Honda Accord Smart Key with Push Button Start FAQ Review - Tips and Tricks

[@AKsugarsled]

That was really helpful. The dealer never explained any of that when I bought my new Pilot. Thanks man.

[@HondaProJason]

thank you!

[@bareknuckles2u]

Honda, give Jason a bonus check. He is moving product for you by doing these excellent videos!

[@arieldavis5631]

Wow!! My Honda salesman literally showed me nothing but where to sign. After months of thinking it was possessed I figured out the key fobs were making my seat move, lol. I just learned today I could roll windows down with them! Thanks Jason!!!

[@HondaProJason]

Here is everything you need to know about Honda's Smart Key entry system. Honda salesman please share with your co-workers and show your new Honda clients. I made this video as a tool to educate everyone who has questions on how the system works. Thank You and I hope you enjoy the video.

[@HondaProJason]

***** That is the big question. I don't think so because the CRV did not get it BUT Honda might surprise us.

[@sabrinasolis7652]

HondaPro Jason hi illa

[@NipperDog]

Excellent video Jason. I've had the car for 20 months now and I just learned a few things about my Smart Key by watching this.

[@HondaProJason]

Thank You & that's awesome :-D

[@HondaProJason]

This is a great Honda video to help with any questions you might have about Honda's Smart key with push button start.

[@cameronlones2948]

Does this work also on the 2015 Honda civic si sedan

[@HondaProJason]

Cameron Lones Yes most of the system is the same ;-)

[@davidmcclain1]

+HondaPro Jason - Jason I have a 2015 Honda Civic 4 door and I could not get the windows to roll down by double pressing - and hold on the second.

[@ISH3092]

I picked up a 2017 v6 touring and was quite sad that I couldn't use my fog lights with the Drls then I realized my headlights were all led and i got over it lol

[@HondaProJason]

I'm glad you enjoyed it and that is why I made it. Thank you for the feedback.

[@angelpadilla1]

Your the best Honda review person for tips and tricks on Honda’s cars thank you so much pls make more videos!

[@sallybrauss7185]

Like others have said, I wasn't explained ANY of this stuff when I bought my 2013 Honda Accord - super appreciated! I had NO idea there was a hidden key in there!! I was also given a separate remote start fob - wish they were one in the same fob, but it's ok. Now I just need to know how to program the remote start so it runs longer than 10 minutes because it's not long enough of a warm up in my cold Montana winters!

[@HondaProJason]

Thank Your for the comment, if memory serves me right, if you repeat the starting process on the remote start fob, that should add 10 more mins. So if you let the car run for 9 mins, repeat and you should get another 10 *from that point (you can only do that 1 time)

[@lisahethcox5079]

I'm going to give this a try this weekend. Thanks

[@HondaProJason]

Let me know if you have any questions, because as the years have gone by, Honda has added some features

[@jennifermillsrhit6607]

just bought a 2016 last week and my sales person gave me a less than desirable tutorial! Thanks for your videos- I loved my Honda selection but now I REALLY do knowing what they actually do now!!

[@rubenfuentes3017]

thank you Jason, I am a new salesman at Honda. I love that you show us how the features work in the Hondas, You do a great job and I am going to look at all your videos to better myself as a Salesman. Thank you and keep up the great work.

[@HondaProJason]

@Guru Depends on the country but here in the U.S it is the trunk open button and the panic button is also on the fob

[@MaSSaCR3_]

@HondaPro Jason I have a 2013 accord coupe V6 if I get the remote engine starter will I have to carry 2 key fobs?

[@HondaProJason]

MaSSaCr3Vu yes in the Accord you will need to carry 2 key fobs.

[@godswill5480]

You're really good bro. My honda dealer never told me any of this. This video has really educated me.

[@HondaProJason]

This video covers the Honda Accord but is basically the same for the Honda Odyssey, and New 2014 Honda Civic.

[@oscarbrown4469]

9ice one Jason... The question on every accord owners mind has just been answered.

[@finker5309]

best explanation of a smart key I've seen. I do not regret subscribing!

