I have a 2004 Honda Accord EX. Key Fob works trunk but not doors

IF THE KEY FOB DOES NOT WORK. TRY WITH ALL DOORS TRUNK AND HOOD CLOSED LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DRIVERS DOOR AND IT SHOUD START

take key to Honda. pay the money. that's all to it. if the cars a 2013 there should some kind of warranty. if you don't want to pay for a expensive key dont drive a new car

I got the same problem with my 09 Accord. I think because of the FOB case designed is not solid enough, its too flexible to lose contact on the battery inside. Every times I got the problem, I just open the fob and rearange the battery inside and put it back together, this wroked for a few weeks and then back to the same old problem again. (when you grab and turn on the engine, noticed how the fob case is so flimsy ! that's what happen and in times the battery will lose contact). HONDA BAD KEY FOB DESIGN.

In the case the battery was drained in the keyfob - try reprogramming it.
Here are the instructions.

The process is pretty easy....1st) get in the vehicle and close all doors, windows, hood, and trunk.
2nd)put the key in the ignition and turn it to the second position...while in that position (w/out starting) push the lock button on the good key fob you already have. (if you don't already have a good fob, then press the lock button on the new key fob) (do this all w/in 5 seconds)
3rd)turn the key off
4th) turn the key on to the second position and press the lock button on the fob.
5th) turn the key off
6th) turn the key on to the second position and press the lock button on the fob.
7th) turn the key off.
8th) turn the key on to the second position and press the lock button the the fob.....the press the unlock button on the fob..........Now press the lock button on the new fob...press the unlock button on the new fob....
9th) tun the key off.....remove the key from the ignition and test to make sure that the new fob and the old fobs both work now.


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The buttons on the key have gone out. Check with your dealer for another key fob.

Yes, insure that you have power to the trunk lock inside trunk, If not could be lose/broken wire or shot fuse. I am sure the key fob does work for the doors? If not have key fob battery replaced. Also, a quick check on power to trunk lock, check to see if have remote power button inside car, if it works power is good. Defective key fob would then be indicated.

the central locking control unit is in the drivers door. there's a polythene sheet in the door panel. If that's ripped or petrified then rain may be screwing with the electrics. it may be worth taking off the door panel and wrapping it the controll unit in a shopping bag or summat.....

you will need to get a spare key from a Honda dealer you will need to give them the VIN of the car
if you get just a spare key cut all it will do is unlock the door :(

the key fob remotes need to be reprogramed or have the battery checked... make sure to have all key fob remotes present when reprogramming...

change the batteries in your key fob