Key Fob Not Fully Functionable ??

Have a 2017 Honda Accord, While I'm not totally Hindered by the Fobs Incomplete Functionality, My question is the Cost to Repair what is broken ?? Yes I do have a lever by the Drivers Door Rocker Panel that releases the Gas Filler Door & Trunk Lid.. But Using the Key Fob to Open the Trunk is a No Go, as well as Pressing the Trunk Button (Fob in hand of course) located under the Trunk Lip to the right of the License Plate.. Car is Push Button Start , Locking / Unlocking Car Doors , And Remote Start feature , last 3 features all work just fine as they should.. Thoughts & Opinions appreciated, Cheers Thanks

 

I am not sure but on other cars the doors must be unlocked for the gas cap and trunk functions to be active. Not sure if that is your problem or not but you could try that. As far as having the fob repaired you would need an electronic repair place do that. Where the nearest to you might be I have no idea. Also as many repair shops I would assume there would be a waiting period unless you pay for same day repair if they offer it.
Maybe call a dealer and ask them about the problem. Maybe they could recommend a repair place near you.

 

I have to disagree about the doors having to be unlocked. None of my cars had to be unlocked.
Not that I know what the problem is, but do you have another FOB (you should have two) to see if the problem is with the FOB or something else?

 

Many cars... and your Honda should.... have a switch in the glove compartment area to disable remote trunk opening. This feature is to allow you a secure trunk when the car is being valet parked as the glove box can be locked securing the remote trunk operation switch.


This should be covered in the owners manual in the smart entry system section.
If the switch is on.... there are further diagnostic steps that will require a meter or test light

 

Some locksmiths offer a key fob repair service, but I have had better luck with the dealership doing the repairs. More expensive. but they Gotcha with the sophisticated electronics required today. One of the remotes on my 2012 Ram won't start remotely with one of the Fobs. I use the other for that.

 

@ Shadeladie.... Both Fobs , Same Story.. Problem has to be in the Trunk Release Module ??

 

Based on your reply we can assume that you don't have the trunk release switch or it's on.... correct ?

 

Pjmax.. 2017 Honda Accord .... The separate On / Off switch located in the Glove Box that controls power to the Trunk is (On).. Both Fobs I hear a Clicking Noise when I press Button on Fobs , but no lock release.. Absolutely no response from Button located under Trunk lip, right side..

 

I would use a meter to check for switched power to the lock module.
I was looking for the wiring color code and came across this helpful video...
Honda trunk release video