installation instructions

Publications No.

INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS

Accessory Application

AII 42250
REMOTE CONTROL ENGINE STARTER
0 (0908

2010 ACCORD 2-DOOR

(A/T ONLY)

) 0

Issue Date

AUG 2009

1 of 238E92-TE0-1000-91
© 2009 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved. AII 4225
PARTS LIST

Remote Engine Starter Unit KitP/N 08E91-E22-100A

Transmitter

Control unit

Antenna

Key ring

Protective tape

Caution label

Fuse label

Accessory User’s Information Manual

Quick start guide

Remote Control Engine Starter Attachment KitP/N 08E92-TA0-100

Engine starter harness

Control unit bracket

Template

3 Relays

Flange nut

Ground bolt

20 Wire ties

2 Long wire ties

8 Urethane tapes

A-Pillar clip

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED

Flat-tip screwdriver

Phillips screwdriver

Small flat-tip screwdriver

Ratchet

10 mm Socket

10 mm Combination wrench

Isopropyl alcohol

Shop towel

Tape measure

Clip remover

Scissors

Small rubber mallet

Honda Diagnostic System (HDS)

Masking tape

Needle nose pliers

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Illustration of the Engine Starter Installed on the Vehicle

INSTALLATION

NOTE: This antenna should only be installed if the ambient air temperature 15°C (60°F) or above.

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the radio station presets.

2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

Customer Information: The information in this installation instruction is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment, and training to correctly and safely add equipment to your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers.”

711102AY

40 A FUSE CASE

ENGINE STARTER HARNESS

ANTENNA

3 A FUSE CASE

40 A FUSE CASE

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Setting the Control Unit

3. Using a small flat-tip screwdriver, adjust the switches on the (accessory) control unit to the locations shown. Using isopropyl alcohol on a shop towel, clean the area where the protective tape will attach control. Remove the adhesive backing, and attach the protective to the control unit.

NOTE:

• The switches must be selected before the control unit is plugged in.

• If the switch setting is not correct the remote engine starter will not operate correctly.

• If adjusting the switches with the control unit installed in the vehicle, touch the metal part of the screwdriver to any metal part of the vehicle to discharge any static electricity.

• If you change the switch settings with the unit connected, you must disconnect the unit then reconnect it before the settings change.

CONTROL UNIT

SMALLFLAT-TIP SCREW-DRIVER

Discharge any static electricity.

The switches mustbe selected before the control unit is plugged in.

SET

SWITCHES

SW:1 RR Junction unit -----------------------> OFF

SW:2 Trunk or Tailgate ----------------------> OFF

SW:3 Smart Entry -----------------------------> OFF

SW:4 Horn or Buzzer Answerback ------> OFF

SW:5 Trunk Main SW -------------------------> OFF

SW:6 Reserve ----------------------------------> ON

SWITCHES


SW:1 RR Junction Unit

SW:2 Trunk or Tailgate

SW:3 Smart Entry

SW:4 Horn or Buzzer Answer Back

SW:5 Trunk Main SW

SW:6 Reserve

4. Remove the driver’s dashboard lower cover (eight clips, two hooks, and disconnect the vehicle connector).

5. V6 Model only: remove the driver’s dashboard under cover (three clips and one pin).

6D1803AY

8 CLIPS

DRIVER’S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER

2 HOOKS

VEHICLE CONNECTOR

6D18040Y

3 CLIPS

DRIVER’S DASHBOARD UNDER COVER

PIN

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6. Remove the cover from the trunk lid/fuel fill door opener (six retaining tabs), and remove one self-tapping screw. Make sure the trunk lid/fuel fill door opener is unlocked.

711104BY

SELF-TAPPING SCREW

Unlock.KEY

TRUNK LID/FUEL FILL DOOR OPENER

6 RETAINING TABS

COVER

FRONT

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7. Raise the front portion of the left front door sill trim (six clips, one retaining tab, and one hook).

