Lost your 2016 Honda CRV key fob or need to program a new one? You might think a trip to the dealership is necessary, but programming your key fob for your 2016 Honda CRV can actually be done quickly and easily right at home. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process, saving you time and money. Forget expensive dealership programming – let’s get your key fob working in minutes!
Step-by-Step Guide to Program Your 2016 Honda CRV Key Fob
Before you begin, make sure you have all the key fobs you intend to use with your 2016 Honda CRV. During the programming sequence, your Honda will clear its memory of previously programmed remotes, so you must program all of them in one session.
Step 1: Gather Your Remotes
Collect all the key fobs you wish to program. Even if you are only adding one new remote, you’ll need to reprogram all existing remotes at the same time to ensure they continue to work with your vehicle.
Step 2: Get Inside Your 2016 CRV
Enter your 2016 Honda CRV and ensure all doors are closed completely and are unlocked. You need to be seated in the driver’s seat to easily reach the ignition.
Step 3: Turn the Ignition to the “ON” Position
Insert your key into the ignition switch. Turn the key to the “ON” position. This is the position right before you would start the engine. You should see the dashboard lights illuminate and the accessory lights come on.
Step 4: 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 key fobs for approximately one second.
Step 5: Turn the Ignition to the “OFF” Position
Turn the ignition key back to the “OFF” position. Do not remove the key from the ignition switch.
Step 6: Repeat Steps 4 & 5 Two More Times
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 while turning it “ON”. Remember, each step must be completed within 5 seconds of the previous one.
Step 7: Turn the Ignition “ON” Again and Press “LOCK”
Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position for the fourth time. Then, press the “LOCK” button on the key fob you are currently programming. If you’ve done it correctly, you will hear the door locks cycle (make a “clunk” noise). This sound indicates that your 2016 Honda CRV has entered Remote Programming Mode. Do not turn the key off after this step.
Step 8: Program Additional Remotes (If Necessary)
If you have more than one key fob to program, immediately press the “LOCK” button on each additional remote, one at a time, for one second each. You have a total of 10 seconds in Programming Mode to program up to 3 remotes. You will hear the door locks cycle after each successful remote programming.
Step 9: 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 key fobs to ensure they are working correctly by pressing the lock and unlock buttons.
Important Notes:
- Ensure you are working relatively quickly during the programming sequence, especially within the 5-second windows between steps.
- If you don’t hear the door locks cycle in Step 7, you may need to repeat the entire process from Step 2.
- Your key fobs will not operate while the key is in the ignition.
- For security, if you have lost a key fob, reprogramming your remaining fobs is a good practice to prevent unauthorized access to your 2016 Honda CRV.
By following these simple steps, you can easily program your 2016 Honda CRV key fob yourself, saving you a trip to the dealer and getting you back on the road quickly!
