Losing your car keys or dealing with a dead battery in your key fob can be a major inconvenience. For 2019 Honda CRV owners, the good news is that programming a new or replacement key fob doesn’t require a trip to the dealership and a hefty bill. You can easily program your 2019 Honda CRV key fob right at home with a simple step-by-step process. This guide will walk you through programming your Honda remotes quickly and efficiently, ensuring you’re back on the road with full keyless entry functionality in no time.
Step-by-Step Guide to Program Your 2019 Honda CRV Key Fob
Before you begin, it’s important to understand that when you program a new key fob, your Honda system will erase the memory of previously programmed remotes. Therefore, you need to program all of your key fobs in a single programming session. Make sure you have all the remotes you intend to use for your 2019 Honda CRV gathered before starting this process.
Step 1: Gather All Key Fobs
Collect every key fob you plan to use with your 2019 Honda CRV. This includes both new and existing remotes that are currently working. As mentioned, the programming process will clear the system’s memory of old remotes, so you must reprogram all of them together.
Step 2: Vehicle Preparation
Get into your 2019 Honda CRV and ensure all doors are completely closed and, importantly, unlocked. The programming sequence requires the doors to be closed and unlocked to initiate correctly.
Step 3: Turn the Ignition to the “ON” Position
Insert your key into the ignition. Turn the key to the “ON” position. This is the position right before you would start the engine – one click clockwise from the “OFF” position. You should see the accessory lights and dashboard illuminate.
Step 4: Press the “LOCK” Button (Within 5 Seconds)
Within five seconds of turning the key to the “ON” position, locate the “LOCK” button on one of your key fobs. Press and hold the “LOCK” button for approximately one second, then release.
Step 5: Turn the Ignition to the “OFF” Position
Immediately after pressing the “LOCK” button, turn the ignition key back to the “OFF” position. Do not remove the key from the ignition switch.
Step 6: Repeat the ON/OFF Cycle (Twice More)
Repeat Steps 4 and 5 two more times. This means you will cycle the ignition from “ON” to “OFF” and press the “LOCK” button a total of three times. Each “ON” and “OFF” cycle, along with pressing the “LOCK” button, must be completed within 5 seconds of the previous step to ensure the system recognizes the sequence.
Step 7: Enter Programming Mode
Turn the key back to the “ON” position for the fourth time. Immediately press the “LOCK” button on the remote again. If you’ve successfully entered programming mode, you will hear the door locks cycle – they will make a distinct “clunk” sound, as if they are locking and unlocking. This sound confirms that your 2019 Honda CRV is now in Remote Programming Mode and ready to learn new key fobs. Crucially, do not turn the key off at this stage.
Step 8: Program Additional Remotes (If Applicable)
If you have more than one key fob to program, now is the time. Within 10 seconds of entering programming mode (after the locks cycled in Step 7), press the “LOCK” button on each additional key fob, one at a time, for one second each. After each successful programming of a remote, you will again hear the door locks “clunk,” confirming that the 2019 Honda CRV has stored the signal from that key fob. You can program up to three remotes to your Honda CRV.
Step 9: Exit Programming Mode and Test
Turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position and remove it from the ignition. Now, test each of your programmed key fobs to ensure they are working correctly. Press the “LOCK,” “UNLOCK,” and other buttons to verify that they properly control the door locks, trunk release, and panic alarm functions on your 2019 Honda CRV.
Important Reminders
- Timing is Key: The 5-second timeframe between steps is crucial for successful programming. Make sure to perform each step promptly.
- All Remotes Together: Remember to program all desired remotes in one session to avoid losing functionality of previously working fobs.
- Key in Ignition: Your key fobs will not operate while the ignition key is in the switch. This is normal operation.
- Security: If you have lost a key fob, reprogramming your remotes is a good security measure to prevent unauthorized access to your vehicle.
By following these simple steps, you can easily handle your 2019 Honda Crv Key Fob Programming needs yourself, saving time and money compared to dealership programming services. Enjoy the convenience of your keyless entry system!
