How to fix Honda key fob (new battery installed but still won't work?)

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

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[@daviddesmond2143]

The Amazon battery is much thinner than a Duracell and does not give as good an electrical connection. The Amazon battery I installed did not work or worked for a brief moment. then I discovered it is too thin to work in Honda remote. Lousy batteries! Duracel battery is thicker and putting in a Duracell solved my problem with el cheapo Amazon battery.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

@@daviddesmond2143 thanks for sharing your experience!

[@mutueye808]

Finally someone who got to root cause of the problem! I had gone through so many videos and articles! Almost went to the dealer. Thank you!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Glad I could help! What was the issue in your key fob?

[@MrSteveehermann]

Thank You! I was thinking the batteries were bad, but then you showed me that the connectors weren't connecting. Thank you sir, you are a scholar and a gentleman!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Awesome I’m glad you find it helpful.! Smash the like button it really helps my channel. Thank you.

[@propheticprincessdaughterofGod]

That's exactly what was wrong with my key fob the connection!! Thank you soooo much!!! 😊

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Awesome it worked for you too!

[@andrewlong2523]

Turns out the issue I was having was that the little plastic tabs holding the connection plate for the positive were bent down preventing the battery from touching that plate! Thank you for the info. You saved me a couple hundred bucks!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

wow it's a pretty common issue!

[@ElboNitoSV]

Thank you so much. I replaced the battery and i had the same issue. Was looking for something that could help me and i found your comment,I checked and definitely it was the problem

[@jessiceeoriginal]

Thank you so much. I couldn't understand why my key fob wasn't working right after changing the battery. Your explanation of how everything works made me check my battery again. I found that it was just a hair off in the slot. Now I can lock, unlock and turn my car on by the buttons on the key fob. So, thank you so much.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Glad to hear it worked for you!

[@alanlau3278]

OMG You’re the BEST. My son’s wife accidentally soaked my son’s Honda HRV fob in the ocean. He brought it to me because it wasn’t working (lock/unlock/trunk open/close buttons not working. I replaced the 2032 battery (Panasonic brand)but still no go. Then I noticed the red led light wouldn’t even blink. You pointed out the possible poor contact along the sides of the battery. I slightly bent those contacts towards the edge of the battery and that solved the problem. The water exposure issue was very brief and there was little if any water in the fob. I think that water issue diverted our attention away from the primary problem. Many thanks for posting your video.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I'm glad it was helpful!

[@Willie_McBride]

This worked perfectly for me! Those two TINY black plastic tabs that are supposed to hold the battery in place were bent down (broken) & preventing the bottom (negative) from making contact with the little spring loaded u shaped terminal when the battery was snapped into place. I just folded those tabs back, snapped them off, they’re completely unnecessary, put the battery back in… Bingo works like new!! Thanks for the video!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Amazing, I'm glad it was helpful!

[@LouDominquez21]

Bro, yes! We're back. Great tip to go along with this video. Thanks gents

[@emlybker]

this video and these comments saved me so much money and heartache. it was the two plastic black pieces that were folded down as many people said was the issue for them. i used some tweezers to move them out of the way, then i put the battery in at an angle so that the battery was touching the back piece first before snapping it in. all of the sudden it worked again! thank you!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Excellent I’m so glad it worked for you too! Like and subscribe!

[@kellymaloney6119]

I love KZbin and the comments section! Black plastic pieces for me too!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

@@kellymaloney6119 I’m surprised that a lot of people are experiencing the same issue

[@deadweathergrl]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I have spent a solid 2-3 hours, countless videos, websites and a world of frustration and defeat over this issue. You have given me peace! ❤️🥳

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Glad it worked! What caused your key fob issue?

[@tarawoods1893]

Thank you for your video! It is the only one that helped me. I had been replacing batteries for over an hour and nothing worked. Then I watched your video and realized my prongs were down and the battery wasn’t making a connection! Now it works perfectly! 😊

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I’m so glad it was helpful! Smash the like and subscribe!

[@EmirRadoncic-sh4eg]

You saved the day! The positive contacts were flat and not making contact with the battery. A little wiggle and it works as new. Thanks, dude!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Amazing! I’m so glad it was helpful! Smash the like and subscribe!

[@16Darkchild]

This video just saved me $162 for a diagnostic at the dealership! Thank you!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I’m so glad it helped you too

[@ThomasHodgkiss]

Thanks for this video- my issue was the two plastic tabs you mentioned that got folded down. You have saved me much time and probably money.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I’m so glad it was helpful! Smash the like please!

