2006 Chevrolet Equinox Key Fob Battery Replacement Instructions
If your Chevrolet key isn't unlock doors correct, the cell battery surely needs to be changed. In this post, we outlined how to disassembly your car remote key fob and replace your Chevrolet key battery.
What kind of battery keyless entry remote require
Don't forget before open keyless entry remote check all that you need: flat head screwdriver and CR2032 battery.
flat head screwdriver
1xCR2032 battery
Step by step guide
A button cell battery installed in the your key fob. Gently try to disassemble your keyless entry remote with flat head screwdriver. Change 1xCR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.
Get new battery and install it in fob’s case. Battery must be placed with the same position as was a previous. Your key fob will not work if you by mistake place battery wrong way.
Before assembling keyless entry fob's case, make sure that all functions works by pressing buttons on key fob.
At this point squeeze keyless entry fob's back cover together. Line your body pieces together and assemble it in place by hands from top to bottom. Check your key case for gaps. If it is not tightly closed try to repeat last step.
How to replace the battery video guide
How To Replace A 2005 & 2006 Chevrolet Equinox Key Fob Battery
Still not working? Buy new one
Frequently Asked Questions
Key fob of Chevrolet Equinox require 1xCR2032 batteries. Most CR2032 batteries are under $4 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.
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.
Yes, you can replace battery in your 2006 Chevrolet Equinox key fob yourself. Most difficult part is to disassembly fob’s case. It's pretty simple with our step by step guide.
Dealer service pricing for replace the battery in remote key fob is from 50 to 600 dollars depending on the make.
Keyless entry remote batteries in Chevrolet Equinox should be changed once in three or four years, although this will vary based on usage and build quality. If your keyless entry remote reduced signal strength, you should replace batteries before it stop close doors and make problems for you.
If your car key fob buttons not working, fob's battery more than 4 years old, has low key battery indicator on dashboard or signal strength reduced, in most cases battery change inside keyless entry remote required. Current battery is dead or weak with a high probability, but if it's not fix problem, remote key fob replace or repair needed.
