Thanks a lot!!! For the video!! Not only saved me $900 (quoted on dealer) but also save me a week without a car = no work! I had previously bought a small tool kit from Amazon to remove car parts and was helpful. I used contact cleaner instead of the DW40 and that did it for me!
My wife has been telling Honda for the past year her start stop button was going bad. They kept saying it was her key fob, thank you for making this video, was able to finally fix it for her without those crooks at Honda.
This worked for me too! 2017 Honda HR-V and was living with the orange light icon on my dash for about a year. Last week or so was having difficulties getting to car to start. Swapped batteries in the key fob twice. Found this video and got the contact cleaner like folks in the comments had suggested, followed your instructions and now the light is gone on the dash and car starts immediately. I really appreciate you making this video and sharing your knowledge!
THIS WORKS! I didn’t want to spend hundreds of dollars fixing this so I did a search on TH-cam. Did it myself in less than 15 minutes. Thank you so much!
You are a rock star! Completely saved me a costly replacement. I used WD-40 electric contact cleaner and it worked great with no residue. Thanks a bunch.
Just did it!!!! My HRV wasn't starting for like 3 weeks now, sometimes it would take me to press the button 30-40 times to start it! watched this video, did everything step by step, used a CRC electrical contact cleaner - car starts from the first try and light is gone! Thanks for this video man what an amazing save that was!
This worked like a miracle!! Thank you I seriously have been getting so annoyed with close to 10~20 presses sometimes to get it to start I was worried one day it would stop working and I’d be stranded, now works first press
I had a similar problem with a 2015 Honda Civic. Push start engine button dash lit up, single click sound and the engine wouldn't start. I checked fuses and relays and they were in good working condition. The mechanic recommended switching out the battery and alternator. It worked for a couple weeks and I got back to square one. I cleaned the push engine button and worked for a couple days then same issue. I checked the brake switch underneath the dash and noticed the push pin was not working correctly. Autozone part only $12.99 Duralast Stoplight Switch SW9720. So far no issues. My last resort is the starter. Thanks for uploading the video.
I just had the same problem, it was the brake light switch. I took the switch apart and on the inside there were 4 pins. One of the pins was bent further up than the other 3, so all I had to do was bend it back to try and match how the other pins were bent. After that all was good and the car would start like normal. Still, gonna buy a replacement piece.
I have a similar situation just happen today on a 2015 civic I’ve only had for 5 weeks and drove very little. All of a sudden the door won’t unlock/lock via the key FOB, and when I tried to start the vehicle nothing happened. No sound no lights, nothing.
Totally worked, thanks brotha. I'm not very electronic literate so I was a little weary of putting wd-40 on the circuit board but I just took a leap of faith and wouldn't you know the car started right up and the little key light is gone. Life saver.
Keep in mind, this was temporary fix. Couple weeks ago I had to change out the starter unit as the car would not start at all with the old faulty unit.
after ordering a failed replacement from Amazon, I just sprayed the electrical plug contacts (on the back of switch) with electrical cleaner spray on my old start switch and IT WORKS!!!!! I returned the Amazon knock-off garbage for a full refund.
OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH! I JUST HAD THIS ISSUE TRYING TO START MY CAR 3 TIMES, THINKING ITS MY KEY NEEDING BATTERY. IT WORKED AND GOT THE KEY SIGN OUT. CAR IS STARTING WITH JUST ONE PUSH NOW. I HAD THE HUSBAND DO THE WORK THOUGH. 😁
I didn’t have anything to pry it open, although was scared to break its clips. Through frustration at the difficulties I depressed the button and sprayed WD40 into its housing, hoping it would seep in and down through the mechanism and onto any contacts. I figured that the diagonal angle of the button situated in the dash would help the liquid trickle down. IT WORKED! So pleased. Fingers and everything crossed that it continues!!!
Wow. Thank you for making this video and saving me a trip to the dealership! I was so distraught on my way to work realizing my HRV wouldn't start (the push button had been malfunctioning for about a week). Immediately found this video and was able to fix myself within 15 minutes. I used a tiny flathead screwdriver, worked like a charm! The light is gone and my car starts immediately.
