Honda Pilot 2016 Keyless Start System Problem FIX

[@donnafleming1037]

This has been happening to us for the past few months. I watched this video and then sent it to my husband. He quickly called our Honda dealership. They told us there was a recall for this problem. They told us to bring it right in and they fixed it for no cost at all!!

[@andrewdowney5902]

I never comment on KZbin videos, but this was the only one that I found that perfectly addressed the problem I was experiencing and gave a great step by step tutorial that was clear and concise. Got the whole thing fixed in less than 10minutes. Thank you!

[@brianmeza7354]

Thank you. This was my first ever KZbin upload so I'm glad it was helpful.

[@dualcycle]

@@brianmeza7354 Thanks for the "how to" video Brian. Worked perfectly! What's alarming is the failure rate everyone is having. I have a 2016 Pilot so this appears to be a defective product. I had an engine start button on my previous car and never had an issue.

[@lamellford2900]

I am a Honda Pilot owner 2016 touring with same issue I am gonna try to do this repair myself but a little worried

[@joshuagratopp8040]

Didn't work for me. Very informative and helpful video. I got the part switched out very easily following your instructions, but still getting the same error message.

[@dmytrotereshchenko6396]

@@joshuagratopp8040 the internet says that this issue should be fixed by replacing the BCM. A lot of cases were fixed by this procedure

[@defttech]

Thank you for this video. I went to the parts department to get one and they informed me that they extended the warranty on these for 9 years. Check with your dealer before you look to change this.

[@mikemcmahon5699]

Thank you Brian for this. This fixed my problem and it only took less than a few minutes to replace. One thing to note for other's experience this issue, first replace your FOB battery as this will cause this issue too. Then if you are experience the problem still, then follow Brian's instructional video

[@MiguelEDC]

Life changing video right here! I can’t thank you enough! For years I drove my car with the stupid “remote keyless start” error issue crap always resetting the battery to make it go away. This is the video I was looking for and it sure made a huge difference. Easy to do DIY, totally worth it!! 💯🙌🏼

[@spidey1965]

I’ve had this issue for many months, with the engine light in stating a fab issue. While it still worked I was concerned with the upcoming State inspection. So I followed your tutorial and damned if didn’t work in the first attempt. This video was on the money, and I thank you.

[@ronaldwhite4686]

I never comment on videos, but I replaced the part for $50 and did it in less than 10 minutes. I am NOT a car guy and you made it very easy. Thank you.

[@imira1980]

I never thought I could do this on my own. Never tried to fix a car problem before. This is a very helpful video that guided me through step by step. I had to pause the video several times. I resolved the issue within 15 minutes. No more keyless issue signal and worries about whether the car can be started or not next time. Thank you so much for the help.

[@SimpleEverydayJoy]

Thank you!!! The push start was giving me problems for months. I ordered the push start from here months ago but was hesitant to install it. Then the warning message came on yesterday and it stayed on. So I sent this video to my husband and it took him 10 mins to install it for me and problem solved!!!! I’m soo happy...this headache went away! Thank you!

[@VivianeBakuba]

It took 10 minutes to replace it and the issue was resolved completely. Thanks for this video. Part was $30 from Amazon.😂

[@FaradHall]

For those that have this warning and it does not accompany a code, Honda will deem it not covered under the extended warranty. For clarification, this is not a recall error. If you take it to a Honda dealership, you will be subject to paying the $179 diagnostic fee, which can be applied to fixing the problem. In other words, if you do not have the code, follow the guidance of this video.

[@madhousenmich]

OMG! I just did it! I was so afraid but in order to save the money I was determined to try, it took me 10 minutes! Thank you , thank you you saved me $370. It’s only $370 because the dealer charged me $130 when I told them NOPE you will not fix my car, when I heard that $500 quote. Oh well lesson learned, I’m staying away from the dealer.

[@marcohidalgo1899]

Thanks! It took me around 5 minutes!! Never thought I could do this. My wife was impressed! Thanks again from Chile.

