Losing or needing to replace your key fob for your 2002 Honda Civic can be a hassle, but programming a new one doesn’t have to be. As a dedicated auto repair expert at keyfobprog.com, I understand the frustration of dealing with keyless entry issues. Fortunately, programming your 2002 Civic Key Fob is a process you can often do yourself, saving time and money compared to dealership programming. This guide will walk you through the steps to program your 2002 Honda Civic key fob quickly and efficiently.
Before you begin, it’s important to understand that the programming process will erase all previously programmed remotes. Therefore, you’ll need to reprogram all the remotes you intend to use, not just the new one. Make sure you have all your key fobs ready before starting. Also, ensure your doors are unlocked before commencing the procedure.
Here are the step-by-step instructions to program your 2002 Civic key fob. It’s crucial to perform the first twelve steps within 5 seconds of each other to successfully enter programming mode. Each remote programming step (step 13) must be completed within 10 seconds. Let’s get started:
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Initial Setup: Ensure all doors of your 2002 Honda Civic are unlocked. This is a crucial first step for the programming sequence to initiate correctly.
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Ignition ON (II): Insert your key into the ignition and turn it to the ON position (position II). This is the position just before starting the engine, where the dashboard lights illuminate.
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Press Lock or Unlock: Immediately press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the key fob you are programming.
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Ignition to ACCESSORY/LOCK (I or 0): Turn the ignition key back to the ACCESSORY position (I) or the LOCK position (0). This is turning the key back one click from the ON position, or all the way back to the starting position.
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Ignition ON (II) Again: Turn the ignition key back to the ON position (II) once more.
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Press Lock or Unlock (Same Remote): Press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the same remote you used in step 3.
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Ignition to ACCESSORY/LOCK (I or 0) Again: Turn the ignition key back to the ACCESSORY position (I) or LOCK position (0) again.
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Ignition ON (II) – Third Time: Turn the ignition key back to the ON position (II) for the third time.
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Press Lock or Unlock (Same Remote) – Third Time: Press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the same remote for the third time.
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Ignition to ACCESSORY/LOCK (I or 0) – Third Time: Turn the ignition key back to the ACCESSORY position (I) or LOCK position (0) for the third time.
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Ignition ON (II) – Fourth Time: Turn the ignition key to the ON position (II) for the fourth time. (Typo in original doc corrected, it should be ON (II), not ON (O))
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Final Button Press & Programming Mode Entry: Press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the same remote one last time. If you’ve successfully entered programming mode, the door locks will cycle (lock and unlock) automatically. This lock cycling is your confirmation that the system is ready to learn new remote codes.
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Program Each Remote: Now, for each key fob you want to program (including the original ones and any new ones), press the LOCK button. Each time you press the LOCK button on a remote, the door locks should cycle again, indicating that the system has accepted and programmed that remote. The system can accept up to three remotes in total.
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Exit Programming Mode: To finalize the programming and exit programming mode, turn the ignition key to the LOCK (0) position.
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Test Your Remotes: Thoroughly test each programmed remote by pressing the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons to ensure they are working correctly and controlling the door locks of your 2002 Honda Civic.
If you follow these steps carefully and within the time constraints, you should be able to successfully program your 2002 Civic key fob. If you encounter any issues or need a replacement key fob, remember to visit Keylessentryremotefob.com for a wide selection of key fobs and helpful resources. You can even order the specific key fob part number G8D-344H-A directly from their site.
