Battery for 2010 honda civic key fob

How to Open Your 2010 Honda Civic Key Fob & Change Battery

Battery for 2010 honda civic key fob

If your Civic key fob isn't working properly, the cell battery probably must to be changed. It's not difficult to replace the battery in your key fob by yourself. All tools, that you need is outlined in this post.

What type battery does 2010 Honda Civic remote key fob required

Before starting open key fob check all that you need: phillips head screwdriver, flat head screwdriver and 2 CR2032 batteries.
  • phillips head screwdriver
  • 2xCR2032 batteries
  • flat head screwdriver

Simple steps to change the battery in your Civic's keyless entry remote

A coin cell battery installed in the your keyless entry remote. Unscrew the back of the keyless entry remote. Flip the remote key fob over and look for at least 1 fastener holding in the plastic.

Accurately try to pry apart your remote key fob with hands or flat head screwdriver. Replace 2xCR2032 batteries with flat head screwdriver.

Now it's time to install new batteries inside keyless entry fob's case. Be sure to connect the battery the right way around in a circuit. Your key fob will not work if you connect battery wrong way.

When the new batteries installed, check remote key fob functionality by pressing buttons. If all functions works, assemble your keyless entry fob's case in reverse order.

The last thing to do is put your cover back on fob. Carefully try to put the pieces in place by hands from top to bottom. If your key shell tightly closed, we done. If not, repeat the last step. Screw the back of the remote key fob.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Keyless entry remote of Honda Civic use 2xCR2032 batteries. Price for CR2032 batteries are under $4 depending on the size packaging, brand and type you buy. Take your old battery to the store, to find a proper replacement.

Key fob in most of cases reprogramming not required after battery change. If your keyless entry remote not working, recheck new battery voltage. If it is not help, read user's manual or contact local dealer.

Replacing your keyless entry remote battery is easy to do in 2010 Honda Civic. Most of car manufacturers think of the customers and make a special hole for key fob open.

Car service pricing for replace the battery in keyless entry remote is $50-600 depending on the make.

Key fob batteries in modern cars should be changed every four years, although this will differ based on usage and build quality. If your key fob shortened signal strength, you should change batteries before it stop close doors and make problems for you.

If your Civic need multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors, has low key battery indicator on dashboard, fob's battery more than 4 years old or signal strength reduced, in most cases battery replace inside key fob needed. Installed battery is dead with a high probability, but if it's not help, remote key fob replace or repair needed.

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Honda Civic Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide
How to replace the CR 1616 coin cell battery in the keyless entry remote control for a 2006 to 2011 Honda Civic.

Battery for 2010 honda civic key fob

Honda Civic Key Fob
Battery for 2010 honda civic key fob

Small Screwdrivers
Battery for 2010 honda civic key fob

Remove Tiny Phillips Screw
This automotive "how-to" guide was specifically written to assist owners of the 8th generation (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, & 2011) Honda Civic in replacing the coin cell battery inside the combination car key and keyless entry remote control.

Owners of other Honda or Acura vehicles such as the Accord, Crosstour, CR-V, CR-Z, Element, Fit, Insight, Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline, RL, TL. TSX, ZDX, MDX, and RDX may also find these instructions to be helpful.

The original battery in a Honda Civic key fob remote control is a Panasonic CR1616 watch type battery. Replacements can be purchased at a variety of retailers or online at Amazon.

The only tools needed to open the remote control and replace the battery is a # 0 Phillips head screwdriver such as in a Jeweler's screwdriver set.

A small flathead screwdriver can also be helpful.



 
Battery for 2010 honda civic key fob

Tiny Phillips Screw Removed
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Remove Rear Cover
Battery for 2010 honda civic key fob

Rear Cover Removed

To remove the one screw on the back of the Honda Civic key fob, you'll need a tiny # 0 Philips head screwdriver.

A jeweler's screwdriver kit will contain one of these.

The screw is secured in the remote with blue "medium strength" Loctite Threadlocker adhesive.

If you attempt to remove the screw with a screwdriver that doesn't fit perfectly, you run the risk of stripping the screw.

If necessary, you may need to secure the key fob and apply plenty of downward pressure and torque to remove the screw without stripping it.

Battery for 2010 honda civic key fob

Remote Unit Removed
Battery for 2010 honda civic key fob

Pry Open Remote Unit
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Remote Opened


  Once the screw is removed, you can pop off the rear cover of the car key and remove the actual remote control unit.

The remote control unit is held together by a clip on the edge closest to the red "Panic" button.

Pry apart the two halves with your fingers or a small flathead screwdriver.

Embedded in the rear cover, you'll see the "-" side of the Panasonic CR1616battery.

Pop it out with the small flathead screwdriver and replace it with a new CR1616 cell.

Make sure that the "+" side is facing down and the "-" side without any markings is facing upwards.

Battery for 2010 honda civic key fob

Pry Out Battery
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Panasonic CR1616 Cell
Battery for 2010 honda civic key fob

Push In New Battery
Then line up the two halves of the remote control unit and snap them back together.

I'd recommend testing the new battery in the remote control before proceeding.

Once you know it's working, lay it down into the top side of the car key so that the buttons line up properly.

Finally, snap on the rear cover of the key and screw in the small Phillips head screwdriver to complete the job.
 

For more of my related automotive maintenance or repair instructions, click on the following links: Honda Civic Engine Oil Change Guide, Honda Civic Cabin Air Filter Replacement Guide, Honda Civic Front Brake Pads Replacement Guide, Honda Civic Tail Light Bulbs Replacement Guide, Honda Civic Front Door Panel Removal Guide, Honda Civic Front Door Speaker Replacement Guide, Honda Civic Third Brake Light Bulb Replacement Guide, Honda Civic Headlight Bulbs Replacement Guide, Honda Civic Overhead Map Light Bulb Replacement Guide, and Honda Civic Dome Light Bulb Replacement Guide.

For more, check out all of my Honda Civic DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides.
 

What kind of battery does a 2010 Honda Civic key fob take?

Included is an original CR2032 3V battery.

What battery goes in a 2009 Honda Civic key fob?

Panasonic CR2032 3.0 Volt Long Lasting Lithium Coin Cell Batteries in Child Resistant, Standards Based Packaging, 4 Pack.

What kind of battery does a 2011 Honda Civic key fob use?

What Kind of Battery Does a Honda Civic Key Take? Most of the Honda key fobs use a flat circular 3-volt battery, which can be found at just about any hardware store in the Torrington area.