Acura Key Fob Battery Replacement DIY
Learn how to change the battery on any Acura keyfob. Typically, Acura keys use the CR2032 Button Cell Battery.
This guide provides instructions on changing the battery on any Acura Smart key and keyless keyfob. Most Acura keys use the CR2032 Button Cell Battery.
Procedure
Acura Smart Key Battery Replacement
- Press the tab and remove the metal key.
- Use the metal key to carefully open the fob by inserting it into the designated slot.
- Remove the old battery using a small screwdriver.
- Insert the new battery with the positive (+) side facing outward.
- Press the key fob back together until you hear two clicks.
- Place the metal key back into its designated slot.
- Snap the two halves of the Acura key fob back together securely.
Acura Keyless Remote Battery Replacement
- Remove the metal blade key.
- Gently pry open the fob using a standard (flat-head) screwdriver.
- Slide out the two batteries.
- Insert the new batteries.
- Snap the two halves of the Acura key fob back together securely.
How to Start Acura Vehicles with Dead Keyfob Battery
- Place the Smart Key Fob near the Push Start/Stop Button.
- Press the Push Start/Stop Button once to turn the accessories on.
- Step on the Brake Pedal.
- Start the engine by pressing the Push Start/Stop Button.
These instructions will help the owners of Acura change the key fob battery, which includes:
- TL
- CL
- RL
- TSX
- RDS
- ILX
- TLX
- RLX
- MDX
- ZDX
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I just did the same thing!!! So frustrating!!!
The Acura Smart Key came apart completely when trying to remove the battery lock, unlock, truck, and hold buttons all fell out. It was difficult to try and then figure out how to get all the buttons and other parts assembled back together again. The design should really have some plastic hooks to hold the outer key button assembly and battery/electronic assembly together. Did anyone really tested this design with several end users to make sure this did not happen at all.