Key Programming: Honda Civic EX 2006-2011

Honda Civic EX 2006-2011 Key Programming Procedure
The following are the key programming procedures for Honda Civic EX for the year 2006 and 2011.
TRANSPONDER PROGRAMS SEPARATELY FROM RKE W/ A DIAGNOSTIC TOOL
1. Within 4 seconds: Press LOCK button or UNLOCK button of first remote transmitter.
2. Within 4 seconds: Switch ignition OFF.
3. Within 4 seconds: Switch ignition ON.
4. Repeat procedure above twice.
5. Within 4 seconds: Press LOCK button or UNLOCK button of first remote transmitter. System should now lock and unlock vehicle to indicate remote programming mode activated.
6. Within 10 seconds:
Press LOCK button or UNLOCK button of first remote transmitter, allowing doors to lock and unlock once. Press LOCK button or UNLOCK button of each remaining remote transmitter to be programmed, allowing doors to lock and unlock once as each remote transmitter is programmed.
7. Switch ignition OFF.
8. Remove key
TRANSPONDER PROGRAMS SEPARATELY FROM RKE W/ A DIAGNOSTIC TOOL ORIGINAL KEY MUST HAVE AN “L” ON THE BLADE
1. ENTER the vehicle and CLOSE all doors. (Each of the following steps must be completed within five seconds of one another. If you take longer than five seconds between steps or make a mistake, you must start the entire procedure over.)
2. INSERT the key into the Ignition, HOLD one remote in your left hand with additional remotes close by.
3. PERFORM each of the next three (3) steps in order, then repeat all three (3) steps two (2) more times for a total of three (3) times each.
4. TURN the Ignition to the ON position, marked “II” on the Ignition.
5. PRESS the LOCK button on the remote.
6. TURN the Ignition to the LOCK position, marked “0” on the Ignition. (REPEAT Steps 4-6 two (2) more times)
7. TURN the Ignition to the ON position, marked “II” on the Ignition.
8. PRESS the LOCK button on the remote, the door locks should cycle indicating the vehicle has ENTERED Programming Mode.
9. Within five (5) seconds of entering Programming Mode, PRESS the LOCK button again on the same remote. The door locks should cycle again indicating the vehicle has successfully PROGRAMMED that remote.
10. For programming additional remotes to your vehicle, REPEAT Step 9 with each additional remote one after another. Step 9 must be completed within five (5) seconds for each additional remote. You may program up to three (3) remotes to your vehicle.
11. TURN the ignition to the LOCK position, marked “0” on the Ignition to EXIT Programming Mode.
12. Test all remotes. Programming is now complete.
About Honda Civic EX
The Civic has grown over the years, and the current model is roughly the size of a Honda Accord from 15 years ago. It is also no longer Honda’s smallest vehicle, as the Honda Fit and the hybrid Honda Insight are both smaller. However, the Civic’s personality remains unchanged; it is still agile, comfortable, and efficient. Our only major complaint is the lack of a few desirable features on lower trim levels (particularly the volume-selling LX), such as Bluetooth, stability control, and rear disc brakes. The interior styling may not be to everyone’s taste, as the bi-level instrument panel combines digital and analog gauges in a self-consciously futuristic presentation.
In light of the Civic’s impressive all-around personality, a few quirks are forgiven. From the fuel-efficient Civic Hybrid and clean-burning natural-gas Civic GX to the high-performance Civic Si, there’s something for everyone among the aforementioned flavors.
The 2011 Honda Civic is still available in a variety of powertrains and body styles, but no matter which one you choose, the driving experience is perky yet refined. The 140-horsepower, 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine found in the base DX, mid-level EX, and best-equipped LX models isn’t a slouch, even if its acceleration numbers aren’t particularly impressive. It’s smooth, quick to rev, and refined, and it works well with either the five-speed manual or the five-speed automatic transmission. While the automatic transmission can be a little lumpy during gentle around-town driving, the manual gearbox in the Civic is light and quick-shifting, and a step above the linkages in most other small cars.