How To Start A Car When The Smart Key Battery Dies

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In this video, I show you how to start a car when the smart key battery dies. If you own a modern car that uses a proximity key to start the engine, and the battery inside of the key fob dies, you will still be able to start the car. I show you the process with Honda CR-V, but it will be a similar process for other cars. Be sure to consult your owners manual to look for the specific instructions for your vehicle!
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  • @miekot13
    @miekot13 Жыл бұрын

    4 years old, and this video saved my butt! Had to move housemate’s car during storm for fear of falling trees. The only spare they had was beyond dead. Knew about the hidden key to get in the car, but could not for the life of me figure out how to turn the car ON! Thank you so much!! Worked exactly like you said!

  • @taylorxjeanne8801

    @taylorxjeanne8801

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m here in 2023 thinking I’m doomed 😅

  • @illustratedwilly
    @illustratedwilly5 жыл бұрын

    My cars key has been running low on battery and today it finally died, I spent about 5min trying to turn it on and i decided to just give KZread a try and look up way to turn it on, came across your video, gave it a try and BAM !! It worked haha I normally don’t comment on videos but wanted to leave you a comment giving you props for it lol 🤘🏽

  • @Damia_In_Wonderland

    @Damia_In_Wonderland

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm in the same boat. I'm currently sitting in my car trying to figure this out

  • @leftjab25

    @leftjab25

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Damia_In_Wonderland my Honda CR-V owner' s manual had nothing to say about how to start your car when the fob battery dies. In fact the owner's manual -all 170 pages is ridiculously complex to understand.

  • @rajnarain3241
    @rajnarain32412 жыл бұрын

    I was stuck today at a grocery store and I went on KZread to see how to start the car if your car fob dies and this video really helped me a lot I reached home safely thank u very much .

  • @kylercastanuela9172

    @kylercastanuela9172

    10 ай бұрын

    I wish I was at the store then I could buy a new battery shits still not working

  • @_MrBread
    @_MrBread4 жыл бұрын

    My mom had a similar in incident like this , now that I have my own, she gave me a good tip: Always keep a spare battery, it’s not much but it will save you if it so happens to die on you. A buttoncell battery is inexpensive and compact, so you can keep it in your glove compartment. Buy two if you have to and keep the other on the trunk with your spare tire.

  • @indoalfredo4517
    @indoalfredo45174 жыл бұрын

    Not all hero’s wear capes cause Maan!!, I was sweating balls if I had to call a tow truck 😅. Thank you!.

  • @herbnavarro9193
    @herbnavarro91934 жыл бұрын

    Thank-you for your help! Even calling the Honda place didn't help & it wasn't in the manual. you would think the salesperson would show us everything but they don't. U saved the day. Granny

  • @VerifiedPistola
    @VerifiedPistola4 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU I was sitting in my car for 10 minutes and it would not start. Found your video worked like magic you are appreciated.

  • @_MrBread

    @_MrBread

    4 жыл бұрын

    VerifiedPistola now that this happend, always keep a spare remote battery in your car, you can always hide it where you can access it with a car key.

  • @terrid7827

    @terrid7827

    2 жыл бұрын

    WTH did we do before the internet????

  • @sherrellmchenry2552

    @sherrellmchenry2552

    11 ай бұрын

    I'm so glad I watched this video My car wouldn't start battery was dead But I learned what to do Thanks .

  • @chay_monae5717
    @chay_monae5717 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video! Key Fob stopped working and I replaced the key fob battery and it still didn’t start. I watched the video and followed the instructions and it started Dodge Journey 2014. I was stranded at Walmart with groceries and this video saved me a tow and time❤

  • @junity1
    @junity14 жыл бұрын

    Worked like Magic !!! Thank you !. This saved me a long walk to the Auto store !

  • @1995Benzo
    @1995Benzo3 жыл бұрын

    Started car and it said battery was running low on fob. I was going to work and was afraid so I grabbed my other fob just in case the 1st one died while at work. This is extremely helpful! 🙏

  • @joeybagadonuts5774
    @joeybagadonuts57742 жыл бұрын

    What a great tip! I'm having issues with my CR V fobs (replaced the battery not two months ago and now it says it's low again). Something must be up, but I'm glad you posted this in the event I get caught with a dead battery. Seems to have worked for people. Thanks a bunch!

  • @garyfrank1521
    @garyfrank15213 жыл бұрын

    I have ALWAYS been a big believer in simplicity. These keys and everything associated with them is nuts.

