As others have stated, this would have been a much more difficult project without having this video for a reference. Thank you very much for making this available. It saved us quite a bit of money. Thank you again.
Thanks for making this video - I just replaced my wife's trunk latch and your instructions were perfect. Couple tips for others doing this - (1) This is a great opportunity to replace the license plate bulbs with LEDs since the inner panel has to come off to access those and (2) the outer panel has clips at the bottom that are a huge pain to get out - you can still access the switch without removing the whole outer panel as long as you get the top clips to release (the panel will safely bend back just enough to get to the switch. Thanks again!
Thanks for the tips. Which outer panel do you mean that will safely bend back to allow space to get to the switch? if you can clarify this, would be a big help!
I just replaced my switch following these instructions, and it went flawlessly, thanks to you! Thank you so much for the perfect instructions to follow, saving money, time, and frustration. Great work!
It fixed my problem(2016 CRV tailgate is unable to open in cold weather). I have a 2016 CRV, the tailgate worked in the cold at the beginning. The switch was replaced after a rear hit accident. We have the issue in the cold weather after that.//We noticed this issue after a year when we went to a cold area. This winter I ordered a new switch from Amazon and replaced it with the help of a local car repair shop(I did most of the part but asked the help to remove the lower cover of the gate). I went to the cold area again and it works as good as warm weather. Thanks a lot!!!!!!!!!!
THANKS! My dealer wanted to charge me over $310 for this repair. I looked up the Manufacturer Service Bulletin for this piece and it said this task should take a technician a half hour. You would think that the price of the part at the dealer $80 + (0.5 * $135 dealer labor rate) = the whole job should be $147.50... but they wanted to charge $310. What a scam. I ended up just buying the part and using your handy video to install it myself.
Thank you. Followed your directions and bam, it worked. Funny thing is I took the old one apart. Underneath the rubber is a little small push button switch. So, if you're having a hard time getting it to work, push the rubber piece dead center. Thank you again. Bought the new switch from Amazon, $28.00, free shipping. January 2023.
Outstanding video! Would not have attempted project without it. The trim pieces are well made and sturdy. Get your fingers in at the notches and pop it out. Really helpful to have 2nd pair of hands to get the outer piece off. My 2015 model part was $25 from Amazon and took me couple of hours because I had no experience. No special tools needed. Old switch was working, but response delays occurred as temps dropped. New switch had a quick response to touch.
Thanks smartjohn. Because of your video and instructions, I had a clear understanding of how all parts would have to be disassembled before I started. I would not have even attempted this project without the help you provided. Thanks very much.
Great Video. Thanks so much for showing the process to remove the inside and outside panels of the CRV. It was a huge help to fixing my tailgate latch that still worked but was pushed in from a fender bender.
Thanx A MILLION!!!!! What woukd have cost us $300 we paid $51 for the part and i installed it myself....im a klutz with big paws so the finer points were a little tougher but my wife's work car is back to operational.....what a life/time/money saver of a video you made, Truly appreciative.
Thanks. Steps 1 - 7,481 seem straightforward, then steps 7,482 - 9,497 seem a little frustrating, but the final 2,427 look plain easy. Thanks, Honda engineers!
Saved the day!! Followed this step by step and my new switch is working smoothly. I bought a couple extra green plastic bits to have as spare in case I broke one in disassembly and was happy to have them on hand.
Do you have a part # or anything on the green clips? I’d like to pick some up too before i start my repair. Did you order them or are they available at part stores or the dealer? Thanks for any info.
Thanks for the post. I have a 2016 CRV and I had the same problem. I got the door open from the inside with a flat head screwdriver. (There is a RUclips video on this). After that I followed your video step by step. I did have a little problem with the outer bottom panel since the 2 of 4 pin pieces didn’t come out. I had to pry it out with screw driver. Be careful not to cut yourself like I did on my thumb. After that, everything aligned up properly and simple to put everything back in place.
Oh, I forgot to mention, the dealer wanted $600 to fix it. And I called 3 other shops and they wanted $300 to $450. I ordered the part for about $55 and took me about an hour.
Thank you very much for the 2 videos you provided. It was very helpful to replace the switch without doing damage , had not been your videos. Great explanations and walk through.
