Replace Key Fob Batteries

1994 GMC Sierra Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide

1994 GMC Sierra Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide

Remote key fob grant access to your auto. If the key fob battery is dead you will not to be able open car from distance. Below, you will benefit from knowing how to disassembly GMC key fob and change a weak battery DIY. If you gonna solve to do it at home near Sierra, follow our instruction, but first make sure you have all you need.

What kind of battery remote key fob require

Replacing batteries in keyless entry remote require flat head screwdriver and 2xCR2016 batteries. Prepare these materials and tools before opening and make sure to match the type of your fob’s batteries.
  • 2xCR2016 batteries
  • flat head screwdriver

Step by step instruction

Inside of your remote key fob installed tiny coin cell battery. Accurately try to disassemble your key fob with flat head screwdriver. Replace 2 CR2016 batteries with flat head screwdriver.

Change old batteries with fresh one CR2016. Every battery has a negative and positive side and if you put the wrong connector down, the charge cannot go into your circuit board and make it work. Check position on battery, by "+" mark.

Before assembling fob’s case, verify that all working good by pressing buttons on key fob.

The last thing to do is put your cover back on fob. Gently try to assemble the two halves together by hands from top to bottom. Inspect your remote key fob shell for gaps. If it is not firmly closed try to repeat last step.

Key Fob Battery Replacement 1994 GMC Sierra Video

How To Replace GMC Sierra Key Fob Battery 1993 1994 1995 1996

Still not working? Buy new one

FAQ

Key fob of GMC Sierra require 2xCR2016 batteries. Most CR2016 batteries are under $4-6 build upon the size packaging, type and brand you buy. You can take old battery to the store, with you to find a proper replacement.

Often, after key battery change, reprogramming not required. Don't be scare of this procedure, because often it's described in user's manual.

Yes, you can replace battery in your 1994 GMC Sierra remote key fob yourself. Most difficult part is to open fob’s case. It's pretty easy with our step by step guide.

Dealer service price for change the battery in remote key fob is from $30 to as high as $500 depending on the brand.

Key fob batteries in GMC Sierra should be changed every three or four years, but this will vary based on their amount of use and battery quality. If your key fob reduced signal strength, you should change batteries before it stop open doors and make problems for you.

These symptoms will warn you that it's perhaps time to change battery in your GMC Sierra: signal strength reduced, multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors required, you didn't change battery more than 4 years and low key battery indicator on dashboard.
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Contents:

  1. Battery Size and Tools
  2. Replacement Guide
  3. Video Instruction
  4. FAQ

Other GMC Models:

Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: ABO0104T
  2. Models: 1993-1996 GMC Sierra