How to program a new transponder key?

Tiny
SHAUNA RILEY
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  • 2004 HONDA CIVIC
  • 240,000 MILES
Installed new ignition with new immobilizer and need to program new transponder key. Can this be done myself at home and if so, how?
Friday, February 10th, 2023 AT 12:00 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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I'm sorry but programming a transponder key for a 2004 Honda Civic typically requires specialized equipment and training. I would recommend visiting a professional locksmith or a Honda dealership to get this done. They will have the necessary equipment and expertise to properly program the key and ensure it works correctly with your vehicle's immobilizer system.
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Friday, February 10th, 2023 AT 12:41 PM
Tiny
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Well, that's a bummer! I live in a remote rural area and towing the car would be way too expensive for me. I don't want to scrap it since that's the only issue, but it is what it is. I wonder if I could rent the programmer machine to do it with myself.
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Friday, February 10th, 2023 AT 1:33 PM
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KEN L
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I found this that you can try:

Transmitter Programming

Storing transmitter codes:
The codes of up to three transmitters can be read into the keyless receiver unit memory. (If a fourth code is stored, the code which was input first will be erased.)

Note: It is important to maintain the time limits between the steps. Make sure the doors and the trunk are closed.

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Within 1 to 4 sec, push the transmitter lock or unlock button with the transmitter aimed at the receiver in the multiplex control unit behind the driver's side of the dash.
3. Within 1 to 4 sec, turn the ignition switch OFF.
4. Within 1 to 4 sec, turn the ignition switch ON (II).
5. Within 1 to 4 sec, push the transmitter lock or unlock button with the transmitter aimed at the receiver in the multiplex control unit behind the driver's side of the dash.
6. Within 1 to 4 sec, turn the ignition switch OFF.
7. Within 4 sec, turn the ignition switch ON (II).
8. Within 1 to 4 sec, push the transmitter lock or unlock button with the transmitter aimed at the receiver in the multiplex control unit behind the driver's side of the dash.
9. Within 1 to 4 sec, turn the ignition switch OFF.
10. Within 4 sec, turn the ignition switch ON (II).
11. Within 1 to 4 sec, push the transmitter lock or unlock button with the transmitter aimed at the receiver in the multiplex control unit behind the driver's side of the dash.
12. Confirm you can hear the sound of the door lock actuators. Within 1 to 4 sec, push the transmitter lock or unlock button again.
13. Within 10 sec, aim the transmitters (up to two additional ones) whose codes you want to store at the receiver, and press the transmitter lock or unlock buttons.
Confirm that you can hear the sound of the door lock actuators after each transmitter code is stored.

14. Turn the ignition switch Off, and pull out the key.
15. Confirm proper operation of the transmitter.

Please let me know if it works.
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Saturday, February 11th, 2023 AT 10:51 AM

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