Adding keyless entry to 2001 - 2005 Honda Civic How to DIY

In this video we add keyless entry to a 2002 Civic LX utilizing OEM parts.

[@chood596]

Finally someone who explained this right on a civic. I also searched a few months ago couldn't find any thorough install vids. Thank you sir.

[@ballsoutperformance]

👍 glad to help

[@rtcar6990]

Thank you so much for making this vid. I just followed your process and converted my 03 Civic to have keyless lock / unlock. Worked perfectly !!! Thanks for pointing out where you went for fob programming instructions.

[@ballsoutperformance]

Thanks for the support

[@skylerridley]

There is a factory mount point for the receiver be hide the cigarette lighter. Just in case you didn't know

[@noah_boad]

Thank you for a very thorough run-down. Gotta hit the junkyard and find a module now!

[@ballsoutperformance]

Thanks. Yea at a pick n pull type junk yard you should be able to snag one cheap. We dont have many junkyards here local anymore, so i had to get this off ebay. Paid more than I wanted to, but was worth it anyway. Let me know if you have any issues.

[@noah_boad]

@@ballsoutperformance pulled one out today and they only charged me $5!!! 🤯

[@alejandroacosta8717]

You sir are a life saver followed your video and I now have keyless entry. You gained a sub thank you posting this!

[@ballsoutperformance]

Thanks for the support

[@AceAlerts-ym9zx]

I know this is an old post but is there any way to get the wires used written out? The native colors on the receiver are Black, Blue/Orn, Yellow and Wht/Red. Which colors exactly translate to existing wires on the car?

[@surafel6771]

thank u sir this help me too

[@ballsoutperformance]

Glad to help!

[@djones9822]

What was the part number for your transmitter and key fobs?

[@ballsoutperformance]

The module is 38385-S5A-A01. The fobs, I just went on ebay and searched for 2002 civic fob

[@tooeasysaul_6722]

Great video, What kind of gauge wire did you add to make the pigtail longer?

[@ballsoutperformance]

Thanks. I cant remember. Probably 16 gauge

[@81studios]

Tried following your guide exactly, wired up the harness exactly like you did. I get no feedback when trying to enter pairing mode/pushing buttons on a pair of remote/receiver that should have been pre-paired from the seller on ebay. Any advice?

[@troysykes]

Any tips on how you remove the pins from the factory radio plug?

[@ballsoutperformance]

Use a small flat head or pick and you just lift up the tab inside the connector that holds the pin in.

[@Goat2024-l3d]

Does anyone know if the Civic 2003 LX 4-door automatic model already has a remote control since I bought it used and I am the third owner and they only gave me one key but the car only has to insert the key in the driver's door in the others it is not like it was remote controlled.

[@qpoole90]

I think the LX model does not come with factory remote control unlock, just power locks. However, Easiest way to check is to pull off the panel where the cigarette lighter is and you should see this little black box that he is wiring in. That's the factory location for it. If it has that, you are good to go and just need to buy new remotes

[@ManoftheMountains]

Where does the blue and orange wire go ? You only mentioned 3 wires

[@ballsoutperformance]

Watch it again. Theres a connector with a blue/orange wire. Its covered in the vid

[@skewl4792]

@@ballsoutperformance what if you don’t have the little unused connector with the blue and orange wire?

[@ballsoutperformance]

Good question. In that case, this method may not work for you. If not, you may need to install a universal aftermarket kit.

[@sachinpant1354]

Do we need to program fob or it’s work without programming

[@ballsoutperformance]

Must be programmed. There are some good videos here on youtube of the programming procedure

[@BigBoss-uw3zx]

Need for a 05 ex special edition

[@madein345]

What rims running and fitmet on the 8thgen ?

[@ballsoutperformance]

Niche. 19x8 or 19x8.5 cant remember. +35

[@madein345]

Alright nice 🔥

[@BigBoss-uw3zx]

What’s the part number

[@baade6010]

you didnt have to program it??

[@baade6010]

nvm it appears you just edited that part out