How to Open Your 2006 Lexus GS 430 Key Fob and Change Battery

How to Open Your 2006 Lexus GS 430 Key Fob and Change Battery

Keyless entry remote allow access to your car. Once the key battery is weak you lose your keyless entry fob's ability to use remote opening function. Below, we explained how to open your car key fob and replace a discharged battery yourself. If you choose to do it at home near GS 430, use this guide, but first make sure you have tools and materials required.

What kind of battery keyless entry remote use

Before starting disassembly keyless entry remote make sure that you have all recommended tools and materials: CR1632 battery and flat head screwdriver.
  • flat head screwdriver
  • 1xCR1632 battery

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

Inside of your keyless entry remote installed coin cell battery. Move the key out of the way if it is in the keyless entry remote.

Gently try to open your keyless entry remote with hands or flat head screwdriver. Remove CR1632 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Change old battery with fresh one CR1632. Battery must be installed with the same position as was a previous. Your remote key fob will not work if you mistakenly place battery wrong way.

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

The last thing to do is put your cover back on fob. Gently try to assemble the pieces together by hands from top to bottom. Inspect your fob shell for gaps. If it is not tightly closed try to repeat last step.

Video of key disassembly

Lexus LS430 Key Fob Battery Replacement - EASY DIY

Still not working? Buy new one

Frequently Asked Questions

Key fob of Lexus GS 430 use 1xCR1632 batteries. Price for CR1632 batteries are under $5 build upon the brand, size packaging and type you buy. Take your old battery to the store, to be sure.

Keyless entry remote in most of cases do not need to be reprogrammed after battery change. If your key not working, recheck new battery voltage. If it is not help, read user's manual or contact local dealer.

Yes, you can change battery in your 2006 Lexus GS 430 key yourself. Most hard part is to disassembly fob’s case. It's pretty easy with our guide.

The price to change the battery inside key fob is $50-600 depending on the car and the service station.

You should change batteries inside remote key fob of Lexus GS 430 at least once in three or four years. lifespan of battery differ on usage time, operating conditions and quality.

These signs will alert you that it's possible time to replace battery in your Lexus GS 430: you didn't change battery more than 4 years, multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors required, key fob buttons not working and signal strength reduced.
Be the first to comment.
Your message is required.

Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: HYQ14AAB
  2. Models: 2006-2007 Lexus GS430