How to Open Your 2000 Lincoln Navigator Key Fob and Change Battery

How to Open Your 2000 Lincoln Navigator Key Fob and Change Battery

If your auto remote key fob is not open doors correct, the battery probably must to be replaced. Yes, it is possible to change the battery in your key fob DIY. Everything you need is explained below.

What kind of battery key fob require

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

Step by step guide

Inside of your keyless entry remote installed tiny coin cell battery. Gently try to open your key fob with flat head screwdriver. Remove 1xCR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Replace old battery with fresh one CR2032. Be sure to connect the battery the right way around in a circuit. Your key fob will not work if you put battery wrong way.

Before assembling keyless entry fob's case, check that all functions works by pressing buttons on circuit board.

At this point squeeze fob’s back cover together. Line your body pieces together and put it together by hands from top to bottom. Check your remote key fob shell for gaps. If it is not firmly closed try to repeat last step.

Video of key disassembly

How To Replace Lincoln Navigator Key Fob Battery 1998 - 2003

Still not working? Buy new one

Frequently Asked Questions

Keyless entry remote of Lincoln Navigator use 1xCR2032 batteries. Most CR2032 batteries are under $6 depending on the type, brand and size packaging you buy. You can take old battery to the store, with you to find a proper replacement.

Often, after key battery change, reprogramming not required. Keyless entry remote reprogramming procedure often described in user's manual of your vehicle.

Yes, you can replace battery in your 2000 Lincoln Navigator key yourself. Most hard part is to open fob’s case. It's pretty simple with our instruction.

The price to replace the battery inside fob can run anywhere from $30 to as high as $500 depending on the make and the service pricing.

You should change batteries inside remote key fob of Lincoln Navigator at least once in 3-4 years. lifespan of battery differ on usage time, operating conditions and quality.

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

  1. FCC ID: CWTWB1U331
  2. Models: 1998-2003 Lincoln Navigator