[@laurannescates5746]

I just did this in 5 minutes!!! Thank you. Ordered the part from your link in description and replaced myself on my 2016 pilot elite! Dealership wanted $400! Part was only $70 plus shipping. Labor was free 😀 Well I’ll pay myself later with a new dress from the money I saved!

[@markmacak6685]

Outstanding!!! Honda wanted to charge me $350+ to do this job that took me 12 minutes by following this video. Only had to pay $70 for the part. Very helpful video.

[@steelrhino1]

I have a 2016 Honda Pilot and am thinking about giving this fix a try. I have the dreaded “Keyless Start Problem” error message. This doesn’t have any impact on the key fob, does it?

[@JRTiwi]

No way thanks

[@markmacak6685]

No impact to key fobs. Still working great .

[@heechulsong21]

Thanks a lot. Ordered a new part 35881-TG7-A04. It appears A04 superceded A03 and A02 by my research. The OEM part costs more but rest assured. It took only 5 mins! Thanks again Brian!

[@hobbit1953]

Brian, Thanks so much for the video. My local Honda dealer wanted nearly $400.00 to replace the switch!!! Used that money for Christmas for my grandbabies instead. Appreciate your time and effort!!!

[@daddyg9401]

Just replaced mine with the help of your video! Probably took 10 minutes tops. I was a little hesitant on pulling so hard on the panels to pop them out. But they came out and back in just fine. Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@1234565606]

Thank you Brian for this video! I know nothing about cars and fixed this issue in ten minutes! One of the best instructional KZbin videos out there!

[@kevinschyf3795]

Thank you so much! Just fixed my 2016 pilot! SO easy by pulling and pushing in the exact same places you did! Very sad that so many people have this issue and it’s not yet a service bulletin, clearly they had issues.

[@deelo7844]

June 2023 and my 2016 pilot start button started to act up. Took me 8 minutes to complete. Thank you for the video.

[@TarheelFlips]

This video saved me soooo much money and time. Fixed the issue! THANK YOU!

[@anthonygutierrez2932]

Brian - thank you for posting. It really was as simple as you say it is. Dealer wanted over $400 for repair. Part was $65 online, but I didn’t want to wait to replace so paid steep $104 at dealer for part. To anyone else watching this and is unsure... yes you can do it.

[@vaancr123]

Thanks Brian...took me 5 minutes to change in my 2016 Pilot. Everything now seems fine. Appreciate you taking the time to share this simple fix with us. Saved me some dollars.

[@raymondlayton728]

Yes. It is really this easy. Ordered the part on-line. Had it installed and working in less than 10-minutes after the part showed up at my door. Thanks for the video!

[@Jasincredible]

You just saved me a bunch of money and frustration. Thanks for making such a clear and concise video.

[@chrisk2898]

Great video straight and to the point. Dealership charged me $107 for the part and wanted another $150 in Labor.

[@lynnk9114]

Fine job Fella! You saved me some money and from being robbed at the dealer! Thank you.

[@BenjamanWalter]

Thank you for your clear and concise instructions - seriously, it takes longer to watch the video than to actually replace the switch - and I'm not knocking the length of your video by any means.

[@wendytomala]

Received a letter from Honda today indicating that this is an issue. They will fix it at the dealership. I'm going to try to submit for reimbursement of the part since I did it myself with the help of this video.

[@serkol8699]

Just did this this on my 2016 Pilot and keyless system problem code went away but as someone said here the walk-away auto-door lock feature was not working until I let it sit little over 30 min after removing battery wire. Took me like 5min to change it out 👍🏻👍🏻 thanks again! I got the extended warranty notice but The dealer didn’t want to do it since my car has salvage title so this vid was helpful and cost me total $87 (used the link in description to purchase the part)

[@fourthtunz]

Thanks for the video! Evidently Honda will replace this for free now..they are extending the warranty on the 2016 pilot to 125,000 miles or 9 years. Service Bulletin 20-117 I've read on Piloteers that this doesn't make it go way, that there is a control module behind the glove box that may need to be replaced. Honda should make this a recall!