  • @terrid7827

    @terrid7827

    2 жыл бұрын

    Smart key makes life WAY simpler. I put my keys in my pocket in the morning when I leave the house, and leave them there until I get home in the evening and unlock the door to my house. Don't need to unlock car door, don't need to have key out to start the car; can start it remotely on cold winter mornings; never have to worry about locking my keys in the car because even if I wanted to, the car literally wouldn't let me. Having to change the battery once every couple years is a small - no, tiny - no, MINISCULE price to pay for all that simplicity and convenience.

  • @dannywilliams618

    @dannywilliams618

    Жыл бұрын

    @@terrid7827 Um yeah, I remember all the stress associated with taking keys out of my pocket, and putting them in door locks. Not sure how I ever made it through those years. Am so happy my children will not have to be burdened with a key DAY in and day out in the for a couple decades. So blessed.🙂

  • @dwightmitchell1464

    @dwightmitchell1464

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dannywilliams618 🤣

  • @chevtrukman

    @chevtrukman

    11 ай бұрын

    My wife notoriously locked her keys inside or misplaced her keys before we bought our 2016 CRV with push button start. Chasing after a rambunctious 4 year old can make you forget where you laid your keys, or you just subconsciously lay them down when tending to the little one! In that context, the push button start feature actually simplified our lives! Now, it just lives in her purse in a zippered pocket. No more AAA unlock calls! We love it! As a side story, back in the 90's when we all still were using actual keys, my mom had the same tendencies to misplace her keys as well. She had 10 kids to chase after. After my dad had to come bring her the spare set a few times, he eventually just wired a spare key up under the vehicle chassis for her! Now, she has a push button 2019 HRV and loves it!

  • @BertrandFon
    @BertrandFon4 жыл бұрын

    You saved my life today. Worked perfectly on my 2015 honda Crosstour. Thank you Thank you🙏🙏🙏

  • @juliehedges999
    @juliehedges9994 жыл бұрын

    DUDE - **Just** saved my day. OMGGGGGGG Thank you!!!

  • @meaganc4104
    @meaganc41044 жыл бұрын

    This man making a video to help everyone and y'all wanna complain about the length of his explanations? That are being given for YOUR benefit? In a video YOU chose to watch?

  • @christophersmith3741

    @christophersmith3741

    4 жыл бұрын

    Meagan C I had to stop watching it. And got to someone else’s page. He just blabals on unnecessary. I don’t think it’s as much people complaining as people are trying to give him constructive criticism so he next video is not so wordy and more to the point.

  • @joshlanier8567

    @joshlanier8567

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sound like people from my generation. Ill go ahead and apologize on behalf of them...

  • @katieseverson8982
    @katieseverson89825 күн бұрын

    Thank god for people like you that make this videos 😩

  • @wolfcl0ck
    @wolfcl0ck2 жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated my friend! I knew I could get into the car with the physical key, but I didn't know about putting the fob up to the button.

  • @lllowelll
    @lllowelll4 жыл бұрын

    The world needs more people like you!!! Thanks a lot!!

  • @maylim7285

    @maylim7285

    3 жыл бұрын

    👏👏

  • @Ntd508
    @Ntd5083 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man you just saved me from freezing to death out in the cold

  • @michaelc3200
    @michaelc32005 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE INFO... IT WORKED HOLDING RIGHT NEXT TO START BUTTON...

  • @juliecampbell3559
    @juliecampbell35592 жыл бұрын

    I also knew about the key but not the additional chip. You’ve saved me a lot of hassle. Thankyou

  • @Longeeen
    @Longeeen4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you kind sir! You got me out of trouble. I do appreciate that.

  • @Michaelabeauty96
    @Michaelabeauty963 жыл бұрын

    Thank you you just saved me but mine was so dead I had to like hold it up right after n front of it when starting so if this method doesn’t work try doing them both at once!

  • @leonardwilson1846
    @leonardwilson18464 жыл бұрын

    Does anyone know how to program replacement remote for 2018 Honda Fit? It has push button start (does not ignition key to start the engine). I cannot find anything online showing how to program a replacement remote.

  • @itsbosun
    @itsbosun5 жыл бұрын

    You a real one for this video, man! 💯💯💯

  • @kbking
    @kbking6 жыл бұрын

    That was very informational. Thank you.

  • @latifaalzkery2718
    @latifaalzkery27183 жыл бұрын

    You are a legend! Just tried it and it works! God bless you

  • @crunch9362
    @crunch9362 Жыл бұрын

    This video is a life saver. My fob was not working and i had no idea. Car is running.... thanks.

  • @suz0000
    @suz00003 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! My owners manual did not have any mention of that, at least that I could find.

  • @scotthall8609
    @scotthall8609 Жыл бұрын

    Question: Wife has a 2019 CR=V ... Will the car drive after starting in the way you describe or do you have to hold the fob up by the start button while you drive?

