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Honda CR-V Keyless/Power Door Locks/Security System ➜ Keyless Entry Transmitter Test

Fig. 71: Installing Door Mirror Cover  
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KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER TEST  
TEST  
1. HDS DLC - Connection  
1. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the  
dashboard.  
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).  
3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle. If it does not communicate, go to the DLC  
circuit troubleshooting.  
Fig. 72: Identifying Data Link Connector  
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2. Transmitter - Test  
NOTE:  
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If the doors unlock or lock with the transmitter, but the LED on the  
transmitter does not come on, the LED is faulty; replace the  
transmitter.  
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If any door is open, you cannot lock the doors with the transmitter.  
If you unlocked the doors with the transmitter, but do not open any of  
the doors within 30 seconds, the doors relock automatically.  
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The doors do not lock or unlock, and PANIC does not work with the  
transmitter if the ignition key is inserted in the ignition switch.  
Fig. 73: Identifying Transmitter (With HDS)  
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With HDS  
1. Press the transmitter lock or unlock button at least 10 times to reset the transmitter:  
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If the locks work, the transmitter is OK.  
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If any of the transmitter buttons do not work, replace the transmitter, then register the new  
transmitter.  
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If the locks don't work, go to step 2.  
2. Select KEYLESS TRANSMITTER from the BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SELECT menu,  
next select inspection then select INSPECTION, then KEYLESS CHECK.  
3. Press the lock, unlock, or panic button and check the response on the screen of the HDS.  
NOTE:  
The door lock actuators may or may not cycle when receiving input  
from the transmitter:  
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If KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER CODE WAS RECEIVED is  
indicated, the transmitter is OK.  
If DIFFERENT KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER CODE WAS  
RECEIVED is working but indicated, the transmitter is not  
registered to the vehicle. If necessary, register the transmitter.  
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If KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER CODE WAS NOT RECEIVED  
is indicated, go to step 4.  
4. Open the transmitter and check for water damage:  
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If you find any water damage, replace the transmitter, then register the new transmitter.  
If there is no water damage, go to step 5.  
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5. Replace the transmitter battery (A) (CR1616) with a new one, and press the lock or unlock button  
and check the response on the screen of the HDS:  
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If KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER CODE WAS RECEIVED is indicated, the  
transmitter is OK.  
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If KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER CODE WAS NOT RECEIVED is indicated, go to  
step 6.  
6. Use a different known-good transmitter assembly and repeat steps 3 and 4.  
NOTE:  
The transmitter does not need to be programmed to the vehicle for  
this test:  
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If DIFFERENT KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER CODE WAS  
RECEIVED is indicated, replace the transmitter and do the  
immobilizer system registration.  
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If KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER CODE WAS NOT RECEIVED  
is indicated, the immobilizer-keyless control unit is faulty,  
replace it and do the immobilizer system registration.  
NOTE:  
The transmitter is combined with the immobilizer  
transponder, so when the transponder is registered by  
the HDS, the transmitter programming is completed  
automatically.  
Fig. 74: Identifying Transmitter Battery (With HDS)  
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Without HDS  
1. Press the transmitter lock or unlock button at least 10 times to reset the transmitter:  
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If the locks work, the transmitter is OK.  
If the locks do not work, go to step 2.  
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2. Open the transmitter, and check for water damage:  
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If you find any water damage, replace the transmitter and register the new transmitter.  
If there is no water damage, go to step 3.  
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Fig. 75: Identifying Transmitter (Without HDS)  
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3. Replace the transmitter battery (A) (CR1616) with a new one, and try to lock and unlock the doors  
with the transmitter by pressing the lock or unlock button at least 10 times:  
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If the doors lock and unlock, the transmitter is OK.  
If the doors do not lock and unlock, go to step 4.  
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4. Reprogram and register the transmitter, then try to lock and unlock the doors:  
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If the doors lock and unlock, the transmitter is OK.  
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If the doors do not lock and unlock, substitute a known-good transmitter, register it and  
recheck. If still not operating, replace the immobilizer-keyless control unit.  
NOTE:  
As the keyless transmitter is combined with the immobilizer  
transponder, when the transponder is registered by the HDS,  
the keyless transmitter is also registered automatically.  
Fig. 76: Identifying Transmitter Battery (Without HDS)  
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