Those metal pins aren't actually the culprit FYI. Pull out the little motherboard and you will see 2 little copper circle "pads" use a q-tip and rubbing alcohol to clean that surface as well as the little rubber pad that has 2 more copper pads. How it works is once the push to start button is pressed the contact points on the rubber pad touch the contact pads on the motherboard completing the circuit. This then tells the cars computer to turn on or off based on its current status.
Hell yes! Thank you so much. I am a single mom. This was really going to be so tough to fix at a dealership. I watched your video today and did it myself 💜🙏thank you! Blessings to you! I subscribed! 💕✨✨
Just watched your video, same problem on my 2016 Honda hrv, did just like you said, worked on the first push, and the little key light is gone in the dash. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Wow! Thanks for the video, my dude. It took less than 5 minutes to do the whole process, and key warning disappeared from the dash. I went ahead and ordered an after-market starter switch just in case the problem comes back.
Def checked the comment section before trying this but THANK YOU!!!!! As loud as i can say it! Im sure it wouldve costed MONEY to fix! Thank you and I subscribed🏆
Took a bit longer than a few minutes, but I have short arms and fat fingers lol. That back cap was a total pain! But after all was done IT WORKED! Thank you for the tutorial - definitely saved me $$ 😊
This video is live saver . I had the same issue and I did all the steps of the video and it worked . Thanks so much !! . I saved a trip to the dealer ship and probably a lot of money too !!
I had my key sensor replaced now my car won’t start. I didn’t have my car for 2 months because it was back ordered. Now what?! I could have been stranded alone somewhere.
My girlfriends HRV was up to well over 50 presses per start, it just got totaled from hail damage so we weren’t willing to pay mechanic prices. But this worked flawlessly to get her around before the trade in
My 2016 Honda HR-V had this problem --the dealer initially would not replace the switch -but I found dealer who would. The problem is that this problem does not show in the scope as a problem --so they say they will not replace it. Pretty bad customer service for Honda overall.
Hi I got the same problem on my car recently and could not fix it by my mechanic. But, I saw yr video and just followed yr instruction. Wow! it is just repaired within 10 minutes work. It works like the new one. Thank you so so much for yr help!!! God bless you!!!!
Thank you very much, your diy video made me do it, same as you, i was thingking that it might be dirt or elements that insulates the pins and causes its contacts not to start. Your video gives me the push to do it. 😊 now I'm your newest subscriber haha.
Audio guy is saying spay lightly. But the guy in video is really soaking it giving it a bath in WD 40. LOL. Other youtube vids zero in on the same fix. Thanks for the upload.
Contact Cleaner (with no oil) you need, it's a contact not a screw or bolt to need WD-40 which in long term it's not good for many things as circuits-soft plastics etc.
Help. I have a 2013 Honda Accord ex-l. It takes multiple button pushes to start most of the time. I just hear a single click when it fails. When it does start it sounds normal. I changed the battery and the alternator tests good. I’ve narrowed down the problem to either the start button or the starter. How do you know if it’s a bad starter or if I need to clean/replace the button?
@michaelbiondi7635 Me too. First, I had the old one removed and tested. They said it was nothing wrong with it. Had them put it back on the car and it still was doing the same thing. So I just had them replace it and it works fine now.
When you push the 1st time and it doesn't start the car, does it go to ACC mode or nothing happens at all? Can't tell from the video if anything is triggered when you pushed the first time. Thanks
I have a honda fit 2016, I get the same sign on the dashboard but the push start working fine. I do not need to press it afew time to work. the same sign some times appear on the dashboard and some times disapper. not sure if I have to do the same things?? it would be great if there is some one to help.
This is a warranty repair issue look up Service Bulletin 20-117, for 2016-17 pilots and 2017 ridgeline. American Honda is extending the warranty for the keyless start system on these vehicles to 9 years from the original date of purchase or 125,000 miles, whichever comes first
On my 2015 Accord Ex, the dashboard lights and the headlights come on but there is no cranking to start the engine. My car has s 2.4 Liter 4-cylinder engine with Manual Transmission. The battery seems fine (14.46 Volts) when the engine is running and 10.48 volts when the engine is off. It happens randomly and there is nothing I can do except keep trying and trying until the car starts. Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank you.
