2012–2016 4th generation (RM)
2012–2016 Honda CR-V Key Fob Battery Type and Replacement
The 2012–2016 Honda CR-V key fob takes a CR1620 (remote-head key, 2012–2014); CR2032 (smart key on 2015–2016 EX and above). Check the old battery coin cell. How to open the fob without breaking it, and which substitutions actually work.
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The 2012–2016 Honda CR-V key fob takes a CR1620 (remote-head key, 2012–2014); CR2032 (smart key on 2015–2016 EX and above). Check the old battery coin-cell battery, available at any pharmacy, hardware store, or online for a few dollars.
Replacing the 2012–2016 Honda CR-V key fob battery
- Pry the fob open gently at the seam with a small flathead screwdriver or a coin, working around the edge. Many fobs have a hidden release slot near the key ring or emergency-key blade.
- Note the battery orientation (usually positive side up) before removing the old cell.
- Avoid touching the new battery's faces with bare fingers; skin oils can shorten its life.
- If the fob doesn't work after replacement, check that the battery is seated fully and the contacts weren't bent. Most vehicles do not need re-pairing after a battery change.
Which Honda CR-V model years does this cover?
These key fob battery specifications apply to every Honda CR-V built from 2012 through 2016 — the 4th generation (RM), compact crossover suv (fwd or real time awd). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2012–2016 Honda CR-V
- 2012Generation launch: K24Z7 2.4L, 5-speed automatic, FWD or Real Time AWD
- 2013Carries over unchanged from the 2012 redesign
- 2014Carries over unchanged; base price rises about $150 across the lineup
- 2015Major refresh: direct-injected Earth Dreams 2.4L (K24W9) + CVT, new Touring trim with 18-in wheels, Honda Sensing introduced on Touring
- 2016SE trim added; final year of the generation
2012–2016 Honda CR-V key fob battery: common questions
What battery does the 2012–2016 Honda CR-V key fob take?
- A single CR1620 (remote-head key, 2012–2014); CR2032 (smart key on 2015–2016 EX and above). Check the old battery coin cell.
Can you use a CR2032 instead of a CR2025 in a 2012–2016 Honda CR-V key fob?
- This fob takes a CR1620 (remote-head key, 2012–2014); CR2032 (smart key on 2015–2016 EX and above). Check the old battery, so start there. The two cells share a 20 mm diameter but differ in thickness, and the thicker one does not always seat in a housing built for the thinner.
How do you open a 2012–2016 Honda CR-V key fob?
- Slide out the mechanical emergency key first, which usually releases a catch, then part the halves with a plastic pry tool or a coin wrapped in tape. A screwdriver will mark the case and can crack the seam.
Sources
- AMSOIL lookup, 2016 CR-V 2.4L K24W9 oil capacity 4.6 qt
- College Hills Honda, 17220-R5A-A00 air filter (2012–2014 CR-V)
- College Hills Honda, 17220-5LA-A00 air filter (2015–2016 CR-V)
- HondaPartsNow. 80292-SDA-407 cabin filter fits 2007–2016 CR-V
- TireSize.com, 2016 Honda CR-V OE fitments by trim
- AutoZone, Honda CR-V Group 51R battery application
- EricTheCarGuy, Honda 2.4L VTC actuator noise (TSB fix)
- CR-V Owners Club, 2015 CR-V vibration at idle, TSB 15-046
- fueleconomy.gov, 2014 / 2016 CR-V EPA ratings