How to Program a Honda Pilot Remote

Honda first introduced the Pilot in 2003. Owners of the Honda Pilot can purchase replacement remotes for their keyless entry system from a Honda dealership or online. Purchasing factory replacement remotes from Honda is more convenient, since the dealership can program the remote to work with the vehicle. However, factory remotes programmed by the dealer are usually more expensive than aftermarket remotes purchased online. If you avoid the dealer, you'll have to perform the programming.

Instructions

1. Enter the vehicle with the hood, rear hatch, and all doors closed. Have the ignition key and all remotes to be programmed available before entering the vehicle.

2. Insert the key into the ignition and turn the key to the "on" position. Within five seconds, press and hold the "lock" button on the remote for one second. Release the "lock" button and turn the key in the ignition to the "off" position. Repeat this process two more times, each time within five seconds of the last.

3. Turn the key in the ignition to the "on" position. Within five seconds, press and hold the "lock" button on the remote for one second. The door locks will cycle, indicating that the vehicle has entered remote programming mode. If the door locks do not cycle, then repeat all the steps to enter programming mode before proceeding.

4. Within five seconds of entering programming mode, press and hold the "lock" button on the remote for one second. Release and wait for the door locks to cycle, indicating that the remote was programmed successfully. Repeat this process for each additional remote that requires programming. A total of three remotes can be programmed, and each remote must be programmed within 10 seconds of the previous one.

5. Turn the key in the ignition to the "off" position to exit programming mode. Remove the key from the ignition, exit the vehicle and close the driver door. Test each remote by cycling the door locks of the vehicle.

Tips & Warnings

• Since entering programming mode resets the keyless entry system for the vehicle, all remotes must be programmed during this process. This include older remotes that worked before entering programming mode.

References

• Edmunds
• ProgramYourRemote.com

Resources

• Keyless Entry Remotes and Car Remotes