What kind of Batteries do Car Keys take?

Car keys nowadays usually come with key fobs or remotes which run off batteries. Car key batteries vary but there are only about ten different batteries that cover most car keys. Here are the five most common car key batteries:

2032
2025
1616
1632
1616

How do I Replace my Key Fob Battery?

Key fobs run on batteries. While you don’t need the key fob battery to start your car, you do need it for any remote functions or keyless entry function that come with your vehicle. When the battery dies it will need to be replaced. Changing your key fob battery is pretty easy, here are the steps:

1. Open Your Key Remote Fob

Opening the key fob will usually require a micro screwdriver or yellow watch opener tool as seen below. Use the micro screwdriver to remove any screws on the back of the key fob or use the flat head or the yellow tool to pop the remote open.

Yellow Key tool used to replace batteries on key fobs

2. Determine the Battery Type

Once you open the key fob look at the battery inside the remote it will usually have numbers printed on it such as 2032 or 2025 or 2016. Make sure to determine which side the battery must face, + side up or down.

3. Replace the Battery

Now swap out the battery with the new one. Put the battery in the correct position, make sure the positive side is facing the right direction. The inside of the key fob will usually tell you which side to face the positive side of the battery. Gently snap the key fob back together and test the remote buttons, some remotes have little lights which turn red when you press the button. If the red light turns on then you have it in correctly.

That is all it takes. If you rather not mess with it come visit any Keyless Shop at Sears locations and we can replace the battery for only $9.75. For locations visit www.KeylessShop.com/locations.

Micro ScrewDrivers to open key fobs. Don’t want to mess with it visit any Keyless Shop at Sears and we can replace your key fob battery for only $9.75.