  • @karipantol9002
    @karipantol90023 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I was stuck in the grocery store parking lot in 8 degree weather!

  • @GameN3rdz

    @GameN3rdz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yikes

  • @taimanyortiz579

    @taimanyortiz579

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow that happened to me today but wasn’t cold thank God

  • @jerryg50
    @jerryg504 жыл бұрын

    The key FOB is using NFC technology as like used in credit cards, and mobile phones for tap and pay to start the car when the FOB battery is dead. Most cars have the vehicle NFC sensor behind the ignition switch. Some have it in another location. Check the owner's manual for details. Place the key FOB at the proper position; usually at the ignition button and press the button. The car should start.

  • @miketech79

    @miketech79

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's not NFC. It's just getting the weak signal closer to the receiver. I just verified this with my FOB by trying to add an Apple Shortcuts Personal Automation that is able to be triggered by scanning NFC. My NFC credit cards work with no problems and are recognized as NFC, but not the FOB. The iPhone does not recognize the FOB at all.

  • @francesedgar3914
    @francesedgar39143 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful / thank you - got us back and started in the car with 2 very tired dogs

  • @rajnarain3241
    @rajnarain32412 жыл бұрын

    Thanks that was helpful.

  • @patloverme
    @patloverme3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Very Helpful.

  • @Thao1992Pete
    @Thao1992Pete Жыл бұрын

    Works! Do I need a key replaced? If this issue occurs.

  • @mariamonje3921
    @mariamonje39215 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info. Very helpful.

  • @arleeterunez5545
    @arleeterunez5545 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much sir today I start the car with out hard time because of your video I learn very early morning today thank you more power and God bless you

  • @daphnezhow9962
    @daphnezhow99624 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!!this was so helpful!!

  • @Cryo837
    @Cryo8375 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful. Thank you!!!

  • @emilys8890
    @emilys88903 жыл бұрын

    #1 Find the key inside and open the door like a normal car #2 put the fob near the start/stop button cause there’s a chip that doesn’t require a battery most likely an nfc chip. Simple.

  • @nancyfinger7125
    @nancyfinger7125Ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for this education!

  • @jasonfernandes4506
    @jasonfernandes45068 ай бұрын

    Thanks man you helped my mom today. Liked. I drive a Honda and it's different, it has a cap.

  • @vagenadarajah6385
    @vagenadarajah63854 жыл бұрын

    Super helpful, thank you so much 🙂👍

  • @LADYSABLE11
    @LADYSABLE114 жыл бұрын

    good information - thank you !!!

  • @MBV009
    @MBV009 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, worked perfectly

  • @marjonylewinton4839
    @marjonylewinton48393 жыл бұрын

    It worked like magic. Thanks man. You are amazing

  • @famILYlif3
    @famILYlif33 жыл бұрын

    This saved my day! Thank you!

  • @abbamco
    @abbamco2 жыл бұрын

    Ty very much for that useful info

  • @VisionClearMija
    @VisionClearMija3 ай бұрын

    This video saved my life today! lol thank you!

  • @jacsunny
    @jacsunny Жыл бұрын

    Excellent . Very helpful

  • @matchoo4050
    @matchoo40502 жыл бұрын

    your a life saver man, this trick started my '17 honda accord!

  • @Mayyy41
    @Mayyy412 жыл бұрын

    Life saver!!! Thank you!

  • @jinganci205
    @jinganci2055 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful!

  • @gokaikai
    @gokaikaiАй бұрын

    i need to know how to turn off the blaring car alarm once i opened the doors using the keys, without first disarming the alarm system?

  • @chidoriaida
    @chidoriaida3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the info!!! You saved my day!

  • @cesardiaz7078
    @cesardiaz70784 жыл бұрын

    Really helped out!!! Good looks

  • @Barker941
    @Barker9414 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful video thanks!

  • @meimeikitty8981
    @meimeikitty8981 Жыл бұрын

    Just got stuck at the post office!!! Thanks for the info!!! 😀😱 going to get a battery now 😁

  • @isaacmtonga700
    @isaacmtonga700 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much I was stuck and it has worked for my vehicle..

  • @dan1928
    @dan1928 Жыл бұрын

    I just did it it works atleast now I will have peace of mind when I see mine has low battery thank you

  • @junenadine6512
    @junenadine65122 жыл бұрын

    Does it matter how long the battery has been dead?i managed to open the car but wont start regardless of the tries to put the fob near the ignition

  • @trrishp
    @trrishp Жыл бұрын

    I love you for posting this! Thank you so much.

