2009 Honda Pilot randomly fails to recognize one of our key fobs to unlock the doors or open the hatch. Is there an easy solution? We took the car to Honda and they want to charge us $139 to fix the problem with this key fob! With the car only being one year old, you would think they would fix this.

SOURCE: battery low on key fob

There are 2 or 3 ways to approach this. 1, the owners manual may tell you, the dealer can tell you (and change it), you can open it up and take it out and read the size on the battery. They are readily available. Be careful not to touch the new battery with your fingers (use tissue or gloves) as the oil on your fingers will cause it not to work or shorten its life.

Rob Sinbad

• 709 Answers
• Posted on Sep 30, 2009

SOURCE: My 2003 Honda CRV ...drivers side door does not

you may need to replace the door locking actuator, they do tend to go bad over times. does the driver side door lock automatic when using the lock button on the driver side. if you can lock and unlock the driver side door with a switch, my guess would not be the locking actuator, it might be in the remote locking module.

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SOURCE: honda ridgeline key fob program

If it is a factory keyless system than you do need it done by the dealer, but if it is an after market system then reply back with manufacture and model.

SOURCE: Honda Pilot KeyFob

It takes CR1616 3volt

SOURCE: I have a 2004 Honda Accord EX. Key Fob works trunk but not doors

Programming
When
Key added or replaced. System malfunction.
How
Obtain all keys. A maximum of 3 keys can be programmed. Close all doors and boot/tailgate. Switch ignition ON. Repeat procedure below 3 times: Within 4 seconds: Press key lock or unlock button. Within 4 seconds: Switch ignition OFF. Within 4 seconds: Switch ignition ON. Within 4 seconds: Press key lock or unlock button. System should now lock or unlock vehicle. Within 4 seconds: Press key lock or unlock button. Within 10 seconds: Press lock or unlock button of first key. System should now lock or unlock vehicle. Press lock or unlock button of second key. System should now lock or unlock vehicle. Press lock or unlock button of third key. System should now lock or unlock vehicle. Switch ignition OFF. Remove key. Check operation of all programmed keys.
NOTE: If less than 3 keys are to be programmed, remove ignition key after programming last key.