How to Open Your 1999 Chevrolet Malibu Key Fob & Change Battery

How to Open Your 1999 Chevrolet Malibu Key Fob & Change Battery

Keyless entry remote grant access to your Chevrolet. If the key battery is dead or weak you will lose your fob’s ability to use distance functions. In this article, you’ll benefit from knowing how to open your remote key fob and replace a weak battery yourself. If you choose to do it at home near Malibu, follow our guide, but don't forget to check all you need.

What type battery key fob require

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

Step by step guide

Inside of your remote key fob installed tiny coin cell battery. Delicately try to open your keyless entry remote with pry tools. Remove one CR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Now it's time to install new battery inside keyless entry fob's shell. Be sure to connect the battery the right way around in a circuit. Your key will not work if you place battery wrong way.

Before assembling keyless entry fob's case, verify that everything is functioning by pressing buttons on circuit board.

The last thing to do is put your cover back on fob. Carefully try to assemble the pieces together by hands from top to bottom. Inspect your fob shell for gaps. If it is not firmly closed try to repeat last step.

Key Fob Battery Replacement 1999 Chevrolet Malibu Video

How To Replace Chevrolet Malibu Key Fob Battery 1999

Still not working? Buy new one

FAQ

Remote key fob of Chevrolet Malibu use 1xCR2032 batteries. Price for CR2032 batteries are under $6 build upon the brand, size packaging and type you buy. Take your old battery to the store, with you to find a proper replacement.

Keyless entry remote in most of cases reprogramming not required 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 change battery in your 1999 Chevrolet Malibu remote key fob yourself. Most difficult part is to open fob’s case. It's pretty easy with our step by step guide.

The price to replace the battery inside keyless entry remote is $50-600 depending on the brand and the service pricing.

You should change batteries inside remote key fob of modern cars at least once in three or four years. lifespan of battery differ on frequency of use, operating conditions and quality. Lithium cells normally will last longer.

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

  1. FCC ID: ABO1502T | AB01502T
  2. Models: 1997-1999 Chevrolet Malibu