The Honda CR-V was an early entrant in the crossover SUV market. It has used 3 different types of keys in its 15 year life. Two of the physical smart keys, and then the most modern smart key fob:
How to Replace a Honda CR-V Key Battery (2016 – Present)
This newest smart key fob has been used in the Honda CR-V in the following years:
- 2016
- 2017
- 2018
- 2019
- 2020
Here is my video on how to change the battery in the CR-V smart key:
This is the battery you need for this Honda CR-V Smart Key Fob:
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Replace a Honda CR-V Key Battery (2014 – 2020) – Physical Key Rectangle Buttons
The Honda CR-V has a tough key battery to replace. You’ll need a small screwdriver. Not like the small one you have in your toolset. You’ll need a precision set. This set is $4 on Amazon
The Honda CR-V used the physical key with rectangle buttons in the following model years:
- 2014
- 2015
- 2016
- 2017
- 2018
- 2019
- 2020
Changing the battery does take some work on this CR-V key. Here’s a youtube video I made that show exactly how to do it:
This is the battery you need for this Honda CR-V physical key with rectangle buttons:
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Replace a Honda CR-V Key Battery (2005 – 2013) – Physical Key Rounded Buttons
2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
To change the battery in this key, you’ll want a precision screwdriver set $4 on Amazon since the screw is very small on the back of the key. Here’s my video showing exactly how to change this battery on this older CR-V:
This is the battery you need for this Honda CR-V physical key with rounded buttons: