Key Fob doesnt work after head unit install

[Jmicks22]

i recently installed a head unit and my key FOB stopped working. Help?

 

[crash!]

Did you reprogram it?

 

[Raabe]

Pretty sure all the security goes through the stock head unit to include the clicker. And you just replaced it.

 

[cgpEJ6]

Pretty sure all the security goes through the stock head unit to include the clicker. And you just replaced it.

Yep, that's correct.

 

[crash!]

Pretty sure all the security goes through the stock head unit to include the clicker. And you just replaced it.

Good call.

 

[Jmicks22]

damn well is there any way to get around that? Thanks for the replies!

 

[Decipher]

For your model of civic, there is a special harness that will allow you to connect the new head unit while also keeping the old factory unit(which contains the keyless entry electronics) connected. eBay will suffice:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-Civic-Radio-WIRE-HARNESS-INSTALL-STEREO-Retains-Factory-Keyless-Entry-/380404164590?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year:1996|Model:Civic&vxp=mtr&hash=item5891dae7ee#ht_4230wt_911

Hope you didn't get rid of the old stereo already. You'll have to relocate the old head unit somewhere behind the center console or dash to hide it.


Always do research before you perform upgrades or modifications... you'll save yourself from headaches like this.

 

[yamaharider324]

There is still a way to keep the keyless entry and have an aftermarket deck. I believe you have to keep the stock radio semi wired back in the dash behind the new deck and heater controls. My car came with a different deck but key fob still worked cuz my stock radio is still in my dash.

Do a little searching and you'll find what i'm talking about.

Hope that helped

 

[cgpEJ6]

Yeah it's kind of stupid that it's setup like that but not totally uncommon either. I helped my friend install a stereo in his VW before and it disabled the airbag for the same reason, pretty stupid if you ask me.

 

[kozy6871]

The OEs do that to make you get a dealer installed factory upgrade. It sucks because they charge ass-loads of money for a mediocre head unit, at best, and then the labor to go with it.

 

[leothelion]

IMO just instal a new security system while you are at it,