[@andrewnyynyj]

This helped me a lot, I have had a 2013 Accord Coupe with SmartKey for a few months and I never knew what the key lock on the floor was for, and the switch in the glovebox, thanks for the tips Jason!

[@HondaProJason]

Thats great and that's why I do the videos. Congrats on the 2013 Accord its one amazing machine.

[@angelpadilla1]

Andrew monasterio the push button start might have a problem

[@HondaProJason]

FAQ on Hondas smart key entry with push button start. 2013/14 Honda Accord, 2014 Honda Odyssey and now also available on 2014 Honda Civic. #Honda #HondaLove

[@drinkme7809]

I am getting a used 2013 Accord Friday can not wait!!!!

[@CharlietoKind]

I love Honda for this reason, the small things have a lot of attention and detail

[@michaelsharp8229]

Thank you for the quick tutorial. I just got a Honda Fit, and managed to activate my alarm system. I think what I didn't do correctly was press the Start button twice for accessories. I only pushed the button once while sitting in the car with the keys, and no foot on the brake. You might want to make note of that on an updated video. Thanks again for all the cool tips though, this helped me a lot otherwise =]

[@HerbChambersHondaofSeekonk]

Great video Jason. Lot's of people have been asking for this information. Great job! Thanks.

[@HondaProJason]

Honda's push button start and smart key FAQs

[@hondapower610]

I work at Honda and even I learned a few things! Great video #Honda #HondaLove

[@sarkinyakinjabo7607]

My accord 2016 Ex-l cant remote start and when i pressed the lock button on the driver door handle it wont lock the car. It only had 43k miles on dashboard. Anticipating your response. The issue has been rectified (antenna cable inside rear ac vent wasn't connected)

[@Falcon5370]

hondapro jason your skill is extra ordinary....I like your style.and also like your videos and Honda motors.

[@dew2334]

Jason I just bought a new E-XT your videos were a huge part in the decision great work thanks.

[@johnmzenor]

as usual, another great video! I had wondered how the smart key works after a battery failure.

[@foonghh8878]

Hey Jason, thx for the video. could you explain whats i-VTEC, DOHC n SOHC difference, when does i-VTEC engages, Type R engine compare to normal i-VTEC engine, and what does vtec "kick in" means. Sorry for my bad english but I've always wonder how all these stuff works :) thanks!

[@jennelrodie]

This was really helpful. I’ve been having start button ignition problems and while they still remain with a new fab battery etc. This instructional helped with my degree of user error. Amazing about the window feature! I live in AZ and need this!! Thank you.

[@Ahmed-il9ej]

Awesome thx I'm getting a honda tommorow that's why I'm watching this vids

[@HondaProJason]

Right now this system is only on the Accord, Odyssey and the Crosstour but will be on all other models soon.

[@jadeddeath02]

Thanks for the great video... you are the only one who mentions starting the car in the winter to warm it up! And that was my biggest concern with the smart key technology. Thanks! :D

[@TrackSol]

Cool stuff! I wonder when this smart key technology will trickle to the other cars, specifically the Pilot and maybe the new Ridgeline...

[@XZAYLO]

man, new hondas are really awesome, everything so affordable and all the features u get in expensive cars

[@SamboNsovo]

atleast for USA people, our base model costs as much as the last model in the USA.

[@pawmom910]

That’s so cool! I just got an Accord coupe with the smart key. Is there a way to roll the windows back up and close the sunroof via the remote?

[@NipperDog]

Nice video Jason. My Accord has the Smart Key option and I still learned a few things.

[@crownr0yalonice]

I learned that I can shut it down to JUST ACC power today! Hold the auto transmission shifter button in AND press the start/stop button. COOL!

[@brandonbenny344]

Just got a 2014 EX-L and I'm so excited to use the key!

[@ACCORDriver_NL]

Now that's a very useful video. Big props to you for making this. Very clear explanation. Good job, buddy!!

