Is your 2004 Honda Pilot key fob no longer working, or did you get a replacement key fob and need to program it? You can easily program your key fob yourself without a trip to the dealership. This guide provides simple, step-by-step instructions to program your 2004 Honda Pilot key fob, saving you time and money.
Before you begin, it’s important to understand that entering programming mode will erase all previously programmed remotes. Therefore, you will need to reprogram all of your remotes, including any that were working correctly, during this process. Make sure you have all the key fobs you intend to use with your 2004 Honda Pilot ready before starting.
Here’s how to program your 2004 Honda Pilot key fob:
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Ensure Doors Are Unlocked: Start by making sure all doors of your 2004 Honda Pilot are unlocked.
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Turn Ignition to ON (Position II): Insert your key into the ignition and turn it to the ON position (Position II). This is the position just before starting the engine, where the dashboard lights are illuminated.
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Press Lock or Unlock Button: Press 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).
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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 (Position I) or LOCK position (Position 0).
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Turn Ignition to ON (Position II) Once More: 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 another 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 (Position I) or LOCK position (Position 0).
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Turn Ignition to ON (Position II) for the Final Time: Turn the ignition key back to the ON position (Position II).
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Press Lock or Unlock Button One Last Time: Press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the same key fob. At this point, the door locks should cycle (lock and unlock) automatically. This indicates that your 2004 Honda Pilot has successfully entered programming mode.
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Program Each Remote: For each key fob you want to program, press the LOCK button. After pressing the LOCK button on each key fob, the door locks should cycle again, confirming that each remote has been successfully programmed. You can program up to three key fobs.
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Exit Programming Mode: Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position (Position 0) to exit the key fob programming mode.
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Test Your Remotes: Test each programmed key fob to ensure they are working correctly by pressing the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons to control the door locks.
Important Programming Notes:
- Timing is Crucial: Steps 1 through 12 must be performed within 5 seconds of each other to successfully enter programming mode. Step 13, programming each remote, must be completed within 10 seconds per remote. If the system does not enter programming mode, or if a remote is not programmed, repeat the entire process, paying close attention to the timing.
- Reprogram All Remotes: Remember, entering programming mode erases all previous programming. You must reprogram all remotes you want to use with your vehicle during a single programming session.
- Replacement Key Fobs: If you need a replacement key fob for your 2004 Honda Pilot, you can often find them online from reputable sources. Ensure the replacement fob is compatible with your vehicle’s model and year.
By following these instructions, you should be able to easily program your 2004 Honda Pilot key fob and regain full remote functionality. This simple DIY process can save you a significant amount compared to dealership programming costs.
