1998 Saturn SL2 Key Fob Battery Replacement Instructions

1998 Saturn SL2 Key Fob Battery Replacement Instructions

Keyless entry remote grant easy access to your SL2. Once the keyless entry remote battery is weak or dead you lose your keyless entry fob's ability to use remote opening function. It's not difficult to change the battery in your remote key fob DIY. All tools, that you need is described below.

What type battery does 1998 Saturn SL2 keyless entry remote required

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

Simple steps to change the battery in your SL2's keyless entry remote

A tiny coin battery installed in the your key fob. Carefully try to open your keyless entry remote with hands or flat head screwdriver. Remove CR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Change old battery with fresh one CR2032. Battery must be installed with the same position as was an old. Your keyless entry remote will not work if you by mistake place battery wrong way.

After the new battery installed, verify keyless entry remote functionality by pressing buttons. If everything working good, assemble your keyless entry fob's shell in reverse order.

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

Key Fob Battery Replacement 1998 Saturn SL2 Video

How To Replace A 1997 - 1999 Saturn SL1 or SL2 Key Fob Remote Battery

Still not working? Buy new one

Frequently Asked Questions

Remote key fob of Saturn SL2 use 1xCR2032 batteries. Most CR2032 batteries are under $5 build upon the type, brand and size packaging you buy. You can take old battery to the store, with you to find a proper replacement.

Remote key fob in most of cases do not need to be reprogrammed after battery replace. If your keyless entry remote 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 1998 Saturn SL2 key fob yourself. Most hard part is to disassembly keyless entry fob's case. It's pretty simple with our guide.

Auto repair shop's pricing for replace the battery in fob is from $30 to as high as $500 depending on the make.

You should replace batteries inside remote key fob of Saturn SL2 at least once in 4 years. The term of battery differ on their amount of use, quality and operating conditions.

If your SL2 fob's battery more than 4 years old, key fob buttons not working, has low key battery indicator on dashboard or need multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors, it's probably battery change inside remote key fob required. Current battery is dead or weak with a high probability, but if it's not help, fob change or repair required.
Be the first to comment.
Your message is required.

Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: ABO1502T | AB01502T
  2. Models: 1997-1999 Saturn SL2