How to Replace the Battery in a 2005 Lexus GX 470 Key Fob

How to Replace the Battery in a 2005 Lexus GX 470 Key Fob

Keyless entry remote allow access to your car. If the remote key fob battery is weak you’ll not to be able unlock car remotely. It's not complicated to replace the battery in your keyless entry remote, and it’s easier than you think. All you need is described in this article.

What type battery keyless entry remote require

Before going to disassembly keyless entry remote make sure that you have all required tools and materials: 1xCR1616 battery and flat head screwdriver.
  • flat head screwdriver
  • 1xCR1616 battery

Simple steps to replace the battery in your GX 470's key fob

Inside of your key fob installed small coin cell battery. Remove any internal key first, and then try to pry apart the keyless entry remote.

Carefully try to open your key with hands or flat head screwdriver. Remove one CR1616 battery with flat head screwdriver.

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

Before assembling fob’s case, verify that all functions works by testing buttons on key fob.

The last thing to do is put your cover back on fob. Accurately try to assemble the two halves in place by hands from top to bottom. Inspect your keyless entry remote body for gaps. If it is not firmly closed try to repeat last step.

Video of key fob opening

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Still not working? Buy new one

FAQ

Keyless entry remote of Lexus GX 470 use 1xCR1616 batteries. Most CR1616 batteries are under $4-6 build upon the size packaging, type and brand you buy. Take your old battery to the store, to find a proper replacement.

Remote key fob in most of cases reprogramming not needed after battery change. If your remote key fob not working, recheck new battery voltage. If it is not help, read user's manual or contact local dealer.

Replacing your keyless entry remote battery is easy to do in 2005 Lexus GX 470. Most of car manufacturers think of the clients and make a special hole for remote key fob open.

Car service pricing for change the battery in keyless entry remote is $50-600 depending on the brand.

Remote key fob batteries in Lexus GX 470 should be replaced every three or four years, but this will differ based on usage and quality. If your keyless entry remote reduced signal strength, you should change batteries before it stop open doors and make problems for you.

These signs will alert you that it's probably time to replace battery in your 2005 Lexus GX 470: low key battery indicator on dashboard, signal strength reduced, you didn't change battery more than 4 years and key fob buttons not working.
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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: HYQ1512V
  2. Models: 2003-2009 Lexus GX 470