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  1. Press the lock or unlock button at least 10 times to reset the remote.
    • If the locks work, the remote is OK.
    • If any of the remote buttons do not work, replace the remote, then register the remote (see Keyless Access System Registration )
    • If the locks don't work, go to step 2
  2. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC).
  3. Select KEYLESS TRANSMITTER from the BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SELECT menu, then select INSPECTION, then KEYLESS CHECK.
  4. Press the lock, unlock, or panic button and check the response on the screen of the HDS.
    NOTE: The door lock actuators may or may not cycle when receiving input from the remote.
    • If KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER CODE IS RECEIVED is indicated, the remote is OK.
    • If DIFFERENT KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER CODE IS RECEIVED is indicated, the remote is not registered to the vehicle. If necessary, register the remote. (See Keyless Access System Registration ).
    • If KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER CODE IS NOT RECEIVED is indicated, go to step 5.
  5. Open the remote, and check for water damage.
  6. Replace the remote battery (A) with a new one (CR2032), and press the lock or unlock button and check the response on the screen of the HDS.
    • If KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER CODE RECEIVED is indicated, the remote is OK
    • If KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER CODE NOT RECEIVED is indicated, go to step 7
    Fig 1: Identifying Transmitter Battery
    G00504534Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Use a different known-good remote assembly and repeat steps  3 and 4.
NOTE: The remote does not need to be programmed to the vehicle for this test.
NOTE: The remote is combined with the immobilizer transponder, so when the transponder is registered by the HDS, the remote programming is completed automatically.


  1. Press the transmitter lock or unlock button at least 10 times to reset the transmitter
    • If the locks work, the transmitter is OK
    • If any of the transmitter buttons do not work, replace the transmitter, then register the new transmitter (see IMMOBILIZER KEY REGISTRATION )
    • If the locks don't work, go to step 2
  2. Connect the HDS to the data link connector
  3. Select KEYLESS TRANSMITTER from the BODY ELECTRICAL menu, next select inspection then select INSPECTION, then KEYLESS CHECK
  4. Follow the screen promps to change to check each button operation
    NOTE: The door lock actuators may or may not cycle when receiving input from the transmitter
    • If KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER CODE RECEIVED is indicated, the transmitter is OK
    • If DIFFERENT KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER CODE IS RECEIVED is indicated, the transmitter is not registered to the vehicle If necessary, register the transmitter (see IMMOBILIZER KEY REGISTRATION )
    • If KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER CODE NOT RECEIVED is indicated, go to step 5
  5. Open the transmitter, and check for water damage
    • If you find any water damage, replace the transmitter, then register the new transmitter (see IMMOBILIZER KEY REGISTRATION )
    • If there is no water damage, go to step 6
      • Fig 1: Identifying Transmitter
      G05988887Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Replace the transmitter battery (A) with a new one, and press the lock or unlock button and check the response on the screen of the HDS
    • If KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER CODE RECEIVED is indicated, the transmitter is OK
    • If KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER CODE NOT RECEIVED is indicated, go to step 7
    Fig 2: Identifying Transmitter Battery
    G05988888Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Use a different known-good keyless transmitter assembly and repeat steps 3 and 4
NOTE: The keyless transmitter does not need to be programmed to the vehicle for this test
NOTE: The keyless transmitter is combined with the immobilizer transponder, so when the transponder is registered by the HDS, the keyless transmitter programming is completed automatically
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