HOW TO GUIDE: Honda Domani RKE Keyfob Programming

by erwincsalarda · September 19, 2022

Honda Domani RKE Keyfob Programming

RKE Keyfob programming for Honda Domani automobiles made between 1997 and 2000, including 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000. Please follow the instruction below for your guide on how to perform the RKE keyfob Programming.

RKE Keyfob Programming Procedure for Honda Domani

Prepare Vehicle
TURN Ignition to the ON (II) position .
Enter Programming Mode
PRESS and HOLD the VALET/DISARM Button located beneath the steering wheel. HOLD the VALET/DISARM Button UNTIL instructed to RELEASE. The LED light on the upper steering column will FLASH indicating the vehicle has successfully entered Programming Mode.
Program Remote
PRESS the TOP button on the remote for approximately 3 seconds. The parking lights will flash to confirm successful programming of the remote.
Program Additional Remotes
WITHIN 10 seconds, REPEAT Step 3 to program any additional remotes.
Exit Programming Mode
RELEASE the VALET/DISARM Button to EXIT Programming Mode.
Test Remotes
TEST all remotes. Programming is now complete.

Programming Notes:

Verify the following prior to following these instructions:
- Your vehicle is equipped with keyless entry, and
- You have a key fob remote that is compatible with your vehicle.
Obtain ALL remote transmitters for this vehicle.
You may program up to 4 remotes to your vehicle. However, this procedure will erase programming memory of the oldest remote once you surpass the 4 remote limit. If you need to remove a lost or stolen remote from the keyless entry system’s memory, you can simply program one remote 4 times.

IF THE ABOVE TUTORIAL FAIL. PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTION BELOW.

Prepare Vehicle
ENTER the vehicle and CLOSE and UNLOCK ALL doors.
Prepare Remote(s)
INSERT the key into the Ignition, HOLD one remote in your left hand with additional remotes close by.
Enter Programming Mode – Step 1
EACH of the following steps MUST be completed within 5 seconds of one another. REPEAT these steps 3 times:
a. TURN the Ignition to the ON (II) position.
b. PRESS and HOLD the LOCK button on the remote for approximately 1 second.
c. TURN the Ignition to the OFF (I) position.
Enter Programming Mode – Step 2
TURN the Ignition to the ON (II) position.
Enter Programming Mode – Step 3
PRESS the LOCK button on the same remote. The door locks will cycle LOCK / UNLOCK indicating the vehicle has successfully entered Programming Mode.
Program Remote
WITHIN 5 seconds, PRESS the LOCK button AGAIN on the same remote. The door locks should cycle again LOCK / UNLOCK indicating the vehicle has successfully PROGRAMMED the remote.
Program Additional Remotes
To Program any additional remotes to your vehicle, REPEAT Step 6 with each additional remote one after another WITHIN 5 seconds of one another.
EXIT Programming Mode
TURN the ignition to OFF (I) and REMOVE the key to EXIT Programming Mode.
Trunk Release Programming
After successful programming, if your remote has a TRUNK RELEASE Button — you will need to PRESS and HOLD that button down for 5-10 seconds for that function to begin operation.
Test Remotes
EXIT vehicle, CLOSE all doors and TEST all remotes. Programming is now complete.

Programming Notes:

Verify the following prior to following these instructions:
- Your vehicle is equipped with keyless entry, and
- You have a key fob remote that is compatible with your vehicle.
Obtain ALL remote transmitters for this vehicle.
If you have a remote head key with a transponder chip, this procedure will ONLY program the remote portion. You’ll need a Professional Auto Locksmith to cut and program the transponder key that will start the vehicle.
If you have a remote head key without a transponder chip, this procedure WILL work for your vehicle.
This procedure DOES NOT work for smart proximity remote key fobs.
You MAY program up to 3 remotes to your vehicle.

Quick Information About Honda Domani

Domani is a Honda car made by Honda and marketed in east Asia, including Japan. “Domani” is Italian for “tomorrow”. The Domani sedan had 1.6-liter and 1.8-liter engines at first (from 1992 to 1997), then a 1.5-liter gasoline engine onwards from 1994. The Honda Domani was based on the EK Civic and had a 1.8-litre DOHC VTEC B18C4 4-cylinder engine.

The Domani was another example of Honda taking one product and selling multiple versions at different dealership sales channels in Japan, called Honda Clio for the more upscale Domani, Honda Integra SJ at Honda Verno locations from 1996 to 2000.