How to Replace the Battery in a 1997 Saturn SC2 Key Fob

How to Replace the Battery in a 1997 Saturn SC2 Key Fob

If your Saturn key fob isn't open doors perfectly, the battery surely must to be changed. Below, we explained how to open Saturn key fob and change a discharged battery DIY. If you gonna solve to do it at home near SC2, follow our guide, but first make sure you have all you need.

What kind of battery remote key fob require

Before you start to open key fob be sure that you have all recommended tools and materials: one CR2032 battery and flat head screwdriver.
  • flat head screwdriver
  • 1xCR2032 battery

Step by step instruction

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

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

Before assembling fob’s case, make sure 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 pieces together by hands from top to bottom. Inspect your keyless entry remote shell for gaps. If it is not tightly closed try to repeat last step.

Video of keyless entry remote opening

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Frequently Asked Questions

Keyless entry remote of Saturn SC2 use 1xCR2032 batteries. Most CR2032 batteries are under $6 build upon the type, brand and size packaging you buy. Take your old battery to the store, to be sure.

Remote key fob in most of cases reprogramming not needed after battery replace. If your remote key fob 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 Saturn SC2 keyless entry remote yourself. Most hard part is to open fob’s case. It's pretty simple with our guide.

Car service price for change the battery in remote key fob is $50-600 depending on the make.

Keyless entry remote batteries in Saturn SC2 should be changed once in 4 years, but this will vary based on usage and quality. If your keyless entry remote reduced signal strength, you should change batteries before it stop working and make trouble for you.

If your Saturn fob's battery more than 4 years old, signal strength reduced, need multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors or has low key battery indicator on dashboard, in most cases battery change inside remote key fob needed. Current battery is discharged with a high probability, but if it's not help to fix issues, key replace or repair needed.
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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: ABO1502T | AB01502T
  2. Models: 1997-1999 Saturn SC2