How to Replace Honda Accord Civic Cross Tour Pilot Key Fob Battery Change CR1616 

KENFL74 - some here criticize you for having a detailed video. i appreciate your step by step video process. thank you for being so kind helping others save money by doing this key fob fix ourselves.

10 years and this video is still helping people out like me!

Thank you 10 years later, KENFL74. Saved me a trip to the dealer and I don't know how much $$! Battery cost me $3 at CVS.

Got the info I was looking for, but had to play this at 2x speed

This is why I love RU-vid...thank you uploader...:)

possibly the best DIY video I have ever seen, anyone should be able to fix remote battery for car with the help of this video!

The way you explained it is so thorough. You are an amazing instructor. It comes naturally to you.

EXACTLY what I needed. Nearly broke a key fob before I saw this. Thanks!

Videos like this are EXTREMELY helpful. I got the key apart but didn’t know how to get the other piece separated. THANKS!

This video was so helpful. I was kind of scared to do this without cracking the case. After watching this it was super easy ! I know this is a really vintage video lol but wanted you to know you continue to be appreciated years after the original post.

Thanks so much for posting this Ken! It showed exactly everything I needed to know, including which way the battery faces since I forgot to notice when I took it out. Just finished replacing both CR1616 key batteries for my 2006 Accord (the originals lasted 12 years!). One lasted about 1 1/2 months more than the other. Home Depot had them for $4. each, $2 each less than AutoZone! So nice not having to insert the key for a couple of weeks until I could shop. Just happened to have the correct Phillips head screwdriver and it was magnetized which was great since it's so easy to drop the screw (always open it in a place (not outside) where if you drop the screw you can easily retrieve it!).

I like the fact CR1616 is on the heading. Thank you!

Thank You Buddy. Your Video Saved me 59$.

Two comments! 1) Well Done & 2) Done Well I thought it was simple and your vid was focused on the key very well making it possible to see exactly what you were doing. Thank you, BK

Thanks for the tip @ 3:15 about which way to pull down to detach the two halfs where the plastic lip attaches. Very helpful!! I left my screw attached and pried it open... but knowing which way to tug really helped!

Well thanks for this. I had to go to four different places to find the CR1616 batteries and got a $7 Husky precision screwdriver set from Home Depot just for this task. I couldn't for the life of me get the screw out, and that was with a heat gun and WD-40. The thing was screwed in with the force of eleventy billion newtons powered by a quasar. Good to see that Radio Shack is still around, despite closing a bunch of stores. They had the batteries I needed! Home Depot had a peg item with no stock, Lowe's didn't have the peg item, nothing at CVS (except some delicious Jolly Ranchers). Thankfully, I told the CVS cashier of my plight and she clued me in on the Radio Shack a few doors down. Small talk pays off sometimes! So, I read the comments and was able to replicate the 'pry-off' technique with the larger flat screwdriver and anchored by a smaller one. Then, I could shake the innards loose. Oh, and I managed to stab myself in the left hand. Not fun, but I got 'er done! Girlfriend will finally be able to get in and out of her vehicle with the remote, as well as set/disable the alarm. Thanks for the vid! Who the heck is disliking this, Honda?

Thanks for posting this video clip. This is the only clip that correctly shows how to open up the plastic housing by liftting it up and at the same time pulling it toward metal-key side. It worked for my Civic 2006. Thanks You So Much!

Thank you. Enjoyed your video. I read most of the tips. Of course the small screw never did budge. Since, I am way too impatient. I ended up busting the case open with a couple of screwdrivers. I had to use a vise to snap it back together. Miracle of miracles, it works and the key is not too badly mangled. As we say in Spanish "mal hecho pero hecho." Which means "badly done but done!"

Thank you so much. I was afraid to take it apart. Now I know I can do this! There are 7 Hondas in my family!!

I have a 2007 Honda and the batteries needed to be replaced in both keys. One had tape holding it together because I broke the plastic trying to open it. The other key needed a new battery and I found your video. So this key doesn’t have tape on it thanks to your video. And my wife is happy.

Very helpful. Most other videos skipped over the best way to take cover off without breaking it. Thank You!

Thanks for the step-by-step. Saved me time and money and I bought a precision ratcheting screwdriver set from Home Depot for $5.

Thank you for this video. I found an eyeglass kit with a mini screwdriver in it at the dollar store and it worked perfectly along with your instructions! Very helpful video! Thank you again!

Thank you very much for the great video. You saved me from breaking the shell of the key. I could not figure how it came apart. I removed the screw but could not separate it. Thanks again, Barry

Thanks for posting this. I didn't have a hairdryer to heat the key as others suggested, so I touched the screw with the tip of a soldering iron, and as soon as the key became hot to the touch the screw came right out. Of course this requires extreme caution so as not to melt the plastic. Nice post!