[@elcaviteno2523]

Thanks for the tutorial Brother. Your video saved me couple of hundred bucks in diagnostics and labor services! I appreciate it!

[@dawgtownbrowns]

I followed your instructions and saved over $280 in labor from the dealer!!! Many thanks! Awesome job!

[@xznn9g]

5 min fix thanks, got my genéric switch on amz $51 bucks , followed your instructions and done. Tks for posting

[@giancarlopuccio7223]

Thank you so much. Had problem for months and after a simple fix all my headaches went away. You are a life saver!

[@brianmeza7354]

Thank you. Nice how such a big problem can be fixed so easily!

[@davidkay8630]

Rarely comment on videos but literally took my 5 minutes..great info way easier than the time I relied on KZbin to replace my alternator lol thanks again

[@0rganicMeel]

Thank you for your user-friendly video. I was able to complete the change in less than 20 minutes.

[@DENDELBON15]

Sir, thank you so much for uploading this video. I replaced the button, in less than 15 minutes. You have saved me $$$. 👏👏👏👏👏👏 db

[@ytubela]

In the US, Honda is now offering a warranty extension on this part to 9 years. If you get a "Keyless Start System Error" take it to the dealer for a free diagnostic and replacement if you have a 2016-2017 Pilot and 2017 Ridgeline. You can get reimbursed for a prior fix if you already replaced it. Now I just need to find my receipt from when I followed your tutorial to fix this.

[@chrisleahy2546]

Thank you for posting this video. I ordered the part & installed in less then 10 min. The Honda dealer wanted close to $400 for part and labor for what they said may be a 2 day job!

[@rodrigosalinas6836]

we had the same problem, and it's now fixed by following your video. thank you!

[@jayoneightone]

Just ordered the part which is on sale under your description link $70 .....I have the exact same model as you 2016 EX-L Honda Pilot. Thanks for the video..... looking forward to replacing it as soon as it arrives.

[@vaancr123]

I have the same problem. I ordered the switch today. It only cost me $65 after shipping. Thanks for sharing this simple fix with us!

[@chupacrabra1985]

Where did you order from ? My local dealer wants $115

[@j3ffmcmuffin]

I used this video to change the switch on my 2017 Honda Ridgeline. The only difference is that there are *two* screws on the left side. Thank you!

[@carlstoutamire9525]

I have the same problem with my wife's car! Thanks for the video. I know it is hard to film and work at the same time!

[@manuelalenz5399]

Thank you so much. I just fixed my husbands car. Of course he didn't believe me, when I told him I would fix it. :) It was just as easy as in your video and it isn't hard to unhook the cover from the dashboard either. Thanks again :)

[@brianmeza7354]

That's great! Congrats and good job in getting it fixed!

[@coreymccrary9903]

Thank you for this video! I installed it in my 2017 Ridgeline in less than 5 mins.

[@soldado23]

Thanks for your video. It took me 3 minutes to replace it. Even my daughter watch me doing it and was amazed. Thank you.

[@fredjin4011]

You saved me $$$. Great video that gave me the confidence to DIY. Less than 5 minutes. Thank you thank you thank yo!!

[@ryanbaker6445]

Thanks for making this video! I have a 2016 Pilot that had this issue for months. I took it to the dealer and they wanted to charge $500.00. I paid $74.25 (including expedited shipping) online and made the repair in no more than 10 min. No reprogramming keys necessary either. Thanks again!

[@brianmeza7354]

Great!! It is shocking that the dealer adds $425 for part cost markup and 10 minutes of labor. Good job!

