2010 Key Fob problems - Honda Pilot

TufferScoo · 01-03-2013, 05:10 PM

Anyone know why both my key fobs will not work unless I am right next to the Pilot? I changed the batteries, but still not effective. Suggestions?

11B2P · 01-03-2013, 06:52 PM

You already tried the first thing I would have; replace the batteries.

Does this problem happen everytime or just in certain locations? There might be some type of radio wave interference jamming thus decreasing the key fob signal. Are you near a radio/tv transmitting tower?

I know this will sound weird but try touching the key fob to your chin when you hit the open or close buttons. It actually increases the range of the transmitter. It really works!

mthonda · 01-04-2013, 11:57 AM

When you press the buttons on the remote, does the little red light come on?

Every few months or so, my remote will start to fail intermittently. I've noticed that when I press the buttons on the remote, the light does not light up. I then take the remote apart, bend the little prongs inside the remote so that it makes better contact with the battery. After that, it works like a champ!

09Touring4x4 · 01-07-2013, 07:18 PM

I have had that problem for a long time and I have changed battery, tinkered with prongs, cleaned the circuit board and the contacts (properly).
I did purchase additional warranty and I plan to take the pilot in for checking.

armpilot · 01-07-2013, 11:46 PM

I had this problem with my 2010 and i traded it for a 2012

Problem sloved

01-03-2013, 05:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
TufferScoo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	2010 Key Fob problems Anyone know why both my key fobs will not work unless I am right next to the Pilot? I changed the batteries, but still not effective. Suggestions?

01-03-2013, 06:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
11B2P Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Michigan "Under the Bridge" Posts: 51 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You already tried the first thing I would have; replace the batteries. Does this problem happen everytime or just in certain locations? There might be some type of radio wave interference jamming thus decreasing the key fob signal. Are you near a radio/tv transmitting tower? I know this will sound weird but try touching the key fob to your chin when you hit the open or close buttons. It actually increases the range of the transmitter. It really works! Last edited by 11B2P; 01-03-2013 at 06:52 PM. Reason: spelling error

01-07-2013, 07:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
09Touring4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kalifornia Posts: 74 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have had that problem for a long time and I have changed battery, tinkered with prongs, cleaned the circuit board and the contacts (properly). I did purchase additional warranty and I plan to take the pilot in for checking. __________________ '09 Touring 4x4, Nimbus Grey with Black interior, Rear Entertainment, Dark wood trim all around, Lighted side step, Chrome Grill, Aluminum front and back under side, Window guards, All weather floor mats!!

01-07-2013, 11:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
armpilot Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto, Ont Posts: 304 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I had this problem with my 2010 and i traded it for a 2012 Problem sloved __________________ 2012 Pilot Touring

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01-04-2013, 11:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
mthonda Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 16 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	When you press the buttons on the remote, does the little red light come on? Every few months or so, my remote will start to fail intermittently. I've noticed that when I press the buttons on the remote, the light does not light up. I then take the remote apart, bend the little prongs inside the remote so that it makes better contact with the battery. After that, it works like a champ!

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