2003 Ford Taurus Key Fob Battery Replacement Instructions

2003 Ford Taurus Key Fob Battery Replacement Instructions

If your auto remote key fob isn't working well, the battery most likely must to be changed. In this case, we demonstrate how to open Ford key fob and replace a weak battery DIY. If you decide to do it at home near Taurus, use this instruction, but don't forget to check everything you need.

What size battery does 2003 Ford Taurus keyless entry remote take

Replacing battery in keyless entry remote require CR2032 battery and flat head screwdriver. Prepare these materials and tools before opening and make sure to match the size of your fob’s batteries.
  • 1xCR2032 battery
  • flat head screwdriver

Simple steps to replace the battery in your Taurus's keyless entry remote

A button cell battery installed in the your remote key fob. Gently try to open your keyless entry remote with pry tools. Replace 1 CR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Replace old battery with new one CR2032. Be sure to connect the battery the right way around in a circuit. Your keyless entry remote will not work if you put battery wrong way.

Before assembling fob’s case, check that all functions works by testing buttons on circuit board.

At this point squeeze fob’s back cover together. Line your case pieces together and put it in place by hands from top to bottom. Inspect your keyless entry remote body for gaps. If it is not tightly closed try to repeat last step.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Keyless entry remote of Ford Taurus use 1xCR2032 batteries. Price for CR2032 batteries are under $6 build upon the brand, size packaging and type you buy. You can take old battery to the store, with you to find a proper replacement.

Usually, after keyless entry remote battery replace, reprogramming not required. Don't be scare of this procedure, because often it's described in user's manual.

Replacing your remote key fob battery is simple to do in 2003 Ford Taurus. Most of car manufacturers think of the customers and make a special hole for key fob disassembly.

The cost to change the battery in key can run anywhere from $30 to as high as $500 depending on the make and the service station.

Key fob batteries in Ford Taurus should be replaced once in 4 years, also this will vary based on usage and quality. If your remote key fob reduced signal strength, you should replace batteries before it stop open doors and make problems for you.

These signs will alert you that it's perhaps time to change battery in your 2003 Ford Taurus: signal strength reduced, key fob buttons not working, multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors required and you didn't change battery more than 4 years.
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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: CWTWB1U322
  2. Models: 1998-2011 Ford Taurus