1996 GMC Safari Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide

1996 GMC Safari Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide

If your car key is no longer open doors correct, the battery surely needs to be changed. It's not complicated to change the battery in your key fob by yourself. All tools, that you need is explained in this post.

What type battery keyless entry remote use

Before beginning open remote key fob check all that you need: two CR2016 batteries and flat head screwdriver.
  • flat head screwdriver
  • 2xCR2016 batteries

Simple steps to change the battery in your Safari's keyless entry remote

Inside of your key fob installed small button battery. Gently try to pry apart your remote key fob with flat head screwdriver. Remove CR2016 batteries with flat head screwdriver.

Now it's time to install new batteries inside fob’s body. Battery must be installed with the same polarity as was a previous. Your keyless entry remote will not work if you mistakenly place battery wrong way.

Before assembling keyless entry fob's case, make sure that all functions works by pressing buttons on circuit board.

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

Video of remote key fob disassembly

How To Replace A 1995 - 1996 GMC Safari Key Fob Battery FCCID: ABO0104T

Still not working? Buy new one

FAQ

Keyless entry remote of GMC Safari use 2xCR2016 batteries. Most CR2016 batteries are under $4 build upon the type, brand and size packaging you buy. You can take old battery to the store, to find a proper replacement.

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

Changing your remote key fob battery is simple to do in 1996 GMC Safari. Most of car manufacturers think of the clients and make a special hole for keyless entry remote disassembly.

The cost to change the battery in keyless entry remote can run anywhere from $30 to as high as $500 depending on the car and the service station.

You should replace batteries inside remote key fob of GMC Safari at least every 4 years. The term of battery differ on usage time, operating conditions and quality. Famous brands cells usually will last longer.

These signs will warn you that it's probably time to replace battery in your 1996 GMC Safari: you didn't change battery more than 4 years, multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors required, signal strength reduced and key fob buttons not working.
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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: ABO0104T
  2. Models: 1995-1996 GMC Safari