Lost your key fob or dealing with a malfunctioning remote for your Honda CRV? Reprogramming your key fob might sound daunting, but it’s actually a straightforward process you can complete at home. Forget expensive dealership visits; this step-by-step guide will walk you through exactly how to reprogram your Honda CRV key fob quickly and easily.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Reprogramming Your Honda CRV Key Fob
Before you begin, ensure you have all the key fobs you intend to use with your Honda CRV. During the reprogramming process, the system will clear any previously programmed remotes, so you’ll need to program all of them in the same session.
Step 1: Gather All Your Honda CRV Remotes
Collect every Honda CRV key fob you plan to use with your vehicle. Even if you are only reprogramming one new remote, you must include all existing remotes in this process to ensure they continue to function. The system will not recognize previously programmed fobs if they are not included in the current programming session.
Step 2: Enter Your Honda CRV and Prepare for Programming
Get inside your Honda CRV and close all doors completely. Make sure all doors are unlocked. This is crucial for the programming sequence to initiate correctly.
Step 3: Turn the Ignition Key to the “ON” Position
Insert your key into the ignition and turn it to the “ON” position. This is the position right before you would start the engine. You should see the dashboard lights illuminate and the accessory power come on. Do not start the engine.
Step 4: Initiate Programming Mode – First Lock Button Press
Within five seconds of turning the key to the “ON” position, press the “LOCK” button on one of your Honda CRV remote controls for approximately one second.
Step 5: Turn the Ignition Key to the “OFF” Position
Immediately after pressing the “LOCK” button, turn the ignition key back to the “OFF” position. Remove your hand from the key, but leave the key in the ignition.
Step 6: Repeat the ON/OFF and Lock Button Sequence
Repeat steps 4 and 5 two more times. This means you will cycle the key from “ON” to “OFF” and press the “LOCK” button a total of three times. Each cycle, from turning the key “ON” to pressing the lock button and then turning “OFF”, must be completed within 5 seconds of the previous step to successfully enter programming mode.
Step 7: Confirm Programming Mode and Final Lock Button Press
Turn the key back to the “ON” position for the fourth time. Within five seconds, press the “LOCK” button on the remote again. If you have successfully entered programming mode, you will hear the door locks cycle (make a “clunk” noise), indicating that your Honda CRV is now ready to learn new remote codes. Do not turn the key to the “OFF” position after this step.
Step 8: Program Additional Honda CRV Key Fobs (Optional)
If you have additional key fobs to program, now is the time. Within 10 seconds of hearing the locks cycle in Step 7, press the “LOCK” button on each additional remote, one at a time, for one second each. After each successful programming of a remote, you should hear the door locks cycle again, confirming that the remote’s code has been stored. A Honda CRV can typically store up to three remote codes.
Step 9: Exit Programming Mode and Test Your Remotes
Turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position and remove the key from the ignition. Now, test each of your programmed key fobs to ensure they are working correctly. Press the “LOCK” and “UNLOCK” buttons on each remote to verify they control the door locks of your Honda CRV.
Important Reminders
- Ensure all steps are performed within the 5-second time limit for each cycle to be recognized by the system.
- If you do not hear the door locks cycle in Step 7, you may need to repeat the entire process from Step 1.
- Your Honda CRV remote will not operate when the key is in the ignition.
- Reprogramming your key fob is a good security practice, especially if you have lost a remote, as it prevents unauthorized access to your vehicle.
By following these simple steps, you can easily reprogram your Honda CRV key fob and regain full remote access to your vehicle without the need for professional assistance.