[@waynewitkowski2502]

I also would like to say thank you It took about 10 to 15 minutes. As other people have said you feel a little strange yanking on the plastic but no problems whatsoever thank you again

[@Bloomsmithfamily]

Thank you , Brian for this video and clear instructions! We took into the dealer who installed some other part and charged us $300 only to have the keyless starter light continue to come back on. Instead of taking it back to the dealer (would have charged couple of hundred dollars...) we ordered the part and followed the video and finished at the same time (about 7 minutes). It worked~thank you again!

[@aim2fish242]

Just want to say thanks for the video. Took 5-10 min. Following your direction, $80 for the switch...done!

[@brianmeza7354]

Thats great, glad to hear it. Feels good to save money.

[@jameskelly9522]

Thank you!!! This was so easy and took minutes. Total life saver!!!!! If anyone is unsure about this, just follow the video and it goes super smooth. Just be careful getting the first panel off, you don't want to scratch the plastic. Thanks again.

[@gabrielmendoza1978]

James Kelly does your walk away lock feature still work. Can you please let me know James kelly.

[@jameskelly9522]

@@gabrielmendoza1978 I have not noticed. I will check and get back to you.

[@jameskelly9522]

@@gabrielmendoza1978 It's been 2 weeks and every function works as new

[@jimherrera5036]

Thank you Brian bought the switch on eBay and had auto sound install it saved me big bucks. You are a life saver for us who have this problem.

[@federicocedillo]

Thanks for the video. I just swapped out my ignition switch that was failing and giving us the same keyless error message, as well as the inability to start on every attempt.

[@LilianaRodriguez-oy8hc]

So I see this is an issue that all Honda pilots have!! This should be a recall, but thank you much, my husband, and I will be doing this...

[@ChrisB517]

I agree with other commenters, I NEVER comment on videos but this was concise and to the point step-by-step directions. 5 - 10 minutes at most to fix. Dealership would have probably charged another $20 for the part and $70-100 labor. You saved me time driving there and at least $100. Thanks Brian!!!!!

[@cparrab12]

Thanks Brian this was a money saver, your tutorial is easy to understand and went to the point! Took me 5 minutes after I saw your video. Thanks again

[@NWCARROLL]

You just saved me $600. Thanks for sharing this!!!🎉

[@oliverhumphries5276]

Thank you very much. Dealer quoted $230 labor and literally took ten minutes from start to finish.

[@thedoobiewizard]

Dude! You're a life saver! You saved me $400! Thank you!

[@jonathanthink5830]

Great video. I finally opened up the dashboard myself. I took out the switch. I was under an impression that I could repair the switch after watching another youtube video for a different Honda vehicle. I did open up the switch and found it to have a different switch construction. So I put the switch back together. I reconnected the same switch back and the error message went away...... Let's see if it stays that way.

[@kimclontz]

Amazingly easy. I just did this in a parking lot while waiting for my takeout!! Thanks so much!!!

[@brianmeza7354]

Great!! And how was the food?

[@kimclontz]

Ha!!! I’m still waiting!!!

[@user32186]

Thank you. People like you are lifesaver

[@4ME2KNOW119]

Wow I had same problem ordered part online and it was like 5 minutes job very helpful I did it my self went to Honda dealers and they want it like $500+ do it ur self guys u will save a lots of money

[@dballin2]

In and out in 10 min! Works perfect! Wish all the jobs could be this easy! Thank you again for the video!!

[@davidpinsley4646]

Thanks so much for this video. It worked like a charm. One minor suggestion. Removing the left side panel first made it even easier.

[@diegoardizzi999]

Brian you da man! My 2016 Pilot Elite same issue, 3 minute fix, just awesome! Thanks for posting!

[@brianmeza7354]

Thank you.... This was my first ever KZbin video so I am happy to know it was helpful to so many people.

[@stevekirn6892]

Same comments as many others... thank you! Great video with perfect instructions. This worked perfectly and saved its big $$$!

[@charlesring5562]

Brian, you're the man. Thank you for posting this.

