Is your 1998 Honda Accord key fob no longer working, or did you recently replace it and need to get it programmed? The good news is, you can program a key fob for your 1998 Honda Accord yourself right at home, without needing to visit a dealership. This guide will provide you with clear, easy-to-follow instructions to get your key fob working again in no time. Programming your key fob can restore the convenience of remote locking and unlocking, ensuring your Honda Accord is easily accessible and secure.
Here are the programming instructions for your 1998 Honda Accord key fob. Make sure to follow each step carefully to successfully program your remote. Before you begin, remember that initiating the programming mode will erase all previously programmed remotes. Therefore, you will need to reprogram all of your key fobs during this process. It’s also crucial to complete each step within 5 seconds of the previous one to prevent the system from exiting programming mode prematurely.
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Begin by turning your Honda Accord’s ignition switch to the ON position (II). This means turning the key to the position just before you would start the engine, where the dashboard lights are illuminated.
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Take one of your key fobs – it can be either a new, unprogrammed fob or one that was previously working – and press either the LOCK or UNLOCK button.
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Next, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position. This is the position where you can remove your key from the ignition.
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Repeat steps 1, 2, and 3 two more times, using the same key fob you used in step 2. Essentially, you are cycling the ignition from ON to LOCK three times, pressing a button on the remote each time while the ignition is ON.
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Turn the ignition switch back to the ON (II) position one last time.
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Press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the same key fob again. If you have successfully entered programming mode, the power door locks on your 1998 Honda Accord should cycle (lock and then unlock) automatically. This confirms that the system is ready to learn new key fobs.
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Now, for each key fob you wish to program (including any previously working ones), press the LOCK or UNLOCK button. After pressing a button on each remote, the door locks should cycle again, indicating that the system has accepted the programming for that particular remote.
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Once you have programmed all desired key fobs, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position to exit the programming mode.
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Finally, test each of your programmed key fobs to ensure they are working correctly. Press the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons to verify that they control the door locks of your 1998 Honda Accord.
If you encounter any difficulties programming your key fob, or if you prefer to have a professional handle the programming for you, consider using a trusted service to find a qualified automotive locksmith in your area. A professional locksmith will have the expertise and tools to program your 1998 Honda Accord key fob efficiently and correctly.
