Replacing the battery in your 2016 Honda CRV key fob should be a straightforward task, but sometimes a new battery doesn’t immediately solve the problem. Typically, a key fob battery needs replacing when its voltage drops to around 3.0 volts. A fresh battery should register between 3.3 and 3.4 volts. If you’ve replaced your 2016 Honda Crv Key Fob Battery and it’s still not working, the issue might not be the battery itself.
One common culprit after a 2016 Honda CRV key fob battery replacement is a poor electrical connection within the key fob. To address this, try a simple “rinse and repeat” method. Remove the newly installed 2016 Honda CRV key fob battery and then re-install it, making sure there isn’t any plastic protective film on the battery contacts. Sometimes, the initial attempt at battery replacement can result in a slightly misaligned connection.
If the key fob remains unresponsive after this, further inspection is needed. Carefully disassemble the key fob again and examine the metal contacts that connect with the 2016 Honda CRV key fob battery. These contacts can sometimes bend slightly during a battery replacement and fail to make proper contact with the battery terminals. Use a voltmeter to check if the contacts are indeed receiving voltage from the newly installed battery. Also, double-check the new battery itself to ensure there’s no plastic tab covering the battery poles, a detail sometimes overlooked. After confirming good contact and a battery voltage above 3.2 volts (ideally 3.3), reassemble the key fob and test it again.