[@Hobbit_1023]

Yup. Thanks to this video, I too, saved a couple hundred dollars that would have gone to my Honda dealership (just for a FOB key fix)!

[@MegaRc888]

I changed a couple of Honda Fit key fob. One of them won't light up after installation of battery. I though I damaged the key fob during replacement and almost decide to buy a replacement key fob. After watching, I realized the common issue of the positive mental flaps were bent, using a tweezer to open the metal flap allowed my battery positive side to have contact, and the light is now lit and my key fob works like a charm. Thanks for saving me a few hundred dollars in dealership. Nowadays everything cost arms and legs, LOL!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I'm so glad it worked for you too!

[@TheIanl42]

This TRANSFORMED my Honda key-fob! - thank you so much - who knew that not all cells are equal?!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Thanks for sharing I’m glad you find it helpful.

[@OutofManna]

I thought I had to get a new keyfob but the black little tabs were folded down. That prevented the battery from actually making contact with the back piece. Easy fix. Thanks for the video.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I'm glad it helped you too!

[@glennmello9409]

I locked my 2004 odyssey while running yesterday and spare key fob did not work. After replacing the battery I realized the red light wasn’t coming on. It wasn’t a bad battery either. I cleaned the contacts and battery surface with DeOxit contact cleaner still no red light on fob. Thank you for the small detail about the plastic clips aligning the battery inside the fob (esp the positive connections). One of the plastic clips actually broke off but I could see that caused the battery to be poorly positioned. Once I slid the battery in place I made sure to get the + connection tight and that made all the difference. The red light flashed every time and my spare key fob now works perfectly. This was a great help TY

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I'm glad it was helpful. Please smash the like button, thank you for your support!

[@gregwalker1740]

It just worked great for me .... 2015 Honda Crosstour had a recurring "change fob battery" notice on dash, I had changed the 2032 battery twice but message remained for about 2 weeks so I watched your great video, bought Amazon 2032 batts and the fob is aok and message is gone! THANK YOU!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Amazing, I'm glad it worked for you too!

[@lifeistime10]

Kept searching until I found something that worked. You’re awesome. Both of my keys weren’t working. The connection wasn’t connecting. Thank you thank you thank you so much.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Glad I could help

[@michaelmigliaccio1939]

Much thanks. As with other people in the comments, I was at the end of my rope. A change in brand of battery solved the problem. You saved the day.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I’m so glad it worked for you too!!!

[@samuelg225]

You saved the day for posting this video and kept $200 in my pocket! Can’t thank you enough. The dealer couldn’t even figure out that it was the battery connection (yet maybe they could, they just thought that I would order a whole new key fob).

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I'm glad it was helpful! Smash the like and subscribe :)

[@CS-bh4ur]

I thought that this video was so stupid but then I took a second to think because I know I put a new good battery in my key fob. Maybe my buttons were misaligned and that’s exactly what happened when I changed my battery my buttons became slightly misaligned, and they stopped working for that reason because they weren’t fully depressing the button, thank you for this video. It helped and save me a ton of money. Thank you so much five stars two thumbs up and a happy viewer 😁👍👍

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Thanks for your comment. It always helps when you stop and think for a few minutes for a solution.

[@sduang3630]

I have a 2020 Honda CR-V. Although I had changed the battery 3 times, it still kept showing "low battery". I was about to take it to the dealer because I thought there must be something wrong with the key fob. After watching your video, I tried it with the Amazon Basics battery, problem SOLVED! Thank you so much for doing this video and for saving me a lot of money!!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I’m so glad it was helpful to you too! This is exactly the reason I posted this video to help those with the same issue. Smash the like and subscribe. Thank you very much for your support.

[@LaVidaLocaHomie]

Thanks a bunch. This worked. For future reference to Honda S2000 owners the two very small positive prongs had backed off over time since 2001. Even a new tested energizer CR2025 had no effect. I was just about to buy a new key fob when I ran across your video. I took a tiny flathead, bent the two positive prongs forward just a bit and voila! Back to normal. Over about 4 to 5 months I noticed the buttons would sometimes work and sometimes not. It gradually got worse until today when it flat gave out. The 2 positive prongs pushed outward just a hair was enough to make solid contact once again. Subbed and liked!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing your experience and tips. I'm sure it's going to be super helpful for other Honda owners!

