Is your 2004 Honda Civic key fob no longer working, or did you get a replacement and need to program it? You’re in the right place! Programming your key fob for a 2004 Honda Civic can often be done right at home, saving you time and money compared to dealership programming. This guide will provide you with clear, easy-to-follow instructions to get your key fob working again in no time.
Before you begin, make sure you have all the key fobs you intend to use with your 2004 Honda Civic. This programming procedure will erase all previously programmed remotes, so you’ll need to reprogram all of them during this session.
Here’s what you need to do to program your 2004 Honda Civic key fob:
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Gather Your Remotes: Collect every key fob you plan to program. Remember, you must program all of them in one go.
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Quick Timing is Key: Each step must be completed within 5 seconds. If you exceed this time, you’ll need to start the process over from the beginning. Don’t worry if you don’t get it right on the first try – you can repeat these steps as many times as needed.
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Get Inside and Close the Doors: Enter your 2004 Honda Civic and ensure all doors are completely closed.
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Ignition and Lock Button Sequence (Repeat Three Times): This is the core of the programming sequence. You will repeat the following three substeps a total of three times:
A. Turn Ignition ON (Position II): Insert your key into the ignition and turn it to the “ON” position (II). This is the position just before starting the engine, where the dashboard lights up.
B. Press the LOCK Button: Immediately press the “LOCK” button on the key fob you are programming. Use the same key fob for all three repetitions of this step. An unprogrammed remote can be used for this step.
C. Turn Ignition OFF (Position I): Turn the ignition key back to the “OFF” position (I). This is the position where you can remove the key.
Repeat steps A, B, and C three times. It’s crucial to perform these steps in quick succession within the 5-second time limit.
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Ignition ON Again: Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position (II) one last time.
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Final Lock Button Press (Programming Mode Confirmation): Using the same key fob from step 4, press the “LOCK” button again. If you’ve successfully entered programming mode, the door locks will cycle (lock and unlock) automatically. This confirms that your 2004 Honda Civic is ready to learn the key fob signal.
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Program the Remote (Lock Confirmation): Press the “LOCK” button on the same key fob once more. The door locks should cycle again to confirm that this specific key fob has been successfully programmed.
For Additional Remotes: If you have more key fobs to program, repeat step 7 for each additional remote. You have a 10-second window to program each subsequent remote. The door locks will cycle after each successful programming.
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Finish and Test: Turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position (I) to exit programming mode. Now, test each of your programmed key fobs to ensure they are working correctly with your 2004 Honda Civic.
If you encounter any difficulties programming your 2004 Honda Civic key fob, double-check each step and ensure you are within the 5-second time limit for each action. If you prefer professional assistance, you can search online for local key fob programming services in your area. You can often find services from locksmiths or car audio installers who can program your key fob for you.
