Are you having trouble with your 2005 Honda CRV key fob? Perhaps it’s stopped working, or you’ve purchased a replacement key fob and need to get it programmed. Luckily, programming a key fob for your 2005 Honda CRV is a process you can often do yourself at home, saving you time and money compared to visiting a dealership. This guide provides you with clear, easy-to-follow instructions to program your 2005 Honda CRV key fob quickly.
Before you begin, it’s important to understand that this programming procedure will erase all previously programmed key fobs. Therefore, you will need to reprogram all of your remotes during this session, not just the new one. Make sure you have all the key fobs you intend to use with your 2005 CRV present before you start. Also, be aware that each step must be completed within 5 seconds of the last to keep the system in programming mode.
Programming Your 2005 Honda CRV Key Fob
Follow these steps carefully to successfully program your 2005 Honda CRV key fob:
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Turn the Ignition to ON (Position II): Insert your key into the ignition and turn it to the “ON” position. This is the position right before you would start the engine, where the dashboard lights are illuminated.
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Press the Lock or Unlock Button: Take one of your key fobs (it can be a new, unprogrammed fob) and press either the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” button.
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Turn the Ignition to LOCK (Position 0): Turn the ignition key back to the “LOCK” or “OFF” position (Position 0). Do not remove the key from the ignition.
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Repeat Steps 1-3 Two More Times: Repeat the sequence of turning the ignition to “ON”, pressing the button on the key fob, and then turning the ignition back to “LOCK” two more times. Make sure to use the same key fob and button as in step 2 for all three repetitions.
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Turn the Ignition to ON (Position II) Again: For the final time in this sequence, turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position (Position II).
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Press the Lock or Unlock Button (Same Remote): Press the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” button on the same key fob used in the previous steps one more time. If you have successfully entered programming mode, the power door locks should cycle (lock and then unlock) automatically. This indicates that your 2005 Honda CRV is now ready to learn new key fobs.
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Program Each Remote: For each key fob you want to program (including the one you’ve been using), press the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” button. After pressing a button on each remote, you should hear the door locks cycle again, confirming that the system has accepted the signal from that remote.
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Turn the Ignition to LOCK (Position 0): Once you have programmed all desired key fobs, turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position (Position 0) to exit the programming mode.
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Test Your Remotes: Remove the key from the ignition and test each key fob to ensure it is working correctly. Press the “LOCK” and “UNLOCK” buttons to verify that they control the door locks as expected.
By following these instructions, you should be able to program your 2005 Honda CRV key fob quickly and efficiently. If you encounter any issues, double-check each step and ensure you are completing them within the 5-second time limit. With a little patience, you can restore the convenience of keyless entry to your Honda CRV.