Thanks this video saved me lots of $$$ to switch out the trunk switch on 2016 crv, indeed a pain to get to the part but super easy fix and while taking part the panels etc. was a bit annoying putting them back on is a breeze.
I just replaced the tailgate button of 2014 Honda CRV LX using your instructions. the new one works fine. but I managed to break couple of the pins. I HIGHLY suggest you seal the back of the new switch with duck tape before installing it. the reason the old switch doesn't work in the cold is that moisture goes inside the click mechanism and it freezes in the cold. by putting duck tape on the back, you can seal the button and prevent future problems.
Do you happen to have a picture of how you taped this up? Also, did this solve the problem long term? I live in Alaska and I am looking for a long term solution. Thank you!
@@shawndick9110 i didn’t take a picture. I just put several duct tapes on the part that has the wiring and screws. I put them horizontally and vertically and made sure it’s tight. I live in Canada and it gets -30 here in winter. So far it’s been working great and I’m happy with it. Just make sure you also order some plastic clips from amazon for Honda as backup in case you break the ones that are in your car. They are easy to break. You can grab them for 10 bucks. Also my car needed 8mm socket for the bolts not 10mm. Make sure you have several sockets in different sizes just in case
I don't personally believe this information to be quite correct. I believe there's a rubber component that shrinks due to the cold weather thereby leading to issues. As an example, my tailgate, mind you that was replaced once under warranty by Honda, still has issues when it's not freezing temps outside ~40 degrees.
Thanks so much for posting this. I was able to repair my 2013 CR-V tailgate perfectly with this. I bought the new switch off Amazon with prime shipping and had it installed in no time.
That was brilliant to use the 10mm socket for those clips. I saw other video that most of the clips needed to be replaced after the tail piece came off.
I have a 2012 honda crv. The diver door only locks manually. I changed the battery in key fob. The other doors don't always unlock key fob. The rear hatch door isn't opening all the time. I don't have a button to open it on the key, in the cat or a key on the door. Is it the actuator for the driver door? Could it be in valet mode? The rear driver seat won't fold down. I found a good video and almost done with the fix.
Thanks for the video, I used it as a guide, and help me allot. Switch is working good. My is a 2012 CRV, ordered part from Amazon, and install it at no time. I live in Panamá, so cold weather was not the cause of fail, maybe the constant use during these 8 years, any way it is working thanks again.
I'm having trouble getting the outer panel to line up with the switch. Everything looks ok with the panel and switch but the top of the switch housing is only half-way up the cut-out in the panel. Is there a way to adjust the position of the switch? It looks like it needs to be moved up by about 2cm.
Luckily for me this started happening while I was still in the 3 year/36,000 mile warranty so I dropped it off after work one night and got a loaner CRV and after work the next day I picked up my car (they said they wanted to keep it overnight to test it in the morning while it was the coldest) but I got mine done for free!!
I'm curious about this too. I still have not replaced mine on my 2013 because I'm concerned I will do all this work and still have the same problem. I'm in Georgia so there's only ~2-3 months out of the year when I have problems. The rest of the time it functions perfectly.
My 2016 Honda HRV has similar issue. The door indicator did not turn off when the hatch is closed. But I was able to open the hatch. Then I took my car to the dealer and after the dealer checked the issue the hatch lock stopped working completely (the hatch can not be opened at all now). The dealer said they just pushed the hatch harder and the hatch lock stopped working. I have no idea how you can make it stop working pushing it harder. I tried to test the hatch lock with jumper wire and it did not actuate the lock. I am really confused. I checked the wiring diagram for my car and it looks like it can be a bunch of things (the hatch lock relay, the bad wiring, the hatch lock itself, the hatch open button and the computer). The computer looks like the expensive part to replace an not possible to diagnose without special equipment and it requires programming to match your keys in case to install the new computer unit.
Question if you're still checking this...we have a 2012 and I bought a new latch because the liftgate light on the dash will not turn off. I replaced the latch and the light is still on. Any ideas? I'm really frustrated because the latch was $40.
Anyone else have trouble with the black plastic clips for the exterior trim? Having trouble reaching down to the lower ones on a 2014 crv and wondering if anyone has further guidance. Thanks
On my 2013 LX there's a little panel on the lower center of the inside hatch panel. Pop this of and there's a little white plastic screwdriver slot you can put a screwdriver in and turn.
