{"id":238728,"date":"2023-09-16T11:25:53","date_gmt":"2023-09-16T11:25:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=238728"},"modified":"2023-09-16T11:25:53","modified_gmt":"2023-09-16T11:25:53","slug":"honda-citys-key-stopped-working-after-7-yrs-decided-to-fix-it-myself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/news-features\/honda-citys-key-stopped-working-after-7-yrs-decided-to-fix-it-myself\/","title":{"rendered":"Honda City’s key stopped working after 7 yrs: Decided to fix it myself"},"content":{"rendered":"

I went to the service centre where the service advisor blindly said that the key had to be replaced and that would cost around Rs 5,000.<\/h2>\n

BHPian ezhil0707<\/strong> recently shared this with other enthusiasts.<\/p>\n

I own a 2016 Honda City iVTEC V MT. I am super happy with the ownership experience so far. I never faced a technical issue in 7 years until the day I found my keys to keep the red light frozen and didn\u2019t lock\/unlock the doors.<\/p>\n

I assumed it\u2019s the battery which has aged 7 years since the date of purchase. I visited the nearest A.S.S in Coimbatore and as expected the SA blindly said that my key had to be replaced which is around 5k or I had the option to use my spare key.<\/p>\n

I decided to fix this issue myself experimenting by going through a lot of forums and YT videos.<\/p>\n

Things I purchased include a set of precision screwdrivers (you need a +1.5x25mm size for most of the keys) with a pry tool (FYI: the SA opened my keys with a screwdriver and a coin and damaged the plastic and the alignment. I wonder how A.S.S doesn\u2019t equip them with these minor tools).<\/p>\n

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I strongly recommend using a prying tool to save your key\u2019s plastic alignment. I opened my key fob and I wanted to try my first luck which is WD-40 spray which will help in cleaning the contacts on the board, if at all present which was posted in many of the videos\/forums.<\/p>\n

So I tried to take out the board and sprayed a very minimum quantity, cleaned the surface and allowed it to dry for a day. I reassembled it and to my surprise, I got my key back in action.<\/p>\n

I am really not sure of what fixed this, but sharing the experience of how investing in a set of tools which cost me roughly Rs 400 Rs for a set of precision screwdrivers and a pry tool can save you with a blind key replacement of 5k.<\/p>\n

Is there anybody who has faced this issue and can someone educate us on this with exact data pointers?<\/p>\n

Thanks in Advance.<\/p>\n

Here’s what BHPian Jeroen<\/strong> had to say about the matter:<\/p>\n

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There are a couple of things that can fail on a FOB and do so.<\/p>\n

Obviously, the first one is the battery, it runs out and just requires replacing. Make sure the battery fits snugly onto the two contacts. One underneath, one on the side.<\/p>\n

The second problem can be the failure of the microswitches. Sometimes just dirt and then a good cleaning with a good electro cleaner might do the trick.<\/p>\n

Sometimes the microswitches are actually broken. They can be replaced, but you need to find a good replacement.<\/p>\n

It is very rare for the actual electronic components to go bad. I have seen one case where some of the soldering was done poorly and came undone.<\/p>\n

When cleaning the electrical bits off, it is best to use a proper electro cleaner. WD40 is fine as is not conductive, but it will leave some sticky residue behind.<\/p>\n

Whereas fixing a FOB tends to be relatively easy, reprogramming it might not. The more fancy the car, the more complex the reprogramming procedure will be, sometimes requiring special equipment.<\/p>\n

Check your owner’s manual. Replacing the FOB battery should be described, including on how to open the FOB. It will also state if any reprogramming needs to be done.<\/p>\n

Here you see me fixing my Jeep\u2019s FOB very similar to how you did yours.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Here’s what BHPian KHegde<\/strong> had to say about the matter:<\/p>\n

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As Jeroen has pointed out, one of the reasons for a FOB Key not functioning could be the requirement of a battery replacement. You would need to refer to your car’s owner’s manual for detailed instructions.<\/p>\n

I can vouch for the above from personal experience. I have replaced the key FOB batteries twice on our 2013 Global Ford Fiesta which came with only 1 key FOB and 1 regular key and once on our 2019 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga for both key FOBs.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Here’s what BHPian arnieshwartz<\/strong> had to say about the matter:<\/p>\n

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We encountered the exact same problem with the key fob for the 2017 Honda WRV (has the same key as in the original post).<\/p>\n

Opened it up, cleaned the circuit board generously using rubbing alcohol and Q-tips and even changed the battery for good measure. Put it all back together and it started working okay again.<\/p>\n

I’m not sure what caused it to stop working in the first place. The original battery wasn’t exactly weak when checked using a multi-meter so it must’ve been something else that thankfully went away.<\/p>\n

I even saw a YouTube video that involved shorting some IC pins but without any mention of exactly which pins. Needless to say, I did not have to try that method.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Check out BHPian comments for more insights and information.<\/p>\n

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