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From several web sites, it appears that 1997-2002 CRV LX models in USA
had wiring and receiver for keyless entry pre-installed. All that is
required to complete the system is the keyfob, available via mail order
for approxc $50, which can be manually programmed. (Dealers wouldn't tell
you this, but charge approx $200 for 'installation' of the keyless
system.)

Does anyone know if this is also true for the Canadian CRV's and if so,
are the keyfobs available from US internet companies (such as
http://www.handa-accessories.com/ ) compatable with the receivers?

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Peter Donlevy wrote:
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> From several web sites, it appears that 1997-2002 CRV LX models in USA
> had wiring and receiver for keyless entry pre-installed. All that is
> required to complete the system is the keyfob, available via mail order
> for approxc $50, which can be manually programmed. (Dealers wouldn't tell
> you this, but charge approx $200 for 'installation' of the keyless
> system.)
>
> Does anyone know if this is also true for the Canadian CRV's and if so,
> are the keyfobs available from US internet companies (such as
> http://www.handa-accessories.com/ ) compatable with the receivers?
>

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Peter,

Our '97 didn't have the receiver built in (Canada, Japan built), but
your dealer may be able to search all accross canada to see if the kit
is available. Don't expect a great deal just because it's 'rare'.

Contact me, I'll tell you what I found out.

'Curly'



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Hi,
What is the use even if it can be done. The range is so short for
usefulness. I just ignored OEM, installed after market unit for
RKE and remote start. With one fob, I control door lock, tail gate
lock, remote start.
Tony
(Calgary)

Peter Donlevy wrote:
> From several web sites, it appears that 1997-2002 CRV LX models in USA
> had wiring and receiver for keyless entry pre-installed. All that is
> required to complete the system is the keyfob, available via mail order
> for approxc $50, which can be manually programmed. (Dealers wouldn't tell
> you this, but charge approx $200 for 'installation' of the keyless
> system.)
>
> Does anyone know if this is also true for the Canadian CRV's and if so,
> are the keyfobs available from US internet companies (such as
> http://www.handa-accessories.com/ ) compatable with the receivers?
>

The whole reason for this post is to determine if I can leverage
factory-installed gear to get keyless entry for $75 Cdn versus $200 Cdn
for what the dealer (or after-market) charges...


In article <mStib.81479$9l5.2269@pd7tw2no>, Tony Hwang <dragon40@shaw.ca> wrote:

>Hi,
>What is the use even if it can be done. The range is so short for
>usefulness. I just ignored OEM, installed after market unit for
>RKE and remote start. With one fob, I control door lock, tail gate
>lock, remote start.
>Tony
>(Calgary)
>
>Peter Donlevy wrote:
>> From several web sites, it appears that 1997-2002 CRV LX models in USA
>> had wiring and receiver for keyless entry pre-installed. All that is
>> required to complete the system is the keyfob, available via mail order
>> for approxc $50, which can be manually programmed. (Dealers wouldn't tell
>> you this, but charge approx $200 for 'installation' of the keyless
>> system.)
>>
>> Does anyone know if this is also true for the Canadian CRV's and if so,
>> are the keyfobs available from US internet companies (such as
>> http://www.handa-accessories.com/ ) compatable with the receivers?
>>

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I'm not sure whether Canadian CRV's are equipped with the keyless
entry but can guarantee that the US models do have it and the dealers
WILL NOT tell you that.

I bought my keyless entry remotes from this website along with a few
others accessories and was totally satisfied.

http://handaaccessories.com/crv01.html

The operation to program the keyless entry took only a couple of
minutes and works flawlessly !!

Bob

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On Sun, 12 Oct 2003 22:38:17 -0400, donlevy@nospamsympatico.ca (Peter
Donlevy) wrote:

>From several web sites, it appears that 1997-2002 CRV LX models in USA
>had wiring and receiver for keyless entry pre-installed. All that is
>required to complete the system is the keyfob, available via mail order
>for approxc $50, which can be manually programmed. (Dealers wouldn't tell
>you this, but charge approx $200 for 'installation' of the keyless
>system.)
>
>Does anyone know if this is also true for the Canadian CRV's and if so,
>are the keyfobs available from US internet companies (such as
>http://www.handa-accessories.com/ ) compatable with the receivers?