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2003 Ford Excursion Key Fob Battery Replacement Instructions

2003 Ford Excursion Key Fob Battery Replacement Instructions

If your auto key fob is not open doors well, the cell battery probably needs to be replaced. Yes, it is possible to replace the battery in your key fob by yourself. All you need is outlined in this article.

What is the battery keyless entry remote use

Don't forget before disassembly keyless entry remote be sure that you have all recommended tools and materials: flat head screwdriver and 1 CR2032 battery.
  • flat head screwdriver
  • 1xCR2032 battery

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

Inside of your keyless entry remote installed button cell battery. Carefully try to open your fob with pry tools. Change one CR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Now it's time to install new battery in fob’s shell. Battery must be installed with the same polarity as was an old. Your key fob will not work if you mistakenly place battery wrong way.

After the new battery installed, verify key fob functionality by pressing buttons. If all functions works, assemble your fob’s shell in reverse order.

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

How to change the battery video instruction

DIY: Ford Keyless Remote Battery Replacement & Disassembly

Still not working? Buy new one

FAQ

Key fob of Ford Excursion use 1xCR2032 batteries. Price for CR2032 batteries are under $4 build upon the type, brand and size packaging you buy. Take your old battery to the store, with you to find a proper replacement.

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

Yes, you can change battery in your 2003 Ford Excursion key fob yourself. Most difficult part is to open keyless entry fob's case. It's pretty simple with our guide.

The cost to replace the battery inside fob is $50-600 depending on the make and the service pricing.

Key fob batteries in modern cars should be replaced once in four years, also this will differ based on frequency of use and build quality. If your keyless entry remote reduced signal strength, you should replace batteries before it stop working and make trouble for you.

If your Excursion signal strength reduced, fob's battery more than 4 years old, need multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors or key fob buttons not working, it's probably battery replace in remote key fob required. Installed battery is weak with a high probability, but if it's not help to fix issues, key fob replace or repair needed.
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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: CWTWB1U331
  2. Models: 2000-2005 Ford Excursion