<h1>1996 Honda Civic Keyless Entry Remote Fob Programming Instructions</h1> <p><font size="3"><b> Important Requirement:</b> To successfully program a remote for this vehicle, the factory-installed (original) radio must be present and operational. If an aftermarket radio has been installed, this procedure may not function. </font></p> <p><b><font size="3">Programming Procedure:</font></b></p> <ul> <li><font size="3"> Step 1: Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the ON position. Do not start the engine—just turn the key to activate the electrical systems.</font></li> <li><font size="3"> Step 2: Press and hold the valet button located on the factory radio. This is a slim bar positioned between the AM/FM and CD/TAPE buttons. → When the button is held correctly, the door locks will cycle once to indicate the vehicle has entered programming mode.</font></li> <li><font size="3"> Step 3: While continuing to hold the valet button, press any button on the remote you wish to program once. This must be done within 20 seconds of the door lock cycle. → The door locks will cycle again to confirm successful programming of the remote.</font></li> <li><font size="3"> Step 4: To program additional remotes (up to a total of five), repeat Step 3 for each remote while still holding the valet button. → Each time a remote is successfully added, the door locks will cycle again as confirmation. </font></li> <li><font size="3">Step 5: Release the valet button and turn the key to the OFF position. → Programming is now complete.</font></li> <li><font size="3"> Step 6: Test all programmed remotes by pressing the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons. The door locks should respond accordingly.</font></li> </ul>
