Adding keyless entry to a Civic?

[chiwawa626]

My friend has a 98 Honda Civic and wants to add keyless entry to it. I believe there is support for keyless already built into the car but this requires the use of the stock stereo system, and then you also need a keyless remote. Now how exactly does one go about setting up a remote for a civic...any links will be appreicated.

 

[fyleow]

You need power locks, if you do then it should be easy. None of the 3 cars in my family has power locks so no project for me

2003 Corolla LE
2002 Accord VP
1997 Civic LX (Canadian version)

 

[minendo]

Originally posted by: fyleow
You need power locks, if you do then it should be easy. None of the 3 cars in my family has power locks so no project for me

No you don't. My stealth did not have power locks and I had the actuators installed at a cost of $15 per actuator and $30 for installation.

 

[fyleow]

Originally posted by: minendo

Originally posted by: fyleow
You need power locks, if you do then it should be easy. None of the 3 cars in my family has power locks so no project for me

No you don't. My stealth did not have power locks and I had the actuators installed at a cost of $15 per actuator and $30 for installation.

Really? I really want to get keyless entry into our Accord. I looked around the web but most guides/kits assumed you had power locks already.

 

[chiwawa626]

Ah power locks...forgot about that, hmm i wonder if he has power locks... Yeah I saw a kit on ebay selling a actuators as well.

 

[bernse]

Not necessary, but makes it easier if it is.

Chiwawa, most stereo/electronic places that sell car alarms also sell power lock kits. Even big auto parts places like Bumper/Bumper or Pep Boys should sell them. The instructions are usually pretty good that come with the kits.

 

[Jzero]

If you already have factory power locks and you just want the OEM keyless entry system, it's preinstalled in that model year. Just get the remotes and program them.
http://www.handa-accessories.com/civic/98keyless.gif

Although it does use a button on the factory HU so I'm not sure what the impact is, but you could always just get an aftermarket system.

 

[chiwawa626]

Ok so i found out my friend has the Civic HX which by chance does have power door locks. He has a aftermarket headunit in, but using a reverse harness and the instructions at http://www.installdr.com/ you can hookup your stock deck and aftermarket deck at the same time so you can have a aftermarket deck and still use keyless.

So basicly what he needs is the wiring harness and a keyless remote for a 98 civic. The question i have now is, will any remote from that generation work (there are lots on ebay) or does he need to get one with a specific FCC number or something?

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Any remote should work ... but why's he wasting valuable decal money on practical items? That Civic needs a Type-R badge, stat!

- M4H

 

[MrBond]

Originally posted by: chiwawa626
Ok so i found out my friend has the Civic HX which by chance does have power door locks. He has a aftermarket headunit in, but using a reverse harness and the instructions at http://www.installdr.com/ you can hookup your stock deck and aftermarket deck at the same time so you can have a aftermarket deck and still use keyless.

So basicly what he needs is the wiring harness and a keyless remote for a 98 civic. The question i have now is, will any remote from that generation work (there are lots on ebay) or does he need to get one with a specific FCC number or something?

Any from that generation should work, it just needs to be programmed from in the car.

 

[BatmanNate]

Keyless entry for a Civic.

 

[fyleow]

I just did a google search and found this website selling a 4 door power lock kit

Here

Is that a good price? How would I go about installing it for my 2002 Accord. Are there any guides available?

EDIT: I'm a complete car n00b btw, so if anyone wants to help me I'd really appreciate it (PM or just posting here). I really need help with this! Thanks

 

[0roo0roo]

interesting if all one has to do is buy a remote hmm. i still have my stock headunit...in a box though.

 

[all168]

My car does not have power door lock either, when I install alarm, I did add power door lock and the guy even ask me if I want to install power windows. They did charge me $35 / door for power door lock.

 

[hellfreeze]

couldn't u get some sort of scanner that will try any/all possible combinations to open your doors?

 

[fyleow]

Originally posted by: hellfreeze
couldn't u get some sort of scanner that will try any/all possible combinations to open your doors?

There are probably a lot of combinations and after you spend the half hour getting the right code you still have to hotwire the car...It's easier to just smash a window

 

[hellfreeze]

Originally posted by: fyleow

Originally posted by: hellfreeze
couldn't u get some sort of scanner that will try any/all possible combinations to open your doors?

There are probably a lot of combinations and after you spend the half hour getting the right code you still have to hotwire the car...It's easier to just smash a window

it would take a laptop that long to get into it? dang.

smash window? i prefer those window cutter things (u know, the ones that make circles in the glass)

 

[Yzzim]

Originally posted by: fyleow

Originally posted by: hellfreeze
couldn't u get some sort of scanner that will try any/all possible combinations to open your doors?

There are probably a lot of combinations and after you spend the half hour getting the right code you still have to hotwire the car...It's easier to just smash a window

LOL!!

 

[yakko]

Just leave the windows down. Cheap and easy to install.