Knowing how to replace a Honda key fob battery can help get you back on the roads quickly. Use these simple service tips from the pros at Tampa Honda to easily change and reassemble your Honda key fob.
How to Choose the Right Honda Key Fob Battery
Most vehicle key fobs utilize 3-volt batteries, the flat, circular batteries you’ve probably seen at your local grocery or hardware store. You can also opt for a genuine Honda part replacement for ultimate fit and manufacturer recommendation, available for purchase through our
parts department. Both options will work for replacing your Honda battery, and it’s a good idea to have a spare one handy in the event your key fob dies right before your morning commute.
5 Easy Steps for How to Change a Honda Key Fob Battery
Replacement battery in hand, use the following steps to quickly get your key fob working again.
- Press the button that releases the metal key inside the fob, sliding the key out.
- Wedge the key edge into the top fob slot, twisting until the back pops off. If this proves difficult, try using a flathead screwdriver instead.
- Hold the fob together by pressing down where the battery is located to ensure that the other fob pieces don’t fall out.
- With your free hand, remove the old battery and replace it with the new one.
- Align the fob back up with the front, and snap it back together. You’re done!
How to Reassemble a Broken Honda Key Fob
Sometimes, the problem with your key fob isn’t a dead battery, but that some of the pieces have fallen apart. If any of your external buttons have fallen out, use the following steps to reassemble your Honda key fob and get back to your adventures in %%target_city_2%%.
- Grab all your Honda key fob parts and line up the buttons next to the fob face plate as they should appear.
- Flip the face plate over and place the missing buttons back in their correct slots.
- Insert the cross bar between the empty space near the top two buttons.
- Reinsert the battery positive sign facing out into the motherboard.
- Set the motherboard back into the fob, ensuring the rubber film is up against the buttons.
- Line up the two fob sides and press them back together, listening for the snap.
- Test the buttons while standing by your Honda to ensure everything works.
Find Honda Parts and Service at Tampa Honda
If your Honda key fob is giving you trouble, or if it’s time for
regularly scheduled maintenance, keep your vehicle running strong when you
schedule service at Tampa Honda! We offer a variety of
service specials to make your visit even more affordable, and can help answer questions and troubleshoot your Honda performance issues. We look forward to working with you!
