How to Open Your 2010 Acura MDX Key Fob & Change Battery

How to Open Your 2010 Acura MDX Key Fob & Change Battery

Key fob grant easy access to your Acura. If the key battery is weak or dead you will not to be able close car from distance. Yes, it is possible to replace the battery in your keyless entry remote, and it’s easier than you think. All tools, that you need is outlined below.

What type battery remote key fob use

Before beginning disassembly keyless entry remote check all that you need: phillips head screwdriver, flat head screwdriver and 1xCR1616 battery.
  • phillips head screwdriver
  • flat head screwdriver
  • 1xCR1616 battery

Simple steps to replace the battery in your MDX's remote key fob

Inside of your remote key fob installed tiny button battery. Unscrew the back of the remote key fob. Flip the remote key fob over and look for at least 1 screw holding in the plastic.

Carefully try to disassemble your keyless entry remote with hands or flat head screwdriver. Remove 1xCR1616 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Replace old battery with new one CR1616. Be sure to connect the battery the right way around in a circuit. Your remote key fob will not work if you put battery wrong way.

Before assembling fob’s case, check that everything working properly by testing buttons on circuit board.

The last thing to do is put your cover back on fob. Carefully try to put the two halves in place by hands from top to bottom. If your key case firmly closed, we done. If not, repeat the last step. Screw fastener in the back of the key fob.

Key Fob Battery Replacement 2010 Acura MDX Video

HOW TO REPLACE YOUR KEYLESS REMOTE BATTERY ON ANY ACURA OR HONDA VEHICLE.

Still not working? Buy new one

Frequently Asked Questions

Remote key fob of Acura MDX require 1xCR1616 batteries. Most CR1616 batteries are under $5 build upon the brand, size packaging and type you buy. You can take old battery to the store, to be sure.

Key fob in most of cases reprogramming not needed after battery replace. If your remote key fob not working, recheck new battery voltage. Otherwise, read user's manual or contact local dealer.

Yes, you can change battery in your 2010 Acura MDX remote key fob yourself. Most difficult part is to open fob’s case. It's pretty simple with our step by step guide.

The price to change the battery inside fob is in range from $30 to as high as $500 depending on the car and the service pricing.

You should replace batteries inside keyless entry remote of modern cars at least once in three or four years. The lifetime of battery differ on usage time, quality and operating conditions.

If your car key fob buttons not working, need multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors, signal strength reduced or has low key battery indicator on dashboard, in most cases battery change inside remote key fob required. Installed battery is dead or weak with a high probability, but if it's not help, keyless entry remote replace or repair needed.
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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: MLBHLIK-1T
  2. Models: 2007-2014 Acura MDX