Is your 2003 Honda Civic key fob no longer working, or did you recently purchase a replacement and need to get it programmed? You’re in the right place! Programming your key fob for a 2003 Honda Civic can be done in a few easy steps right in your driveway. No need to visit a dealership immediately, you can potentially save time and money by following these instructions.
This guide will walk you through the process of programming your 2003 Honda Civic key fob quickly and efficiently. Please remember that when you enter programming mode, all previously programmed remotes will be erased. Therefore, you will need to reprogram all the key fobs you intend to use with your vehicle during this session. Make sure you have all your remotes ready before you begin.
Step-by-Step Programming Instructions
It’s crucial to complete the first twelve steps within 5 seconds of each other to successfully enter programming mode. For each remote you program in step 13, you’ll have a 10-second window. Let’s get started:
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Ensure Doors are Unlocked: Begin by making sure all doors of your 2003 Honda Civic are completely unlocked.
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Turn Ignition to ON (Position II): Insert your key into the ignition and turn it to the “ON” position. This is the position just before you would crank the engine – where the dashboard lights up.
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Press LOCK or UNLOCK Button: Press either the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” button on the key fob you are going to program.
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Turn Ignition to ACCESSORY (Position I) or LOCK (Position 0): Turn the ignition key back to the “ACCESSORY” position (Position I) or the “LOCK” position (Position 0). This is typically one click back from “ON”.
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Turn Ignition to ON (Position II) again: Turn the ignition key back to the “ON” position (Position II).
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Press LOCK or UNLOCK Button again: Press the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” button on the same key fob again.
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Turn Ignition to ACCESSORY (Position I) or LOCK (Position 0) again: Turn the ignition key back to the “ACCESSORY” (Position I) or “LOCK” (Position 0) position once more.
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Turn Ignition to ON (Position II) again: Turn the ignition key back to the “ON” position (Position II).
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Press LOCK or UNLOCK Button again: Press the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” button on the same key fob for the third time.
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Turn Ignition to ACCESSORY (Position I) or LOCK (Position 0) again: Turn the ignition key back to the “ACCESSORY” (Position I) or “LOCK” (Position 0) position for the final time in this sequence.
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Turn Ignition to ON (Position II) one last time: Turn the ignition key back to the “ON” position (Position II).
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Press LOCK or UNLOCK Button again (final press for programming mode): Press the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” button on the same key fob for the fourth and final time in this sequence. At this point, listen carefully for the door locks to cycle (lock and unlock). This indicates that your 2003 Honda Civic has successfully entered programming mode. If the locks do not cycle, you may need to repeat steps 1-12, ensuring you are within the 5-second time limit for each step.
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Program Each Remote: Now, for each key fob you want to program (up to three), press the “LOCK” button on the remote. After pressing the “LOCK” button on each key fob, the door locks should cycle again to confirm that the remote has been successfully programmed. Make sure to do this for every remote you want to use.
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Exit Programming Mode: To exit the programming mode, simply turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” position (Position 0) and remove the key.
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Test Your Remotes: Finally, test each of your newly programmed key fobs to ensure they are working correctly by pressing the “LOCK” and “UNLOCK” buttons and verifying the doors respond accordingly.
Congratulations! You have successfully programmed your 2003 Honda Civic key fob. If you encounter any issues or need a replacement key fob, visit Keylessentryremotefob.com for a wide selection of key fobs and remotes.
