Lost your key fob or need to program a new one for your Honda Odyssey? You’re in the right place. Programming your Honda Odyssey key fob can be done at home, saving you a trip to the dealership. This guide provides clear, easy-to-follow instructions to get your key fob working quickly.
Step-by-Step Guide to Program Your Honda Odyssey Key Fob
Before you begin, ensure you have all the key fobs you intend to program with you inside the vehicle. All remotes must be programmed at the same time. Here’s how to program your Honda Odyssey key fob:
- Get in your Honda Odyssey and close all doors. Make sure all doors, including the trunk or tailgate, are completely shut. It’s also crucial that all doors are unlocked before you begin the programming process.
- Turn the ignition to the “ON” position. Insert your key into the ignition and turn it to the position where the dashboard lights illuminate. Do not start the engine. Listen carefully for a faint “click” sound, which indicates the system is ready.
- Press the “LOCK” button on your key fob. Press and release the “LOCK” button on the key fob you are programming. Then, turn the ignition back to the “OFF” position. Do not remove the key from the ignition.
- Turn the ignition back to the “ON” position. Again, turn the key to the “ON” position, illuminating the dashboard lights, without starting the engine. Listen for the faint “click” sound.
- Press the “LOCK” button on your key fob again. Press and release the “LOCK” button on the same key fob. Turn the ignition back to the “OFF” position.
- Turn the ignition back to the “ON” position for the third time. Repeat the process: turn the ignition to “ON,” listen for the click.
- Press the “LOCK” button on your key fob for the third time. Press and release the “LOCK” button. Turn the ignition back to “OFF.”
- Turn the ignition back to the “ON” position for the fourth time. One last time, turn the ignition to the “ON” position and listen for the click.
- Press the “LOCK” button on the key fob one final time. Press and release the “LOCK” button on the remote. At this point, if you’ve followed the steps correctly, the door locks should cycle (lock then unlock) automatically. This indicates that your Honda Odyssey has successfully entered programming mode.
- Program all key fobs. Now, for each key fob you want to program (up to a maximum of four), press the “LOCK” button on each remote. Each time you press the “LOCK” button on a key fob, the door locks should cycle again to confirm that particular remote has been programmed. Remember to do this for every key fob you want to use with your Honda Odyssey, including the original one.
- Turn the ignition to “OFF” and remove the key. Turn the ignition completely off and remove the key from the ignition.
- Test your key fobs. Test each programmed key fob by pressing the “LOCK” and “UNLOCK” buttons to ensure they are working correctly with your Honda Odyssey’s door locks and other remote functions.
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully program your Honda Odyssey key fob and regain keyless entry functionality without needing to visit a dealership. This DIY method can save you both time and money.
