Is your 2006 Honda Odyssey key fob not working as expected? Perhaps you’ve lost a key fob and need to program a new one, or maybe the battery died, and now it’s lost its connection to your vehicle. Whatever the reason, programming your Honda Odyssey key fob yourself can save you time and money compared to visiting a dealership. This guide provides clear, easy-to-follow instructions for programming your 2006 Honda Odyssey key fob, ensuring you regain full remote access to your van.
This process is designed for 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey models and should work seamlessly if you follow each step carefully and within the specified timeframes. Let’s get started and get your key fob working again!
Step-by-Step Programming Instructions
Before you begin, ensure all doors, the hood, and the tailgate of your 2006 Honda Odyssey are completely closed. Maintaining the correct timing between each step is crucial for successful programming.
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Turn the Ignition ON (Position II): Insert your key into the ignition switch and turn it to the ON position (Position II). This is the position just before you would start the engine, where the dashboard lights illuminate.
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Press Lock or Unlock Button (Within 1-4 Seconds): Immediately after turning the ignition ON, within 1 to 4 seconds, take your key fob transmitter and aim it at the power window master switch on the driver’s side door. Press either the “Lock” or “Unlock” button on the transmitter.
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Turn the Ignition OFF (Within 1-4 Seconds): Within another 1 to 4 seconds after pressing the key fob button, turn the ignition switch back to the OFF position. Do not remove the key from the ignition.
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Turn the Ignition ON Again (Within 1-4 Seconds): Again, within 1 to 4 seconds of turning the ignition OFF, turn it back ON to Position II.
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Press Lock or Unlock Button Again (Within 1-4 Seconds): Within 1 to 4 seconds of turning the ignition ON, press the “Lock” or “Unlock” button on your key fob transmitter again, aiming at the power window master switch.
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Turn the Ignition OFF Again (Within 1-4 Seconds): Within 1 to 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch OFF once more.
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Turn the Ignition ON Again (Within 1-4 Seconds): One last time for this sequence, within 1 to 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch back ON to Position II.
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Press Lock or Unlock Button Again (Within 1-4 Seconds): Within 1 to 4 seconds of turning the ignition ON, press the “Lock” or “Unlock” button on your key fob transmitter, aiming at the master switch.
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Turn the Ignition OFF Again (Within 1-4 Seconds): Within 1 to 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch OFF.
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Turn the Ignition ON One Last Time (Within 4 Seconds): This time, you have a slightly longer window. Within 4 seconds of turning the ignition OFF, turn it back ON to Position II.
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Press Lock or Unlock Button Again (Within 1-4 Seconds): Within 1 to 4 seconds of turning the ignition ON, press the “Lock” or “Unlock” button on your key fob transmitter, aiming at the master switch.
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Listen for Door Lock Actuators (Within 1-4 Seconds): Listen carefully. Within 1 to 4 seconds, you should hear the sound of the door lock actuators clicking. This sound confirms that your 2006 Honda Odyssey has entered programming mode. Crucially, after hearing the actuators, you must press the Lock or Unlock button on the transmitter again. If you don’t press the button a second time at this step, the code will not be stored.
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Program Additional Transmitters (Within 10 Seconds): If you have additional key fobs (up to two more), you can program them now. Within 10 seconds of hearing the door locks, aim each additional transmitter at the keyless receiver and press the “Lock” or “Unlock” button on each.
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Confirm Additional Transmitter Programming: After pressing the button on each additional transmitter, you should again hear the sound of the door lock actuators, confirming that each additional key fob code has been successfully stored.
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Turn Ignition OFF and Test: Finally, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove the key. Now, test all programmed key fobs to ensure they are working correctly by pressing the “Lock” and “Unlock” buttons and verifying that the doors lock and unlock as expected.
Important Notes:
- Timing is Critical: The 1 to 4 second intervals between steps are essential for the programming sequence to work. Be precise and try to maintain these timings as accurately as possible.
- Second Button Press in Step 12: Do not forget to press the key fob button a second time after you hear the door lock actuators in step 12. This second press is necessary to store the key fob code.
- Programming Mode Cancellation: If you fail to press the button the second time in step 12, or if you turn the ignition switch OFF prematurely at any point after entering programming mode, the programming process will be cancelled, and you will need to start over from step 1.
- Maximum Transmitters: You can program a maximum of three key fobs to your 2006 Honda Odyssey using this procedure.
By following these detailed instructions, you should be able to successfully program your 2006 Honda Odyssey key fob. Enjoy the convenience of remote access once again!