8. Pull away the weatherstrip, and remove the left kick panel (two clips).

711106BY

LEFT FRONT DOOR SILL TRIM

HOOK

6 CLIPS

FRONT RETAINING TAB

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2 CLIPSWEATHERSTRIP

LEFT KICK PANEL


9. Pull away the weatherstrip and remove the left dashboard side cover (seven retaining tabs and three hooks).

10. Lower the tilt lever and pull the steering wheel out.

11. Remove the upper steering column cover:

• Insert a flat-tip screwdriver along the column guide inside the lower cover, and gently pry out on the retaining tab of the upper column cover.

• Push the lower cover in at the areas shown to release the two retaining tabs, and pull up on the upper cover to release the two hooks.

6D1805BY

LEFT DASHBOARD SIDE COVER

7 RETAINING TABS

3 HOOKS

WEATHERSTRIP


12. Remove the lower steering column cover (three screws). The upper screws are self-tapping screws.

7215010K

LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER

RETAINING TAB

TILT LEVER

COLUMN GUIDE

FLAT-TIP SCREWDRIVER

2 HOOKS

2 RETAINING TABS

Push.

7111090Y

LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

SELF-TAPPING SCREWSSCREW

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13. Remove the roof console:

• Using a small flat-tip screwdriver wrapped with a shop towel, pry out and remove the left and right lens (four retaining tabs each).

• Open the sunglass holder and remove the four screws.

• Disconnect the vehicle connectors to remove the roof console.

7215010Y

ROOF CONSOLE

LEFT LENS

4 RETAINING TABS

RIGHT LENS

4 RETAINING TABSSHOP

TOWEL

FLAT-TIP SCREWDRIVER

7215020Y

4 SCREWS

ROOF CONSOLE

SUNGLASS HOLDER(Open.)

VEHICLE CONNECTORS

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14. Turn the sunvisor holder 45°, and remove the two sunvisor holders.

15. Remove the driver’s sunvisor.

• Turn the left sunvisor toward the driver’s seat.

• Locate the slot in the sunvisor holder, and insert a flat-tip screwdriver into the slot. Push in and hold the retaining tab.

• While holding the retaining tab, push up on the left sunvisor and rotate toward the door to remove.

NOTE: If the retaining tab did not stay pushed in, return the left sunvisor to its original position and repeat the steps above.

6D1806BY

SUNVISOR HOLDER

Turn.

SUNVISOR HOLDERS

761804AB

LEFT SUNVISOR(Turn rearward.)

Push upward.

FLAT-TIPSCREWDRIVER

HOLDER

Push and hold tab.

Rotate towards the door.


16. Pull away the weatherstrip from the left A-pillar trim.

17. Using a small rubber mallet and a shop towel, gently tap the left A-pillar trim at the position shown to release the clip.

18. Pull away the weatherstrip from the left A-pillar trim. Remove the left A-pillar trim (two clips).

732820BY

CLIP

LEFT A-PILLAR TRIM

A-PILLAR

PIN

STRIKE POINT

SHOP TOWEL

RUBBER MALLET

LEFT A-PILLAR TRIM

CLIP

WEATHERSTRIP

Strike perpendicular to the vehicle.

TRIANGLE MARK

6D18070Y

2 CLIPS

WEATHERSTRIP

LEFT A-PILLAR TRIM


19. Remove and discard the clip from the left front A-pillar trim, and install a new A-pillar clip (supplied) on the left front A-pillar trim.

20. If equipped, remove the HandsFreeLink control unit (two bolts and disconnect the vehicle 28-pin connector).

6D18080Y

CLIP (Discard.)

