Key Fob battery replacement 2006

[Matthew8273dhu]

Split Fob case with box knife, cut approx. 1/16 or so deep)

carefully open casing (spring inside)

Remove circuit board

Order battery ($5-20)

Unsolder / Re-solder battery

put carefully together make sure flip key is working fine

place rubber bands around fob (not over buttons)

superglue

final product:
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[rrr14984]

Hi, I was about to try your battery replacement method. I just had a question regarding if after the battery is replaced, will there be any need to have the key reprogrammed by the dealer?
Thanks

[bicilee]

Hi...trying to replace my battery as well. I was curious about the soldering...not sure what part of the battery needs to be soldered. thanks!

[Yogesh Arora]

After Battery change, Key doesn't needs any reprogramming. You have to resolder the new battery using its 2 connecting points but first you have to open the Key FOB to reveal its circuit. Its casing is tightly glued so it may be required to break the casing. See Youtube Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RM6SzJ3e4uE



If your key is tightly packed then keep a spare casing handy so that you can use that to put your old circuit after battery change.