Dick <w6ccd@k7yca.org> wrote in
news:uimf24dhgaf2h7h3da4fmk8mfl6f4vfgor@4ax.com:

> On Mon, 12 May 2008 01:40:43 +0000 (UTC), Tegger <tegger@tegger.c0m>
> wrote:
>
>>Dick <w6ccd@k7yca.org> wrote in
>>news:n1ce24tsk2htoi1355tgms7sd153efc87f@ 4ax.com:
>>
>>> We lost one of the keys to our 2003 Accord EX-V6 last year. As a
>>> result we had to go to the Honda dealer, and pay $100 for a new key,
>>> and re-programming of all the keys. This is supposed to be a
>>> security safeguard. Today, we found the long lost key. Just for my
>>> amusement, I tried the key in the Accord to see what would happen.
>>> To my surprise (and chagrin) The key would not only unlock the doors
>>> (manually), but also start the engine! The only thing that was
>>> disabled was the remote control. What was the point of paying all
>>> that money if the key would still work to steal the car?
>>
>>
>>
>>The dealer is supposed to clear the immobilizer memory of the
>>transponder codes for the lost key. This is done through the same PGM
>>Tester menu used to add new keys. The mechanic that did the work just
>>forgot to do that.
>
> Thanks Tegger. That clears up one mystery. Can you point me to the
> remote key entry system programming instructions for a 2003 Accord EX?
> I have tried the procedure for earlier Hondas without success.
>


Try this:
http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/misc/98-011.pdf

Your car is covered on page 9.

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Tegger

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