1997 Chevrolet Astro Key Fob Battery Replacement Instructions

1997 Chevrolet Astro Key Fob Battery Replacement Instructions

If your Astro keyless entry remote isn't working well, the cell battery most likely needs to be replaced. Below, we explained how to open Chevrolet keyless entry remote and change a weak or dead battery yourself. If you decide to do it at home near Astro, use this instruction, but don't forget to check tools and materials required.

What kind of battery remote key fob require

Before beginning disassembly key fob check all that you need: 1 CR2032 battery and flat head screwdriver.
  • flat head screwdriver
  • 1xCR2032 battery

Simple steps to replace the battery in your car's keyless entry remote

Inside of your remote key fob installed small coin cell battery. Gently try to pry apart your key with pry tools. Replace 1 CR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Get new battery and install it inside 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 connect battery wrong way.

Before assembling keyless entry fob's case, verify that everything working good by pressing buttons on circuit board.

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

How to replace the battery video instruction

How To Replace Chevrolet Astro Key Fob Battery 1997 1998

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Frequently Asked Questions

Remote key fob of Chevrolet Astro require 1xCR2032 batteries. Most CR2032 batteries are under $4 build upon the type, size packaging and brand you buy. You can take old battery to the store, to find a proper replacement.

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

Yes, you can change battery in your 1997 Chevrolet Astro keyless entry remote yourself. Most difficult part is to disassembly fob’s case. It's pretty simple with our guide.

The price to replace the battery in key can run anywhere from $30 to as high as $500 depending on the brand and the service station.

Remote key fob batteries in Chevrolet Astro should be replaced every four years, also this will vary based on frequency of use and quality. If your remote key fob decreased signal strength, you should replace batteries before it stop working and make trouble for you.

These signs will warn you that it's perhaps time to change battery in your 1997 Chevrolet Astro: key fob buttons not working, signal strength reduced, multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors required and low key battery indicator on dashboard.
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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: ABO1502T | AB01502T
  2. Models: 1997-1999 Chevrolet Astro