You can quickly program a new keyless remote for your Honda yourself if you have the instructions. There is essentially no variation in instructions between Honda car models, only between year. One set of instructions applies to older years while another applies to newer models. The merit of doing the programming yourself is that it saves you from being charged for the service at the dealership, which can run you over $100 per key.
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Difficulty:
Moderate
Instructions
Newer Years
1
Turn the ignition key to the "On" position (position II).
2
Press either the "Lock" or "Unlock" button on the remote. The remote you're using does not need be a programmed remote. You must do this within five seconds, or the programming will not be successful
3
Turn the ignition to the "Lock" position (position 0).
4
Repeat Steps 1 through 3 two more times with the same remote.
5
Turn the ignition switch to "On."
6
Press either the "Lock" or "Unlock" button on the remote. The car's computer will lock and unlock the power locks if you've successfully entered the programming mode.
7
Press the "Lock" or "Unlock" button of every remote that you want to program. Keep pressing until you get the confirmation from the computer in the form of another power lock cycle. Once you hear it, you can move on to repeat Step 7 with the next remote.
8
Turn the key to the "Lock" position to exit the programming mode.
Older Years
1
Turn the ignition key to the "On" position.
2
Press the "Valet" button on the radio, located between the "AM/FM" and "CD/Tape" buttons.
3
Press any button on each remote you want to program for a maximum of five remotes. Do this within 20 seconds of pressing the radio button.
4
Turn the ignition key off to exit the programming mode.
Tips & Warnings
Honda models differ as to when they made the transition from one set of instructions to the other. If your car was made in the late '90s, then you may want to try both sets of instructions. After 2000, the first set of instructions should work for all models. Of course, if there is no "Valet" button on the radio between the AM/FM and CD/Tape buttons, then you're safe to assume the second set of instructions doesn't apply to your car.
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