2005 Dodge Caravan Key Fob Battery Replacement Instructions

2005 Dodge Caravan Key Fob Battery Replacement Instructions

If your car keyless entry remote is no longer unlock doors properly, the battery probably must to be changed. It's not complicated to replace the battery in your remote key fob with our ultimate guide. Everything you need is described in this article.

What type battery key fob use

Before you start to open keyless entry remote check all that you need: 1 CR2032 battery and flat head screwdriver.
  • 1xCR2032 battery
  • flat head screwdriver

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

A small coin battery installed in the your remote key fob. Carefully try to pry apart your fob with flat head screwdriver. Remove 1 CR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.

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

When the new battery installed, check keyless entry remote by pressing buttons. If all functions works, assemble your keyless entry 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. Inspect your key shell for gaps. If it is not firmly closed try to repeat last step.

Video of remote key fob opening

DIY: Dodge Key Fob Battery Replacement & Disassembly

Still not working? Buy new one

Frequently Asked Questions

Key fob of Dodge Caravan require 1xCR2032 batteries. Most CR2032 batteries are under $5 depending on the size packaging, type and brand you buy. Take your old battery to the store, to find a proper replacement.

Usually, after key battery change, you do not need to reprogram. Don't be scare of this procedure, because often it's described in user's manual.

Replacing your keyless entry remote battery is easy to do in 2005 Dodge Caravan. Most of car manufacturers think of the customers and make a special hole for remote key fob open.

Auto repair shop's cost for replace the battery in key is $50-600 depending on the car.

You should replace batteries inside keyless entry remote of Dodge Caravan at least once in three or four years. The lifetime of battery differ on frequency of use, operating conditions and quality. Lithium cells normally will last longer.

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

  1. FCC ID: M3N5WY72XX
  2. Models: 2004-2007 Dodge Caravan