Are you having trouble with your 1997 Honda Accord Key Fob? Perhaps it’s stopped working, or you’ve replaced the battery and now it needs to be reprogrammed. Luckily, programming a 1997 Honda Accord key fob is a straightforward process you can do yourself at home. This guide will walk you through the steps to get your key fob working again in no time.
Step-by-Step Guide to Program Your 1997 Honda Accord Key Fob
Before you begin, remember that entering programming mode will erase all previously programmed remotes. You’ll need to reprogram all your key fobs during this process. Make sure you have all your remotes ready. Also, each step needs to be completed within 5 seconds of the last to avoid the system exiting programming mode.
Here’s how to program your 1997 Honda Accord key fob:
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Turn the Ignition ON: Insert your key into the ignition and turn it to the ON (II) position. This is the position right before you would start the engine.
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Press a Remote Button: Take one of your key fobs (it can be a new, unprogrammed remote) and press either the LOCK or UNLOCK button.
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Turn the Ignition OFF: Turn the ignition switch back to the LOCK (0) position, effectively turning the car off, but don’t remove the key.
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Repeat Steps 1-3 Two More Times: Repeat the sequence of turning the ignition ON, pressing a button on the same remote you used in step 2, and then turning the ignition back OFF, two more times. So, you will have completed this ON/button press/OFF sequence a total of three times.
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Turn the Ignition ON Again: Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position one last time.
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Confirm Programming Mode: Press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the same remote used in step 2 and 4. If you’ve successfully entered programming mode, the power door locks should cycle (lock and then unlock) automatically. This confirms the system is ready to learn new key fobs.
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Program Each Remote: Now, take each key fob you want to program, one at a time. Press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on each remote. After pressing a button on each remote, the power door locks should cycle again to confirm that the system has accepted that remote’s signal.
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Exit Programming Mode: Once you have programmed all your desired key fobs, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position to exit the programming mode.
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Test Your Remotes: Finally, test each of your programmed key fobs to ensure they are working correctly by pressing the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons and verifying the door locks respond.
By following these simple steps, you should be able to easily program your 1997 Honda Accord key fob and regain the convenience of remote locking and unlocking. If you encounter any issues, double-check each step and ensure you are completing them within the 5-second timeframe.
