Most people believe the Honda HDS HIM is special diagnostic software for Honda vehicle model,but it not only a diagnostic tool,but also a key programmer for Honda.So here I want to share this Honda HDS HIM Key Programming guide to you.
Preparation:
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Honda HDS HIM Key Programming Guide:
Connect Honda HDS HIM device to your vehicle by OBD port.
Run the Honda Honda HDS HIM software and enter “System Selection Menu”
Select “IMMOBI”
Note:Not all system may be available on this vehicle.Refer to the Service Manual for further information
Keep ignition ON until the tester directs you to turn the ignition off.
Press[Enter] to continue
The tester cannot program keys with T5 stamped on the blade of the key or with the word ILCO on the plastic head.These keys can only be programmed with the ILCO key duplicator.
Press[Enter] to continue
Determining immobilizer system type.Please wait.
Select “Immobilizer Setup”
IMPORTANT:
For vehicle equipped with keyless Access System,use the actual immobilizer key in the remote to register and diagnose the system
Then you will see there are 5 options as below picture:
Before programming new keys,you would better to check the number of key.Select “System Check,Number of Keys and Status Log”à”Number Of Keys”
It show there is 1 key registered
Then Exit the selection and select “Add and Delete Keys”
This function does the necessary registration for registering new keys or deleting registered keys
Select “All Key Lost”
It prompt “Obtain PCM-code(IMMOBILIZER PCM CODE) for In
This vehihcle’s VIN will be required to obtain the password”
Check this article: How to Get PIN Code When Programming Key
Enter PCM-Code
After input the PCM code,it prompt you to enter the key number you want to register.
Here enter “1”
Then follow the Honda HDS HIM software operations:
Turn the ignition switch off
Then turn the ignition switch on
Turn the ignition switch off within 16 seconds
Turn the ignition switch to on within 20 seconds,without changing the key
Turn the ignition switch off
Then turn the ignition switch on
It prompt that “Is the immobilizer indicator light turned off?”
Click “Yes” to continue
Turn the ignition switch off
Turn the ignition switch on
Turn the ignition switch off
Turn the ignition switch on again
The registration of keys has been completed.
Turn the ignition switch off
Check All Keys to ensure each will start the engine
Done!