Lost your key fob or need to program a new one for your 2006 Honda Odyssey? Don’t worry, you can easily program your key fob yourself at home without a trip to the dealership. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions to get your 06 Honda Odyssey Key Fob programmed and working in no time. Follow these simple steps to regain keyless entry and the convenience of remote locking and unlocking for your Honda Odyssey.
Here’s how to program your 06 Honda Odyssey key fob:
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Turn Ignition ON (Position II): Insert your key into the ignition and turn it to the “ON” position (Position II). This is the position just before you would crank the engine to start. Make sure all doors, hood, and tailgate are closed tightly during the entire process.
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Press Lock or Unlock (Within 1-4 Seconds): Within 1 to 4 seconds of turning the ignition ON, press either the LOCK or UNLOCK button on your key fob. Aim the remote transmitter towards the keyless receiver unit. This receiver is typically integrated into the power window master switch on the driver’s side door.
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Turn Ignition OFF (Within 1-4 Seconds): Immediately after pressing the button, and still within 1 to 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch back to the “OFF” position. Do not remove the key.
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Turn Ignition ON Again (Within 1-4 Seconds): Again, within 1 to 4 seconds of turning the ignition OFF, quickly turn the ignition switch back to the “ON” position (Position II).
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Press Lock or Unlock Again (Within 1-4 Seconds): Within 1 to 4 seconds of turning the ignition ON again, press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on your key fob once more, aiming at the receiver.
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Turn Ignition OFF Again (Within 1-4 Seconds): Within 1 to 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position.
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Turn Ignition ON Again (Within 1-4 Seconds): One last time, within 1 to 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position (Position II).
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Press Lock or Unlock Again (Within 1-4 Seconds): Within 1 to 4 seconds of turning the ignition ON for the third time, press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on your key fob.
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Turn Ignition OFF Again (Within 1-4 Seconds): Within 1 to 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position.
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Turn Ignition ON (Within 4 Seconds): Now, within a slightly more generous 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position (Position II).
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Final Button Press (Within 1-4 Seconds): Within 1 to 4 seconds of turning the ignition ON in this step, press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on your key fob.
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Confirm Door Lock Actuator Sound: Listen carefully. Within 1 to 4 seconds, you should hear the sound of the door lock actuators engaging. This confirms that your Honda Odyssey has entered programming mode. Immediately press the LOCK or UNLOCK button again to store the code. If you don’t press the button a second time after hearing the actuator sound, the programming will not be saved.
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Program Additional Remotes (Within 10 Seconds): If you have additional key fobs to program (up to two more), aim each transmitter at the receiver and press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on each within 10 seconds of completing step 12. You should hear the door lock actuators confirm each successful programming.
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Confirmation Sound for Each Remote: Listen for the door lock actuator sound after pressing the button on each additional transmitter to confirm each key fob is successfully programmed.
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Turn Ignition OFF and Test: Finally, turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position and remove the key. Now, test each of your programmed key fobs to ensure they are working correctly by locking and unlocking your 06 Honda Odyssey remotely.
Important Notes:
- Timing is Crucial: The 1 to 4 second time intervals between steps are critical for successful programming. Practice the sequence to ensure you can perform the steps within the given timeframes.
- Maintain Consistent Timing: Try to keep the timing consistent throughout the process for the best results.
- Door Lock Actuator Confirmation: Listening for the door lock actuator sound is essential to confirm that the programming mode has been entered and that each key fob is successfully programmed.
- Second Button Press After Confirmation: Do not forget to press the button a second time after hearing the actuator sound in step 12 to actually store the remote code.
- Programming Mode Cancellation: If you fail to press a button or turn the ignition OFF at any point after entering programming mode without completing the process, the programming for all remotes will be cancelled, and you will need to start again from step 1.
By following these instructions carefully, you can easily program your 06 Honda Odyssey key fob and enjoy the convenience of keyless entry once again.
