IR (infra Red) Valeo Keyless remote help
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IR (infra Red) Valeo Keyless remote help
Hi guys 
I have read all these threads and have come to the conclusion that the keyfob unlocking system that is used in the USA is of the wireless type?
I am in the UK and have a 1999 civic 1.4s 5 door, I have lost my original keyfob (Which is Infra red valeo type, as i point it at the rear view mirror not the radio)
I have obtained a replacement IR Valeo remote key fob and have tried to program it by the inginition on press lock ingnition off for 4 times etc and it doesnt work
So am i correct in assuming that these programing instructions are for a wireless keyfob system and not a Infra system as i cannot get it to work??
I have been to the honda dealership here in the UK and showed them them the instructions i have had off your site, I was informed that the instructions where correct but only for certain types of civics and would not work with my civic.They wouldnt say exactly which system it was for.
They have told me i have to buy a preprogramed key fob from them at a cost of £100 ($200 usd). which comes preprogramed. Which the cost is stupid
So i would just like some confirmation from someone of this site,if possible that the instructions on here ( Ingnition key to II,i press lock on fob, Ingnition key off. the repeat 4 times etc) is for a wireless system or will it work with the original valeo IR (infra red) system???????????
Many thanks Guys
Great site
Sorry if i have posted in the wrong section
I have read all these threads and have come to the conclusion that the keyfob unlocking system that is used in the USA is of the wireless type?
I am in the UK and have a 1999 civic 1.4s 5 door, I have lost my original keyfob (Which is Infra red valeo type, as i point it at the rear view mirror not the radio)
I have obtained a replacement IR Valeo remote key fob and have tried to program it by the inginition on press lock ingnition off for 4 times etc and it doesnt work
So am i correct in assuming that these programing instructions are for a wireless keyfob system and not a Infra system as i cannot get it to work??
I have been to the honda dealership here in the UK and showed them them the instructions i have had off your site, I was informed that the instructions where correct but only for certain types of civics and would not work with my civic.They wouldnt say exactly which system it was for.
They have told me i have to buy a preprogramed key fob from them at a cost of £100 ($200 usd). which comes preprogramed. Which the cost is stupid
So i would just like some confirmation from someone of this site,if possible that the instructions on here ( Ingnition key to II,i press lock on fob, Ingnition key off. the repeat 4 times etc) is for a wireless system or will it work with the original valeo IR (infra red) system???????????
Many thanks Guys
Great site
Sorry if i have posted in the wrong section
Last edited by DaveBHX; May 10, 2008 at 04:12 PM. Reason: put in wrong section sorry tried to move to correct section
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They're probably right about the instructions not working for you. The USA system is radio-based with rolling codes & some type of ID/serial# encoded into the remote fob. The car has to be programmed to 'know' which remotes belong to it.
The IR system that's used in UK is completely different & we have no way of knowing what is the procedure.
The procedure given on this site comes directly from the Helm repair manual, so a UK version of that book probably has your procedure. I think there's some scans of those books on-line somewhere, can't remember where, & probably not allowed to post it here anyway. Google might help you find it??
The IR system that's used in UK is completely different & we have no way of knowing what is the procedure.
The procedure given on this site comes directly from the Helm repair manual, so a UK version of that book probably has your procedure. I think there's some scans of those books on-line somewhere, can't remember where, & probably not allowed to post it here anyway. Google might help you find it??