2000 - 2001 Honda Prelude Remote Programming Instructions

For 2000-2001 Prelude: If your Prelude has a dealer installed system. NOTE: Entering the programming mode cancels all learned keyless remotes, so none of the previously programed remotes will work. You must reprogram all of the keyless remotes once you are in the programming mode. You must complete each step within 5 seconds of the previous step to keep the system from exiting the programming mode.

  1. Turn ignition switch to on (II).
  2. Press the lock or unlock button on one of the remotes. (An unprogrammed remote can be used for this step.)
  3. Turn ignition switch to lock (0).
  4. Repeat steps 1, 2 and 3 two more times using the same keyless remote used in step 2.
  5. Turn the ignition switch to on (II).
  6. Press the lock or unlock button the same remote. Make sure the power door locks cycle to confirm you are in programming mode.
  7. Press the lock or unlock button on each remote you want to program. Make sure door locks cycle after you push each remote button to confirm system has accepted the remote.
  8. Turn the ignition switch to lock (0) to exit programming mode. Test remote(s).

For 2000-2001 Prelude: If your Prelude has a factory installed system NOTE: This system will accept up to three remotes. The remotes are stored in a stacking-type memory. If a fourth remote is programed the first remote will be erased.

  1. Turn ignition switch to on (II).
  2. Within 4 seconds press the lock or unlock button on one of the remotes. Make sure remote is aimed at the receiver near the glove box.
  3. Within 4 seconds turn ignition switch to lock (0).
  4. Repeat steps 1, 2 and 3 two more times using the same keyless remote in step 2.
  5. Within 4 seconds turn the ignition switch to on (II).
  6. Within 4 seconds press the lock or unlock button the same remote. Make sure the power door locks cycle to confirm you are in programming mode.
  7. Press the lock or unlock button again.
  8. Press the lock or unlock button on each remote you want to program. Make sure door locks cycle after you push each remote button to confirm system has accepted the remote.
  9. Turn the ignition switch to lock (0) to exit programming mode. Test remote(s).