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Without HDS

  1. Press the lock or unlock button five or six times to reset the transmitter.
    • If the locks work, the transmitter is OK.
    • If the locks don't work, go to step 2.
  2. Open the transmitter and check for water damage.
    • If you find any water damage, replace the transmitter.
    • If there is no water damage, go to step 3.
      Fig 1: Removing Transmitter
      G05462651Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Replace the transmitter battery (A) with a new one, and try to lock and unlock the doors with the transmitter by pressing the lock or unlock button five or six times.
    • If the doors lock and unlock, the transmitter is OK.
    • If the doors don't lock and unlock, go to step 4.
      Fig 2: Identifying Transmitter Battery
      G05462652Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Reprogram the transmitter (see KEYLESS TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING/DELETING-MANUAL METHOD  ), then try to lock and unlock the doors.
    • If the doors lock and unlock, the transmitter is OK.
    • If the doors don't lock and unlock, try and program to another vehicle.