  • @276darkness7
    @276darkness72 жыл бұрын

    DUDE YOURE AMAZING

  • @antonioperalez8808
    @antonioperalez88082 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video . I didn't knw how to start my Odyssey until I seen this thanks again very helpful

  • @xifiletugox
    @xifiletugox5 ай бұрын

    Life saver, thank you.

  • @gouyadapparelllc8496
    @gouyadapparelllc8496 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you it worked for me blessings🙏🏾💯

  • @lakshmimunuganti8186
    @lakshmimunuganti8186 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video. Saved my day!!

  • @stephensamuels7006
    @stephensamuels70062 жыл бұрын

    Bro you literally just save my life it works 💯💯💯💯💯🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @heathavery7892
    @heathavery789210 ай бұрын

    But what happens when the fob key is broken but you have a back up key however it ( the car) 2007 HHR decides the security light now starts blinking which allows the car to turn over and lights come on so on and so on but will not crank? What then?

  • @user-pn1rn5ir2d
    @user-pn1rn5ir2d Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, it worked on my Honda Pilot

  • @foxduneridergirl
    @foxduneridergirl3 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU from a grateful teacher

  • @juliedwiek362
    @juliedwiek3628 ай бұрын

    You just saved my life thank you

  • @raizen21ss56
    @raizen21ss56 Жыл бұрын

    Convenient. This was always my biggest concern about having a push to start button vehicle

  • @joannelediger7781
    @joannelediger7781 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @Tephadoll
    @Tephadoll4 жыл бұрын

    This saved my bf a whole lotta trouble especially Right now through this corona virus lockdown bc Honda is not working and all so thank you

  • @bhenderson7651

    @bhenderson7651

    3 жыл бұрын

    Get a battery at Walmart

  • @dmagnin
    @dmagnin Жыл бұрын

    Amazing help!!! thanks!!!!!!:)

  • @Jessica-go9ut
    @Jessica-go9ut2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! Worked for me 💯

  • @broad11111
    @broad111112 жыл бұрын

    Thank you man . You saved my day 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @noragarcia9505
    @noragarcia95052 жыл бұрын

    great video. also the batteries for the fob you can find then at the 99 cent store 3 for a dollar, keep them handy and you can change them your self.

  • @gadaakhil
    @gadaakhil2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot. Our battery died and it was 2 degree C. U saved us. Thanks a lot.

  • @likithp9553
    @likithp95533 жыл бұрын

    God bless you man, worked perfectly😻

  • @isabelknolton7282
    @isabelknolton7282 Жыл бұрын

    YOU JUST SAVED ME. THANK YOU ANGEL

  • @rabbit73au
    @rabbit73au3 жыл бұрын

    Some cars have a pocket for the key in the or around the Centre console compartment for the key like mine does but my car will also tell me that the battery in the key fob is going flat so I can replace the key before this happens

  • @marvpwns
    @marvpwns2 жыл бұрын

    I love how you can go to KZread to get answers rather than your owners manual with too many words lmao

  • @MyMomo17
    @MyMomo174 жыл бұрын

    Thank Goodness for wise men who make life saving videos.

  • @RedFaceeee
    @RedFaceeee4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. Key failed and was stuck. You fixed it

  • @freestyle3016
    @freestyle301610 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @MrSCV9
    @MrSCV92 жыл бұрын

    Thx was very helpful U safe me and save my money!

  • @AvaKnows
    @AvaKnows3 жыл бұрын

    This was very helpful!

  • @123sarav1
    @123sarav14 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the solution. Helped me open my car when battery died

  • @shehrozmithani4061
    @shehrozmithani40612 жыл бұрын

    It really works... Thank u for the video it helped me alot in emergency..

  • @helgabirungi6920
    @helgabirungi6920 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you sooo much!!! This video just saved my day

  • @cybrtnk
    @cybrtnk4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks I made it to work on time because of you

  • @hanifa2723
    @hanifa272310 ай бұрын

    Oh thank you sooooo much! This saved me

  • @nickilochmatter2136
    @nickilochmatter21363 жыл бұрын

    You just saved me! Thank you so much

  • @gaetanopiccinini2694
    @gaetanopiccinini2694Ай бұрын

    Thank You So Much

  • @michaelcampbell9982
    @michaelcampbell99822 жыл бұрын

    You saved my day. Thank you

  • @user-gh3yn3nn5u
    @user-gh3yn3nn5u Жыл бұрын

    This just saved my LIFE BRO THANK YOU

  • @larryhammond5907
    @larryhammond59073 жыл бұрын

    when I called Honda road-side assistance they didn't know this and called me a tow truck. Seems like this should be top of the FAQ

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