Anyone replace the battery in their 2007 key fob yet? I did this weekend (for the first time for this fob) and it was quite a bit of fun.

The little screw was so tight that it just wasn't coming out. Even using a jeweler's screwdriver with a perfect fit in the screw head the darn thing wouldn't turn.

After several attempts eventually graduating to using a vice to hold the key and a pliers and alot of pressure turning the screwdriver the screw head finally rounded out somewhat, so I had no choice but to drill out the screw.

Guess what? - the screw is hardened! The drill would hardly touch it, but finally wore through enough to free up the cover on the plastic case. There was enough left of the screw head to grind a slot and attempt removal with a standard screwdriver but the head just snapped off.

Thank you Honda for yet another entertaining afternoon!

Didn't check the spare yet to see if it's just as bad...

Yeah, I noticed this too. I just got a couple of blanks off of e-bay in case I busted them trying to get that screw off.

Yes sir. couldn't resist.. On my regular fob, the screw came out with some trouble--but on my spare the screw would not come out and I rounded it off too. Hope the battery lasts for another few years in the one. After i got one out, it seems to have been coated with loctite. Obviously that stuff worked too well...
I would recommend that if the screw doesn't come out with a medium amount of force, quit and take it to the dealer and tell them to put in a battery. It's a losing battle.

Must be some crappy batteries if they are only are lasting a couple of years.

Anyone replace the battery in their 2007 key fob yet? I did this weekend (for the first time for this fob) and it was quite a bit of fun.

The little screw was so tight that it just wasn't coming out. Even using a jeweler's screwdriver with a perfect fit in the screw head the darn thing wouldn't turn.

After several attempts eventually graduating to using a vice to hold the key and a pliers and alot of pressure turning the screwdriver the screw head finally rounded out somewhat, so I had no choice but to drill out the screw.

Guess what? - the screw is hardened! The drill would hardly touch it, but finally wore through enough to free up the cover on the plastic case. There was enough left of the screw head to grind a slot and attempt removal with a standard screwdriver but the head just snapped off.

Thank you Honda for yet another entertaining afternoon!

Didn't check the spare yet to see if it's just as bad...

This will remind me when the time comes, to put a soldering iron to the head of the screw for a minute or so to soften up the plastic, such that the screw will come out easier.........., I wonder if the factory used LocTite when assembling these, a little bit of heat will soften up Loctite as this is the trick for those little screws on glasses frames.

This will remind me when the time comes, to put a soldering iron to the head of the screw for a minute or so to soften up the plastic, such that the screw will come out easier.........., I wonder if the factory used LocTite when assembling these, a little bit of heat will soften up Loctite as this is the trick for those little screws on glasses frames.

great idea

great idea

Self noted caution: Do not over-do this, as the plastic could start to melt beyond the point of no-return! :)

This will remind me when the time comes, to put a soldering iron to the head of the screw for a minute or so to soften up the plastic, such that the screw will come out easier.........., I wonder if the factory used LocTite when assembling these, a little bit of heat will soften up Loctite as this is the trick for those little screws on glasses frames.

I considered that but the screw goes through the plastic housing and then into the metal portion of the key which is also molded into the plastic housing. A little too much heat and the entire thing will be shot - plastic body melted and/or metal key portion loose in plastic housing.

As to the life of the batteries, 2 years is about typical - mine lasted 1-1/2.

My 2001 acura battery lasted about 6 years on my fob. My accord key is now 2 1/2 years old and going strong. I was the poster that got one fob screw to come out and rounded off the other one. Based on the fact that one worked as designed, I'm going to take the other "defective" fob to my dealer and see if it's a warranty item or they will fix it since the screw did not work as designed. Doesn't hurt to ask??

My 2001 acura battery lasted about 6 years on my fob. My accord key is now 2 1/2 years old and going strong.


........I've got a year on you, senor.......

Wonder what the dealer will soak me $$$-wise to R&R the battery................

Season's best, ez....

Wonder what the dealer will soak me $$$-wise to R&R the battery................


It would likely be:

cost of battery ($5) + 1 hour shop-rate (to bugger up the screw + cursing) + replacement fob ($$$) + fob reprogramming charge = Priceless (or $$$$$)

:lmao:

Both the fobs for our 03 are still going strong. You must use the buttons a lot, or the buttons are being push in your pocket/purse????

What is the proper way to drill the head of the screw off correctly after you round out the philips screw on the fob? Anyone have any success doing this?