LEFT A-PILLAR TRIM

NEW A-PILLAR CLIP

732903BY

BOLT

VEHICLE 28-PIN CONNECTOR

HANDS-FREELINK CONTROL UNITBOLT

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Routing the Engine Starter Harness

21. Attach the two 40 A fuse labels to the engine starter fuse block.

22. Attach the 3 A fuse label to the engine starter relay block.

23. Install the three relays to the engine starter relay blocks.

732821BY


FUSE BLOCK

3 A FUSE LABEL

40 A FUSE LABELS

6D1802BY


RELAY BLOCKS

4-PIN RELAYS

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24. Remove the vehicle bolt and remove the TPMS control unit from the vehicle bracket.

25. Route the 12-pin/8-pin/5-pin connector end of the engine starter harness over the brake pedal bracket towards the center of the vehicle.

6D18091Y

VEHICLE BRACKET

VEHICLE BOLT

TPMS CONTROL UNIT

STEERING SHAFT

6D1810AY

BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET


12-PIN/8-PIN/5-PIN CONNECTOR

STEERING SHAFT

VEHICLE BRACKET


26. Route the 12-pin/8-pin/5-pin connector end of the engine starter harness to the ignition switch.

27. Disconnect the vehicle 5-pin connector from the ignition switch, and plug the engine starter harness 5-pin connector into the ignition switch.

NOTE: Check that the engine starter harness 5-pin connector is connected to the vehicle connector and locked securely. A loose connector can cause the engine to stall.

6D1812DY

12-PIN/8-PIN/5-PIN CONNECTOR

IGNITION SWITCH


5-PIN CONNECTOR

Unlock Connector Lock Connector

Push.


Push.Pull.12

3 1

2


28. Wrap one urethane tape around the vehicle 5-pin connector, and tuck it into the area shown.

29. Disconnect the turn signal switch 12-pin connector and plug it into the engine starter harness 12-pin connector. Plug the remaining engine starter harness 12-pin connector into the turn signal switch.

6D1813AY

URETHANE TAPE



VEHICLE BRACKET Push.

Push.

Lock Connector

1

2

6D18141Y

8-PIN CONNECTORS

BODY SWITCH

ENGINE STARTER HARNESS 12-PIN CONNECTORS



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30. Disconnect the vehicle 8-pin connector and plug it into the engine starter harness 8-pin connector. Plug the remaining engine starter harness 8-pin connector into the wiper switch.

31. Secure the engine starter harness to the vehicle harness using two wire ties. Do not secure to the SRS harness.

6D18151Y

BODY SWITCH

8-PIN CONNECTORS



6D1816BY

VEHICLE HARNESS ENGINE

STARTER HARNESS

WIRE TIES

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32. Secure the engine starter harness to the vehicle harness with two wire ties in the areas shown.

33. Disconnect the vehicle 20-pin connector from the TPMS control unit (removed in step 24) and plug it into the engine starter harness 20-pin connector. Plug the remaining engine starter harness 20-pin connector into the TPMS control unit.

6D1817BY

VEHICLE HARNESS

VEHICLE CLIPS


WIRE TIES

WIRE TIE VEHICLE HARNESS ENGINE

STARTER HARNESS

Inside.

6D1818AY


20-PIN CONNECTOR

TPMS CONTROL UNIT


20-PIN CONNECTOR



34. Align the green tape on the engine starter harness with the clip on the vehicle harness, and secure the engine starter harness to the vehicle harness with one wire tie.

35. Near the connector, secure the engine starter harness to the vehicle harness with one wire tie.

6D1811AY

VEHICLE HARNESS


WIRE TIE

VEHICLE CLIP

GREEN TAPE

6D1819EY ENGINE STARTER HARNESS

VEHICLE HARNESS

WIRE TIE

VEHICLE HARNESS

LONG WIRE TIES


36. Secure the engine starter harness to the vehicle harness with two long wire ties at the locations shown.

37. Reinstall the vehicle unit to the vehicle bracket using the vehicle bolt removed in step 24.

38. Route the engine starter harness along the vehicle harness to the front of the fuse box.

39. Loosely attach the engine starter harness to the vehicle harness with one wire tie.

721503AY

VEHICLE BRACKET

VEHICLE UNIT

TPMS CONTROL UNIT BOLT (Removed in step 24.)