I got mine replaced by Honda once but the issue came back. Not sure if replacing it is going to fix the problem for good. Might only be good for that one winter.
removing panels is never fun, those dang clips always break and never set back as flush as you when you pulled it. Learned to be more careful installing monster cable back in the 90's to those woofers.
As others have stated, this would have been a much more difficult project without having this video for a reference. Thank you very much for making this available. It saved us quite a bit of money. Thank you again.
Thanks for making this video - I just replaced my wife's trunk latch and your instructions were perfect. Couple tips for others doing this - (1) This is a great opportunity to replace the license plate bulbs with LEDs since the inner panel has to come off to access those and (2) the outer panel has clips at the bottom that are a huge pain to get out - you can still access the switch without removing the whole outer panel as long as you get the top clips to release (the panel will safely bend back just enough to get to the switch. Thanks again!
Thanks for the tips. Which outer panel do you mean that will safely bend back to allow space to get to the switch? if you can clarify this, would be a big help!
I am referring to the outer plastic panel on the bottom of the trunk door that’s painted the same color as the car.
Appreciate the info and rolling my sleeves!@@bwe1223
I just replaced my switch following these instructions, and it went flawlessly, thanks to you! Thank you so much for the perfect instructions to follow, saving money, time, and frustration. Great work!
It fixed my problem(2016 CRV tailgate is unable to open in cold weather).
I have a 2016 CRV, the tailgate worked in the cold at the beginning.
The switch was replaced after a rear hit accident. We have the issue in the cold weather after that.//We noticed this issue after a year when we went to a cold area.
This winter I ordered a new switch from Amazon and replaced it with the help of a local car repair shop(I did most of the part but asked the help to remove the lower cover of the gate).
I went to the cold area again and it works as good as warm weather.
Thanks a lot!!!!!!!!!!
THANKS! My dealer wanted to charge me over $310 for this repair. I looked up the Manufacturer Service Bulletin for this piece and it said this task should take a technician a half hour. You would think that the price of the part at the dealer $80 + (0.5 * $135 dealer labor rate) = the whole job should be $147.50... but they wanted to charge $310. What a scam. I ended up just buying the part and using your handy video to install it myself.
Thank you. Followed your directions and bam, it worked. Funny thing is I took the old one apart. Underneath the rubber is a little small push button switch. So, if you're having a hard time getting it to work, push the rubber piece dead center. Thank you again. Bought the new switch from Amazon, $28.00, free shipping. January 2023.
Outstanding video! Would not have attempted project without it. The trim pieces are well made and sturdy. Get your fingers in at the notches and pop it out. Really helpful to have 2nd pair of hands to get the outer piece off. My 2015 model part was $25 from Amazon and took me couple of hours because I had no experience. No special tools needed. Old switch was working, but response delays occurred as temps dropped. New switch had a quick response to touch.
Great video. Very thorough. I just replaced the handle on my daughter’s 2013 crv in less than an hour. Thank you
Thanks smartjohn. Because of your video and instructions, I had a clear understanding of how all parts would have to be disassembled before I started. I would not have even attempted this project without the help you provided. Thanks very much.
Great Video. Thanks so much for showing the process to remove the inside and outside panels of the CRV. It was a huge help to fixing my tailgate latch that still worked but was pushed in from a fender bender.
Thanx A MILLION!!!!! What woukd have cost us $300 we paid $51 for the part and i installed it myself....im a klutz with big paws so the finer points were a little tougher but my wife's work car is back to operational.....what a life/time/money saver of a video you made, Truly appreciative.
Thanks. Steps 1 - 7,481 seem straightforward, then steps 7,482 - 9,497 seem a little frustrating, but the final 2,427 look plain easy. Thanks, Honda engineers!
Saved the day!! Followed this step by step and my new switch is working smoothly. I bought a couple extra green plastic bits to have as spare in case I broke one in disassembly and was happy to have them on hand.
Do you have a part # or anything on the green clips? I’d like to pick some up too before i start my repair. Did you order them or are they available at part stores or the dealer? Thanks for any info.
