Hohlraum

anyone know if its possible to replace the battery in a 02 GS430 key fob? also, anyone know the battery size/model?

Hohlraum

CR1616 it would seem. Can anyone confirm?

Hohlraum

looks like i'm talking to myself today. yep its a CR1616 just replaced it. oh well maybe this will help someone else hehe.

ksu1998

iTrader: (1)

Thanks I got one today as well...where you at in Missouri

Hohlraum

St. Louis (Manchester to be exact).

chuckb

it's amazing what a new battery does for those keys. my range was about 20 ft for years. all of a sudden it dropped to about 5 ft. I put in a new battery and now the range is 50-60 ft!

o2GS43o

Seems like i should replace mines too... I think mine reaches about 20-30 ft...

envestr

where did u find smal tool to take screw out (looks like avery small phillips screw driver ....

envestr

looks like a very small phillips screw driver ... or / what so where did u find such a small driver to open the key to replace the battery??

thanks

sockfocks

iTrader: (1)

I went to the dealer, they replaced my battery free of charge....

Hohlraum

most any place that sells a battery like that will have a screw driver for the types of things that use that type of battery Radio shack or any jewelry dept in a store will have screw drivers for watches etc.

lexluger71

right now i need a master key and dealer charging $450. is there a cheaper way to get a blank key and get it programmed

SaiyanGS3

iTrader: (8)

The power of search....I'm going to replace my battery this week. I darn near need to be right at the car for it to work now.

raytseng

Just adding on, since this has been resurrected.

You can get a small screwdriver for your personal toolbox easiest via an eyeglass repair kit (usually only a few $ and at drugstores)

Or if you stop by any radio shack or similar electronics store (real electronics, not bestbuy), they will have a screwdriver you can borrow for 2min at the desk for free. Or any watch repair place will also help you out.

I suggest to buy a few batteries so you always have one spare. If you buy online you can get a bunch for the price of 1 battery instore. Online also will let you know of the expiration date of your batteries so you know they are fresh.

I've had luck orderfing from swatchbattery.com and getting renata batteries (supposedly premium brand). I have several battery needs, so took the opportunity to stock up on some other sizes as well.