Thank you for your precise instructions. I was preparing to return to the dealership for new key fobs until something told me to check here and there you are!!
Thanks for the video. Made it simple to replace the batteries on my 11 year old FOBS, and now they both work like brand new. I thought I was going to have to replace them. Dealer wanted $132 each for FOBs, plus $150 to program how ever many I brought in. Instead, two CR2032 batteries later...which I already had...life is good. If you have older FOBs, replace the batteries and you'll get much better distance too for lock/unlock/remote start.
Really appreciate you doing this video for users. It's great that Chev made it possible to actually do this easily. I was thinking it was going to be much harder because some manufacturers make it difficult for proprietary reasons. Thank you very much.
thanks very much for posting this video. I cannot see a notch on my key fob. I would get frustrated in the past and take it to the store to have them do it, now there are no stores left that do it near me (radio shack, batteries plus are gone). So I struggled tonight but what worked is I used the standard flat head screw driver to slightly move the fob apart (by gently making multiple passes around the fob) but it wouldn't completely take it off. So what worked is I used very small flat head screw driver to finish prying off the key fob housing -- in the area you pointed to in the video (but there is no visible difference in the notch area/being extra deep.
Dang a 5 yr old video rescues me again. Lol. I was ready to get the hammer 🔨 and fix my dead fob once and for all. Thanks for the video. Myself and my Silverado thank you.
While you got this baby apart, I would suggest considering cleaning the keypad and circuit board traces that the keyboard contacts - especially if you have to press one or any of the buttons hard. Using some light rubbing alcohol and Qtip (or reasonable facsimile thereof) LIGHTLY wipe off the keypad circular contacts, and the meshed traces on the circuit board. DO NOT scrub any of these contact points as you will likely make matters worse if you do. Just wipe gently and dry. Also, these batteries are hazmats and you should dispose of them accordingly. Good luck, k1iff
Thank you very much. By removing a good working battery (it's 3 years old), will it deactivate the system? Will I have to reprogram the Remote Key system again when i put in a new battery? Or everything will work as it did before?
We have tried replacing in a number of different configurations (just battery, old board and old battery in new housing, old board new battery new housing) and all worked as it should.
One more thing, before putting it back together clean the board with some cleaner, I used 409 because I was still getting a slow/bad connection, after doing that the response on the fob was much quicker.
Answer is, it depends. I have seen the button membrane wear out and simply bought a new housing, but put the original circuit board into the new housing and new buttons. But if the board is not functioning, then yes, it would need to be reprogrammed.
hey i replaced the battery on mine, for a chevy cobalt, and now its not working at all. is there a special way to reprogram it? I've researched it and tried every way i could find but nothing works.. (just tryin to avoid goin to the dealer ya kno)
I had something similar happen. To fix I purchased an aftermarket housing with buttons, swapped out the "new" circuit board with the old one, and put together. Fixed issue. But I was having issues with buttons not making good connection. Was a cheaper option but based on your issue, not sure if it will fix it or not.
I have tried to do it on my car keys but i saw that the metal that holds the battery has been separated from the board. I think thats why it didnt work for me . Do i have to solder it?
Thank you.. I bought a new Key Fob with a new battery and after programming the Key Fob to my car, I keep getting this message for over two weeks now: KEY FOB BATT LOW. Does anyone know how I'm able to get rid of this message? I have a new Key Fob and have bought two new batteries and no luck.
Very interesting issue. I assume that the "KEY FOB BATT LOW" is flashing on your cars dash, correct? Perhaps try taking your car to local auto parts store or friend with a code scanner and see if there is a warning code that needs cleared. My thought is you fixed the problem, but your car just doesn't know it yet.
Oh okay, I bought the new key fob from Auto Zone and paid $95 for it. I may take it to a dealership, but I was hoping not to spend hundreds of dollars on a new key fob.
@@All4HimRacingVideos Thank you... So much regarding to the question! About buying new fob having new battery....but my car sending message saying...(Fob low Battery) thank you so much for responding to the (Person) that ask that question!!! Now I know my next step!!! Blessings to everyone...✨🙏🏾✨
Just replaced my battery key fab, and the message on the dash board (2009 Chevy Cobalt) still showing KEY FAB BATTERY LOW. Anyone knows how to remove that messages? thanks
Unfortunately that piece is needed to hold the battery tight and ensure a good connection. Best solution is to purchase a new key fob. A potential temporary solution may be the use of a couple small zip ties, assuming the 2 halves can still lock together.