I was worried about breaking the latch, so I needed the tip about how to slide the cover off. Useful info, thanks for the vid.

Thank you for this video! Saved me $80 from the dealer! The little screw was hard to come off like much of the comments. Had to use WD-40 and a small screwdriver I normally use for eye glass lenses. Either way this was great.

Thank you for your great instructions, especially how to open up the key fib without breaking the plastic end. Much appreciated!

Thanks so much for this video! It's always good to go into a project with the necessary info. Well made!

Thank for the video. I was able to successfully change my battery this morning after watching your video. By the way, I had the same small piece of plastic come out of my key, don't know where it came from. It did not effect the outcome.

Thanks Buddy, my key fob for a 2008 Civic died and the back up never worked in the first place. Bought two batteries, followed your instructions and it turned out surprisingly easy. An that from a guy who is a danger to himself and anyone nearby when seen with a tool in his hand. Thanks again.

Thank you very much I was able to replace the battery following your instructions , so meticulously detailed!

Perfect video. Explained everything very clearly, step by step. Much appreciated!

Now I can’t wait to replace mine . It’s so simple!!!

Very well presented! Thank you! This helped me out a lot! I could listen to you present videos like this all day!

Thank you twice in almost three years I have changed it , great video !

2010 Crosstour key went dead. Fixed in 2 minutes with the instructions in your video.

Great video!! Glad you had the battery number on the heading! Found the battery at Walgreens. The screw had lock tight on it and was very hard to get off. I ended up placing the key face down on a towel, then with a small hammer I gently tapped a small screwdriver into the screw which allowed me to get a better bite on the screw. Press down hard on the screw while turning it and I was able to get it off. Other than that the replacement was quick. Key remote is back in business again!! Thanks!!!

Great video, literally went through every step I need!!! I even had that little plastic piece that came off after opening it hahaha

Thank you sooo much for this! I felt very empowered after completing all of your steps. Both of my key fobs are now working!🤓

Fantastic video! Followed all of steps and my key is now working. Thank you for all of your hard work on this video.

You are my hero for showing me how to do this

Thanks. The screwdriver blade type is a Phillips. My Honda Civic 4-door 2014 is slightly different. (cv1020 battery) Your instructions helped me a lot. I was able to use a small eyeglass screwdriver. It has been several years that I wanted to do this.

As a newbie, Instructions were very clear.

I'm so paranoid about breaking a tiny clip or something that I literally watch this video every single time I change my battery :-). Thanks for posting.

Thanks for this video! I just followed it and got my key working again. A funny detail. You noticed a tiny piece of plastic that had broken off somehow even though you opened it very carefully. I too noticed the exact same small piece of plastic even though I was very careful and gentle opening it up. You seem to be right about it not being anything to worry about. The key is working just fine now.

Thanks for this video I spent only $4 bucks changed the battery of my honda civic key. Very helpful.

Thanks man. My original battery lasted 11 years. Honda forever.

Despite the flac (admittedly me too) because of video duration you still saved me from demolishing my case while trying to open it. From one dummy to a youtuber, thank you and safe tidings.

Glad I read through the comments! I stripped the screw but was able to pry the fob apart and take the pack out and replace the battery. Easy but wish I'd seen the hairdryer method first.

Thank you so much. The metal key fell out and I needed to know how to get it back in. Woahhhhh. U saved me. Thank you!!!!!!!!! I know I’ll eventually need to get another really soon tho but this saved me!!! I wish I could bake you a pan of scratch made cinnamon rolls. If ur ever in SC let me know.

Thanks! I had put my battery in upside down 🤪 so thanks for making sure you mentioned that part!

Thanks for the comment about using the hairdryer to heat the key - worked like a charm! This video is 5 minutes longer than it needs to be but otherwise is great instructions. I used an eye glass repair tool to take the screw out.

Thanks for the tips! Always good to know where not to pry before you start prying.

Thank you! This video really assisted me in buying the correct battery, as well as opening the actual FOB. Thanks for sharing!!

Thanks for the video. You saved me a $90 trip to the dealer.

Thank you good sir! Clean, easy and simple procedure.

Thanks for the video. It was very helpful. That little plastic piece came off for me too. Lol. Thanks again!!

This was awesome I was able to do it myself I bought the batteries from the link to Amazon and I went to dollar tree for screwdriver. I appreciate you so much thanks

Thanks for the detailed video! I was able to change mine fairly quickly once I got the little screw out. I had to use some WD-40 on it to get it to come out, but it finally did.