[@HondaProJason]

We should have info about the 2015 Honda pilot release in May/June 2014

[@neils.983]

When the battery died, and you put the key next to the push button and start it, how did that happen? Does the car have some kind of reader/scanner and the remote has a chip in it? I'm just curious

[@dustincariaga6468]

I love the keyless entry of every Hondas and I like some of the features where u can't lose the key fob for the cars

[@rockrocktheragnorok9184]

I think I'm going to buy a 2013 Accord Coupe EX-L just from this video alone. "I'm in the know."

[@barerdrew0630]

Jason, this video is awesome! Great job.

[@AcCeSsDeNiEd65]

I hope this will be on future cr-zs. It's missing the start button too

[@alexisneg]

hi jason i want a know a about the SI 2014? Please make one video for more info...

[@ClasssicAri]

Thanks for letting us know which trim this is

[@Fu2reTroublez]

Hey Jason, thanks for the video. Was wondering if this can be an added feature at all to other cars. I recently bought a 2013 Civic Si Sedan and would love to be able to have the smart key feature for opening and closing the windows / sunroof as I live in Florida and its always hot.

[@danlhall1963]

I have the 2015 Ex-l with Nav r cylinder. I like the feature that you can start your car lock it and come back cart its warmed up. Now sense the remote is so powerful why not let it auto start with you remote? I had a viper alarm in 2005 that did it.

[@HondaProJason]

@franklin The car will give a warning but will stay running

[@MrPrincessdlow]

can you roll down windows in 2016 Civic?

[@HondaProJason]

+MrPrincessdlow Yes you can rol down the windows in EX and above trim levels of the new 2016 Civic

[@ibrahimkhanoo7154]

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[@MoeVlogsCanada]

Sub'd. You know what you are talking about. I own a brand new 2014 Honda accord EX L. I can now get my weekly info about my car. Keep making new videos for Honda accord 2014.

[@HondaProJason]

Thank you so much :-)

[@lailadavids]

Awesome video . So informative and easy to learn.

[@gsambolin]

Jason so how do you GET OUT OF, or turn off accessory mode so you can start the car back up again?

[@HondaProJason]

you can just press the brake and the start button, the car will start up

[@gsambolin]

HondaPro Jason Thanks

[@gaggy69]

Good video. One question: if the car is started and the smart key is then not present, is there any time or distance limit for which the car (2015 Honda Accord EX-L) can be driven?

[@HondaProJason]

The Pilot in MY2015 and the Ridgeline has been discontinued until at least 2016.

[@sere-omega]

very good video. The valley mode saved me a trip to the dealership i had the trunk locked. lmao

[@Stephen_AZ]

Great video, no thrill just raw data that we came to see. Thanks!

[@tommut]

Nice tips - thanks. You mention at the end of the video that you can start the car and then leave with the keys and lock it. On my 2013 Honda Accord, once the car is started and I leave the vehicle with the smart key (in the starting the car on a cold day and let it warm up a bit scenario), I can't seem to then lock the doors from outside the vehicle. Pressing the lock buttons or the button on the door handle does nothing in that scenario. Should that work, or is that the feature trying to stop the keys from being locked in the car preventing me from doing that?

[@justinleveille8200]

Thank you Jason - Extremely helpful. Do you have a video for the remote engine starter for the Accord (not the same fob as this video)? I have a couple of questions. The car starts remotely with the RS-13AC Keyfob, but once I unlock the doors, the car stops and I cannot start it with only this remote starter fob, I have to have the regular fob from this video to start and drive the car. I am thinking there has to be a way to program the remote engine starter key fob. Surely Honda would not make me carry 2 Fobs?

[@muffiewashington9428]

just bought a 2013 Honda accord so thank u so much cause I was wondering if I can roll down my.windows so this was very helpful

[@RickEsterson2012]

Nice job Jason! Do you know if the 2014 EX-L V6 can AUTO lock all doors AND arm the alarm? My previous aftermarket units could passively lock and set the alarm. Thanks!

[@PapaRora]

Thanks for the video! is there any way to start the car from inside the house.. so it heats up?

[@akfox38]

+Piyush Arora Yes, you need a remote starter installed. Same as if you had only a key system.

