Lost your 2008 Honda Key Fob or need to program a new one? You can easily program your Honda key fob yourself right in your car, saving time and money. This guide provides simple, step-by-step instructions to program your 2008 Honda key fob, ensuring you regain remote access to your vehicle quickly. Make sure you have all your remotes handy before starting, as all remotes must be programmed in the same session.
Step-by-Step Guide to Program Your 2008 Honda Key Fob
Follow these instructions carefully to program your 2008 Honda key fob. Remember to complete each step within 5 seconds of the previous one to ensure successful programming.
Step 1: Prepare for Programming
Sit inside your 2008 Honda with all doors and the trunk or hatch completely closed. Ensure you have all the key fobs you wish to program with you.
Step 2: Initiate Programming Mode
Insert your key into the ignition. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position (position “II” on the ignition bezel) until the dashboard lights illuminate. Within 5 seconds of turning the key to “ON”, press the “Lock” button on one of your remotes for about one second, then release.
Step 3: Turn Ignition Off
Turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position (position “I” on the ignition bezel). The dashboard lights should turn off.
Step 4: Repeat the Cycle
Repeat steps 2 and 3 three more times. This means you will turn the key to “ON,” press the lock button, turn the key “OFF” a total of four times. Each cycle must be completed within 5 seconds.
Step 5: Enter Programming Mode Confirmation
On the fourth turn of the key to the “ON” position, press the “Lock” button on one of the remotes. If you have successfully entered programming mode, you will hear the door locks cycle (make a clunking sound). The locks will not actually lock or unlock at this stage, but you will hear an audible confirmation. Do not turn the key off after this step.
Step 6: Program Each Remote
Within 5 seconds of hearing the locks cycle and within 5 seconds of each other, press the “Lock” button on each remote you want to program, one at a time. Press and hold the “Lock” button for approximately one second, then release. Each time you press a remote’s lock button, you should hear the door locks cycle again, confirming that the remote’s signal has been recognized. You can program up to three remotes in this session.
Step 7: Exit Programming Mode and Test
Turn the ignition key completely to the “OFF” position and remove the key from the ignition. Open the car door and step out, then close the door. Now, test each of your programmed key fobs to ensure they are working correctly. Press the “Lock” and “Unlock” buttons to verify the door locks respond. If your key fob has a trunk or hatch release button, press and hold it for a few seconds to confirm it also activates the trunk or hatch release.
By following these steps, you should have successfully programmed your 2008 Honda key fob. If you encounter any issues, double-check each step and ensure you are completing them within the specified timeframes.
