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How do you program a 1999 Honda Accord key?

I changed the battery in my Honda Accord key. Something must have happened because it won’t unlock the doors anymore. I don’t want to spend the money on a professional, but I don’t know how to fix it myself. What’s the best way to reprogram my 1999 Honda Accord key?

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Joshua Levy · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Reprogramming your key may sound like a complicated process, but try not to worry—it’s actually pretty easy! Follow these steps to program your 1999 Honda Accord key:
  • Step 1: Open your car with the metal key and insert the key in the ignition.
  • Step 2: Turn the key to the ON (II) position.
  • Step 3: Click either the lock or unlock button on your unprogrammed key.
  • Step 4: Switch the ignition to LOCK (0).
  • Step 5: Repeat steps 2-4 two more times, for a total of three cycles.
  • Step 6: Press either the lock or unlock button on any remotes you’d like to program. If they connect, the locks in your car should cycle.
  • Step 7: To leave programming mode, turn the ignition to LOCK (0).
  • Step 8: Test your keys.
Hopefully, you now have a working key for your 1999 Honda Accord! But if your key still won’t connect, then it may be time to see a professional.
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