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CincyDem

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5. All depends on your key fob.

Sat Jun 30, 2018, 10:14 AM

Jun 2018

Easiest way is to just pop it open and get the number off the battery. It'll be like a coin - probably a little smaller than a quarter.

Head over to CVS or Walgreens and check the battery aisle. The different brands have different numbers but they all have a "replaces xxx, xxx and xxx" kind of label on the package.

Pop it back in (make sure you get it in with the same side up as when you took the old one out) and you're done.

For me, the hardest part was figuring out how to pop the fob open, usually there's a little slot and you can twist a dime it it. Also, if you have one where you can separate it into two pieces, separating the key chain part from the fob...usually have to separate it to get the battery out.

Have fun.

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I think the battery in my key is low. The locks won't automatically pop up. [View all] no_hypocrisy Jun 2018 OP

Unless it says in your manual, you'll have to open it up to know... If you have Radio Shack hlthe2b Jun 2018 #1

Open your fob and find out. InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #2

Take your FOB to the dealer. They can replace the battery quickly and for minimal cost. Eyeball_Kid Jun 2018 #3

🤣😂 Low cost dealer🤣😂😂😂😂 we can do it Jun 2018 #4

Yeah if you consider $225 low cost unblock Jun 2018 #8

Doesn't sound like the dealers around here unc70 Jun 2018 #9

well that's the price i was quoted. i did it myself after buying 4 batteries for $7 i think. unblock Jun 2018 #11

All depends on your key fob. CincyDem Jun 2018 #5

Thank you all! no_hypocrisy Jun 2018 #6

If there is a Batteries Plus in your area they will open and install battery. Sneederbunk Jun 2018 #7

Option: Buy replacement FOB from eBay ... Auggie Jun 2018 #10

I just ordered two from Amazon. keithbvadu2 Jun 2018 #14

If you have issues programming ... Auggie Jun 2018 #15

Most Aftermarket, Autozone etc OneBlueDotBama Jun 2018 #12

Gee , if only there was a resource you could check ...... AZ8theist Jun 2018 #13