Thanks for the post. I have a 2016 CRV and I had the same problem. I got the door open from the inside with a flat head screwdriver. (There is a RUclips video on this). After that I followed your video step by step. I did have a little problem with the outer bottom panel since the 2 of 4 pin pieces didn’t come out. I had to pry it out with screw driver. Be careful not to cut yourself like I did on my thumb. After that, everything aligned up properly and simple to put everything back in place.
Oh, I forgot to mention, the dealer wanted $600 to fix it. And I called 3 other shops and they wanted $300 to $450. I ordered the part for about $55 and took me about an hour.
Thank you very much for this video. It help me fix my 2014 CRV. I replaced mine in a half hour.
Glad it worked out for you!! I hate paying the dealer for out of warranty repairs if I can do it....
Thank you for making this video. Just changed out my switch, would have had a hell of a time without your video.
Thank you for this video! It was a great step by step and I (not mechanically inclined at all) was able to follow it to fix the issue
Thank you very much for the 2 videos you provided. It was very helpful to replace the switch without doing damage , had not been your videos.
Great explanations and walk through.
Thanks this video saved me lots of $$$ to switch out the trunk switch on 2016 crv, indeed a pain to get to the part but super easy fix and while taking part the panels etc. was a bit annoying putting them back on is a breeze.
I just replaced the tailgate button of 2014 Honda CRV LX using your instructions. the new one works fine. but I managed to break couple of the pins. I HIGHLY suggest you seal the back of the new switch with duck tape before installing it. the reason the old switch doesn't work in the cold is that moisture goes inside the click mechanism and it freezes in the cold. by putting duck tape on the back, you can seal the button and prevent future problems.
Do you happen to have a picture of how you taped this up? Also, did this solve the problem long term? I live in Alaska and I am looking for a long term solution. Thank you!
@@shawndick9110 i didn’t take a picture. I just put several duct tapes on the part that has the wiring and screws. I put them horizontally and vertically and made sure it’s tight.
I live in Canada and it gets -30 here in winter. So far it’s been working great and I’m happy with it.
Just make sure you also order some plastic clips from amazon for Honda as backup in case you break the ones that are in your car. They are easy to break. You can grab them for 10 bucks.
Also my car needed 8mm socket for the bolts not 10mm. Make sure you have several sockets in different sizes just in case
@@farzadbashtani Thank you so much for the helpful suggestions! I will give it a try. Fingers crossed it solves the problem.
@@shawndick9110 happy to help. good luck
I don't personally believe this information to be quite correct. I believe there's a rubber component that shrinks due to the cold weather thereby leading to issues. As an example, my tailgate, mind you that was replaced once under warranty by Honda, still has issues when it's not freezing temps outside ~40 degrees.
Thanks so much for posting this. I was able to repair my 2013 CR-V tailgate perfectly with this. I bought the new switch off Amazon with prime shipping and had it installed in no time.
Can you post link of switch?
Thanks for the help. Just replaced the switch on our 2014 CRV.
Thank you for the vid, just did my 2016 CRV and now door open 100% of the time even when temp is 30°.
Thanks so much for sharing. Made the switch very easy for a novice.
Thank you so much. YOUR video helped me replace my own and it works perfectly now. Thank you.
Thanks for the help bro. Your video was on point. Just changed mine out with the help of both your CRV videos. Thanks again you saved me $300.🙏🤙
That was brilliant to use the 10mm socket for those clips. I saw other video that most of the clips needed to be replaced after the tail piece came off.
thanks smartjohn, you made us all smarter about saving a few bucks
did you disassemble the switch for looking the problem inside ? it seems easy to open that two screws to view inside at your video of 8:50.
Excellent vid man I appreciate it. I'm going to break at least 50% of the clips on these things so I'll let you know how I do 😳😅
Great video. Got a new switch installed in about 30 minutes
Man thank you so much for this video. I was able to fix my 2013 CRV thanks to you!
One tip: Wash/dry/wax the area, prior to beginning the work. Being dirty like that can easily cause paint scratches.
I have a 2012 honda crv. The diver door only locks manually. I changed the battery in key fob. The other doors don't always unlock key fob. The rear hatch door isn't opening all the time. I don't have a button to open it on the key, in the cat or a key on the door. Is it the actuator for the driver door? Could it be in valet mode?
