Replacing battery in Key Fob

[scubiecraig]

Hi guys & gals!

I noticed recently that my keyfob has been acting up and I have to press the key repeatedly for it to do it's normal functions, so I've determined it is time to replace the battery.  I wasn't sure what was involved in this, or if I would have to bring it to the dealership for replacement, but I did some research and found a great article on it.  I thought I would share.  I plan on doing this probably before the weekend is over.  I'm tired of having to hit my button 6 or 8 times for it to unlock my doors!

http://www.ehow.com/how_6338109_replace-remote-car-door-lock.html 

 

[Pedro]

use a hammer.

 

[JoeBalz]

Don't break it, I just paid almost $300 for a new key and fob last fall.

 

[scubiecraig]

I just need to pop it open with a small flathead screwdriver.  Shouldn't be hard.

 

[Pedro]

you can almost do it with your fingernail.

Then you need the hammer to get the battery out.

 

[scubiecraig]

Oh, gotcha, lol.

 

[i-wagon]

I use a quarter to get mine apart, battery shouldn't be hard to get out

 

[scubiecraig]

Going to pick up a battery this weekend and take care of this.  Thanks for the tips guys.

 

[Pedro]

go to a pharmacy, they will have the battery in the hearing aid section. 

 

[scubiecraig]

go to a pharmacy, they will have the battery in the hearing aid section.

Yeah I was planning on picking one up at Walmart or something. I like that the battery type is right on the back of the fob. Handy!

 

[GClark]

Is this like Nates battery thread?

 

[scubiecraig]

Is this like Nates battery thread?

I did a search but nothing came up? Sorry if this is a repost?

 

[Matt]

That thread is epic.....

 

[inski]

Get the nopi or the n.o.s.

Lighter weight and longer lasting.  Takes getting used to, but a lot more snappy once you get the hang of it.  You should have a garage day.  We could knock this out in a weekend.  A few brewskis too.

 

[Pedro]

well only if you show up inski.

 

[inski]

Craig is in Alfred.  With some stage 2 advanced planning I could make it.

 

[scubiecraig]

I'm completely lost where this thread is going?!

 

[i-wagon]

Don't ask, but that thread was hilarious

 

[inski]

I'm completely lost where this thread is going?!

WTF are talking about?!?!?  We're stage three-ing your key fob!!!  Stand alone indy source maps light weight free flowing teflon coated swamp cooled barrel chested walking with a limp its going to be sick key fob!!!!!  that's where this is going!

 I'll bring the jack stands and impact gun.