Have you ever wondered how to change the battery in your vehicles key fob? Check out this blog and find out how EASY it is to change your key fob battery. Find a small screwdriver, a new battery, and the key fob. We have instructional videos on our YouTube channel too! We provide this service! Give us a call at 641-648-4695, we would love to help!
Take apart the key fob
Most keys have a detachable key hidden in plain sight. Look for the different colored portion of the fob. Pull on the release button to release the key. For example, in the picture below it is the silver part of the key that will remove from the fab.
Pry apart the key fob
The next step will be to remove the front and back plate off. The latches are tight together to insure a solid connection. This is where you will need a small screw driver, or an item small enough to get inside the fob like in the image.
Note: The first time the battery is changed is difficult to open the fob. Work around the fob gently inserting the screwdriver and lifting up until it comes apart. Once, it is in two pieces, a front and back, its time to change the battery!
Changing the key fob battery
Now that it is open, take note of how the battery looks! The battery needs to be replace with the proper side in place to ensure it will work. It is just like any other battery, it just appears different. Make sure the positive and negative are facing in the correct direction.
Put it back together
Aligning the front and back together is a crucial step because you will need to PUSH HARD!! A clicking noise happens when it is tightly together again. Test it by pushing the lock and/or unlock to make sure the fob works properly! Don’t forget to put the manual key back in and it is all good to go!
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