Q: I just bought a 2018 Honda HRV from CarMax a week ago. I started having this issue just today. I wish I can try this fix but might void the “return car in 30days” and the “90 repair warranty” policy.
my nissan also has same problem. randomly starting/not starting immediately and there is a key illuminated in dashboard even though ihave the keys. will it work on nissan?
what about if i need to press 2 times to turn off my hrv? thats my problem, in order to turn it off i need to press it twice or hold it for like 3 seconds to to it off.
My CRV is not like this version. Mine is actually a second or third generation, does it matter if my car is not the same exact type of vehicle? I need to know because my 2016 Honda CRV is not cranking or turning over whatsoever!
Thanks a lot!!! For the video!!
Not only saved me $900 (quoted on dealer) but also save me a week without a car = no work!
I had previously bought a small tool kit from Amazon to remove car parts and was helpful. I used contact cleaner instead of the DW40 and that did it for me!
Glad to know it worked :)
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Hey man, would you be interested in selling this video to me....? I'd give you like 40 bucks.
Excellent point- I prefer electrical contact spray with built in cleaner formulation- although WD-40 does work
My wife has been telling Honda for the past year her start stop button was going bad. They kept saying it was her key fob, thank you for making this video, was able to finally fix it for her without those crooks at Honda.
Imagine, Honda was one of the best car makers some time ago.
This worked for me too! 2017 Honda HR-V and was living with the orange light icon on my dash for about a year. Last week or so was having difficulties getting to car to start. Swapped batteries in the key fob twice. Found this video and got the contact cleaner like folks in the comments had suggested, followed your instructions and now the light is gone on the dash and car starts immediately. I really appreciate you making this video and sharing your knowledge!
THIS WORKS! I didn’t want to spend hundreds of dollars fixing this so I did a search on TH-cam. Did it myself in less than 15 minutes. Thank you so much!
You are a rock star! Completely saved me a costly replacement. I used WD-40 electric contact cleaner and it worked great with no residue.
Thanks a bunch.
Just did it!!!! My HRV wasn't starting for like 3 weeks now, sometimes it would take me to press the button 30-40 times to start it! watched this video, did everything step by step, used a CRC electrical contact cleaner - car starts from the first try and light is gone! Thanks for this video man what an amazing save that was!
I fixed my own car because you!! I am so ecstatic. The detail in your video was perfect, thank you!!!!!
This worked like a miracle!! Thank you I seriously have been getting so annoyed with close to 10~20 presses sometimes to get it to start I was worried one day it would stop working and I’d be stranded, now works first press
I had a similar problem with a 2015 Honda Civic. Push start engine button dash lit up, single click sound and the engine wouldn't start. I checked fuses and relays and they were in good working condition. The mechanic recommended switching out the battery and alternator. It worked for a couple weeks and I got back to square one. I cleaned the push engine button and worked for a couple days then same issue. I checked the brake switch underneath the dash and noticed the push pin was not working correctly. Autozone part only $12.99 Duralast Stoplight Switch SW9720. So far no issues. My last resort is the starter. Thanks for uploading the video.
Do you have a manual?
I’m hoping that fixed your problem because it might be my problem as well.
I just had the same problem, it was the brake light switch.
I took the switch apart and on the inside there were 4 pins. One of the pins was bent further up than the other 3, so all I had to do was bend it back to try and match how the other pins were bent. After that all was good and the car would start like normal. Still, gonna buy a replacement piece.
I have a similar situation just happen today on a 2015 civic I’ve only had for 5 weeks and drove very little.
All of a sudden the door won’t unlock/lock via the key FOB, and when I tried to start the vehicle nothing happened. No sound no lights, nothing.
@@josedejesusrueda4379 I got it fixed. It turned out to be the Starter 😅
I'm a mechanic, never had a customer with this issue until today, I like an easy fix, and so do my customers.
Thanks a million 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Totally worked, thanks brotha. I'm not very electronic literate so I was a little weary of putting wd-40 on the circuit board but I just took a leap of faith and wouldn't you know the car started right up and the little key light is gone. Life saver.
