Key Fob Battery Replacement

[landtuna]

My fob's battery died the other day so I bought a couple new batteries and proceeded to YouTube to watch a video on the proper method to replace it. Unfortunately, I found one (by a dealer's service manager) which suggested using the key to split the case apart. DO NOT DO THAT!

I managed to bend the key AND chipped a piece off the fob trying to pry the case apart.

Instead, do this: There is a little slot right next to the key storage hole. Find a straight blade screwdriver the same size as the slot. Insert and twist - the case will come apart very easily with no risk of breaking the plastic or bending your emergency key.

 

[OneFunGenesis]

That is weird. I have used my key dozens of times and haven't bent it

 

[landtuna]

That is weird. I have used my key dozens of times and haven't bent it

The guy on the video twisted his key and the case just popped open but mine did not and I actually twisted the key trying. Did not want to destroy the key so looked for another method. Using the screwdriver was very easy and did not damage the fob.

 

[427435]

I saw the notch once I removed the metal key. A screw driver, that just fit in the notch, worked fine.

 

[OneFunGenesis]

Mine does as that guy's did. I twist and the fob pops apart lol

 

[landtuna]

My attempt was the first time I had tried taking it apart. I used the same method on my wife's fob and had the same results. Must have been a good batch of plastic.