How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Honda and Acura Vehicles
We have nine videos for Honda and Acura owners
This video (coming soon!) will help owners of 2024 and newer Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX EVs
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This one is a 2022 Acura update featuring new key fobs.
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All Honda and late model Acura models are represented. Kudos to Honda Motors for a very simple, straightforward process and for NOT hiding the key hole!
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An update with a 2017 model Honda.
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An update with an Acura model.
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And one here replacing the battery in a common key fob.
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And one featuring a new Honda key fob. Be VERY careful with these fobs!
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This one covers the new-style Acura fob. Be careful here too!
And an even newer style Acura fob!
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Models covered include the ILX, MDX, NSX, RDX, RL, RLX, TL, TSX, TLX, ZDX, Civic, Accord. Crosstour, CR-V, CR-Z, Fit, Odyssey, Pilot, Prologue, Clarity, and HR-V.
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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.
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The author has 25 years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start any keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s College, ME: MS, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY
automobile. Unless your key ring is flexible, take the fob off the ring to make room to remove the mechanical key. Turning over the fob, look for a small slide lever near the key ring side. Slide it to the side with a fingernail and pry the lever towards the top at the same time. Work the key out of the fob.
If your Porsche has a visible key hole, simple insert the mechanical key and turn. If a key hole is not visible, look for a separation in the driver’s door handle towards the back. It marks a cover hiding the keyhole. Then look beneath the cover for a slot. Slide the mechanical key in as far up as it will go and pull the cover away from the car exposing the key hole.
If a separation in the handle is not found, simply lift the handle. The key hole will be seen beneath the back of the handle. The Macan will have a plastic insert in the key hole that will need to be removed. Once the key hole is visible, insert the mechanical key and turn it counterclockwise (left). It will be awkward to get to. Then remove the key, release the handle fully and then pull it again to open. And you’re in.