Key Genius

I purchased a fob and key assembly for my 2018 Honda crv ex. The instructions were confusing for sure. They said install the ez installer app which I did. Wrong, that app just lets you buy more stuff and something about storing key info in the vault. Luckily iOS knew I didn’t have the correct app when I connected the CarKeys express OBD installer. I needed an app called Key Genius which then worked to pair the key fob I purchased.

There are several areas where the instructions were very poor. First it tells you to take all smart devices out of the car right when you are in the middle of the process on your smartphone. Then it tells you to click a button rapidly on the first remote. I would assume that that would mean the original otherwise an intelligent instructor would have said the first new remote which would be much clearer.

It worked for my 2014 Mazda6, but the app and help could be much clearer. My primary mistake was turning the entire car on (engine included, by pressing the brake) when it asked me to press the start button. I needed to press the start button without the brake. That turns on the car's electrical systems without the engine. I called technical support, who answered and told me to do that. Nowhere does it say that you can't mix OEM and non-OEM keys, but you can't. The OEM key I got from eBay did work. The non-OEM key I got from eBay didn't work, and now the car complains "Keyless System Inspection Required" when I turn it on.