Damn good video straight to the point, without blaaaah blaaaaah good job thank you
Thank you for your precise instructions. I was preparing to return to the dealership for new key fobs until something told me to check here and there you are!!
Very helpful man! The local lock and key store wants $180 to order an entire new key phob...
Glad it was helpful for you!
Great video, thanks for this! Easy and straight to the point. Now I know how to change the fob battery on my 05 Grand Prix.
Thanks for the video. Made it simple to replace the batteries on my 11 year old FOBS, and now they both work like brand new. I thought I was going to have to replace them. Dealer wanted $132 each for FOBs, plus $150 to program how ever many I brought in. Instead, two CR2032 batteries later...which I already had...life is good. If you have older FOBs, replace the batteries and you'll get much better distance too for lock/unlock/remote start.
Glad it was helpful!
Really appreciate you doing this video for users. It's great that Chev made it possible to actually do this easily. I was thinking it was going to be much harder because some manufacturers make it difficult for proprietary reasons. Thank you very much.
You're welcome!
thanks very much for posting this video. I cannot see a notch on my key fob. I would get frustrated in the past and take it to the store to have them do it, now there are no stores left that do it near me (radio shack, batteries plus are gone). So I struggled tonight but what worked is I used the standard flat head screw driver to slightly move the fob apart (by gently making multiple passes around the fob) but it wouldn't completely take it off. So what worked is I used very small flat head screw driver to finish prying off the key fob housing -- in the area you pointed to in the video (but there is no visible difference in the notch area/being extra deep.
Nice! Very helpful! I had two remotes for a Pontiac SUV -- one had that slot on the top, the other at the bottom.
Great video, thanks! Praise Him!
Nice. Mine was pretty tight and used thinner butter knife which worked great too.
Dang a 5 yr old video rescues me again. Lol. I was ready to get the hammer 🔨 and fix my dead fob once and for all.
Thanks for the video. Myself and my Silverado thank you.
Glad it was still helpful!
It’s 2022 and still driving the old Raggedy car … this clip was helpful. Thanks
Thank you, I've been trying to put this fob back together for a hr. now.🤦🏽♀️
Glad it was helpful!
Great job! Definitely helpful ☺️
Very glad to hear!
Works like a charm,thanks brother 🎉
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you! Didnt want to tear it up.
Glad it helped!
Yeah, no bs, strait to the point. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
While you got this baby apart, I would suggest considering cleaning the keypad and circuit board traces that the keyboard contacts - especially if you have to press one or any of the buttons hard. Using some light rubbing alcohol and Qtip (or reasonable facsimile thereof) LIGHTLY wipe off the keypad circular contacts, and the meshed traces on the circuit board. DO NOT scrub any of these contact points as you will likely make matters worse if you do. Just wipe gently and dry. Also, these batteries are hazmats and you should dispose of them accordingly. Good luck, k1iff
Great idea!
Thanks you actually helped!
Glad it was helpful @DizzleX!
Good video and to the point❗
This video was great, very helpful! Thank you so much!
You're welcome!
Thank you I was struggling a bit
Great video, God bless!
Thank you! I hope this works for my hhr 2011
I hope it helps!
Great, and to the point vid! Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks! The little clip part of the battery on mine keeps falling off, can I solder it back on?
You can try. I believe it is spring steel so may not hold for long time
Thank you for this video I feel liberated Will be do this soon ;)
You are welcome! Good luck
Thank you for this video.
You're welcome!
Thank you very much. By removing a good working battery (it's 3 years old), will it deactivate the system? Will I have to reprogram the Remote Key system again when i put in a new battery? Or everything will work as it did before?
We have tried replacing in a number of different configurations (just battery, old board and old battery in new housing, old board new battery new housing) and all worked as it should.
Good video. Short and to the point
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for your video.
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
One more thing, before putting it back together clean the board with some cleaner, I used 409 because I was still getting a slow/bad connection, after doing that the response on the fob was much quicker.
