2016–2022 3rd generation (YF5/YF6)
2016–2022 Honda Pilot Key Fob Battery Type and Replacement
The 2016–2022 Honda Pilot key fob takes a CR2032 coin cell. How to open the fob without breaking it, and which substitutions actually work.
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Quick answer
The 2016–2022 Honda Pilot key fob takes a CR2032 coin-cell battery, available at any pharmacy, hardware store, or online for a few dollars.
Replacing the 2016–2022 Honda Pilot 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 Pilot model years does this cover?
These key fob battery specifications apply to every Honda Pilot built from 2016 through 2022 — the 3rd generation (YF5/YF6), 3-row mid-size suv (fwd or i-vtm4 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 2016–2022 Honda Pilot
- 2016Full redesign: J35Y6 V6 (280 hp), 6-speed standard on LX/EX, new 9-speed on EX-L/Touring/Elite, Honda Sensing available
- 2017Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration added
- 2018Carries over unchanged
- 2019Mid-cycle refresh: revised styling, idle-stop (auto start-stop) added to 9-speed trims (requires AGM battery), Honda Sensing standard across the lineup
- 2020Black Edition trim added, with exclusive exterior and interior styling
- 2022Final year of the 3rd generation; Special Edition trim on 18-in wheels
2016–2022 Honda Pilot key fob battery: common questions
What battery does the 2016–2022 Honda Pilot key fob take?
- A single CR2032 coin cell.
Can you use a CR2032 instead of a CR2025 in a 2016–2022 Honda Pilot key fob?
- This fob takes a CR2032, 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 2016–2022 Honda Pilot 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
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