure they are working correctly by pressing the lock and unlock buttons.
By following these straightforward steps, you can easily program your 2018 Honda CRV key fob and regain full remote access to your vehicle. Remember to keep these instructions handy should you need to program additional or replacement key fobs in the future.
