How To Replace A Honda Civic Key Battery (2006-2011)

[@JHBEM]

You need a Button Cell battery, specifically, you need a CR1616. The first two digits need to be 16 (these specify the diameter). The last two digits, in this case 16 as well, denote the height/width of the battery. I accidentally bought a CR2016, then a CR1632, so I learnt the hard way about diameters and height of the naming convention of the button cell battery. The CR2016 was to wide in diameter, the CR1632 would not click into place.

[@michaelviramontes4516]

You just saved me from making the same mistake

[@Planetgreenzen]

Thank you sir. This helped tons.

[@dannusmk1578]

Thanx a bunch. Helps a lot!

[@arvinjami3992]

Thx for this!

[@maybeapacifist]

Thank you kind internet stranger!

[@larissachraim4347]

I have a 2007 civic and I bought a CR1616 as recommended however it turns out I needed a CR1620! So unfortunately I wasted money on a CR1616. Point is, it’s best to open the key first to confirm the battery you have before buying one. The video was very helpful though, so thank you!

[@khanhchu11]

this guy often keep the secret of the kind of its battery,,,,, he placed so quickly the battery aside after he opend the key box.... any one can se the kind of battery ??? i did not... BUT let be smart by yourself ok....CHECK THE KIND OF BATTERY FROM YOUR KEY BEFORE buying it hihihihi... có lòng chỉ dẩn mà cũng dấu diếm làm gì ta,,,,dú sao cũng cám ơn anh ta ....

[@abelmayk8419]

THANK YOU I JUST CHANGED MY HONDA KEY WITH YOUR HELP!!!!! 10/23/2018.....

[@michaelkaplan22b]

Excellent. Also works for the 2011 Honda Fit. Thanks!

[@SuperHops]

Thanks man I appreciate the help, I feel dumb now because it was super quick and easy replacing the battery. The hard part was going to store after store looking for a new CR1616 battery because a lot of them didn't have them for some reason but luckily I found one

[@stacym9977]

Mine just died this morning before going out of town. This helped so much w my 2011 civic. Thank you!

[@dev999116]

Thanks man. Very helpfull video. ❤ from India.

[@ritabengermino317]

Thanks much. Save me a trip to Honda! 🔑 😊

[@back40bandit98]

Thank you for the info. Just now replaced my key fob battery. Your video really helped.

[@potatolord1221]

Do you have to program the key again or is it just a change of battery? I know that when replacing the key it needs to be programed on the car but I don't know if it has to be programed to the car if it is only a battery change

[@pamelamauderli65]

Nice quick and clear video! Thanks for your help!

[@William.Driscoll]

Agreed.

[@Rich-yj4ub]

CR1632 also fits & works on 2009.

[@luispacheco8011]

I searched for this video to learn the battery size, Good tutorial he forgot to mention the battery's size and number.

[@davidlam8611]

I ended up stripping a screw when I used a precision screwdriver set which you can buy for 5 to 6 dollars on my 2007 Honda Civic key fob. DO NOT USE of those screwdrivers because the grip isn't strong enough (the width of a thin straw and the grip consist of smooth shiny metal) to open the screw. I highly recommend buying a number 0 Phillips screwdriver with a proper thick handle made with non-slip plastic which has plenty of non-slip grip and it will delivery the power and torque to release the screw - the screw itself has blue Loctite glue added to it, which makes it more difficult to unscrew. Another tip for those who want to keep their key fob in mint condition with no dents or scratches, use your two finger nails on the indentation to pry the cover open and it isn't all that difficult - just be slow and careful. When I used a flathead screwdriver and it created a bunch of minor dents and scratches on my brand new never been used second Honda Civic key fob which is 10 years old.

[@kristupasantanavicius9093]

You stripped it because you used the wrong type or size of screw driver.

[@claymor8241]

@@kristupasantanavicius9093 No he didn't I had the same problem. I spent literally about two hours trying precision screwdrivers and they wouldn't budge. then I just put the smallest phillips head I could find on my standard ratchet screwdriver and they came out.

