Every vehicle on the market requires a bit of routine maintenance, even something as minor as switching the battery out of your key fob. If you’ve never had to do it before, here’s how:
If your vehicle came with a key fob that doesn’t need to be placed in the dashboard, here’s what you need to do:
- Step 1: Slide the lever on the back of the key fob to release the emergency key. Remove it and set it aside.
- Step 2: You’ll need some flat-sided object. A flathead screwdriver is your best bet!
- Step 3: Looking at the bottom of the fob and above where the emergency key spot was, you’ll see a blank slot. That’s where you want to insert your tool and gently pry the two halves of the key fob apart.
- Step 4: Separate the two pieces to reveal the inner electronics and the battery. Use the same tool to slide the battery out of its housing, paying attention to how it’s situated. If you forget, just look for the two “+” signs and match them up.
- Step 5: Grab the new battery, which is usually a CR2032 (can be found mostly at any auto parts store) and slide it into place.
- Step 6: Take the other half of the key fob and click the two portions back together; don’t forget to put your emergency key back in. And that’s it!
If you have an older vehicle that came with a key fob that needs to be placed in the dashboard, here’s what you need to do:
What kind of batteries do Dodge key fobs take?
Step 5: Put the new battery, which is usually a CR2032 (can be found mostly at any auto parts store) and slide it into place.
Do I need to reprogram my Dodge key fob after changing the battery?
For your remote key fob to work properly, it has to be connected to a receiver in the vehicle. When the battery in the fob is replaced, it can sometimes interfere with the paired connection between key and car, in which case you'll need to reset it.