2004 Chevrolet Malibu Key Fob Battery Replacement Instructions

2004 Chevrolet Malibu Key Fob Battery Replacement Instructions

Key fob grant access to your Chevrolet. If the key battery is weak or dead you’ll not to be able unlock trunk or doors from distance. Yes, it is possible to change the battery in your keyless entry remote DIY. All tools, that you need is explained in this article.

What type battery does 2004 Chevrolet Malibu keyless entry remote required

Don't forget before open key fob check all that you need: one CR2032 battery and flat head screwdriver.
  • 1xCR2032 battery
  • flat head screwdriver

Step by step guide

A small button cell battery installed in the your key fob. Delicately try to open your keyless entry remote with flat head screwdriver. Change 1xCR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.

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

When the new battery installed, check key fob functionality by pressing buttons. If all functions works, assemble your fob’s body in reverse order.

At this point squeeze fob’s back cover together. Line your shell two halves together and put it in place by hands from top to bottom. If your key body tightly closed, we done. If not, repeat the last step.

How to replace the battery video instruction

How to REPLACE Remote Key Fob Battery (Chevy Malibu & GM)

Still not working? Buy new one

Frequently Asked Questions

Key fob of Chevrolet Malibu use 1xCR2032 batteries. Price for CR2032 batteries are under $5 depending on the type, brand and size packaging you buy. Take your old battery to the store, to find a proper replacement.

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

Yes, you can change battery in your 2004 Chevrolet Malibu keyless entry remote yourself. Most hard part is to open keyless entry fob's case. It's pretty easy with our guide.

The cost to change the battery in key fob is $50-600 depending on the brand and the service station.

Keyless entry remote batteries in Chevrolet Malibu should be replaced every 4 years, also this will vary based on frequency of use and build quality. If your remote key fob reduced signal strength, you should replace batteries before it stop close doors and make problems for you.

These symptoms will warn you that it's perhaps time to replace battery in your 2004 Chevrolet Malibu: you didn't change battery more than 4 years, signal strength reduced, low key battery indicator on dashboard and key fob buttons not working.
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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: KOBGT04A
  2. Models: 2004-2013 Chevrolet Malibu