[@GBraidi78]

Do you have any idea when they are going to realease some intormation about the 2015 pilot? If so please let me know thanx!

[@ericabobrow562]

This was really helpful. I'm wondering about the immobilizer device and the Honda SmartKey. I went to start my 2013 Accord without the keyfob nearby and the dash lit up with what looked like every alert lamp, along with a "Power is On" message, but the car would not start. The brake depressed and the steering wheel locked. When I realized the key fob was missing, I brought it back with me into the car to try these things you showed in the video to start the car. Nothing has worked. I even replaced the fob battery. No go. Is there an immobilizer reset procedure you can refer me to? (BTW, we had just driven the car with two stops an hour or so earlier, so I don't think the starter would give out without an indicator during start ups just previously.)

[@ambero6509]

Jason. Great videos. We have a 2013 Honda accord that intermittently will not start. We have changed all the batteries. It will jump start, but turning out to be an unreliable car. Had the car for 3 months and it has happened 6 times. Suggestions? Also our FOB's will not roll down the windows. Is there a menu feature to enable that?

[@joloui2035]

i live in a place where it gets really cold in the winter, and im not sur if the push button start is ideal for extreme cold, when i push it will it always crank the engine enough for it to start on artic ice weather? With a key, i can crank it as long as needed, the way i see it its better than a button, no?... also, is there a way to start the car with that key in the fob instead of using the push button?

[@David-zy9sq]

Thanks, I learned new things that the salesman didn't show me. I have a question about my new car, I have a 2016 accord touring, does it have a factory alarm installed?

[@dustincariaga6468]

And for the push button by putting the remote by it if u loss the battery for it is it like a sensor between the keyfob and the push button ignition button? Just asking and I like your review its awesome and keep up the good work alright

[@jonathanloria3001]

Hi Jason! I recently aquired one like this, im just curious If there is a way to update the screen software of simply add android auto/ apple carplay to it

[@ratonsitaxv3]

Do you have a video how to program a smart key fob for a Honda accord?

[@mrxyz2k]

Jason, is it true that I can't start new Honda engine to warm up by remote from my next floor room, and it switch off after a fixed period of time, like some other cars.

[@andrewly9799]

@HondaPro Jason Is it possible to program a single Honda smart key to two different vehicles? It would be nice to only carry around one key for both Honda's instead of 2 separate smart keys. I would take one of the existing keys and get it programmed into the other car.

[@HondaProJason]

LOL yes because i didn't want to cut the scene and the 'no battery part' would not work if the other key was in the car.

[@rajunagu]

Awesome HondaPro Jason.. Very informative.

[@MiguelSanchez-pf6pd]

2014 Honda parked for winter won't start in may but battery is charged lights work just fine.

[@PiAir172]

Excellent video, I was looking for.......how to start engine with battery dead ! For valet part, don't forget to lock the Glove Box also, the valet could put the switch back to on and use the remote again !! Thanks

[@TheStruggleistooReal]

Is this the same on the Honda Civic with all the features of the accord smart key you demonstrated? I really Like that you can start the car with a dead key fob.

[@imds123]

Jason, What differences are the features if your have a manual Accord Coupe?

[@jpanic2]

Hey Jason - how do you turn off a 2015 CRV (push start) if it doesn’t want to turn off by pushing the button??

[@johndenglere6381]

Jason...with the push button start, how do you go from running mode to accessories mode without shutting down completely? Like turning key from running to accessories mode. I like to keep the radio on without turning everything off and then back on just to listen to radio after stopping the engine.

[@HondaProJason]

You would have to shut the car off and then without your foot on the brake press the start button

[@MrCPGio]

@HondaPro Jason... What happens when you car battery dies and your steering wheel is locked? I see how to get it out of park with the physical key near the shifter and into neutral, but not how to unlock the steering wheel.

[@ShayB___1]

Thank you so much! I'm about to get a 2015 Honda Fit and I was kind of confused about how the push button start and smart key work.(Especially the turning on the accessories part). Thanks again, very helpful! Do you know what features are different for the Fit(if there are any)?

