Great forum people. I have seen a lot of great info here but still have a couple of questions.

1. Alright, same old story. I bought a used 2001 Accord LX and it came with no remotes. How can I tell if it has the factory keyless? It did come with the orig. window sticker and it does not state anything about having keyless. I have searched and searched and have seen some info on the box screwed to the inside of the drivers side lower dash piece. Is that for the factory keyless or the Honda made aftermarket keyless? My car does not have that box. Is there another box under the dash somewhere?

2. If the EX model came with factory keyless, would it be as easy as stealing the box and harness out of a wrecked one and plugging it in to mine? I know. some of you would say "just get an alarm" but I really do not like aftermarket stuff and would like to have the factory keyless even if it means a little extra work.

Thanks,
Chad

 

same question here, but I have a 2000 LX and got no remotes but don't want to buy anything that I may already have.

is there an easy way to tell if I just need remotes or something else?

 

Your two cars (’00 and ’01 LX’s) did not come from the factory with keyless entry. It’s possible that the dealer added it as a dealer installed option, but most likely not. You can buy everything for $154.48 plus shipping from http://www.handa-accessories.com . Choose the Accord, pick your year, go to “Audio & Electronics”, then scroll down to Keyless Entry for LX”.

If you want to see if you already have it, look at the installation instructions:

http://www.handa-accessories.c...s.pdf

Then look for the box under the steering column, you’ll need to remove the lower dash to do this. If you do have it you’ll need to pick up a remote off of ebay then program it following instructions given at the handa-accessories site.

If you don’t have it and really want it, you can do it yourself fairly simply – again, look at the installation instructions. I did this on my ’99 LX about five years ago, it works just fine and was easy enough to install. If you do this, remember that if you want to be able to open the trunk you’ll need a separate kit, about $25 if I remember right. I bought the kit but didn’t install it since I had young kids at the time, I didn’t want them pressing the trunk opener button while in the house.