# Can't program keyless entry with key in ignition

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**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [March 29, 2020, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-program-keyless-entry-with-key-in-ignition/850605 "2020-03-29T18:04:59Z")\
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**Author:** ![Peddy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3ab097/32.png) [@Peddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peddy)\
**Post date:** [March 29, 2020, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-program-keyless-entry-with-key-in-ignition/850605/1 "2020-03-29T18:04:59Z")

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How can I program my keyless entry on my Honda CRV 1999 when the key is in the ignition it would not respond. Is this the only way to program it?

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**Author:** ![Folly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/folly/32/3219_2.png) [@Folly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folly)\
**Post date:** [March 29, 2020, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-program-keyless-entry-with-key-in-ignition/850605/2 "2020-03-29T19:40:10Z")

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Do you know if you have factory installed keyless entry or dealership installed keyless entry?

This page says there are different programming steps for each situation.

> **[1999 Honda CR-V Keyless Entry Remote Fob Programming Instructions](https://northcoastkeyless.com/1999-honda-cr-v-keyless-entry-remote-fob-programming-instructions/)**
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> Looking for programming instructions for your 1999 Honda CR-V keyless entry remote? Click here for FREE programming instructions from NorthCoast Keyless!