Replace Key Fob Batteries

2002 Ford Ranger Key Fob Battery Replacement Instructions

2002 Ford Ranger Key Fob Battery Replacement Instructions

If your auto key is not unlock doors well, the cell battery most likely must to be changed. It's not complicated to replace the battery in your keyless entry remote, and it’s easier than you think. All tools, that you need is outlined in this post.

What size battery does 2002 Ford Ranger key fob required

Before starting disassembly key fob check all that you need: flat head screwdriver and 1xCR2032 battery.
  • 1xCR2032 battery
  • flat head screwdriver

Simple steps to change the battery in your car's key fob

A coin cell battery installed inside the your key fob. Accurately try to disassemble your key with pry tools. Remove 1 CR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Now it's time to install new battery in keyless entry fob's case. Every battery has a negative and positive side and if you put the wrong connector down, the current cannot go into your circuit board and make it work. Check polarity on battery, by "+" mark.

Before assembling keyless entry fob's case, make sure that all functions works by testing buttons on key fob.

The last thing to do is put your cover back on fob. Accurately try to put the pieces in place by hands from top to bottom. If your key body tightly closed, we done. If not, repeat the last step.

Video of key fob disassembly

DIY: Ford Keyless Remote Battery Replacement & Disassembly

Still not working? Buy new one

FAQ

Key fob of Ford Ranger require 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, to find a proper replacement.

Keyless entry remote 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.

Replacing your keyless entry remote battery is easy to do in 2002 Ford Ranger. Most of car manufacturers think about clients and make a special hole for keyless entry remote disassembly.

Auto repair shop's cost for replace the battery in key is from $30 to as high as $500 depending on the brand.

You should replace batteries inside keyless entry remote of modern cars at least every three or four years. The lifetime of battery vary on usage time, quality and operating conditions.

These signs will warn you that it's possible time to change battery in your Ford Ranger: signal strength reduced, low key battery indicator on dashboard, you didn't change battery more than 4 years and key fob buttons not working.
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Contents:

  1. Battery Size and Tools
  2. Replacement Guide
  3. Video Instruction
  4. FAQ

Other Ford Models:

Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: OUCD6000022
  2. Models: 2001-2011 Ford Ranger