Lost your key fob or need to program a new one for your 2009 Honda Odyssey? You might think a trip to the dealership is inevitable, but you can actually program your Honda Odyssey key fob yourself right at home! This guide provides a straightforward, step-by-step process to get your key fob working quickly and without the expensive dealer fees.
Before you begin, ensure you have all the key fobs you intend to use for your 2009 Honda Odyssey. During this programming sequence, all remotes must be programmed together. If you only program one, any previously programmed fobs will no longer work. Let’s get started and regain control of your keyless entry system!
Step-by-Step Guide to Program Your 2009 Honda Odyssey Key Fob
Follow these instructions carefully to successfully program your 2009 Honda Odyssey Key Fob. It’s crucial to perform each step accurately and in the order listed for the programming to work.
- Get Inside Your Odyssey: Enter your 2009 Honda Odyssey and close all doors, including the trunk or tailgate. Make sure all doors are completely shut.
- Ensure Doors are Unlocked: Verify that all doors are unlocked. This is a necessary starting point for the programming sequence.
- Turn the Ignition to ‘ON’ Position: Insert your key into the ignition and turn it to the “ON” position. This means turning the key until the dashboard lights illuminate, but do not start the engine. Listen for a quiet click sound; this is part of the process.
- Press the ‘Lock’ Button on the Remote: Take one of your key fobs and press the ‘LOCK’ button.
- Turn the Ignition to ‘OFF’ Position: Turn the ignition key back to the “OFF” position. Again, listen for a quiet click. Do not remove the key from the ignition.
- Repeat Ignition ‘ON’ and ‘OFF’ and ‘Lock’ Button Press – Two More Times: Repeat steps 3-5 two more times. In total, you will cycle the ignition to ‘ON’ and ‘OFF’ three times, pressing the ‘LOCK’ button on the remote each time after turning the ignition ‘ON’ and then ‘OFF’. Each time, listen for the quiet click.
- Turn the Ignition to ‘ON’ Position Again: For the fourth time, turn the ignition to the “ON” position (dashboard lights on, engine off). Listen for the quiet click.
- Press the ‘Lock’ Button on the Remote (Final Time for Entry): Press the ‘LOCK’ button on the remote one last time.
- Listen for the Door Locks to Cycle: At this point, if you’ve followed the steps correctly, the door locks should cycle (lock then unlock) automatically. This lock cycling indicates that your 2009 Honda Odyssey has successfully entered programming mode.
- Program Each Remote: Now, for each key fob you want to program (up to four remotes can be programmed), press the ‘LOCK’ button on each remote. After pressing the ‘LOCK’ button on each remote, you should hear the door locks cycle again, confirming that each remote has been successfully programmed. This step is crucial for every remote you want to use.
- Turn Ignition ‘OFF’ and Remove Key: Turn the ignition completely off and remove the key from the ignition.
- Test Your Remotes: Finally, test each programmed key fob by pressing the ‘LOCK’ and ‘UNLOCK’ buttons to ensure they are working correctly with your 2009 Honda Odyssey’s remote entry system.
Congratulations! You have successfully programmed your 2009 Honda Odyssey key fob. You’ve saved yourself time and money by avoiding a dealership visit. If you encounter any issues, double-check each step and try again. Ensure you are within range of the vehicle when testing the remotes. Enjoy the convenience of your programmed key fobs!