The rear driver seat won't fold down. I found a good video and almost done with the fix.
Thank you for this! Got it done in about 35 min!!
Thanks for the video, I used it as a guide, and help me allot. Switch is working good. My is a 2012 CRV, ordered part from Amazon, and install it at no time. I live in Panamá, so cold weather was not the cause of fail, maybe the constant use during these 8 years, any way it is working thanks again.
I'm having trouble getting the outer panel to line up with the switch. Everything looks ok with the panel and switch but the top of the switch housing is only half-way up the cut-out in the panel. Is there a way to adjust the position of the switch? It looks like it needs to be moved up by about 2cm.
Idk why mine only stops working when it gets cold outside. Anyways this video helped alot! just fixed mine!
P47Fighter1 - yup, mine stops working in the cold weather as well. Apparently that is a common problem.
I have a 2015 CR-V EX-L. I needed a different Honda part, 74810 T1W A01. Use this if you have a push button start.
Luckily for me this started happening while I was still in the 3 year/36,000 mile warranty so I dropped it off after work one night and got a loaner CRV and after work the next day I picked up my car (they said they wanted to keep it overnight to test it in the morning while it was the coldest) but I got mine done for free!!
Had mine changed through warranty as well at the 3rd year mark. But it was good for that winter. But the issue came back within a couple years.
Did Honda upgrade the switch? Should one test the switch before installation, otherwise how would you know it will work in cold weather?
I'm curious about this too. I still have not replaced mine on my 2013 because I'm concerned I will do all this work and still have the same problem. I'm in Georgia so there's only ~2-3 months out of the year when I have problems. The rest of the time it functions perfectly.
Great video! Well explained. Appreciate it!
Will this same technique work on a 2008 Honda CRV?
My 2016 Honda HRV has similar issue. The door indicator did not turn off when the hatch is closed. But I was able to open the hatch. Then I took my car to the dealer and after the dealer checked the issue the hatch lock stopped working completely (the hatch can not be opened at all now). The dealer said they just pushed the hatch harder and the hatch lock stopped working. I have no idea how you can make it stop working pushing it harder.
I tried to test the hatch lock with jumper wire and it did not actuate the lock. I am really confused. I checked the wiring diagram for my car and it looks like it can be a bunch of things (the hatch lock relay, the bad wiring, the hatch lock itself, the hatch open button and the computer). The computer looks like the expensive part to replace an not possible to diagnose without special equipment and it requires programming to match your keys in case to install the new computer unit.
Question if you're still checking this...we have a 2012 and I bought a new latch because the liftgate light on the dash will not turn off. I replaced the latch and the light is still on. Any ideas? I'm really frustrated because the latch was $40.
Same issue here with a 2016 CR-V. Gotta hold the exterior trunk button in for about 5 seconds before it unlatches.
Nice job. Thank you!
Dorman sells this part just replaced one worked well cost me 40 bucks
Anyone else have trouble with the black plastic clips for the exterior trim? Having trouble reaching down to the lower ones on a 2014 crv and wondering if anyone has further guidance. Thanks
whats the part number if you have the smart key?
Will this definitely work on a 2016 CRV?
I have a 2016 Honda CRV in my fifth door does not open, but makes a noise
How do you open the door from the inside?
On my 2013 LX there's a little panel on the lower center of the inside hatch panel. Pop this of and there's a little white plastic screwdriver slot you can put a screwdriver in and turn.
Is the new switch still working fine? My 2016 has the same issue...
Yes, It's still going strong. If you are handy or know someone who is, this beats paying Honda $300+ for the fix!!
@@getonthetubedude So it has been opening fine even in freezing conditions? i left a comment on the first video as well.
@@getonthetubedude My CR-V has the same problem, how much is the part? thank you. Could I just buy from Amazon?
I got mine replaced by Honda once but the issue came back. Not sure if replacing it is going to fix the problem for good. Might only be good for that one winter.
Nice!
I'm not able to watch the video. I can here you talking but it does not show the
video.
removing panels is never fun, those dang clips always break and never set back as flush as you when you pulled it. Learned to be more careful installing monster cable back in the 90's to those woofers.
It's like they make stuff to "go bad" on purpose. Should have made it so you can use your key to open it to avoid problems like this. So annoying!