Key Programming: Honda Odyssey 2005-2010
Honda Odyssey 2005-2010 (LX Models only) Key Programming Procedure
The following are the key programming procedures for Honda Odyssey for the year 2005 and 2010.
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 Odyssey
The 2010 Odyssey has high safety ratings, which should appeal to parents looking for a used minivan. The Odyssey hasn’t changed much since Honda updated it in 2008, so you might be able to save money by looking for older models.
The Odyssey LX comes standard with cruise control, power windows, and a stereo with a CD player. Navigation, a backup camera, a DVD entertainment system, satellite radio, and tri-zone automatic climate control are all options on a fully loaded Odyssey.
You’ll get a slightly different engine depending on whether you go for the less expensive LX or EX models or the more expensive EX-L or Limited trims. The LX and EX come standard with a 244-horsepower, 3.5-liter VTEC V-6 engine that feels strong in this van, works well with the five-speed automatic transmission, and achieves highway fuel economy ratings of 23 mpg. When coasting or cruising at low speeds, a different version of the 3.5-liter with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) shuts down half of its cylinders, increasing highway fuel economy to 25 mpg. The VCM engine produces 3 hp less, but the difference is insignificant. In either case, city fuel economy is only 16 or 17 mpg, which is disappointing for a company known for efficient powertrains.
The 2010 Honda Odyssey is still one of the best-steering, best-handling minivans on the market, and it’s arguably more engaging from behind the wheel than many crossovers that appear more exciting from the outside. The Odyssey is supported by a well-tuned four-wheel independent suspension that absorbs bumps without becoming too soft when the road curves.
The interior of the 2010 Odyssey is simple and clean, with the exception of the center stack, where instrument-panel controls are dispersed in comparison to other vehicles. The Odyssey’s seats are one of its flaws; the heavy second-row perches are difficult to remove, and they’re a generation behind Chrysler’s Stow ‘n Go system. However, as with nearly all minivans today, the third-row seat folds into a deep recess in the back, allowing for a flat cargo floor. The Odyssey has a high-quality interior with good fit and finish in any trim level.