[@mnj2wxo]

good info on honda's Jason. Now question, can you or anyone tell me is there is any way to record CD's to the hard drive of a 2015 Accord without the skipping. Obviously I'm referring to a mixed CD... Please help.. Also, Any easier way to enter information into the NAVI because using the NAVI is a missing. Most times I use my phone because it's just easier.

[@robertsoliz6821]

if you remote start the vehicle with the key fob, when you go to enter the car and drive away, does it remain running? or will it cut off and you will have to start the car from inside the car again?

[@TY102313]

thanks for the helpful tip however I have the HCH 2014 and the rolling down windows feature didn't work. Is that something that I have to program it into my key fob?

[@HondaProJason]

LOL they have had it since the 8th gen Accord, it works on the Honda Pilot and Odyssey also.

[@gamerwhiz6847]

Great video about Hondas, short, to the point & informative. Thank you!

[@sferris33]

How much do those fobs cost? How often do those push button starts fail? Can one choose a regular flat key transmission vs a push button start?

[@AmitJangid]

QQ, Press unlock twice and hold, and it will roll down windows and sunroof. Is there an option to if you have all the windows open and you want to roll them up?

[@dretea]

Great review on the the smart key!

[@HondaProJason]

The remote start remote works the same way. It just replaces the factory remote.

[@donffrank]

I have a question! What happens if in some way you turn on the car and at the moment to depart, you leave the key away from the car? Is the car going to advise you that you left the key away or just it'll keep runing?

[@dont-f-it-up9319]

Jason, i have lost key #1 to my 2015 Honda Accord. How do get another one and how much will it cost?

[@veryvermilion]

Is there a way to unlock all four doors on the 2015 Crosstour without pushing the button on the fob? Is there a setting that allows me to walk up to the door, put my hand in the door handle, and all four doors unlock?

[@chrisalonzo9096]

Jason, If I accidentally leave the car running in the garage and take the key in the house, the car will remain running, right? Is there any timeout that will shut the car off after a certain amount of time to prevent CO poisoning?

[@monos70]

So many things the remote can do. Tough to memorize all of them but at least it gets us out of a few situations.

[@gsambolin]

BTW Great video, I wish my dealer explained this to me when I got the car.

[@HondaProJason]

Thank You, I do travel around the world helping Honda salespeople better understand the technology.

[@rabbit73au]

Watching this in 2020 now that nearly all cars nowadays have these features shows how advanced Honda was bacon 2013

[@MichelleShemancik]

My HRV didn't start today. Makes a sound like a dead car battery soI put ithe FOB next to the start stop button & it did start. Great. Then I saw "no key " displayed on dash & never saw this before and can't find out what it means. Checked fob battery ,2.93 volts, yet I had to put it next to the start/stop to start it. Why? If I were to loose the entire fob, or it's stolen with the spare key inside, is there Anyway to start the hrv in this emergency situation. It seems even if I had the key from the fob alone, I still could not start the vehicle because there is no place to insert the key alone. I could be in real trouble alone in a bad neighborhood. HRV manual does not seem to address these questions. I was also told the tailgate button does not work on my HRV. Really, why not, everything else does. Do you recommend using the door panel lock button to lock all doors or the black button on the handle? Sorry about so many questions, but it's hard to find anyone who really understands the nuisances. I appreciate your time & advice.

[@HondaProJason]

Yes, I can answer all your questions and the no key light is on our HRV & it was not the key fob but the actual push start button *Please email me [e-mail] so I can explain and help with your other questions

[@L4LD4L]

Hey Jason, thanks for posting this awesome video, brother. I have a 2015 Honda Fit EX-L and I am having the problem with the push button door to lock the car. Normally, i would hear the beeping sound and light flash after pushing it but this time no such thing is happening. Please help! Thanks.

[@HondaProJason]

I'm acually shooting door locks settings video today. I'll have them up on KZbin soon

[@L4LD4L]

Alright brother..you're the best, man. Thanks for the info.

[@HondaProJason]

Not many people do, thats why I thought I should do a video on it. I hope Honda salesman can better educate their clients with this video.