Key Programming: Honda Civic LX 2006-2013
Honda Civic LX 2006-2013 Key Programming Procedure
The following are the key programming procedures for Honda Civic LX for the year 2006 and 2013.
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 LX
The 2006 Honda Civic is available as a sedan or a coupe (the hatchback version has been dropped this year), and it is available in a variety of trim levels. There isn’t necessarily more of everything in this Civic redesign, which is a bit of a departure for a Civic redesign. This year, the coupe’s trunk capacity and rear-seat legroom have actually shrunk slightly. The reason for this is a greater emphasis on style. The Civic’s new design features a relaxed windshield, short front and rear overhangs, and a narrow tire-to-fender gap. The coupe has a shorter wheelbase this year.
Horsepower is increasing on all models. The SOHC 1.8-liter inline four-cylinder engine with Honda’s i-VTEC system powers all DX, LX, and EX models. It has 140 horsepower and 128 pound-feet of torque. The GX is powered by a natural gas engine that produces 113 horsepower and 109 pound-feet of torque. The previous Civic Si hatchback was a letdown in terms of performance. Fortunately, the 2006 coupe version improves on the previous model by being the fastest production Civic ever. It has a 197-hp engine, a sport-tuned suspension, and a six-speed manual transmission with a limited-slip differential. The Civic Hybrid sedan is for those who are more concerned with fuel economy than 0-60 mph times. It, too, employs Honda’s IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) system, which consists of a 1.3-liter, four-cylinder gas engine with a single overhead cam connected to an electric motor and a continuously variable transmission. The Civic Hybrid has a combined horsepower of up to 110 and a mileage of 50 mpg city/50 mpg highway. The improved fuel economy is largely due to the fact that the gas engine can now completely shut down during deceleration and steady cruising, allowing the electric motor to propel the car alone, as in Toyota’s Prius. The Civic GX is another fuel-efficient option. It runs on compressed natural gas and can even be refilled at home using a “Phill” natural gas home kit.
Whatever model you choose, the 2006 Honda Civic is difficult to fault. Every time you get into it, you’ll know you’re driving a safe, dependable vehicle that pollutes the environment minimally and will provide years of faithful service.
