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How To Change Battery In Chevy Key Fob

If your Chevy key fob is acting up, it could be because of a bad battery. The battery might be dying or is dead. If you’re not sure how to change it, then you will learn how as you continue reading this article.

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Replacing The Chevrolet Smart Keyless Entry Remote Battery

If you happen to have the newer Chevrolet key fob, which is used for various vehicles with Remote Keyless Entry, then you can these detailed instructions to successfully change the battery.

  1. There’s a side chrome button that you will need to press so that you can take out the metal key.
  2. Open the two halves of the key fob. After that, you can take out the circuit board as well as the buttons.
  3. When you can see the battery, simply take out the old battery with the small flathead screwdriver that you have.
  4. You can then put in the new CR2032 3V battery, ensuring that the positive side of the battery is in the right position.
  5. Once all of the components of the key fob are replaced, you’ll be good to go.

Chevrolet Flip Key Battery Replacement

This particular type of key fob is said to be quite common for various Chevrolet models, such as the Cruze, Volt, Camara, Equinox, and other models as well that start from 2010 to 2016 models. Here’s how you can change the battery.

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  1. Turn the metal key blade around and take out the back cover of the key fob.
  2. Take out the dead battery, and put in the new CR2032 3V battery.
  3. Replace the current key fob cover. Also, test it out to ensure that it works with your vehicle. 

Chevrolet Key Fob Remote Battery Replacement

This particular Chevrolet key fob is one of the most popular ones to date. In fact, it has been used on models such as the Silverado, Traverse, Suburban, Tahoe, and others. Follow these steps:

  • Put the flathead screwdriver right into the slot that is on the side of the key fob and twist to get it open.
  • Remove the current battery, and insert the new CR2032 button cell battery. Ensure that the battery is position to the positive side. 
  • Gently press and put the key fob back together, and you’ll be good to go.

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