Honda Pilot Key Battery Replacement (for 2005 Honda Pilot key remote)

[cadl98]

People keep stripping out the screw because of the Blue Lock Tight on this small screw...don`t drill it out or try alot of pressure...simply HEAT the metal key with a small torch for a few seconds...the heat transfer to the Lock Tight and softens it or melts it allowing the small philips screw to come out without stripping...

[MrRofeliak]

@cadl98 Sounds brilliant, someone thumb this comment of @Cadl98 up.

[rmavis869]

Good instructions but F**k Honda for putting loctite on the damn thing! There's a shortcut to this called a drillbit. Pick one the same size as the screw head, and use light pressure until you feel a slight click. The head is gone and you can probably replace the screw once you extract the last few threads...

[MrRofeliak]

@rmavis869 Yeah, plenty of people have trouble with the screw. Mine came out okay, but as you tell in the vid, it took some pressure and luck. I also think the key works well with no screw as it seems to clasp shut well without it.

[nataplace]

For know I will not replace thescrew since the key ensemble locks tight enough.

[nataplace]

Great instructional video! The dealer could not have done a better demo! Drilled out the screw since it got stripped when I tried to unscrew with 0 bit screwdriver. But key clipped together perfectly.  Will replace screw if I can find where to buy one.

[MrRofeliak]

@nataplace Great to hear. Thank you for your comment. Every time someone has success, it emboldens other viewers of this vid. As for replacement screw, how about maybe an eyeglass screw/ kit? Just a thought. I searched "tiny screw" and regret it. :-)

[DJBLiZ]

@MrRofeliak you can get the screw from honda for like $3 or $4.. i called and asked my local honda dealer...

[MrRofeliak]

@DJBLiZ Great to know. Thanks for sharing that. Seems like a lot of people strip the screw. 

[justmoveable]

Do you know where I can buy another screw for the key?

[MrRofeliak]

@justmoveable a couple things. 1. I've only ever seen such a small screw in the context of hobby-shop type places or specialty electronics. 2. My key clipped together pretty strongly without the screw. Your mileage may vary. Good luck.

[DBB123321]

Very nice job and informative. Your directions were spot on. Thank you!

[MrRofeliak]

@DBB123321 Thank you for sharing your kind words.

[MrYoda1972]

hi. thanks for this video. but do you need to reprogram the key to sync with the car after battery replacement? thanks again.

[MrRofeliak]

@MrYoda1972 in my case, the keys worked just fine with the new batteries, no programming necessary at all. I suppose your mileage may vary, but nobody else has reported having to reprogram them. G'luck.

[SteelIron06]

Thanks for your video, it saved me money and time with perfect instructions.

Thanks again.

[FearAnEnd]

I guess I have the same issue. Because sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. I tried going to Auto Zone but those guys didn't know anything.

[MrRofeliak]

@FearAnEnd Oh yeah, mine did that too. As the batteries get weak, you have to be closer and closer to the car and eventually it will function only intermittently before it dies outright. Just replace the battery and you'll love it. Or at least that's a guess as to the issue.

[cutemermaid13]

Thanks so much. Really helpful!

[MrRofeliak]

@cutemermaid13 And thanks for saying so!

[94131jab]

Fantastic demo. Extremely helpful!

[MrRofeliak]

@94131jab thank you my friend, I'm glad I could help.

[misslaura8820]

Thanks...you just saved me $25 worth of labor to have honda do this! and they wanted $12 for the battery!

[MrRofeliak]

@misslaura8820 Boom! :-)  Nice.

[MrRofeliak]

@Gabrielwinning My pleasure, happy to help.

[sachin1sharma]

Thanks a lot. I'll follow your tips.

[sachin1sharma]

Thank you for a great demo. Apparently the light on both my Honda keys turn on but I have to be very close to the car in order to make it work. Not sure if it's a battery or what. Can you please tell me if I can find the same screwdriver at home depot or any place you recommend ?

[MrRofeliak]

@sachin1sharma Oh most def you'll find the screwdriver at HD. Get one like I say-- metal where the bit attachment fits into. My first screwdriver (the chea $3 p one) was plastic and IT STRIPPED when I tried to use it. I went back & bought the $12 one with all the bit sizes, metal base, etc. Never buy cheap tools. And yes, the range will be restored on your key when you swap the battery. Careful w the screw, don't strip it. Good luck.

[joneswil1]

I wish I had seen this video before I tried replacing mine because I totally stripped my screw trying to get it out. Like this guy said, it's glued in there. Thanks Honda. I tried to extract it different ways and never made any progress, so I gave up and went to the dealer. I was surprised because the dealer didn't even mess with the screw. I didn't watch him do it all, but I know he just pried open the other end and replaced the battery somehow that way.

[MrRofeliak]

@joneswil1 Yeah, I really noticed when I did them that the screw is tricky. That's good to know that you can just pry open the back and get to it that way. Seems like it would break the plastic. My prior advice to those with stripped screws was just to drill out the screw and then go without the screw when reassembling bc the clips hold.

[ogbear]

can you help me? i stripped the screw...what do i do now? thank you

[MrRofeliak]

@ogbear ouch. So, you've probably already done this, but you need to drill it out probably. Good news is the clip seems to hold it together well without the screw (I think). Search Youtube for [drill out screw] and you'll see some good techniques. G'luck.

[ogbear]

@MrRofeliak thank you....

[64noyt]

awesome.. thank you for your help

[MrRofeliak]

@64noyt De nada!

[SweetKiyomi]

This doesnt mess up the key right? It's still going to work the same?

[MrRofeliak]

@SweetKiyomi Not when I did it to two keys. T'was all fine. I haven't heard of anyone else saying it would. I don't know what I don't know though I suppose.

[cartossin]

My range has been getting crappy so I just did this replacement. Very easy. Thanks.

[MrRofeliak]

@cartossin Sweeeeet. Easy peasy!

[tcs20500]

can you tell me where to get that screwdriver? also any ideas if the screw is striped ??

[MrRofeliak]

@tcs20500 So, I got the screwdriver at the Do-it center (hardware store) in the section with all the other screwdrivers. Amazon.com is also an alternative. If you've stripped the screw, my only thoughts would be to drill it out with the smallest bit you can find. And gently. Once it's out, the key clips back together well enough that you probably don't need it. Good luck.

[SuperRcbuilder]

So helpful, thanks

[MrRofeliak]

@SuperRcbuilder You're very welcome and I'm glad I could help.

[SuperRcbuilder]

@MrRofeliak I have replaced my remote battery according to what you described, it works perfect :)

[MrRofeliak]

@SuperRcbuilder Sweet! 60% of the time it works, every time. :-)

[maryegg24]

thanks you saved us 36 dollars times 2



[MrRofeliak]

@maryegg24 Oh I'm happy. I was so surprised when there were no other clear instructional videos on this. Thanks for your comment.