[@dhavaldalasaniya]

Thank you. Your video saves my $300. Bought old car & second key was not working & red light was not even blinking. I just adjust side metal bar & red light show up.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Awesome!!

[@farazhamied2942]

I had 2 fobs and they both stopped working within months of eachother. I am so glad i found this video and was able to fix my fob in 30 secs. I was planning to go to the dealership tomorrow and pay them 250/key + 150 for programming plus tax 😂 Gave a last shot at googling the problem and this video came up. Im surprised why it didn't show up earlier.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I'm glad it was helpful. What was the issue you had in the key fob? Help share this video in your social media so other people can see. Thanks for your support!

[@VID801]

This WORKED! I had to get a pen and pry the little metal pieces/tabs and then the red light blinked. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Glad it helped!

[@lexylu619]

Thank you so much for this! I was literally panicking a little bit but your video helped me so much. You’re awesome!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

My pleasure!

[@georgeb9886]

You are a lifesaver man! Turns out the two plastic nubs holding the battery down on mine were already bent and preventing the battery from making contact with the terminals. Tsk tsk, bad design Honda 😡

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I’m glad it was helpful. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@Strawbrryash]

THANK YOU!!! I did not know about those plastic pieces that get in the way!!! You saved me so much time and money!!!!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Glad to help!

[@debbiewinfrey256]

Was having problems with my keyfob not connecting for a while. Waonlt sble to start car by pressing keyfob on start button. I saw this video and changed out the Ikea battery i was using with another brand and have had no trouble since! THANK YOU!!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I'm so glad it was helpful! Smash the LIKE and SUB :)

[@JS-eq6qy]

Holy crow. I was about to go to the dealer. This video saved me 200 dollars. Thank you!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Glad I could help. What was the key fob issue you had? Smash the like button, it will help my channel.thanks for your support!

[@JS-eq6qy]

@@ToolsElectroDIY done! Liked and subscribed. It was the tabs and the battery not making proper contact. Thank you so much! I have this video saved 🙏

[@anthonyz5671]

BRUH!!! You totally saved this FOBS life! I was about to throw it against the wall. lol I had to pry the positive tabes on the side out just a little. And boom redlight came on. Thank You so much!!!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Glad I could help! Smash the LIKE and SUB!

[@karabarr6478]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! You just saved me a bunch of money and hassle. My battery was nearly impossible to get out and it turned out that the two little tabs you mention quickly at the beginning of the video were turned down, preventing the battery from connecting. One of them broke off when I tried to flip it up, but the other one is still in tact. The fob worked right away after adjusting those tabs. You saved the day! Thank you so much!!!!!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Glad it helped you! Please help smash the like button so other people are more likely to see this video

[@UrPersonalChef]

thanks a lot for this, I swapped my key fob batteries 3 times and everytime the key did not work, the amazon basics were out of stock for me so I got energizer ones instead and they got my key fob to work again. Saved me at least 100 dollars.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I’m glad you find it useful! Smash the like button it really helps my channel!

[@bradyg4608]

THANK YOU! The little tabs were folded down in the battery holder! Ha! I've never had that happen! AWESOME! Thanks again!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Glad I could help!

[@bluside2523]

This fixed my 2019 Honda Ridgeline fob. The little tabs were bent preventing contact. You save me a bunch of money and aggravation. Thanks.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I’m glad it helped!

[@jay21tech]

Thank you. Didn't know inserting at an angle mattered. Works now. Much appreciated!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Glad it helped!

[@NeuralFizz1]

Thank you! My tabs were pushed down and I couldn't see it, you saved me from buying a new fob!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Yeah!!! So glad this video helped you too! Share it with your friends!

[@pialeee]

Your video was the only one that explained things and saved me! Thank you so much. 😅

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I’m glad it was helpful. Please let me know what was the issue that caused your key fob to stop working

[@anuketantakhi2396]

Thanks to your video. I found the solution of my problem within an hour.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I’m glad it was helpful. What was the issue you had?

[@anuketantakhi2396]

@@ToolsElectroDIY I changed the battery of my key fob but it wasn't working. Turns out the Great Value batteries from Walmart are not such a great value😜, I just replaced the new battery with another one and then it started working fine.

[@shayvonawilliams27]

This video really helped me when my battery didn’t work thank you.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Just curios, what was the issue with your key fob? I'm very glad it helped!!! LIKE and SUB!

[@ianebert5433]

Saved me a trip and a lot of money to Honda, thank you for this!!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Glad it helped! What was the issue with your key fob?