Keep in mind, this was temporary fix. Couple weeks ago I had to change out the starter unit as the car would not start at all with the old faulty unit.
after ordering a failed replacement from Amazon, I just sprayed the electrical plug contacts (on the back of switch) with electrical cleaner spray on my old start switch and IT WORKS!!!!! I returned the Amazon knock-off garbage for a full refund.
Glad to know you were able to fix it!
Wondering if it was a permanent fix or did u eventually have to get a new part?
OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH! I JUST HAD THIS ISSUE TRYING TO START MY CAR 3 TIMES, THINKING ITS MY KEY NEEDING BATTERY. IT WORKED AND GOT THE KEY SIGN OUT. CAR IS STARTING WITH JUST ONE PUSH NOW. I HAD THE HUSBAND DO THE WORK THOUGH. 😁
Great! Glad to know it helped!
I didn’t have anything to pry it open, although was scared to break its clips.
Through frustration at the difficulties I depressed the button and sprayed WD40 into its housing, hoping it would seep in and down through the mechanism and onto any contacts. I figured that the diagonal angle of the button situated in the dash would help the liquid trickle down.
IT WORKED! So pleased. Fingers and everything crossed that it continues!!!
Wow. Thank you for making this video and saving me a trip to the dealership! I was so distraught on my way to work realizing my HRV wouldn't start (the push button had been malfunctioning for about a week). Immediately found this video and was able to fix myself within 15 minutes. I used a tiny flathead screwdriver, worked like a charm! The light is gone and my car starts immediately.
Those metal pins aren't actually the culprit FYI.
Pull out the little motherboard and you will see 2 little copper circle "pads" use a q-tip and rubbing alcohol to clean that surface as well as the little rubber pad that has 2 more copper pads.
How it works is once the push to start button is pressed the contact points on the rubber pad touch the contact pads on the motherboard completing the circuit. This then tells the cars computer to turn on or off based on its current status.
Where is the mother board
Hell yes! Thank you so much.
I am a single mom. This was really going to be so tough to fix at a dealership.
I watched your video today and did it myself 💜🙏thank you! Blessings to you! I subscribed! 💕✨✨
What being a single mom got to do with it ? Just saying
Just watched your video, same problem on my 2016 Honda hrv, did just like you said, worked on the first push, and the little key light is gone in the dash. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Thank you! Thousand times thank you! I was thinking about changing the car already. God bless you!
Wow! Thanks for the video, my dude. It took less than 5 minutes to do the whole process, and key warning disappeared from the dash. I went ahead and ordered an after-market starter switch just in case the problem comes back.
Just want you to know I super appreciate you. This was really easy fixed and saved us a tone of money
you deserve all the money you make out of this video and then some! thank you so much!
Didn't make a single penny! :)
(Not enough subscribers)
Def checked the comment section before trying this but THANK YOU!!!!! As loud as i can say it! Im sure it wouldve costed MONEY to fix! Thank you and I subscribed🏆
Dude, you saved us hundreds of dollars and time. You are a rock star.
Took a bit longer than a few minutes, but I have short arms and fat fingers lol. That back cap was a total pain! But after all was done IT WORKED! Thank you for the tutorial - definitely saved me $$ 😊
Wow i did on my car and it worked too. The last step to remove the cap on the push start case - to expose the circuit - was the hardest!
Took Homer a min too. So I imagine it can be a pain.
"Spray lightly near the connector pins and don't over soak it."
Proceeds to drench with button with WD-40. 😂
Worked either way ;)
Exactly what I thought! If the amount he sprayed isn't considered over soaking what is, 3/4 of a can of WD-40?
I came here just for this comment. Great video though!
W40 ??? Nice way to get your car to start a fire or fry the whole system,
Why the hell.wouldnt you use electronic cleaner ?
Thank you very much. It was getting frustrating but now its working like new!!
Yes very frustrating 😑
Dude worked beautifully. Only struggle was getting that last cap off. After that car starting like normal.
I couldn’t get the second piece off the button, so I used canned air to dust it and it did the trick too!
Thanks so much for this video ♥️
You are welcome 🙏🏽 glad we could help!
