Key Fob Battery Replacement

[jmbones]

Seems our spare key fob battery is dead. Went to use it the other day and nothing, no start, no lock/unlock etc. Never even used it and it was stored in the house since '08. Can the battery be replaced or do I need to buy a new one? If so, what battery?

[philipa_240sx]

Seems our spare key fob battery is dead. Went to use it the other day and nothing, no start, no lock/unlock etc. Never even used it and it was stored in the house since '08. Can the battery be replaced or do I need to buy a new one? If so, what battery?

The batteries for both the regular fob and the Intellikey are user replaceable.

Read pg 8-21 of your owners manual: "Battery Replacement"

Regular fob battery: CR1620
Intellikey battery: CR2025

[daytrippr]

I recently replaced the battery in my intelikey and the process was quite simple....take out the emergency key, slide a small bladed screwdriver in the slot, twist it and pop, the whole case opens...piece of cake.

[jmbones]

Thanks folks. I'll pick up a battery and get 'er done. Not sure why it went dead in the first place after not being used at all. The original one is still going good.

[philipa_240sx]

Not sure why it would have died jmbones. It's a lithium battery that should have a shelf life of ~ 10 years. Presumably the remote draws a small amount of current, but even then I figure it should be good for at least 5 years.

[daytrippr]

mine was a mystery, too....it started failing after 2 years and my wife's is still going strong as we approach 3 years.....some batteries are just junk, i guess

[Noob7_0]

Hello,

I tried searching but I could not find a response to my question. Do I need to take my keys to the dealer to replace the batteries in my key fobs? I tried replacing one, but the keyless entry was not working (I am assuming that I had the battery in the right way and the right type of battery). I am not sure if teh dealer has to do something to reprogram the keys.

[Rogue One]

Hello,

I tried searching but I could not find a response to my question. Do I need to take my keys to the dealer to replace the batteries in my key fobs? I tried replacing one, but the keyless entry was not working (I am assuming that I had the battery in the right way and the right type of battery). I am not sure if teh dealer has to do something to reprogram the keys.

Merged with existing thread.

Reprogramming is not necessary for a battery change.
Try a different battery, the one you installed may have been defective.
Make sure the battery is installed the right way and making full contact.