<h1>Keyless Entry Remote Programming Instructions – 1996 Honda Prelude</h1> <p><font size="3"><b>Important Note:</b> Activating programming mode will erase all previously stored remotes. Once in this mode, all desired remotes must be reprogrammed during the same session. Each step must be completed within 5 seconds of the previous one to prevent the system from exiting programming mode. </font></p> <p><font size="3"><b>Step-by-Step Programming Process</b> </font></p> <ul> <li><font size="3">Step 1: Insert the key and turn the ignition to the ON (II) position. (This is the position just before starting the engine.) </font></li> <li><font size="3">Step 2: Press either the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the remote you wish to program. Note: A remote that hasn't been programmed before can be used for this step. </font></li> <li><font size="3">Step 3: Turn the ignition back to the OFF (0) position. </font></li> <li><font size="3">Step 4: Repeat steps 1 through 3 two more times—for a total of three cycles—using the same remote. </font></li> <li><font size="3">Step 5: Turn the ignition to the ON (II) position again. (The door locks should automatically cycle, confirming the system is now in programming mode.)</font></li> <li><font size="3"> Step 6: Press either the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the same remote. The locks should cycle again, confirming successful entry into programming mode. </font></li> <li><font size="3">Step 7: Program additional remotes (if any) by pressing the LOCK or UNLOCK button on each one individually. The door locks should cycle after each remote is accepted by the system. </font></li> <li><font size="3">Step 8: Once all remotes are programmed, turn the ignition to the OFF (0) position to exit programming mode. </font></li> <li><font size="3">Step 9: Test each remote to ensure it operates the door locks correctly.</font></li> </ul>