I have 1997 accord Special Edition and i had the driver door panel off and seen the "Black box" that i found out has something to do with the key-less entry, i knew the american SE had it but mine is Canadian .VIN- 1HGCD5601VA806129 also there is nothing under the passenger seat so i want to know if i order a key fob will i be able to program it?

 

well the VIN is American Made but stickers on the door say Canada

 

If the Keyless/Security Control Unit is missing under the front passenger seat, then ordering a keyfob will not control the keyless entry.

 

oh ok well the previous owner said it had it and there is no security thing on the dash.

 

why didnt it come from the factory

 

I have to take care of somethings right now. I will get back with more info. I have later. Although your car was manufactured in the U.S., there appears to be differences in U.S. and Canadian models.

 

U.S. Special Edition model came with the Keyless/Security Control Unit under the passenger front seat. See various attached pics. for U.S. S.E. model.

I will include some info. that may be applicable for the Canada Special Edition model in a separate post with different pics., so things are less confusing. (You may still have keyless entry with the Canada model.) - Wait for it in the next post...

 

While you may or may not have the security system, you may possibly have the keyless door lock control unit. Look under the driver's seat to see if you have it (see attached pic.). If you do, then getting the remote and programming it probably will work.

These are the programming instructions:
Honda TSB 98-011

 

ok well my car has the one from 59 front drivers door

 

Edit: Check for one under the driver's seat.

The one in the driver's door will not control it remotely unless there is an accessory security system able to drive it. That unit is standard on all models, except U.S. Special Edition model.