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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 07:28 AM
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Keep getting this annoying message. Anyone know how much will dealer charge ? I know I can probably just buy the battery for $5 and change it myself. Thanks
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 07:35 AM
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all dealers are different. ive seen prices range from free to $20 bucks. if you have a radio shack or a watch store near you just go grab a battery. it will cost like 5 bucks but it only takes about a minute to switch out.
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yup everyone different, i have seen dealership SA changed it for free for his customers, some charges good 15 bucks. do yourself a favor and just order them off ebay
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 09:41 AM
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You can get like 10 batteries for just a few bucks on eBay and it takes 10 seconds to change.
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 09:47 PM
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or rite aide, savon, walgreen, longdrugs, etc...
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 12:05 PM
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I must be stupid. How do you change the batteries here???
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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 12:21 PM
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I must be stupid. How do you change the batteries here???
still don't have the user manual?

take out the mechanical key from the fob, look at the inside, and use the mechanical key to pop the cover open
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If it's your first battery change, dealer will do it for free. They know if it's your first or not by the brand of the battery. original is panasonic and replaced is of another brand.
source: friend works at jm parts.
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thanks for the all responses. I actually decided to change it myself much faster this way
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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 01:01 AM
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I bought a blister pack of 5 batteries on ebay for $4 and keep them in the glove box so that they are always available.
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Anyone know what battery size to get? I'm looking at ebay now and there are so many different sizes.
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Anyone know what battery size to get? I'm looking at ebay now and there are so many different sizes.
Pop it open and read it. Mine is CR1632.


Tool U'll need:
-small flat head screw driver
-a quarter

Instructions:
1) Gather the tools and the fob ready for the operation
2) Remove the metal key
3) Inside you will see a cut perfect to slide your quarter in
4) Put in the quarter and turn it, it'll pop open
5) Read the battery size written on the battery
6) Put everything back and go buy the battery
7) Repeat step 1 to 4
8) Use the small flat head screw driver to get the battery out
9) Put in new battery
10) Put everything back
11) Go to starbuck and give yourself a treat..........ok you can skip this step.
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My 450h key says CR1632. All 3GS smart key fob are the same I assume?
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Originally Posted by worker
Pop it open and read it. Mine is CR1632.


Tool U'll need:
-small flat head screw driver
-a quarter

Instructions:
1) Gather the tools and the fob ready for the operation
2) Remove the metal key
3) Inside you will see a cut perfect to slide your quarter in
4) Put in the quarter and turn it, it'll pop open
5) Read the battery size written on the battery
6) Put everything back and go buy the battery
7) Repeat step 1 to 4
8) Use the small flat head screw driver to get the battery out
9) Put in new battery
10) Put everything back
11) Go to starbuck and give yourself a treat..........ok you can skip this step.
Thanks man!
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Anyone know what battery size to get? I'm looking at ebay now and there are so many different sizes.
CR1632
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