Totally worked for my Honda HR-V 2017 EX-L!!! Thank you so much!
You're welcome!
my man.. you just saved me a bunch of money thanks.. it worked perfectly. i used electrical cleaner tho. you got a new subscriber
I just subbed too!!
This video is live saver . I had the same issue and I did all the steps of the video and it worked . Thanks so much !! . I saved a trip to the dealer ship and probably a lot of money too !!
OMG I have this problem almost a year ago with my 2016 HRV honda im going to try fix it.. thanks 🙏 a lot hopefully it works out for me
If i just bought a new push to start button, would that fix the issue?
That would also work yes. Unless it's your engine starter module that went bad.
There is another video showing the dash having to be disassembled. Thank you for showing this process much easier!!!!!
Recommend boycot of honda until they recall all pushstart cars and petmanently fix this at no cost. Anything less is total BS.
What does this mean ?
All the thank yous are nice but wont fix the gd problem...switch will fail again and again few months down the road even if you think u got it fixed..
Never buying one again
Trash
I had my key sensor replaced now my car won’t start. I didn’t have my car for 2 months because it was back ordered. Now what?! I could have been stranded alone somewhere.
Thank you so much for the detailed instructions! It was so helpful and my hrv can finally start now. 🎉
My girlfriends HRV was up to well over 50 presses per start, it just got totaled from hail damage so we weren’t willing to pay mechanic prices. But this worked flawlessly to get her around before the trade in
Watching at 2024! You rock! Saved me a lot of trouble!
My 2016 Honda HR-V had this problem --the dealer initially would not replace the switch -but I found dealer who would. The problem is that this problem does not show in the scope as a problem --so they say they will not replace it. Pretty bad customer service for Honda overall.
Hi I got the same problem on my car recently and could not fix it by my mechanic. But, I saw yr video and just followed yr instruction. Wow! it is just repaired within 10 minutes work. It works like the new one. Thank you so so much for yr help!!! God bless you!!!!
Thank you very much, your diy video made me do it, same as you, i was thingking that it might be dirt or elements that insulates the pins and causes its contacts not to start. Your video gives me the push to do it. 😊 now I'm your newest subscriber haha.
Thanks!
Did you use compressed air rather than wd40? Did it work?
Audio guy is saying spay lightly. But the guy in video is really soaking it giving it a bath in WD 40. LOL. Other youtube vids zero in on the same fix. Thanks for the upload.
Honda quoted $600 to replace push button.. Thanks for saving me that!
Worked like a charm! Thanks for the video
Dude thank you!!!! Saved my wife’s car!!!
Thanks so much, this really works! Solves the problem in less than 10 minutes! 🙏🏼
You’re the best! Thank you for sharing this awesome tip.
Awesome Julian, thank you. BTW, you wouldn´t have an idea how to bring back to life the nav screen? Mine´s been stuck on start screen since forever.
Well done sir. When and if this problem comes up I know what to do.
Contact Cleaner (with no oil) you need, it's a contact not a screw or bolt to need WD-40 which in long term it's not good for many things as circuits-soft plastics etc.
My pust start just start to malfunction and i searched for this video. Will let you know when its done. Thanks very much
Amazing. So helpful and simple. Thank you!!!
Thanks for this helpful solution. An easy to do step by step process. It worked for me!
Gonna try it. Thank you for the easy fix solution Hoping it works!
Let us know if it works!
Would graphite work on this? Like lubing key holes on the old style ignition switches.
Just bought a 2020 Accord (first push-start). If it does go bad, I know what to try first, thanks!
You are the man of the year. appreciate
Honda ignores this collossal problem. Solution is the removal of this failure and replace with tradional key ignition(no fob)
Thank you! Worked absolutely perfect! Saved me some $$!
Help. I have a 2013 Honda Accord ex-l. It takes multiple button pushes to start most of the time. I just hear a single click when it fails. When it does start it sounds normal. I changed the battery and the alternator tests good. I’ve narrowed down the problem to either the start button or the starter. How do you know if it’s a bad starter or if I need to clean/replace the button?
Hi, what did you find out? I have the same exact car with the same exact problem.
