Losing or damaging your Honda key fob can be a real hassle. Fortunately, programming a new or existing key fob for your Honda vehicle can often be done yourself, saving you a trip to the dealership. This guide provides a straightforward, step-by-step process to program your Honda key fob quickly and efficiently.
Step-by-Step Honda Key Fob Programming Instructions
Before you begin, ensure you have all the key fobs you wish to program for your vehicle with you. It’s crucial that all doors and the rear hatch or trunk are completely closed throughout the programming procedure. While only one remote is needed to initiate the programming mode, all remotes must be programmed within the same session. Remember, each step must be completed within 5 seconds of the previous one to ensure successful programming.
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Get Inside and Close Up: Sit in the driver’s seat of your Honda and make sure all doors and the trunk are securely closed.
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Ignition ON & Lock Press: Insert your key into the ignition. Turn the key to the “ON” position (position “II” on the ignition bezel) until the dashboard lights illuminate. Within 5 seconds of turning the key to “ON”, press the “Lock” button on one of your key fobs for approximately one second, and then release it.
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Ignition OFF: Turn the ignition key back to the “OFF” position (position “I” on the ignition bezel). The dashboard lights should turn off.
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Repeat the Cycle: Repeat steps 2 and 3 three more times. This means you will have turned the key to the “ON” position a total of four times, pressing the lock button each time you turn it to “ON”. Ensure each step is completed within 5 seconds of the last.
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Enter Programming Mode: On the fourth turn of the key to the “ON” position, press the “Lock” button on any of your remotes. If done correctly, you will hear the door locks cycle, making a distinct “clunk” sound. The locks will not actually lock or unlock at this stage, but the cycling sound indicates that your Honda has entered programming mode. Do not turn the key off at this point.
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Program Each Remote: Within 5 seconds of entering programming mode, and then within 5 seconds of programming each subsequent remote, press the “Lock” button on each key fob you wish to program. Press the button for about a second and release. Each time you press a remote button, you should hear the door locks cycle again. You can program up to three remotes using this procedure. This entire step needs to be completed within 10 seconds.
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Finalize Programming: Turn the ignition key completely to the “OFF” position and remove the key from the ignition. Exit your Honda and close the driver’s side door.
Your Honda key fobs should now be programmed and fully functional. Test each button on every fob to confirm they are working correctly. If your key fob has a trunk or hatch release button, remember that this button typically needs to be held down for a few seconds to activate the trunk or hatch release.
If you encounter any issues during this programming process, double-check each step and timing. If problems persist, it may be necessary to consult your Honda owner’s manual or seek assistance from a qualified automotive locksmith or Honda dealership.
