How to Open Your 1998 GMC Safari Key Fob and Change Battery

How to Open Your 1998 GMC Safari Key Fob and Change Battery

If your Safari key is not working well, the battery likely needs to be changed. In this case, we are going to tell you how to disassembly your car remote key fob and replace a dead battery yourself. If you gonna solve to do it at home near Safari, follow our instruction, but first make sure you have tools and materials required.

What type battery keyless entry remote use

Before going to open keyless entry remote check all that you need: flat head screwdriver and one CR2032 battery.
  • 1xCR2032 battery
  • flat head screwdriver

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

Inside of your key fob installed button cell battery. Accurately try to open your remote key fob with hands or flat head screwdriver. Change 1 CR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Get new battery and install it inside fob’s shell. 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.

After the new battery installed, verify key fob by pressing buttons. If all functions works, assemble your fob’s body in reverse order.

The last thing to do is put your cover back on fob. Carefully try to assemble the two halves in place by hands from top to bottom. Inspect your key case for gaps. If it is not firmly closed try to repeat last step.

How to replace the battery video instruction

How To Replace GMC Safari Key Fob Battery 1997 1998

Still not working? Buy new one

Frequently Asked Questions

Keyless entry remote of GMC Safari use 1xCR2032 batteries. Price for CR2032 batteries are under $4-6 depending on the type, size packaging and brand you buy. Take your old battery to the store, with you to find a proper replacement.

Often, after remote key fob battery replace, you do not need to reprogram. Don't be scare of this procedure, because often it's described in user's manual.

Yes, you can change battery in your 1998 GMC Safari remote key fob yourself. Most hard part is to open fob’s case. It's pretty easy with our guide.

The cost to change the battery inside key fob is in range $50-600 depending on the brand and the service pricing.

You should change batteries inside remote key fob of GMC Safari at least once in three years. lifespan of battery vary on usage time, quality and operating conditions. Lithium cells usually will last longer.

These signs will warn you that it's possible time to replace battery in your 1998 GMC Safari: low key battery indicator on dashboard, multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors required, key fob buttons not working and signal strength reduced.
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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: ABO1502T
  2. Models: 1998-1999 GMC Safari