1997 Pontiac Trans Am Key Fob Battery Replacement Instructions

1997 Pontiac Trans Am Key Fob Battery Replacement Instructions

If your Trans Am key isn't working perfectly, the cell battery most likely must to be replaced. Yes, it is possible to replace the battery in your key fob, and it’s easier than you think. All tools, that you need is described below.

What is the battery key fob use

Replacing battery in key fob require flat head screwdriver and 1 CR2032 battery. Prepare these materials and tools before opening and make sure to match the size of your keyless entry fob's batteries.
  • flat head screwdriver
  • 1xCR2032 battery

Simple steps to change the battery in your car's key fob

A small coin cell battery installed in the your remote key fob. Gently try to open your remote key fob with hands or flat head screwdriver. Remove one CR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Change old battery with fresh one CR2032. Every battery has a negative and positive side and if you put the wrong connector down, the charge cannot go into your circuit board and make it work. Check position on battery, by "+" mark.

When the new battery installed, check remote key fob by pressing buttons. If everything is functioning, assemble your keyless entry fob's case in reverse order.

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

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FAQ

Key fob of Pontiac Trans Am require 1xCR2032 batteries. Most CR2032 batteries are under $4 build upon the brand, size packaging and type you buy. Take your old battery to the store, to find a proper replacement.

Often, after keyless entry remote battery change, reprogramming not required. Don't be scare of this procedure, because often it's described in user's manual.

Replacing your keyless entry remote battery is easy to do in 1997 Pontiac Trans Am. Most of car manufacturers think of the clients and make a special hole for keyless entry remote open.

Car service cost for change the battery in remote key fob is from 50 to 600 dollars depending on the make.

You should change batteries inside keyless entry remote of modern cars at least once in four years. The lifetime of battery vary on frequency of use, operating conditions and quality. Lithium cells normally will last longer.

If your car signal strength reduced, has low key battery indicator on dashboard, key fob buttons not working or need multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors, it's probably battery change in remote key fob required. Installed battery is weak with a high probability, but if it's not help, key fob change or repair required.
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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: ABO1502T | AB01502T
  2. Models: 1996-1999 Pontiac Trans Am