2003 Dodge Grand Caravan Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide

2003 Dodge Grand Caravan Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide

If your auto keyless entry remote is not unlock doors properly, the cell battery probably needs to be replaced. It's not complicated to replace the battery in your key fob with our guide. All tools, that you need is explained below.

What is the battery keyless entry remote require

Prior to open remote key fob check all that you need: flat head screwdriver and two CR2016 batteries.
  • flat head screwdriver
  • 2xCR2016 batteries

Step by step guide

Inside of your keyless entry remote installed small button cell battery. Delicately try to open your remote key fob with pry tools. Remove two CR2016 batteries with flat head screwdriver.

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

When the new batteries installed, verify key fob by pressing buttons. If all functions works, assemble your fob’s case in reverse order.

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

Video of key fob disassembly

DIY: Dodge Keyless Remote Battery Replacement & Disassembly

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FAQ

Remote key fob of Dodge Grand Caravan use 2xCR2016 batteries. Price for CR2016 batteries are under $4-6 build upon the brand, type and size packaging you buy. You can take old battery to the store, to be sure.

Usually, after remote key fob battery replace, you do not need to reprogram. Key fob reprogramming procedure often described in user's manual of your vehicle.

Replacing your remote key fob battery is simple to do in 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan. Most of car manufacturers think about customers and make a special hole for keyless entry remote open.

Auto repair shop's pricing for change the battery in remote key fob is $50-600 depending on the car.

Key fob batteries in modern cars should be replaced once in 4 years, although this will vary based on usage and build quality. If your remote key fob shortened signal strength, you should replace batteries before it stop working and make problems for you.

These symptoms will warning you that it's perhaps time to replace battery in your 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan: you didn't change battery more than 4 years, low key battery indicator on dashboard, multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors required and signal strength reduced.
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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: GQ43VT18T
  2. Models: 2001-2004 Dodge Grand Caravan