2003 Ford Windstar Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide

2003 Ford Windstar Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide

If your car key is no longer working correct, the cell battery most likely must to be replaced. Below, we demonstrate how to open your keyless entry remote and change a dead battery DIY. If you gonna solve to do it at home near Windstar, use this instruction, but don't forget to check everything you need.

What type battery does 2003 Ford Windstar remote key fob required

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

Simple steps to change the battery in your Windstar's keyless entry remote

Inside of your keyless entry remote installed small button battery. Delicately try to pry apart your remote key fob with flat head screwdriver. Remove 1xCR2032 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 a previous. Your remote key fob will not work if you by mistake put battery wrong way.

Before assembling fob’s case, verify that all working good by testing buttons on remote key fob.

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

Key Fob Battery Replacement 2003 Ford Windstar Video

How To Replace Ford Windstar Key Fob Battery 2001 2002 2003 2004

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Frequently Asked Questions

Remote key fob of Ford Windstar use 1xCR2032 batteries. Most CR2032 batteries are under $6 depending on the size packaging, type and brand you buy. Take your old battery to the store, to find a proper replacement.

Key fob in most of cases reprogramming not needed after battery change. If your keyless entry remote not working, recheck new battery voltage. Otherwise, read user's manual or contact local dealer.

Replacing your keyless entry remote battery is easy to do in 2003 Ford Windstar. Most of car manufacturers think of the clients and make a special hole for keyless entry remote open.

Car service price for replace the battery in keyless entry remote is from $30 to as high as $500 depending on the make.

Keyless entry remote batteries in Ford Windstar should be changed once in four years, also this will vary based on usage and battery quality. If your remote key fob shortened signal strength, you should change batteries before it stop working and make problems for you.

If your Windstar has low key battery indicator on dashboard, need multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors, fob's battery more than 4 years old or signal strength reduced, in most cases battery change inside key fob required. Current battery is weak or dead with a high probability, but if it's not fix, keyless entry remote replace or repair needed.
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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: CWTWB1U551
  2. Models: 1999-2003 Ford Windstar