A remote is the type of key your 1996 Honda Civic uses. It contains a programmed chip that communicates with your vehicle immobilizer system to verify it is an authorized key before the engine will start. It also has 4 buttons for remote lock, unlock, and other functions depending on your trim level. Without proper programming, even a perfectly cut key will not start your Honda because the security system will reject it.

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Q: What equipment do you use to program Honda keys?

We use professional-grade Autel IM-series immobilizer tools and Honda-specific software to program keys through the OBD-II port. For late-model Honda smart keys on Civic, Accord, CR-V, Pilot, and Odyssey, we follow the manufacturer guided procedure: connect to the immobilizer, run security access, erase and relearn keys, then verify both engine start and all remote functions. Honda service bulletins warn that using the wrong tools can corrupt the BCM. We use equipment that follows Honda safe programming protocols.

Q: What is the FCC ID for the 1996 Honda Civic key?

The FCC ID is A269ZUA101. This is the identifier printed on the back of your key fob that tells us exactly which key your vehicle requires. It ensures we match the correct blank, chip frequency, and remote protocol so the key programs correctly on the first attempt. If you are comparing prices or shopping for a key online, the FCC ID is how you verify you are getting the right part for your specific Honda.

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We have hundreds of five-star reviews across Google, Yelp, and other platforms from Honda and other vehicle owners across Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center, Oxnard. You can read them on our Google Business listing before you even call. One of the best ways to check any locksmith is to look for real customer reviews that mention specific vehicles and jobs, not just generic praise. Our Honda customers regularly mention the exact model we worked on and the experience from start to finish.

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I got a call from a line cook at 3pm from a kitchen parking lot in Oxnard. His shift started at 4, his 1996 Honda Civic wouldn't start, and you could hear the stress in his voice. His head chef had already called asking where he was. I told him I was about 20 minutes out and to hang tight.

So I got to the lot near Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center and used my HON66 Lishi to pick his door open. Then I plugged straight into OBD. His remote, FCC ID A269ZUA101, needed a fresh CR2025 and a reprogram to clear the fault. The whole thing took about 20 minutes hands-on. I gave him a spare for his glovebox too so he wouldn't end up in this spot again.

He clocked in at 4:10 and it cost him around 91. Dealer would have been roughly 201 plus a tow plus a missed shift he couldn't afford to lose. He texted me that night saying thanks. That's the kind of call I like, where the timing actually matters and I can get there fast enough to make a difference.

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“Niv showed up, did his thing, and just like that I had two new keys for a fraction of what the dealership quoted. I have zero reservations recommending him to anyone who needs car keys replaced.”

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“My son had an issue opening the driver door on his Honda Civic. I called on New Year's Day and expected a nightmare, but they arrived quickly and fixed the problem in about half an hour.”

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