Good suggestion!
I used to work in a circuit board shop - a #2 pencil eraser on the gold contacts does wonders too - I fixed my power window controls this way as well
I Just changed my 2010 remote Battery but it's doesn't work still on the car .Please what should l do please
Thank you so much, great video
You're welcome!
Worked great. Nice video!!
Same as our 2010 Buick Enclave CXL. Thanks!
You're welcome, glad we could help!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
You are welcome!
Thanks, very helpful
You are welcome!
If I buy a new fob, do i have to reprogram?
Answer is, it depends. I have seen the button membrane wear out and simply bought a new housing, but put the original circuit board into the new housing and new buttons. But if the board is not functioning, then yes, it would need to be reprogrammed.
hey i replaced the battery on mine, for a chevy cobalt, and now its not working at all. is there a special way to reprogram it?
I've researched it and tried every way i could find but nothing works.. (just tryin to avoid goin to the dealer ya kno)
I had something similar happen. To fix I purchased an aftermarket housing with buttons, swapped out the "new" circuit board with the old one, and put together. Fixed issue. But I was having issues with buttons not making good connection. Was a cheaper option but based on your issue, not sure if it will fix it or not.
There are other great vids on youtube that show how to reprogram, you may want to check them out, that is an area I am not much help.
Thank you so much!!!!
Do you have to reprogram it to the car?
Not if you are only replacing the battery. If you purchase a whole new keyfob, yes.
perfect! thank you!
had to watch with no sound. do i have to sync it (at all) to my remote starter? or can i just replace the battery alone?
As long as you are using the same circuit board, you should only have to change the battery. Just be careful to not damage the board.
THANK YOU
Do they sell the batteries in CVS?
I would expect that they should, very popular series battery.
Thanks bud!!
You're welcome!
Well that confirms it. The piece that holds the battery in is broken off
I have tried to do it on my car keys but i saw that the metal that holds the battery has been separated from the board. I think thats why it didnt work for me . Do i have to solder it?
Seems like an easy enough fix to try if you have the capability to do so
thank you
You're welcome!
Yes good
nice
Thank you.. I bought a new Key Fob with a new battery and after programming the Key Fob to my car, I keep getting this message for over two weeks now: KEY FOB BATT LOW. Does anyone know how I'm able to get rid of this message? I have a new Key Fob and have bought two new batteries and no luck.
Very interesting issue. I assume that the "KEY FOB BATT LOW" is flashing on your cars dash, correct? Perhaps try taking your car to local auto parts store or friend with a code scanner and see if there is a warning code that needs cleared. My thought is you fixed the problem, but your car just doesn't know it yet.
Oh okay, I bought the new key fob from Auto Zone and paid $95 for it. I may take it to a dealership, but I was hoping not to spend hundreds of dollars on a new key fob.
Thank you... So much for asking that question! I'm going through the same thing...✨🙏🏾✨
@@All4HimRacingVideos Thank you... So much regarding to the question! About buying new fob having new battery....but my car sending message saying...(Fob low Battery) thank you so much for responding to the (Person) that ask that question!!! Now I know my next step!!! Blessings to everyone...✨🙏🏾✨
@@michellecrockett6273 you're welcome and best of luck with your repairs!
You starting you kicking off 2017 video starts
Soon once the weather is a bit warmer.
Thank you!!!!!!!!
You're welcome Janet!
Just replaced my battery key fab, and the message on the dash board (2009 Chevy Cobalt) still showing KEY FAB BATTERY LOW. Anyone knows how to remove that messages? thanks
Did you ever find a resolution to this? I am having same issue with a 2009 Malibu. Ty
What would happen if the thing that holds the battery breaks off
Unfortunately that piece is needed to hold the battery tight and ensure a good connection. Best solution is to purchase a new key fob. A potential temporary solution may be the use of a couple small zip ties, assuming the 2 halves can still lock together.
Thank you!
I opened it up and the battery holding clip fell right out.. guess it broke.
Easy peasy
Thanks. The key fob still doesn't work right. I can live without it.
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Great video! This was very clear and made the fix easy!! Thank you!
Very helpful. Thanks
Very helpful, thank you !
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Thank you sir!!!
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You're welcome!