1997 Buick Century Key Fob Battery Replacement Instructions

1997 Buick Century Key Fob Battery Replacement Instructions

Remote key fob allow access to your auto. When the key fob battery is weak or dead you lose your keyless entry fob's ability to control remote opening function. In this post, we walks you through how to disassembly your remote key fob and replace your Buick key battery.

What type battery does 1997 Buick Century keyless entry remote required

Before starting disassembly remote key fob be sure that you have all required tools and materials: flat head screwdriver and 1 CR2032 battery.
  • flat head screwdriver
  • 1xCR2032 battery

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

A small button cell battery installed in the your keyless entry remote. Gently try to disassemble your key fob with flat head screwdriver. Change one CR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Now it's time to install new battery in keyless entry fob's shell. Be sure to connect the battery the right way around in a circuit. Your keyless entry remote will not work if you put battery wrong way.

Before assembling keyless entry fob's case, verify that all functions works by testing buttons on circuit board.

The last thing to do is put your cover back on fob. Delicately try to put the two halves together by hands from top to bottom. If your keyless entry remote case tightly closed, we done. If not, repeat the last step.

Key Fob Battery Replacement 1997 Buick Century Video

How To Replace Buick Century Key Fob Battery 1997 1998 1999 2000

Still not working? Buy new one

Frequently Asked Questions

Keyless entry remote of Buick Century use 1xCR2032 batteries. Price for CR2032 batteries are under $4 depending on the size packaging, brand and type you buy. Take your old battery to the store, to be sure.

Key fob in most of cases do not need to be reprogrammed after battery replace. If your keyless entry remote not working, recheck new battery voltage. If it is not help, read user's manual or contact local dealer.

Yes, you can replace battery in your 1997 Buick Century key yourself. Most difficult part is to disassembly keyless entry fob's case. It's pretty simple with our step by step guide.

Car service pricing for replace the battery in key fob is from 50 to 600 dollars depending on the brand.

You should replace batteries inside remote key fob of Buick Century at least once in three years. The lifetime of battery vary on usage time, operating conditions and quality.

These signs will alert you that it's probably time to replace battery in your 1997 Buick Century: multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors required, key fob buttons not working, you didn't change battery more than 4 years and low key battery indicator on dashboard.
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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: ABO0204T
  2. Models: 1997-2000 GM Century