[@JO-qv6kj]

Wow thanks for the video. It took between 5-10 minutes to do it. I saved some money. Thanks

[@brianmeza7354]

Thats great!! Congrats!!

[@MEOWMIX305]

Just changed mines in 5 mins, great video!

[@Edgar323]

Thank you, my mom’s pilot is salvaged so I got one coming in soon!

[@paulbrown3838]

Wow Brian! This was perfect. I did it with my teenage son and it took us less than 5 minutes and dealer wanted over $500. The dealer told me it would be 2.5 hours of labor and $90 for the switch. What a rip off for a $70 genuine Honda switch from E-bay and less than 5 minutes of time. Thanks again.

[@brianmeza7354]

Thats great!! $500, thats why some call it the STEALership.

[@rickalwine9801]

2017 Honda Pilot Touring. Worked like a charm. Thanks!

[@t.j.tomlin5789]

Absolutely PERFECT fix. Worked like a charm. Thanks so much!

[@wyattjolene]

Thank you, I appreciate the video. Following this, I was able to fix mine in less than 10 minutes. I couldn't believe it was actually as easy as you made it look!

[@brianmeza7354]

Thats awesome, good job to you!

[@spandhank]

Thank you Same problem from past 4 months !! resolved !!

[@StegerMatthew]

I received a letter from Honda about a month ago that I think was about this issue and they are extending the warranty to 150,000 miles or 10 years. I have a 2016 EX-L with NAV and have the same error. I also have the MIL issue that I also received a warranty extension letter today and Honda recommends having both repaired ASAP. Gonna call my dealer to have both repairs done under warranty.

[@keeganbreaker2967]

Thank you for this video! I salute you for doing this in 97 degree weather!

[@brianmeza7354]

Good observation. It was H.O.T. that day!!

[@staceyshields4926]

I have same problem,.... and since it has become a recognized problem with Honda it is now under warranty extension. Great video btw

[@hdphoto7]

Thank you for this clear and easy video!! I feel like I can absolutely do this myself. :)

[@rokle1457]

Much Appreciated 👍 took me like under 5mins

[@jam8066]

What a phenomenal video. Great job. Explaining and guiding through

[@Kalanimauimusic]

Very clear and concise! Bonus for showing how to put everything back together! Thanks so much!!

[@trappington]

Why isn't this a recall? Interesting how it seems to be a problem within 15k miles after the warranty expires. Seems like so many people are having this problem that Honda should fix it for free.

[@Saeko8823]

Big thank you for this video!! There’s no way I could have fixed the issue without your video!🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@brianmeza7354]

Glad to hear, thanks!

[@angelandonaire4635]

Excellent video. It fixed my issue. Thank you.

[@maxima1282000]

Thanks for this video, I ordered the part changed it out with the old one on my EX-L and no problems so far. The whole process took me less than 10 minutes after watching your video.

[@brianmeza7354]

That's awesome, thanks!

[@lauramarsh3138]

This video was so helpful. Gave me confidence to tackle the job myself. It worked perfectly! Thanks so much.

[@brianmeza7354]

Good to hear, thanks!

[@jeronemoi5645]

thank you for this very helpful video! have a 2016 elite and this message keeps flashing on. Imagine how much the mecahnic will charge you for doing a simple diy fix it like this

[@billyboy4877]

I thank you so much for the help on changing this out. it was a great step by step video. Thanks again brotha🙏🤘

[@zarjacob942]

Amazing work from a licensed mechanic

[@mikeorlick7233]

Thanks a lot for posting this video! Came in real handy just now...

[@dennisnguyen3659]

Thank you, Brian!!! Your video is very helpful to fix this problem. I wouldn't have the confident as I did without viewing your video. Awesome works!!!

[@jedimiche3837]

Thanks…….this was very helpful!!

[@benbamba4458]

I just save me $$$, order the part on line and thanks you so much for the video.

[@hungtrinh83]

Mine broke too. HRV ex 2016. Seem like a common problem. Thanks for showing us