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Hello, please help!
I have a 2003 Honda Civic Coupe LX Coupe.
I purchased the car with no key fob(s). It will not go into programming mode following the turn ignition on, press lock on fob, turn ignition off method, repeat. I have tried multiple times and different variations. I am also trying with an OEM Honda key fob, and an aftermarket fob, both no luck.
During research, I found a thread with an individual of a similar issue. Within the thread, it stated that the driver switch unit may need to be reset as it is linked to the keyless entry. This makes sense as being an issue because my automatic windows do not work. With that being said, after following the window switch reset procedure(s). My windows switch will not reset to automatically go up/down.
Ultimately, I just want my car to go into program mode so my key fob will work. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I have a 2003 Honda Civic Coupe LX Coupe.
I purchased the car with no key fob(s). It will not go into programming mode following the turn ignition on, press lock on fob, turn ignition off method, repeat. I have tried multiple times and different variations. I am also trying with an OEM Honda key fob, and an aftermarket fob, both no luck.
During research, I found a thread with an individual of a similar issue. Within the thread, it stated that the driver switch unit may need to be reset as it is linked to the keyless entry. This makes sense as being an issue because my automatic windows do not work. With that being said, after following the window switch reset procedure(s). My windows switch will not reset to automatically go up/down.
Ultimately, I just want my car to go into program mode so my key fob will work. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Re: Car will not enter programming mode (Hatch Si)
moved out of previous thread - Si hatch are veeeeeeeeery different from an LX model, so don't use that as an example.
You are just gonna get even more confused than you are now.
When searching, look specifically for Si (in US, SiR in Canada) and hatch.
You are just gonna get even more confused than you are now.
When searching, look specifically for Si (in US, SiR in Canada) and hatch.
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I would suggest testing the remote receiver. There are troubleshooting steps in the service manual but it would be difficult to share.
I also cannot remember where I found this free download.
I also cannot remember where I found this free download.
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Then there are more tests, all aimed at determining whether a fuse is blown, a wire isn't connected, or the transmitter is out. Since mine passes this first test I assume the transmitter is good. Also I can stand fifty feet away and set off the panic alarm.
The programming instructions mention the door lock cycling after the fourth time. However, on my car, the door lock does nothing if the key is in the ignition.
Bottom line, I think the transmitter is good, but there is some Si-specific "trick" for programming a remote. Either that or I have a weak or bad fob. I returned it to Amazon and ordered a Dorman, I'll try that when it gets here.
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So I found the "trick": Start out with a good remote. The Dorman remote I ordered came in and I was able to program it, no problem. I don't know why the working fob wouldn't put the transmitter into programming mode. I spoke with the guy who sold me the car; he said, "No wonder, that one's a cheap POS that I got from Amazon for five bucks."
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