[@happyamerican3235]

Pushing down on the screw while turning is important. Honda does sell replacement screws. The screw material is cheap and in my opinion it should be a stainless screw.

[@e.samson7429]

Excellent video but what are those three pieces of black plastic that apparently fell out of the fob? They weren't there at the beginning.

[@bestbelieveuno]

I think he broke it. You're supposed to slide it off, not pull it

[@EKIM713]

Thanks Dude! On to the next project!

[@dannusmk1578]

Than you so much for posting getting the battery tomorrow

[@andywang8335]

Hi, what kind of screwdriver you use? Thanks!

[@Jacksonandjulian]

Thank you for posting this! Worked perfectly!

[@Kevery_]

How did you get the battery in so easily? I've be trying for an hour!

[@schnickelfritz48]

The video was well done but with only one flaw, the individual needed to state the size/model number of the battery needed to fit the fob.

[@eminusipi]

I have two key fobs that came with the Civic sedan. One screw came out with some effort and the other would not budge and I ruined the screw head. The dealer was able to loosen the blue loctite by heating the key shaft and remove the screw. I then replaced the screw. If the screw doesn't budge try that first. Otherwise you may have to break off the replaceable back and use some pliers to wrench out the screw.

[@bigbadboogie6842]

A new CR1616 holds 3.3V. i have changed battery 2 times and both old batteries were at 3.05V and 3.07V when the key fob started working intermittent (sometimes lock with faint red indication on key fob and sometimes dont / no indication). So that seems to be the minimum level for function. The original Panasonic lasted A LOT longer (4+ years) than my replacement KODAK MAX lithium (1-2 years on first battery will see how this 2nd will work) (batt expiry date 01/2028 so new) so next two batteries will be Panasonic for sure. This second switch i also cleaned of all contact points with pure alcohol (ethanol) as there were a tiny bit of oxide, but might be enough to cause extra resistance and battery draw vs original that had black dots at contact points on the battery. The kodak did not have any black dots as it didn't last as long i guess.

[@annabettles155]

Thanks so much for the video 😀 I found it very helpful

[@karkrash81]

What kind of battery? seems to be a major piece of information you're forgetting

[@jaredhammonds8255]

William Flanigan in the description he says it's a CR1616.

[@kevlarthewelderreclaimyour1049]

Jared Hammonds who reads the description. Though. If that’s the case. He could’ve just put all the steps to changing the battery in the description. Then showed a 10 second clip of himself smiling while holding up a Honda Civic key. 😂

[@blakeroni]

@@kevlarthewelderreclaimyour1049 I didn't read your comment what is your question?

[@wolfmasters1]

​@@kevlarthewelderreclaimyour1049 a lot of people read the description. If you weren't such a moron you would do it too. Alas, I am fully aware you're not that bright of a person based on the fact that instead of simply googling the battery size and getting your answer in 5 seconds, you chose to ask in the comments. Then had the audacity to act as if he was somehow in the wrong for not saying it in the video but putting it in the description. However, the video wasn't about the kind of battery it is anyway so he really didn't have to mention it at all. The people with brains were grateful he put it in the description. The imbeciles are in the comments asking what kind it is, aswell as being a smart-ass and giving him sarcastic suggestions as to how he should've made the video instead.

[@BoostedM20]

Great video, straight to the point 👍.

[@nilsontorr8383]

Very helpful! Thanks.

[@Evanelite84]

Why this has any bad reviews is beyond me. Ya it might not be a 30 second video, but he is describing in detail which is good on something like this so you don't accidentally break something. Good video sorry people are idiots.

[@northwestprof60]

maybe because he forgot to mention the size/type of battery in the video! (it's in the comments section)

[@jenniferesculano2974]

what kind of battery is it?

[@letsgobrandon911]

cr1616

[@davidpravins]

Thank you so much!

