How to Replace the Battery in a 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Key Fob

How to Replace the Battery in a 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Key Fob

Keyless entry remote grant access to your auto. When the key battery is weak or dead you not to be able unlock trunk or doors from distance. In this article, we demonstrate how to disassembly your car keyless entry remote and replace a dead battery DIY. If you decide to do it at home near Monte Carlo, use this instruction, but first make sure you have everything you need.

What kind of battery remote key fob require

Prior to open key fob check all that you need: flat head screwdriver and 1xCR2032 battery.
  • 1xCR2032 battery
  • flat head screwdriver

Step by step guide

Inside of your keyless entry remote installed tiny coin battery. Gently try to open your fob with hands or flat head screwdriver. Change 1xCR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Replace old battery with new one CR2032. Battery must be installed with the same position as was a previous. Your key fob will not work if you mistakenly put battery wrong way.

When the new battery installed, verify remote key fob functionality by pressing buttons. If all functions works, assemble your keyless entry fob's case in reverse order.

At this point squeeze fob’s back cover together. Line your shell pieces together and assemble it together by hands from top to bottom. If your remote key fob case firmly closed, we done. If not, repeat the last step.

Key Fob Battery Replacement 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Video

How To Replace Chevrolet Monte Carlo Key Fob Battery 1997 1998 1999

Still not working? Buy new one

FAQ

Remote key fob of Chevrolet Monte Carlo use 1xCR2032 batteries. Price for CR2032 batteries are under $6 build upon the size packaging, brand and type 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 replace. 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 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo keyless entry remote yourself. Most difficult part is to open fob’s case. It's pretty easy with our instruction.

Car service cost for replace the battery in keyless entry remote is from 50 to 600 dollars depending on the make.

Remote key fob batteries in Chevrolet Monte Carlo should be replaced every 3-4 years, although this will vary based on usage and build quality. If your remote key fob reduced signal strength, you should replace batteries before it stop working and make trouble for you.

If your Monte Carlo signal strength reduced, key fob buttons not working, need multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors or fob's battery more than 4 years old, in most cases battery change inside remote key fob required. Currently installed battery is dead with a high probability, but if it's not help to fix issues, fob replace or repair needed.
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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: ABO1502T | AB01502T
  2. Models: 1998-1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo