Replacing the Battery on the Key Fob, its been playing up a bit. Not locking it or needing to be right close to the car before it unlocks it etc...

Is it as easy as replacing the battery and away i go or would i have to have it reprogrammed by the dealers etc...


I’m worried that if i do it my self would the code be deleted? Or is it like my sky remote that states you have to replace the battery with-in 1 min or reprogram the code back in?


After reading abut the cost's or replacing the Key from the stealers oops Dealers i don'nt want to loose the codes on the thing and end up at the mercy of the dealers

Any guidance is appreciated.

Dibslpg

assuming IS keys work like GS keys, my battery got recently replaced. no need for reprogramming mate.

in fact, i turned up at lexus edgware road late one evening, asked for a new battery, they changed it on the spot, and didn't charge me a penny! it's normally 12 quid they charge!

[quote name='dibsLPG' post='395041' date='Nov 13 2006, 04:14 PM']Replacing the Battery on the Key Fob, its been playing up a bit. Not locking it or needing to be right close to the car before it unlocks it etc...

Is it as easy as replacing the battery and away i go or would i have to have it reprogrammed by the dealers etc...
I'm worried that if i do it my self would the code be deleted? Or is it like my sky remote that states you have to replace the battery with-in 1 min or reprogram the code back in?
After reading abut the cost's or replacing the Key from the stealers oops Dealers i don'nt want to loose the codes on the thing and end up at the mercy of the dealers

Any guidance is appreciated.

Dibslpg[/quote]

Easy enough to change the battery with a small (very) Philips screwdriver...

don't worrie, Ive done it loads of times and there is no problems, just go to halfords and get one for £2 ish.
(i think its panasonic 1616 battery)

Craig

[quote name='dibsLPG' post='395041' date='Nov 13 2006, 03:14 PM']Replacing the Battery on the Key Fob, its been playing up a bit. Not locking it or needing to be right close to the car before it unlocks it etc...

Is it as easy as replacing the battery and away i go or would i have to have it reprogrammed by the dealers etc...


I’m worried that if i do it my self would the code be deleted? Or is it like my sky remote that states you have to replace the battery with-in 1 min or reprogram the code back in?


After reading abut the cost's or replacing the Key from the stealers oops Dealers i don'nt want to loose the codes on the thing and end up at the mercy of the dealers

Any guidance is appreciated.

Dibslpg[/quote]

Hi, changed my key batteries recently and apart from needing a really fine philips screwdriver...I knew them christmas cracker glasses screwdrivers would come in handy...it was easy, no need to code in etc. Battery number is cr1616, got mine off a well known online auction site, £2 bought me two batteries brand new in packet including delivery...smooth!!

Laters Lewie

Thanks a lot for the help, Just did the battery change this morning. Works fine and was easy, except for finding a very-very fine philips screwdriver

The Battery type: CR 1616 for information. £2.25

Cheers for all your support LOC members.

great.

Dibslpg



[quote name='Pumatron' post='395188' date='Nov 13 2006, 09:35 PM'][quote name='dibsLPG' post='395041' date='Nov 13 2006, 03:14 PM']
Replacing the Battery on the Key Fob, its been playing up a bit. Not locking it or needing to be right close to the car before it unlocks it etc...

Is it as easy as replacing the battery and away i go or would i have to have it reprogrammed by the dealers etc...


I’m worried that if i do it my self would the code be deleted? Or is it like my sky remote that states you have to replace the battery with-in 1 min or reprogram the code back in?


After reading abut the cost's or replacing the Key from the stealers oops Dealers i don'nt want to loose the codes on the thing and end up at the mercy of the dealers

Any guidance is appreciated.

Dibslpg[/quote]

Hi, changed my key batteries recently and apart from needing a really fine philips screwdriver...I knew them christmas cracker glasses screwdrivers would come in handy...it was easy, no need to code in etc. Battery number is cr1616, got mine off a well known online auction site, £2 bought me two batteries brand new in packet including delivery...smooth!!

Laters Lewie
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