Replace Key Fob Batteries

2006 Ford Thunderbird Key Fob Battery Replacement Instructions

2006 Ford Thunderbird Key Fob Battery Replacement Instructions

If your Ford remote key fob is not unlock doors well, the battery more likely needs to be changed. It's not difficult to change the battery in your key fob, and it’s easier than you think. Everything you need is outlined in this post.

What type battery remote key fob use

Prior to disassembly key fob check all that you need: flat head screwdriver and 1xCR2032 battery.
  • flat head screwdriver
  • 1xCR2032 battery

Simple steps to replace the battery in your car's keyless entry remote

Inside of your key fob installed tiny coin battery. Delicately try to open your remote key fob with flat head screwdriver. Change one CR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Change old battery with fresh one CR2032. Battery must be placed with the same position as was a previous. Your remote key fob will not work if you mistakenly put battery wrong way.

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

At this point squeeze keyless entry fob's back cover together. Line your shell pieces together and assemble it in place by hands from top to bottom. Inspect your fob body for gaps. If it is not tightly closed try to repeat last step.

How to change the battery video instruction

DIY: Ford Keyless Remote Battery Replacement & Disassembly

Still not working? Buy new one

FAQ

Remote key fob of Ford Thunderbird 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, with you to find a proper replacement.

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

Yes, you can replace battery in your 2006 Ford Thunderbird key yourself. Most difficult part is to disassembly keyless entry fob's case. It's pretty easy with our instruction.

The cost to change the battery in keyless entry remote is from $30 to as high as $500 depending on the make and the service pricing.

Keyless entry remote batteries in Ford Thunderbird should be changed once in three years, also this will vary based on frequency of use and build quality. If your key fob reduced signal strength, you should change batteries before it stop close doors and make trouble for you.

If your car has low key battery indicator on dashboard, signal strength reduced, key fob buttons not working or need multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors, in most cases battery change inside keyless entry remote required. Currently installed battery is weak or dead with a high probability, but if it's not fix problem, fob change or repair required.
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Contents:

  1. Battery Size and Tools
  2. Replacement Guide
  3. Video Instruction
  4. FAQ

Other Ford Models:

Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: CWTWB1U322
  2. Models: 1999-2006 Ford Thunderbird