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2naSalit

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15. There's probably a reprogramming sequence...

Reply to underpants (Original post)

Fri Mar 6, 2026, 07:24 PM

Mar 6

Like I found out about with my old BMW. You can just google key reprogram sequence or reprogramming ignition key for (your car) in a search and find it rather quickly if there is one and there probably is one.

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Need help - I changed the battery in my car key fob now it won't start with that key [View all] underpants Mar 6 OP

Try asking at Reddit. NT mahatmakanejeeves Mar 6 #1

If you have an "automotive locksmith" in your area... LuckyCharms Mar 6 #2

Try flipping the battery. I had the same problem and i flipped the battery OLDMDDEM Mar 6 #3

This isn't a flat battery underpants Mar 6 #9

Check with a Honda forum online dweller Mar 6 #4

not editing my post dweller Mar 6 #7

I was just going to say something about that! 2naSalit Mar 6 #14

did you ever get it worked out ? dweller Mar 6 #16

I did... 2naSalit Mar 6 #17

YAY !! dweller Mar 6 #18

Take it Ace Hardware Sedona Mar 6 #5

See a locksmith that handles key fobs. Ocelot II Mar 6 #6

Thanks. I'll look it up underpants Mar 6 #12

What model Honda? nt Phoenix61 Mar 6 #8

Insight underpants Mar 6 #10

I think the Honda is the same as my Dodge van (you need a code to deal with the anti-theft system). waterwatcher123 Mar 6 #11

Yes. Great idea. I've had to do that after a battery change and, I think, a tune up underpants Mar 6 #13

This is actually pretty common these days (this is a way to keep you bringing your car to the dealer). waterwatcher123 Mar 6 #20

There's probably a reprogramming sequence... 2naSalit Mar 6 #15

Some suggestions from AI Jim__ Mar 6 #19

Thanks. underpants Mar 7 #21

Did you get this fixed? Marthe48 Mar 7 #22