6D1820AY

WIRE TIE (Loosely secure.)FUSE BOX


VEHICLE HARNESS

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40. Disconnect the vehicle 5-pin connector from the fuse box. Plug the engine starter harness 5-pin connector into the fuse box 5-pin connector. Wrap one urethane tape around the vehicle 5-pin connector.

NOTE: Check that the engine starter harness 5-pin connector is connected to the vehicle connector and locked securely. A loose connector can cause the engine to stall.

6D1823DY

FUSE BOX


5-PIN CONNECTOR

Unlock Connector


Push.Pull.

Push.


URETHANE TAPE

Lock Connector

Push.

Lock Connector

Push.

12

31

2

1

2

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41. Plug the engine starter harness 12-pin connector into the fuse box 12-pin connector.

NOTE: If the 12-pin connector is already being used, unplug the 12-pin connector from the fuse box, and plug the engine starter harness12-pin into the fuse box. Remove and discard the dummy connector from the engine starter harness and plug 12-pin connector into the engine starter harness.

6D1821BY

FUSE BOX 12-PIN CONNECTOR FUSE BOX

12-PIN CONNECTOR ENGINE STARTER HARNESS

6D1822BY

FUSE BOX 12-PIN CONNECTOR

12-PIN CONNECTOR

12-PIN CONNECTOR

DUMMY CONNECTOR

FUSE BOX

OTHER ACCESSORY CONNECTOR



42. Loosely attach the engine starter harness to the vehicle harness with one wire tie.

43. Disconnect the vehicle 20-pin connector from the fuse box, and plug it into the engine starter harness 20-pin connector. Plug the remaining engine starter harness into fuse box 20-pin connector.

6D1824AY

VEHICLE HARNESS


WIRE TIE (Attach loosely.)

6D1825AY

FUSE BOX


ENGINE STARTER HARNESS 20-PIN CONNECTOR




44. Attach the clip from the engine starter harness connector to the clip on the vehicle connector.

45. Remove and discard the upper hood opener bolt, and install the ground bolt supplied with the ground terminal attached.

6D18260Y

CLIP

HOOD OPENER

VEHICLE CONNECTOR


6D18270Y

VEHICLE BOLT (Discard.)

HOOD OPENER

VEHICLE PANEL

GROUND TERMINAL

GROUND BOLT


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46. Secure the engine starter harness to the vehicle harness with one wire tie.

47. Loosely attach the engine starter harness to the vehicle harness with two wire ties.

6D18280Y

WIRE TIE


VEHICLE HARNESS

6D18290Y

VEHICLE HARNESS


WIRE TIES (Attach loosely.)

VEHICLE HARNESS

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Installing the Antenna

48. Using scissors, separate the templates.

49. Using scissors, cut out the appropriate template.

771701AB

Cut out.

TEMPLATE

SCISSORS

771013AB

TEMPLATECut out.


50. Using two pairs of needle nose pliers, bend the antenna plate according to the dimensions shown.

51. Starting near the antenna end of the cable, wrap urethane tape around the antenna cable at the measurements shown.

721508AY

ANTENNA

PLATE

15 mm

15 mm

SCALE

NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS

7111110Y

390 mm

20 mm

20 mm620 mm

ANTENNA CABLE

URETHANE TAPE

Cut.

ANTENNA CABLE

URETHANE TAPE USE 1/2 URETHANE


52. Using scissors, cut one urethane tape in half. Wrap the two halves of the urethane tape around the antenna cable at the measurements shown.

53. Attach the template to the front window.

54. Using isopropyl alcohol on a shop towel, clean the windshield where the antenna will attach.

6D1836BY

BLACK CERAMIC

TEMPLATE

CENTER

BLACK CERAMIC of MIRROR BASE

TAPE

FRONT WINDOW

771014AB

TEMPLATE

ROOF LINING

ANTENNA

PLATE

ADHESIVE BACKING

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55. Remove the adhesive backing from the antenna. Insert the antenna plate over the roof liner, and attach the antenna to the front window aligning it with the template.

