Transmitter Programming

2006 Honda Element EX, 2.4 YH1, StandardSECTION Transmitter Programming

Storing transmitter codes:

The codes of up to three transmitters can be stored into the keyless receiver unit memory. (If a fourth code is stored, the code that was programmed first will be erased.)

NOTE: It is important to maintain the time limits between the steps. Make sure the doors and the tailgate are closed.
  1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  2. Within 1 to 4 seconds, push the transmitter lock or unlock button.
  3. Within 1 to 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch OFF.
  4. Within 1 to 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch ON (ID.
  5. Within 1 to 4 seconds, push the transmitter lock or unlock button.
  6. Within 1 to 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch OFF.
  7. Within 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  8. Within 1 to 4 seconds, push the transmitter lock or unlock button.
  9. Within 1 to 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch OFF.
  10. Within 4 seconds, turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  11. Within 1 to 4 seconds, push the transmitter lock or unlock button.
  12. Confirm you can hear the sound of the door lock actuators. Within 1 to 4 seconds, push the transmitter lock or unlock button again.
  13. Within 10 seconds, press the transmitter lock or unlock buttons on the two additional transmitters. Confirm that you can hear the sound of the door lock actuators after each transmitter code is stored.
  14. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and remove the key.
  15. Confirm proper operation of the transmitters.
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