Founding Member PaulS Posted October 9, 2022 Founding Member Report Share Posted October 9, 2022 For a couple of weeks, I have had to get ever closer to my Coupe before my remote would open the doors.. Typical of a dying keyfob battery.... I have a good supply of CR25 batteries so I thought it would be a simple job to change mine. But could I get the fob's battery compartment to open? NO. Usually I use a coin to open these, but no coin I had would twist the compartment lid / lock from closed to open. Neither did any screwdriver do the job... Eventually, I used a hammer and punch to open it, Yes, the old fob battery was low.... Much better range with the new fob battery.... I am in the market for a new fob battery compartment cover so wondered if I buy a new pattern Honda fob, will that fit my original fob? I seem to remember some folk have upgraded their fobs and might have the experience to answer this... Any other ideas? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PTR200S Posted October 9, 2022 Moderators Report Share Posted October 9, 2022 Not seen any with those covers on the back unless you just buy a second hand version case, useful if you find the correct frequency but if not change your existing internals over, plus new buttons.... Or just buy after market cheapo , dump internals except buttons and fit existing BUT usually they have no screw in battery panel , just click case together. Like this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304064762239 Have a gander here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PTR200S Posted October 9, 2022 Moderators Report Share Posted October 9, 2022 Just found this, it's a two button fob BUT it's got the battery cover... Might be worth a punt or send message to them see if they have equivalent 3 button case ? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254514205260 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted October 9, 2022 Administrators Report Share Posted October 9, 2022 From personal experience the aftermarket cases are junk, I have some used spares if you still need one when you come to the meet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member PaulS Posted October 9, 2022 Author Founding Member Report Share Posted October 9, 2022 Thanks Stu - please put one out for me. I will try it there and then - otherwise it seems I'll have to try the one Pete found with a removable cover .. I doubt if I could get an eBay delivery before next Saturday anyhow... and it is not so urgent. I just want to sort it for the future.... I am intending to keep the Coupe until something major goes wrong - like a collapsed jacking point.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PTR200S Posted October 9, 2022 Moderators Report Share Posted October 9, 2022 14 minutes ago, hughezee said: From personal experience the aftermarket cases are junk, That's why I use the original case and just put the new buttons in 😜 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PTR200S Posted October 9, 2022 Moderators Report Share Posted October 9, 2022 3 minutes ago, PaulS said: otherwise it seems I'll have to try the one Pete found with a removable cover That two button case with the screw in back would be worth checking out if its just the screw in bit that is buggered....I think its just the front case that is different so maybe you could use the rear case and screw in cover at a push...if Stu can't help of course 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member PaulS Posted October 9, 2022 Author Founding Member Report Share Posted October 9, 2022 Actually the back cover is not buggered - but as it does not close properly (and if I forced it shut, I might never open it again), I am worried that it might fall apart in my pocket and lose bits. Even if that does not happen, I might well get some muck inside and stop the thing working.... In itself the fob & cover is a trivial thing, but being out & about with the immobiliser set, bits lost in the dark, and no way to reset it might well prove disasterous if it happens.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PTR200S Posted October 9, 2022 Moderators Report Share Posted October 9, 2022 1 hour ago, PaulS said: Actually the back cover is not buggered - but as it does not close properly ah, ok, I misunderstood...saw "hammer and punch" and thought ...oops, too much thinking ! ..... so either a complete unit or the back with a fitting ( !!!) screw cap then !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member Cryistic Posted October 9, 2022 Founding Member Report Share Posted October 9, 2022 Is it worth ringing the local Honda dealer and seeing if replacement cases are available, I brought a new Lexus key case for the 2005 RX300 I had, it was OEM and only cost 16 quid. Toyota are head and shoulders in front of Honda in terms of maintaining spare parts for older cars though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member PaulS Posted October 9, 2022 Author Founding Member Report Share Posted October 9, 2022 Lets see what Stu has first - the main fob case seems fine....just need the opening cover I think.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted October 9, 2022 Administrators Report Share Posted October 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Cryistic said: Toyota are head and shoulders in front of Honda in terms of maintaining spare parts for older cars though. I wish my local Toyota got the memo from HQ as they're useless and I thought Brindley Honda Cannock was bad. 🤐 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member Cryistic Posted October 9, 2022 Founding Member Report Share Posted October 9, 2022 I ordered parts from Fish brothers. https://lexuspartsdirect.co.uk/ In fairness I should have stated Lexus rather than Toyota. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry93 Posted October 9, 2022 Report Share Posted October 9, 2022 8 hours ago, PaulS said: For a couple of weeks, I have had to get ever closer to my Coupe before my remote would open the doors.. Typical of a dying keyfob battery.... I have a good supply of CR25 batteries so I thought it would be a simple job to change mine. But could I get the fob's battery compartment to open? NO. Usually I use a coin to open these, but no coin I had would twist the compartment lid / lock from closed to open. Neither did any screwdriver do the job... Eventually, I used a hammer and punch to open it, Yes, the old fob battery was low.... Much better range with the new fob battery.... I am in the market for a new fob battery compartment cover so wondered if I buy a new pattern Honda fob, will that fit my original fob? I seem to remember some folk have upgraded their fobs and might have the experience to answer this... Any other ideas? Know how you feel, they can be a right pain to replace. Tried replacing the battery on mine a while ago, ended up wearing out the slot grip. Ordered a good used one of eBay. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263223688584? Better to use thumb tips to twist turn the cap if you can, tools will only damage. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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