[@miketye6626]

Another frustrated Honda owner you've saved here with this video, thanks!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Glad to help

[@AP-qu8sl]

You’re a life saver. THANK YOU 🙏🏻

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Happy to help! What was the issue you had with the key fob?

[@raminator157]

Thank you very much for the video. I replaced my battery and the fob wouldn’t work. After watching the video I found my positive tab was push in a little to much, pulled it out a little bit and all is well. Thanks

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Glad to help

[@edmwndrowlands8929]

Mine had the issue with the positive connector bent out too much. Saved me a lot of hassle, thanks!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Glad it helped! Smash the LIKE so more people can see this video. Thanks

[@beadot8629]

Thank you. Replaced the ‘new’ battery for another and it works perfectly now.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I'm glad it was helpful!

[@OTtBD]

Thank you, this helped me troubleshoot the problem. As you described, its the battery problem even if its new.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

wow good to know, thanks!!

[@gregkimura5906]

Works! I sprayed computer dust spray and it works perfectly! Thank you!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Amazing thanks for letting me know

[@davidcomora6135]

Thanks so much! I was sure I needed a new Key fob then watched your video. For me, it was the two conducting pieces that touch the outer edge of the battery, not making contact. I used a thin screw driver and wedged them out a little and magically my key fob came back to life!!! One less expense this week!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I'm so glad it worked for you! That's exactly why I posted this video to help those who have the same problem! Smash the LIKE and SUB!

[@Natak222]

Yo thank you so much bro ❤ Called Honda and they advised me to wait until Monday to bring the car to the dealership!!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Glad I could help

[@rzphys]

Thank you. You saved me a hundred dollars! Mine was the positive side issue, not properly connected to the battery.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Excellent I’m glad it was helpful!!

[@lisajohnson6262]

THANK YOU!!! The positive connection was my issue!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Glad it worked!

[@jamesladd3830]

I didn't believe that it would make a difference in using a different brand of battery but my experience now agrees with your claims. Thanks!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I'm glad it worked for you!

[@paullambert9393]

Thanks dude you just saved me $700 .....legend thanks for sharing 😊

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Glad I could help! Smash the like and sub ;)

[@Jefe1738]

Plastic tabs were bent down, great video!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JakeLanevideo]

My issue was the tabs were folded down. Thank you!!!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I’m glad it was helpful. Sounds like it’s a very common.

[@4EVALOVINU]

Thank you for helping me through a nervous breakdown about this stuff

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Glad to hear that! What did you do to fix it? Please share.

[@archangel1527]

I hope this helps somebody. I replaced the key fob battery but remote start would not work. YOU MUST TAKE THE KEY FOB TO YOUR CAR and use it there a couple times. That will reprogram it. I noticed there were no more “low battery” warnings. When I got home from my errand, remote start was working again. Praise GOD because it’s cold out now.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Thanks for sharing!

[@archangel1527]

@@ToolsElectroDIY Very welcome!

[@johnhatch4882]

It helps to put the positive side towards the plus sign…

[@KalebMMG]

My auto start won't work, lights won't flash when locking. Do you mean be close to the car and unlock it /lock it with the fob

[@teardropsclosedcaskets_nun1747]

My light keeps blinking, what does that mean

[@alexisvega2150]

So helpful! Thank you so much! The black tabs were blocking the connectors

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I’m glad it helped you too

[@cesarjuarez6632]

Thanks for sharing this, I had the exact problem, thanks to you I’m saving a lot of money

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Which problem did u have?

[@cesarjuarez6632]

The battery just died and I replaced it with a Duracell battery but doesn’t work, and after several attempts I finally found your video and I replaced the battery with a different brand (Panasonic) and the key fob works perfectly, thanks again for your video

[@Sikmoney08]

I had a similar issue! Replaced with a new energizer battery and tried 3 different new batteries and it didn't work. Turns out the two tabs had got folded in and weren't making contact with the positive side of the battery. Thank you!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I'm glad you found it useful! Smash the like button it really helps my channel, thanks!

[@andythomas4053]

Super helpful...saved me buying a new remote

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Great to hear! What was the issue in your key fob?

[@pyrogus1]

This was helpful. For me the plastic tabs bent down and got in the way of the battery - thanks!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I'm glad it was helpful!

[@binmalphur8851]

You are a god the prongs were folded down and you saved me

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I’m so glad it was helpful!