How do you remove the panel to clean the start button switch?
@michaelbiondi7635 Me too. First, I had the old one removed and tested. They said it was nothing wrong with it. Had them put it back on the car and it still was doing the same thing. So I just had them replace it and it works fine now.
@michaelbiondi7635how much did it cost you?? I have the same problem
I fix it now , thank you so much you saved my money and time 😊
When you push the 1st time and it doesn't start the car, does it go to ACC mode or nothing happens at all? Can't tell from the video if anything is triggered when you pushed the first time. Thanks
Fyi just did this with a knife to open it and fixed the problem, thanks!
Thanks a lot for share this video! Salute!👍
Sounds simple enough that I could do it, gonna try, thanks
Let us know if it worked!
let me know if it works! i’m absolutely frustrated the way my vehicle won’t start when i need to get to work!
It worked! Great video.
There is a service bulletin on this issue with an extended warranty provided. Look up Honda service bulletin 20-116.
Will be trying this trick on my wife's FIT. Note to self: For the next cars...keys not push buttons.
I have a honda fit 2016, I get the same sign on the dashboard but the push start working fine. I do not need to press it afew time to work. the same sign some times appear on the dashboard and some times disapper. not sure if I have to do the same things?? it would be great if there is some one to help.
My 2015 acura ilx is having this issue but I'm not able to understand how to fix, any tips?? Before I take it to get diagnosed
Will try it, looks smooth n smart,,, thanks
This is a warranty repair issue look up Service Bulletin 20-117, for 2016-17 pilots and 2017 ridgeline. American Honda is extending the warranty for the keyless start system on these vehicles to 9 years from the original date
of purchase or 125,000 miles, whichever comes first
Wonderful trouble shoot. No one would have guessed it. Why did you spray WD40 and not electric contact spray?
Have a 19 civic. I assume the process is the same.
So it's the contacts which got dirty?
Cool so need need to take apart really before spraying the WD-40
On my 2015 Accord Ex, the dashboard lights and the headlights come on but there is no cranking to start the engine. My car has s 2.4 Liter 4-cylinder engine with Manual Transmission. The battery seems fine (14.46 Volts) when the engine is running and 10.48 volts when the engine is off. It happens randomly and there is nothing I can do except keep trying and trying until the car starts. Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank you.
Q: I just bought a 2018 Honda HRV from CarMax a week ago. I started having this issue just today. I wish I can try this fix but might void the “return car in 30days” and the “90 repair warranty” policy.
Worked for me.
Will update.
worked like charm!
Does this work for other push start cars?
Do I need apply brakes before I posh to start engine of Honda CR-V?
I do not think it is needed but if your dashboard specifically says to apply brakes before starting then you should.
Wow! Totally worked and did it in about 5 minutes. Thank you!
Excellent video- thank you
Very insightful !
How to remove it on a 2019 Honda accord sport ? Really appreciate the help
Thanks brother,I was stuck trying the pushing button long time. Only thing was taking off the cover off was a pain
Thank you!! Was easy and worked!
Great video
Will this work for Honda Accord 2014????
Can this work if the car doesn’t start? But it had the key light on for like three months? Thanks for your time?
Give it a try but there may be more issues such as a bad starter module or starter unit, battery problems, etc.
Am wondering if this would help with my S2000???
DeOxit D5 100 would be best to clean the pins.
Does the starter click when button is pressed?
Do you think this will work for a 2015 Honda Fit?
Yes should work.
my nissan also has same problem. randomly starting/not starting immediately and there is a key illuminated in dashboard even though ihave the keys. will it work on nissan?
Can give it a try! Shouldn't harm anything.
No compresser to help blow some of the WD40 off?
thanks for sharing the video
what about if i need to press 2 times to turn off my hrv? thats my problem, in order to turn it off i need to press it twice or hold it for like 3 seconds to to it off.
My CRV is not like this version. Mine is actually a second or third generation, does it matter if my car is not the same exact type of vehicle?
I need to know because my 2016 Honda CRV is not cranking or turning over whatsoever!
You probably have a starter or battery problem. And the push button on yours isn't the same as the HR-V.