[@WildBikerBill]

Thank you...I didn't know what kind of battery.

[@Planetgreenzen]

Thank you for this.

[@my2ubeless]

Looks like a quality screwdriver set. Can you tell me the brand? - Thanks.

[@michaelhalaby53]

Will i have to reprogram the key after changing the battery??

[@michaelhalaby53]

@TAD no no

[@constancemuller9775]

Thank you!

[@mikethompson5549]

thankyou. need a new battery. now i know exactly what to do...

[@madmanbass78]

Very helpful! My dad almost destroyed it simply by trying himself... lol!

[@BidCrushr]

Any idea if the buttons can be replaced on that particular fob. Mine are faded and I want to replace the buttons without having to reprogram the key fob

[@ashleyl3660]

Awesome, thanks so much!

[@doughopkinsjr]

So they're not like a gm key that needs to be reprogrammed after replacing battery?

[@tomhansen8529]

Thank you

[@garyharris5982]

Can I buy the battery at auto parts store or walmart

[@UnderOneLight]

I striped the screw cuz it's not twisting at all, what do I do now?

[@jerrylarkin3153]

Probably best to get a new car

[@bishophoward]

Whats the battery size

[@bishophoward]

CR1616

[@claymor8241]

useless to me. It took me three days to get the screw out. The when I opened the fob I couldn't find any battery. Where is it. still looking.

[@leviamy825]

Might be a dumb question... which way do i twist to unscrew? Does it follow the lefty loosey righty tighty rule? Can't tell if my screw is just stubborn or if i need to change directions

[@RobVaughan1984]

Dumb

[@RaiderOfTheLost]

Dumb

[@jaimemorales852]

My remote for a 2010 civic is different

[@XerxezsX]

What size screwdriver bit? 1/16?

[@kryptik0]

Philips #0

[@danilokalinisan2071]

Incomplete info. You did not mention battery voltage.

[@jerwinn_26]

Anyone have any tips on how to remove the screw if it is to hard to take out? Without damaging the key or the screw

[@shakeyaguarete]

see above

[@ArrogantGenius]

@@shakeyaguareteThat really help (sarcasm)

[@Soul_Education]

There is no way to push this battery back into place this easily

[@kryptik0]

You need to use flathead screwdriver to unseat the battery out of the clips.

[@chipbridgeville9743]

There is an arrow pointing at the battery on my fob, I've ascertained that this is place to insert a device to remove the battery. Yer welcome.

[@salimjaufee8366]

I did just that and my key fob does not work. Any suggestions as to why?

[@katman0114]

If the previious battery was totally dead, you might have to have the fob re-programmed by a Honda dealer.

[@jasonholtz8142]

how do I get the indicator light on the dash to turn off?

[@ragerenegade]

I have the battery but dont have a screw driver small enough, wtf is wrong with companies

[@happyamerican3235]

Local Honda dealer will change it for free when you buy the battery there. Go to the parts department.

[@ragerenegade]

@@happyamerican3235 thank you so much, actually did that exactly lol, hopefully helps others too

[@Soullertis]

my question is how a video like this got 7 dislikes so far.. Some people are just so miserable that they try and spread it through the world. Yeah I went a little deep but come on, what about this video earned a dislike lol.

[@HelpfulDIY]

LOL thanks! I agree! Some people just hit the thumbs down for no reason!

[@XerxezsX]

Jay Agz the key to this whole video is knowing what size screwdriver we need, you don't ever mention this, did thumbs up even though the video becomes kinda useless because of the lack of this info.

[@phillr3]

+ It might be nice to know what size battery is being replaced, but that's just me. Clearly, from the subjects hand tremblors he could not be assigned another task.

[@comepuchas990]

4.27.21

[@sold1million]

If you don’t have a baby screw driver use a razor blade tip, battery cr1616 3v

[@jordannilsson2235]

Thank you for this video!

[@amasood_]

Thanks so much!