Honda Element RKE KeyFob Programming
The easy-to-follow instructions on how to program the RKE Keyfob on the Honda Element from the years 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010 up until 2011.<>
RKE Programming Procedure
- 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 LOCK (0) 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 LOCK (0) 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.
If the above tutorial did not work for you, Please follow the instructions below.
Step-by-Step procedure:
1. Get into the car, close all doors and insert the key into the Ignition Switch.<>
2. Turn the ignition to the ON position (the lights on the accessories should come on and the dash will light up).<>
3. Within 4 seconds press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the remote transmitter for approximately 1 second.<>
4. Within 4 seconds turn the ignition to the OFF position.<>
5. Repeat steeps 2,3,4 three more times and turn the Ignition to the ON position.<>
6. Press the LOCK or UNLOCK button at each remote transmitter (including any existing remote transmitters) within 9 seconds.<>
Make sure door locks cycle after you push each remote button to confirm system has accepted the remote.<>
You may program up to three remotes to your vehicle.<>
7. Turn OFF the ignition and pull out the key from ignition switch in order to exit the Remote Control Transmitter programming mode.<>
Thank you very much! This tutorial was compiled and researched by Erwin Salarda.<>