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Key fob battery replacement
« on: 07 June 2009, 10:13:08 »
Hi, my keys are 11 years old and as far as I know still have the original batteries. lately I've noticed it doesn't always work first time, and I have to tap the key on something first. How do I replace the batteries, do I have to get Vauxhall to do it?

Cheers, Paul
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Re: Key fob battery replacement
« Reply #1 on: 07 June 2009, 20:42:29 »
small indent in the back of the key,

either use this, or pull to separate fob from 'horseshoe key'  (take care not to lose immobiliser transponder, small black plastic bit)

then gently separate both sides of the fob, carefully remove and replace cr2032 battery, and reassemble.

You have about a minute to do this before the fob 'loses' programming

if it does, just key in ignition to position 1, then press either button, locks activate, and fob resync'ed.


enjoy!
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Re: Key fob battery replacement
« Reply #2 on: 07 June 2009, 21:19:53 »
Check the battery post legs (the one in the corner), they have a habit of "fracturing" away from the PCB.
A slight pain to resolder, but can be done.
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Re: Key fob battery replacement
« Reply #3 on: 08 June 2009, 16:42:55 »
Cheers guys, I'll do a google search for the battery type as replace the one in the spare key too. :y
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Re: Key fob battery replacement
« Reply #4 on: 08 June 2009, 16:58:46 »
its a 2032 battery bud  :y
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Re: Key fob battery replacement
« Reply #5 on: 08 June 2009, 18:41:52 »
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its a 2032 battery bud  :y

You should get one from any good Computer Shop - they are used on mobos to power CMOS!!
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Re: Key fob battery replacement
« Reply #6 on: 08 June 2009, 18:50:58 »
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its a 2032 battery bud  :y

You should get one from any good Computer Shop - they are used on mobos to power CMOS!!


Sod that, any battery shop, supermarket, wilko's etc, one of the most popular out there!
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Re: Key fob battery replacement
« Reply #7 on: 08 June 2009, 18:54:43 »
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its a 2032 battery bud  :y

You should get one from any good Computer Shop - they are used on mobos to power CMOS!!


Sod that, any battery shop, supermarket, wilko's etc, one of the most popular out there!

Sod wot?? I used to sell em in my shop for £0.50 each!!  Rover dealers used to sell em (2 required in 827 key) for £6.50 each!!
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Re: Key fob battery replacement
« Reply #8 on: 08 June 2009, 19:13:18 »
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its a 2032 battery bud  :y

You should get one from any good Computer Shop - they are used on mobos to power CMOS!!


Sod that, any battery shop, supermarket, wilko's etc, one of the most popular out there!

Sod wot?? I used to sell em in my shop for £0.50 each!!  Rover dealers used to sell em (2 required in 827 key) for £6.50 each!!


No offence....these days good computer shop = online = delivery

pick em up in any number of shops in most towns now, from £1-3  :y
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Re: Key fob battery replacement
« Reply #9 on: 08 June 2009, 22:04:03 »
I bought a pack of 50 for about £15
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Re: Key fob battery replacement
« Reply #10 on: 09 June 2009, 12:06:03 »
Cheers guys, it turns out my computer on my pushbike uses the same battery and i've got a spare already. Changed and working just fine
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Thanks, Paul :)
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Re: Key fob battery replacement
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its a 2032 battery bud  :y

You should get one from any good Computer Shop - they are used on mobos to power CMOS!!


Sod that, any battery shop, supermarket, wilko's etc, one of the most popular out there!

Sod wot?? I used to sell em in my shop for £0.50 each!!  Rover dealers used to sell em (2 required in 827 key) for £6.50 each!!


No offence....these days good computer shop = online = delivery

pick em up in any number of shops in most towns now, from £1-3  :y

None taken ;)
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