56. Remove the template.

57. Gently pull down the roof liner, and tuck the antenna cable under it.

58. Using scissors, cut one urethane tape in half. Route the antenna cable towards the driver’s side of the vehicle, and secure the antenna cable to the roof panel with the two halves of urethane tape.

6D18400Y

VEHICLE HARNESS

ROOF LINER

ANTENNA CABLE

6D18420Y

ANTENNA CABLE

VEHICLE PANEL

Cut.

URETHANE TAPE

VEHICLE HARNESS

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59. Pull away the weatherstrip, and route the antenna cable down and under the dashboard through the A-pillar opening.

60. Secure the antenna cable to the vehicle harness with four wire ties.

721511AY

ANTENNA CABLE

A-PILLAR TRIM OPENING

WEATHER STRIP

6D18430Y

ANTENNA CABLE

4 WIRE TIESVEHICLE CLIP

VEHICLE HARNESS


61. Secure the vehicle 5-pin connector (disconnected in step 40) to the vehicle harness with one wire tie.

62. Secure the antenna cable with two wire ties to the vehicle harness.

63. Route the antenna cable along the engine starter harness.

64. Secure the antenna cable to the engine starter harness with the four wire ties you loosely attached.

6D1844AY

WIRE TIES

ANTENNA CABLEVEHICLE

5-PIN CONNECTOR

WIRE TIE

VEHICLE HARNESS

6D1845BY

ANTENNA CABLE


WIRE TIE (Loosely attached.)

VEHICLE HARNESS

WIRE TIE(Loosely secured.)




Installing the Control Unit

65. Install the control unit bracket to the control unit.

66. Plug the engine starter harness 28-pin connector into the control unit.

6D18461Y

CONTROL UNIT BRACKET

CONTROL UNIT

6D1847BY

CONTROL UNIT BRACKET

CONTROL UNIT

CLIP

28-PIN CONNECTOR


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67. Install the clip from the engine starter harness to the control unit bracket.

68. Plug the antenna terminal into the control unit.

69. Secure the control unit to the vehicle frame using the flange nut.

6D18480Y

ANTENNA TERMINAL

CONTROL UNIT

6D1849AY

VEHICLE FRAME

FLANGE NUT

CONTROL UNIT

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70. Wrap the urethane tape around the vehicle connector.

71. Attach the engine starter relay block clip to the vehicle frame.

732901CY

VEHICLE CONNECTOR

URETHANE TAPE

6D18601Y

ENGINE STARTER RELAY BLOCK

ENGINE STARTER HARNESS RELAY BLOCK CLIP

VEHICLE FRAME


72. Bundle the excess antenna cable and secure it to the engine starter harness and the vehicle harness with the loosely installed wire tie.

73. Secure the antenna cable to the engine starter harness with two additional wire ties.

74. Under the hood, locate the area where the caution label will attach. Using isopropyl alcohol on a shop towel, clean the hood where the caution label will attach.

75. Attach the caution label to the hood in the area shown.

76. Reinstall all removed parts. Check that all clips and other fasteners are installed securely. Take care not to pinch the airbag with the clip during reinstallation of the A-pillar trim. Do not push excessively on the A-pillar trim.

6D18620Y


Bundle the antenna cable.


VEHICLE HARNESS

WIRE TIES

732902AY

HOOD

CAUTION LABEL

ADHESIVE BACKING


77. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.

78. Enter the customer’s radio anti-theft code, and reset the radio station presets.

79. Reset the clock.

80. Do the REMOTE ENGINE STARTER REGISTRATION (page 19) and FUNCTION CHECK (page 22).

REMOTE ENGINE STARTER REGISTRATION

1. Acquire the PCM code from the Interactive Network.

2. Connect the HDS tester to the OBD II data link connector, then turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

3. Start the HDS, and click the car icon.

4. Input the VIN and other required information into the HDS, then click the check button.

752501AS

CAR ICON

752502AS

CHECK BUTTONInput the VIN and other required information.

