What you need:
1x Your key, 1x CR2032 3V Lithium Battery, 1x Plectrum or other plastic-smartphone-tool
Time: 2minutes.
BTW: I wrapped the key with tape, I won't wake up and notice someone made a key because he saw the shape
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How To: Smart Key Battery Replacement
- Thread starter padigree
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What you need:
1x Your key, 1x CR2032 3V Lithium Battery, 1x Plectrum or other plastic-smartphone-tool
Time: 2minutes.
BTW: I wrapped the key with tape, I won't wake up and notice someone made a key because he saw the shape
... or if you don't play the guitar take a 6mm / 1/4" screwdriver, put it into the shallow slot above/below where the key slides in and twist. The case pops open with no visible damage to the exterior.
take a 6mm / 1/4" screwdriver, put it into the shallow slot above/below where the key slides in and twist. The case pops open with no visible damage to the exterior.
If your anal about possibly marring the finish of the FOB, use a coin to fit the slot or purchase the specific tool FOB VISE off of Amazon or ebay.
A coin won't fit in the slot. I'm talking about the slot specifically designed for opening the key using a screwdriver not the line where the fob splits.
not the line where the fob splits.
Can someone please tell me what the HOLD button at the bottom of the key does? It looks like it opens the rear boot but when I press and hold it all that happens is the hazards flash…. thanks
Aghhh there was me thinking it would open it automaticallyThanks
Nah, they’re mean and don’t have anything like that
I replaced my battery with a new one and now the keyfob doesn't work at all. The little light doesn't even come on when pressing the buttons. Battery definitely the right way round and everything seems ok (changed keyfob batteries loads of times before) Any idea what could be causing this?
What you need:
1x Your key, 1x CR2032 3V Lithium Battery, 1x Plectrum or other plastic-smartphone-tool
Time: 2minutes.
BTW: I wrapped the key with tape, I won't wake up and notice someone made a key because he saw the shape
Thanks for the reply. Got it sorted, turns out one of the little battery contact prongs was a tiny bit bent, didn't think it was enough to affect anything but once I straightened it, everything worked fine. I must've inadvertently moved it when removing the cover.
A coin won't fit in the slot. I'm talking about the slot specifically designed for opening the key using a screwdriver
With more than a year delay on this,(Didn't see it earlier) I think it's a useful information for the ones trying to replace the battery.
All the tools required to do it are included in the fob
When you remove the emergency key from its place, look into the space it left and you can see a small square tab above the hole the key in. Place the tip of the key there and with a gentle twist to one side you can lift pry open the tab and also use it as a lever to lift one side of fob to separate them. Use your fingers to complete the job.
There are several videos on YouTube showing how it's done if there are doubts
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