My key fob battery needed replacement (Accord 2006). The tiny screw had corroded and I was unable to remove it. Dealer said my entire key had to be replaced for $125. I used a rotary tool with a mini grinder tip to remove this screw. Use a grinder bit that is approximately the same size as the screw shaft. It will take about one minute. Do not force it, let the weight of the rotary tool do it. You basically grind through the head of the screw. Carefully open the fob, replace battery, reassemble and snap the fob closed. I did not replace the screw because the fob snaps shut and I have not have a problem with it opening. A rotary tool is a great thing. You will use it again and again. The mini grinder tip was part of a set from good ole Harbor Freight that was about $7. If I can do this (62 year old woman), you can too.

Great video, I find that little piece fits in a notch just above the key. Thank you very much.

Worked for me! Thanks. Used a little alcohol to clean the inside. Oh man it was dirty. If you have trouble finding the CR1616 battery try your local watch repair shops. They usually have them.

Excellent. Thank you so much. I appreciate the step by step. Was able to do this in 5 minutes.

Thanks for the tip about using the flat screwdriver to get the battery out! You saved me

Thank you for this post; you made changing the battery easy and foolproof!

Thank you so much for this info....Did it very easily, and was planning to go to the Honda dealership to change these batteries. You've probably saved me at least $50...:)

Changed the battery in a Honda Pilot..thanks, excellent video..btw, I think the piece of plastic was from inside where the battery is held in place.

The video is great. I had difficulty in removing the screw. I used a little oil & soaked it to loosen. Could unscrew with some difficulty. But after that the process was smooth. Thanks for the video.

I just wanted to thank you for your video and it was very helpful 👍😊

Thank you for posting and for several helpful comments as well!

Thank you for share you knowledge. It saved me from breaking my key cover if I didn’t watch your video. It needs to slide back key cover toward the key, not to elevate the key cover up-ward if do so will break the cover hook, and then cover will be used less.

This video was great! Thank you so much. You saved us a trip to the battery store. Good sir

Thanks for the great video. I could never have done this without it on my 2012 Civic.

thanks for the video... my key fob battery needs replacing. will be doing it today. :))

Thanks very much for posting this video. I got my remote key fob opened, and got the old battery out easily.

Thank you... Changed my '05 Pilot key fob battery with ease, thanks to you!👍

I used the small knife on my swiss army knife to get the pesky screw open. Just thought I would share it to help others out :)

Works for Honda Pilot 2014 too. Although I knew how to replace the battery, I wanted to be double sure because they the key costs $$$ to replace. The trick is slide out from the hinge so be careful not to pry it open in frustration and have it break. Thanks for the "double check" :) P.S The only dislikes are from car dealers who won't be able to charge you a ridiculous amount for something that costs $1.

I just got two of these batteries from amazon--and one was dead on arrival. I took my fob apart like 10 times, finally figured, what the heck I'd try the other battery--and then it worked. One tidbit all the vids leave out: you should confirm that the red light works before putting the fob together. I was unaware of that, and I kept assembling my fob even though the red light wasn't coming on.

Thanks ,just fixed my wifes key with your help!!!!

Thank you! After watching your video, I was able to change the battery in my key fob! This was very helpful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

Just brought a 2011 Accord. Thanks for the video.

Thank you for your excellent video! The battery just died in my '06 Accord key fob and now I know exactly what to do...thanks again!

Thanks for the video, KENFL74. I had to replace the battery on the Key fob for my Accord just now.

TQVM. Excellent video. EXTREMELY helpful!

Thank you for this! Just replaced a battery!

Thank you this post it was very helpful and easy to understand. It totally worked for our Honda Accord 2011.

Thanks for the video. It was very helpful. Those little plastic pieces came out for me too. I was worried a bit, although they didn't seem too significant.

Why do people complain about the free information that they obviously needed. Thanks for this

Great Video, it worked for My Honda CRV 2005 EX 💯 Thanks Man 💪🏾.

Thank you! Replaced battery perfectly on my Accord., and i also had 2 little pieces that came out. I think its just excess plastic from sides but didn’t make any difference.

Saved $20 bucks keep it up! Thanks

Awesome, saved my time and money.

Fantastic RU-vid instructional vid !

Good video. The screw has blue locktite on the threads. If you have any trouble removing the screw, try heating the metal portion to soften it. That's what the dealer did and was able to remove the dinged up screw head on mine. Be careful though. If you have already broken the back of key fob, you can buy a replacement for $10 and a replacement screw is $6 at Your Honda dealer.

thanks. i had the same bits of plastic come out. couldn't figure out where they cam efrom either but all works well!!

Thank you for this video. It worked for me as you demonstrated.

Thanks for the video! Helped me tremendously with my 2006 Honda Civic key.

Thank you so much, I have replaced the battery earlier however i have made a mistake in putting the battery reverse and thinking of taking to honda dealer, after watching this video and replacing the battery correctly the key started working.