Lost your 2006 Honda Ridgeline Key Fob or need to program a new one? Don’t want to pay expensive dealership fees? The good news is you can often program a new or existing key fob for your 2006 Honda Ridgeline right in your driveway. This guide provides a straightforward, step-by-step process to program your 2006 Honda Ridgeline key fob, saving you time and money.
Step-by-Step Programming Instructions for Your 2006 Honda Ridgeline Key Fob
Before you begin, ensure all doors, the hood, and the tailgate of your 2006 Honda Ridgeline are completely closed. It’s also crucial to perform each step within the specified time frame to ensure successful programming of your 2006 Honda Ridgeline key fob.
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Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. This is the position just before you would crank the engine to start.
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Within 1 to 4 seconds of turning the ignition ON, press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on your transmitter (key fob).
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Within 1 to 4 seconds after pressing the key fob button, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
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Again, within 1 to 4 seconds of turning the ignition OFF, turn the ignition switch back to the ON (II) position.
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Within 1 to 4 seconds, press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the key fob. Make sure to aim the transmitter towards the receiver, which is generally located in the vehicle’s interior.
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Within 1 to 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
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Within 1 to 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position once more.
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Within 1 to 4 seconds, press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the key fob again, aiming at the receiver.
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Within 1 to 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
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Within 4 seconds of turning the ignition OFF, turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position for the last time in this sequence.
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Within 1 to 4 seconds, press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the key fob, aiming towards the receiver.
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Listen carefully for the sound of the door lock actuators. This sound indicates that the system has entered programming mode. Once you hear the locks cycle, press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the key fob one more time within 1 to 4 seconds.
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Now, if you have additional key fobs (up to a total of three, including the one you just programmed and any existing ones), you have 10 seconds to program them. Aim each transmitter at the receiver and press the LOCK or UNLOCK button. Listen for the door lock actuators to cycle after each key fob is programmed, confirming successful storage of the transmitter code.
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Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove the key.
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Test each programmed key fob to confirm they are working correctly by locking and unlocking the doors and, if applicable, activating other remote functions of your 2006 Honda Ridgeline.
