HONDA CRV door problems?

Question

Have a small problem with my honda CRV '98 model, runs great BUT the past month have had a problem with the bleeper for unlocking the doors [changed battery] and then it would work sometimes..........changed the fuse for all the doors now will not work but once every 20 / 30 times of being pushed.
The central lock button on drivers side also is only working every 1 in 10 [ish] times of being used.

Any ideas on fault finding please..husband away at sea and DREAD taking the thing to the garage without him being around.

Thanks

Answer 1

the first question is
"Does the little red light on the remote come on when you push the lock or unlock button?" There should be a little red LED on the top of the remote (front of the top if you're pointing it towards the car). That light should come on when you press the button to let you know the battery is good. If the light doesn't come on, then you need a new battery. Yes, I saw that you just replaced the battery, but I've seen it where you have to replace the battery two or three times to get a good one.

If the light comes on, the battery is good and the problem may simply be that the transmitter forgot what its supposed to do. A dead battery can cause it to lose its programming, so you will have to reprogram the remote.

the good news is you can do this yourself. Here's how you do that:
Programming the Transmitter
• The system accepts up to three transmitters. The transmitter codes are stored in a stacking-type
memory. If a fourth transmitter code is programmed, the code for the first transmitter is erased.
• Entering the programming mode cancels all learned transmitter codes, so none of the previously
programmed transmitters will work. You must reprogram all of the transmitters once you are in the programming mode.
• You must complete steps 1–6 within 4 seconds of the previous step to keep the system from exiting the programming mode.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
2. Press the “Lock” or “Unlock” button on one of the transmitters. (An unprogrammed transmitter can be used for this step.)
3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
4. Repeat steps 1, 2, and 3 two more times using the same transmitter used in step 2.
5. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
6. Press the “Lock” or “Unlock” button on the same transmitter. Make sure the power door locks cycle to confirm that the system is in programming mode.
7. Within 10 seconds, press the “Lock” or “Unlock” button on each transmitter. Make sure the power door locks cycle after you press each transmitter button to confirm that the system accepted the transmitter’s code.
8. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) to exit the programming mode.

if the remote still doesn't work, then the remote is worn out and will have to be replaced. If you have a spare (the cars came with two when new) just go through the programming mode above and use the spare. If you only have one, you'll have to buy one at a honda dealer. If it comes down to buying a replacement, then that replacement will have to be programmed using the above procedure. since you're buying one there, you can ask the dealer to program it for you; most will do it at no charge.

Hope that helps.

Answer 2

ok so u said the switch on the drivers door isn't working right?have you checked the pass door? if it works diff then there is a problem that a dealer needs to check. if it's the same then the remote is not the problem, there is something wrong with your lock system, most likely it is a ground issue, if you are technically savvy and adventurous, there are 2 wires connected to that switch one unlocks one locks, i can't remember whether the switch is part of the plastic handle assembly, if it is: then try this remove that piece(should be just one phillips screw under a plastic cap) take a piece of wire and connect it to one of the metal pins in the plug, and the other end of the wire, hold on to it and try tapping it to a bolt on the end of the door or the door latch. this should trigger the locks, if it doesn't the try another bolt, if it still doesn't work then there is something else going on, and you'll have to have it checked out by a dealer or auto electronics specialist. one last thing sometimes on hondas that old the alarm and keyless entry systems were only avail as dealer ad ons, which means they have a separate brain somewhere in the vehicle, like under drivers dash or under the front seats. that piece also may need to be regrounded or it may just have gone bad
hope this helps

Answer 3

i labored guarantee at honda in australia and that i under no circumstances heard of a bear in mind for doors on the CRV. If u had the doors until now fastened with the help of honda, take it returned returned as its it an ongoing concern with the artwork therefor it shouldnt cost u anymore...

Answer 4

theres something wrong with your electrical system

youre going to need 2 take it to the garage or dealer