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5. Select Honda Systems, then click the check button.

6. Select R/C ENG STARTER and click the checkbutton.

752503AS

CHECK BUTTONSelect “Honda Systems.”

752504AS

CHECK BUTTONSelect “R/C ENG STARTER.”

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7. A REMARKS message will display. Click on the check button.

8. Select REGISTER REMOTE CONTROL ENGINE STARTER UNIT, then click the check button.

752505AS

CHECK BUTTON

“REMARKS” messsage.

752506AS

CHECK BUTTONSelect “REGISTER REMOTE CONTROL ENGINE STARTER UNIT.”


9. The folllowing message will display: Obtain PCM code (IMMOBILIZER PCM CODE) from iN. This vehicle’s VIN will be required to obtain the password (USA). Click on the check button.

10. Input the PCM code, then click the check button.NOTE: To ensure security, the PCM code (password) is changed everyday, so it is impossible to register the remote control engine starter if the dates of the PCM code acquisition and registration are different. The date of the HDS tester should also be the same.

752507AS

CHECK BUTTON

“Obtain PCM-code” message.

752509AS

CHECK BUTTON

Input the PCM Code.


11. The following message will display: The registration of the Remote Control Engine Starter Unit has been completed. Click on the check button.

12. The following message will display: Check that the engine can be started by the Transmitter. Click on the check button.

13. Perform the function test on page 22, then disconnect the HDS.

752510AS

CHECK BUTTON

“The registration of the Remote Control Engine Starter Unit has been completed”.

752511AS

CHECK BUTTON

“Check that the engine can be started by the Transmitter.”

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FUNCTION CHECK

Operating Conditions

• The hood is closed.

• The shift lever is in Park.

• The key is not in the ignition switch.

• All doors and tailgate are closed and locked.

Inspection

1. Within 1 second, press the command button and then the start button on the transmitter.The engine should start if all operating conditions are met.

Does the engine start?

2. Press the command button on the transmitter, and within 1 second, press the stop button. The engine should stop.

Does the engine stop?

3. After the engine has stopped, start the engine again, and check that the engine stops after each of the following conditions:

Yes - Operation is normal.

No:• Make sure all Operating Conditions are met.• Check the engine starter harness connections.• Connect the HDS and check for an indicated failure.

(Refer to the appropriate service manual for details.)


No - Check the engine starter harness connections.

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732904AY

DISPLAY

STOP BUTTON

COMMAND BUTTON

START BUTTON

TRANSMITTER
NOTE:
• Each test must be completed within 30 seconds after engine starts.

• After each test the ignition key must be cycled, or the driver’s door must be opened and closed.

• Move the shift lever out of the P position.

• Unlock or open the doors or the trunk lid.

• Open the hood.

• Insert the key in the ignition switch.

• Press on the brake pedal.

Does the engine stop after each of these tests?


4. Check that the power window or the moonroof does not function when the engine is started with the transmitter.

5. Press the command button on the transmitter two times and check the vehicle condition on the display.

6. Check the operation of the transmitter when the vehicle is 100 m to 150 m (325 ft. to 490 ft.) away and when the vehicle is in direct sight.

No - Check the engine starter harness connections.

© 2009 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. – All Rights Reserved.

How to Program an Additional Transmitter

1. Connect the HDS to the data link connector.

2. Start the HDS and click on the car icon.

3. Input the vehicle’s VIN and other required information.

4. Select Honda Systems.

5. Select R/C Engine Starter.

6. Select REGISTER NEW TRANSMITTER.

7. When “Ready to program the new transmitter” shows, select ENTER.

8. Press and release the Command button.

9. Press and release the Stop button.

10. Perform the function check on both transmitters.

NOTE: Only 2 remotes can be stored in the system’s memory.

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