<h1>1997 Honda Civic Keyless Entry Remote Fob Programming Instructions</h1> <p><font size="3"><b> Important Requirement:</b> To program a remote for this vehicle, the original factory radio must be installed and functional. If an aftermarket radio has been installed, this procedure will not work. </font></p> <p><font size="3"><b>Programming Procedure:</b> </font></p> <ul> <li><font size="3">Step 1: Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the ON position. Ensure the engine is not running—just activate the vehicle's electrical system. </font></li> <li><font size="3">Step 2: Press and hold the valet button located on the factory-installed radio. This is the slim bar situated between the AM/FM and CD/TAPE buttons. → The door locks will cycle once, signaling that 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. You must do this within 20 seconds of the door locks cycling. → The door locks will cycle again, confirming that the remote has been successfully programmed.</font></li> <li><font size="3"> Step 4: To program additional remotes (up to four remotes), repeat Step 3 for each remote. The valet button must still be held while programming each new remote. → After each remote is programmed, the door locks will cycle to confirm success. </font></li> <li><font size="3">Step 5: Once all remotes are programmed, release the valet button and turn the key to the OFF position. → Programming is 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 by locking and unlocking, confirming that the remotes are functioning as expected.</font></li> </ul>