[@Jessica641]

Thank you SO much for this!!! I kept putting in new batteries and it wouldn't work. Just watched your video and found that the flap was bent and in the way. Fixed that and it worked!!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Glad I could help! Your comment made me feel the time spent making this video totally worth it! Please smash the like and sub! It really helps my channel! Thank you!

[@Dennys787]

Great video! I managed to get mine to work with the comment from the 2 plastic tabs to be folded down (guess I installed the battery without too much care).

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I’m so glad it helped you too! Smash the like and subscribe!

[@rikki-tikki-tavi2456]

Our Honda pilot was not responding to either remote. The 3 volt remote batteries were removed and tested at 3.5 Volts, so they should have been working just fine. After watching your video, I changed the batteries out with new batteries; now the vehicle responds to both remotes. An interesting note is that both of the new 3 volt batteries tested at 3.95 Volts right out of the package. So one might surmise that the remotes actually need closer to 4V, despite what the manuals say. Hope this helps someone.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Thanks for sharing this information

[@michaelmigliaccio1939]

Thanks!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I'm glad it was helpful. You are amazing!!! Thanks for the $2 tip!

[@SleepingWolfGaming]

I wish I seen this video last time I replace my key fob battery was not working This time same thing. Folded up the plastic tabs and bam good as new 💯

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Thanks. Smash the like and subscribe!

[@yaneligonzalez3940]

Thank you! My issue was the two plastic tabs.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Glad it helped!

[@lima_yjlim704]

Thank you so much!!! You saved me, my time and my money👍👍

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Glad I could help! Just curious, what was the issue of your key fob?

[@JesusJapa-u5g]

You were right, you saved me hundreds of dollars! Thank you!😆

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Glad I could help!

[@jrockafellow1971]

3/15/23. Howdy. Thanks for video. After battery change, car doors open, car starts, but message on dashboard keeps saying "Keyless Remote Battery Low." However, I just checked voltage on VOM and it reads 3.05v. Does the keyless FOB have to be reset in some manner, so far as you know, or what else might be causing the message? Thanks

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

What is your car model? I don't see that message.

[@jrockafellow1971]

@@ToolsElectroDIY Howdy. This was our 2021 Honda Civic EX Sedan. But I tried another battery, a SONY testing at 3.3 V, and that seems to have cured the warning problem on the dashboard of the car. Thanks again.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

@@jrockafellow1971 I think the arrow may take some time to clear you just need to drive the car a little bit.

[@Nutty2087]

Bent terminals for me. Thanks man!!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

That’s the most common issue! Glad it was helpful!

[@larrymondello7467]

Thank you! energizer wouldn’t work but a sunbeam works fine.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@vinmirarchi]

This actually worked. Thank you!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

What was the issue you had?

[@vinmirarchi]

@ToolsElectroDIY yes. Poor design. You saved me!

[@coveringgrape5251]

The plastic tab was bent I fixed it then it worked. ❤ you

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I’m glad it helped!

[@1080terrieh]

I was looking everywhere for a reason why my key fob wasn’t working. I had my car for 9 months and the battery was low already so a guy from autozone helped me replace it. It worked fine at first but the next day I couldn’t unlock my door and it kept beeping and lighting up as if continuously locking and unlocking. I had to constantly take the battery out and put it back in for it to work but I wanted to avoid going to the dealership (they honestly never fixed anything I needed done and charge me for things I didn’t need) Anyways I notice the prongs was down after watching this video, so I lifted it up a bit and it worked, but time will tell. I’ll give it the next day to see if it still works

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Good to know, let me know how it goes!

[@wyork200]

Great video! The black pieces to hold the battery in got folded down for me and were blocking the silver piece

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I'm glad it was helpful!

[@drewnapier7053]

Thank You! Had the same problem with some Duracell 2032's. Wouldn't work properly in neither a Honda Civic key fob nor a Kia Niro's. Bought some Energizer 2032's, and they worked right away. Some kind of design flaw with the Duracell's - they're not dead, tested them with a voltmeter. Just a fraction too small.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

my pleasure

[@BrianPMiller]

This was my problem, the tabs were pushed too far back to make connection. Thank you!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aisthefisherman]

Thank you! My problem was not having it push the sensor when putting in the new battery

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I’m glad it was helpful smash the like button, it really helps my channel and get more people to watch this video

[@nicolebreitkreutz737]

Thank you so much for the tip..very helpful!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I’m so glad it was helpful. That’s why I uploaded this video smash the like and subscribe.

