1996 Ford Mustang Key Fob Battery Replacement Instructions

1996 Ford Mustang Key Fob Battery Replacement Instructions

Remote key fob allow easy access to your car. When the keyless entry remote battery is dead you will lose your fob’s ability to use remote opportunities. Yes, it is possible to replace the battery in your keyless entry remote with our instruction. All tools, that you need is outlined in this article.

What size battery does 1996 Ford Mustang remote key fob take

Replacing batteries in key fob require CR2016 batteries and flat head screwdriver. Prepare these materials and tools before opening and make sure to match the type of your keyless entry fob's batteries.
  • flat head screwdriver
  • 2xCR2016 batteries

Step by step instruction

A small coin cell battery installed in the your keyless entry remote. Delicately try to disassemble your key fob with pry tools. Remove two CR2016 batteries with flat head screwdriver.

Change old batteries with new one CR2016. Battery must be installed with the same polarity as was an old. Your key will not work if you by mistake put battery wrong way.

When the new batteries installed, verify key fob by pressing buttons. If everything is functioning, assemble your keyless entry fob's shell in reverse order.

At this point squeeze fob’s back cover together. Line your case two halves together and assemble it in place by hands from top to bottom. Check your keyless entry remote body for gaps. If it is not tightly closed try to repeat last step.

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Ford Mustang Remote Key Fob Battery Replacement (1994 - 2009)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Key fob of Ford Mustang use 2xCR2016 batteries. Price for CR2016 batteries are under $5 depending on the size packaging, type and brand you buy. You can take old battery to the store, with you to find a proper replacement.

Key fob in most of cases reprogramming not required after battery change. If your remote key fob not working, recheck new battery voltage. Otherwise, read user's manual or contact local dealer.

Yes, you can change battery in your 1996 Ford Mustang remote key fob yourself. Most difficult part is to open fob’s case. It's pretty simple with our instruction.

Auto repair shop's pricing for change the battery in key is from $30 to as high as $500 depending on the brand.

Keyless entry remote batteries in Ford Mustang should be changed once in 4 years, but this will differ based on their amount of use and quality. If your keyless entry remote reduced signal strength, you should change batteries before it stop open doors and make trouble for you.

If your car need multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors, fob's battery more than 4 years old, signal strength reduced or key fob buttons not working, in most cases battery change in key fob required. Current battery is dead with a high probability, but if it's not fix problem, keyless entry remote change or repair needed.
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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: GQ43VT4T
  2. Models: 1994-1998 Ford Mustang