[@Haagmonster1]

Thanks!!! You saved us a lot of time, shipping and replacement costs!!!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Glad I could help. Smash the LIKE button!

[@djconnolly7467]

Some of those batteries have sour protective coating to prevent kids from swallowing. Applying some water will clear off that coating and the battery should work fine

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

The thing is sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't.

[@bruins0808]

Brand new Duracell from Costco didn’t work. Ordered Amazon basic. Wonder if it has something to do with the bitter coating on the Duracells.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Good luck!

[@moesalam6837]

Thank you so I was able to fix my issue.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I'm glad it was helpful. What was the key fob issue you had?

[@moesalam6837]

The small plastic top where the battery goes was covering the metal piece when I put the new battery it was not working. Once I lifted the small plastic it touched the metal the light started showing up.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

@@moesalam6837 wow! it was a design flaw!

[@denflier-zg5iw]

Appreciate the video, but my 2020 Ridgeline key fob "eats" batteries. I get the low battery warning, change to a new battery, and within another week the battery is failing again. Fob always starts working again with new batteries, but fails soon after. I have gone through a dozen batteries in the last few months. Suggestions?

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

It sounds like the keyfob has internal issues that drains the battery. In this case it may need to be replaced.

[@mtbbiker6401]

Here's my experience. I replace the battery and still does not work. I have to drain the battery down to 3V in order for it to work. When I test brand new battery voltage is about 3.3V. I then drain it slightly using my voltmeter battery checker and get it down to 3V. Guess what, it then works. I've had to do this on Honda and Toyota key fobs. I'm guessing the fob has a voltage regulator that won't allow it to work if the voltage is too high.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Wow, that is a very interesting finding! Thank you very much for sharing your experience.

[@citizenduffus1370]

Thanks man it helped me out.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Glad it helped. Just curious, what was the issue you had in the key fob?

[@citizenduffus1370]

@@ToolsElectroDIY The side pins weren't sticking up so I don't think the battery was making the right contact. I used the Energizer btw. As a broke medical student I want to thank you for saving much needed money.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

​@@citizenduffus1370 Thanks for sharing your experience! Smash the like button, it really helps my channel and get more people to watch this video too who have the same key fob issue.

[@charlosangeles]

I was not able to use the key FOB after changing the batt twice. They were prob of a cheap brand. I had to use a brand name one and it instantly worked! Note: It was working fine for months after the last time I changed the batt, but it just would not work one day. There were no "symptoms" leading up to the day that it stopped working. I did check the voltage of the batt, and it was still over 3.0 Volts.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Thanks for sharing the info.

[@jaimetintor1581]

Thank you so much!!! You just saved me!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I'm so glad it worked for you too! What was the issue?

[@cristieannesantiago1299]

OMFGGGG 1:27min fuckin saved my lifee 😭😭😭 if you hadnt mention that my life would be ruined. lol i literallyy been trying to fix it i bought new batteries, called honda but since its sunday , service dept is closed. i thought i would have to buy a new keyfob i was literally getting so frustrated. until i watched this and when you mentioned the tabs at 1:27 fuckkk lol i broke the other tab though while i was unbending but it still worked so THANK YOUU!!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I'm glad it was helpful, please smash the like and sub, it helps my channel Thank you!

[@shahadathussain5774]

I am having same issue my honda accord 2002 key fob stops working after pressing few times I just bought the new battery today from Canadian tire

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I hope it works for you!

[@H1Galactica]

So what you're saying is just keep buying batteries until you find one that works $33 later?!?!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I'm saying try the methods I suggested before going to the dealership to avoid spending hundreds.

[@philiptong4978]

and buy from reputable sources that you can trust the expiry date marking and depletion state of the battery

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

@@philiptong4978 yes

[@kevinhoock9742]

I'll give it a shot , thanks....

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Let me know how it goes

[@kevinhoock9742]

@@ToolsElectroDIY Just ordered the Amazon Basics CR3032 . I'll keep ya posted . Having problem with the Energizer 3032 . Tried 3-different batteries...

[@kevinhoock9742]

@@ToolsElectroDIY Got the batteries you used , still no luck...

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

@@kevinhoock9742 check other things I listed in this video

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

@@kevinhoock9742 also read the comments from other people under this video

[@lisamoore9283]

Thank you!!!😊

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I’m glad it was helpful. What was the issue you had?

[@Maximo_Moratinos]

Thanks a ton, the little two plastics were folded 😭

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

So glad I could help!! Smash the like and subscribe :)