2008 Pontiac G6 Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide

2008 Pontiac G6 Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide

Key fob allow access to your car. Once the key fob battery is weak or dead you not to be able lock doors remotely. In this article, we described how to disassembly your key fob and replace your Pontiac key battery step by step.

What size battery does 2008 Pontiac G6 key fob take

Prior to open keyless entry remote be sure that you have all recommended tools and materials: flat head screwdriver and CR2032 battery.
  • 1xCR2032 battery
  • flat head screwdriver

Simple steps to change the battery in your G6's keyless entry remote

Inside of your key fob installed coin battery. Accurately try to open your fob with flat head screwdriver. Change 1 CR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Now it's time to install new battery inside keyless entry fob's case. Every battery has a negative and positive side and if you put the wrong connector down, the current cannot go into your circuit board and make it work. Check polarity on battery, by "+" mark.

Before assembling fob’s case, verify that all functions works by pressing buttons on circuit board.

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

Video of key fob disassembly

How To Replace A 2005 - 2010 Pontiac G6 Key Fob Battery

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FAQ

Key fob of Pontiac G6 require 1xCR2032 batteries. Most CR2032 batteries are under $4 depending on the brand, type and size packaging you buy. You can take old battery to the store, to find a proper replacement.

Usually, after key battery change, you do not need to reprogram. Keyless entry remote reprogramming procedure often described in user's manual of your vehicle.

Replacing your remote key fob battery is simple to do in 2008 Pontiac G6. Most of car manufacturers think about clients and make a special hole for key fob disassembly.

Auto repair shop's pricing for change the battery in fob is from 50 to 600 dollars depending on the brand.

Key fob batteries in Pontiac G6 should be changed every 3-4 years, also this will vary based on usage and quality. If your keyless entry remote decreased signal strength, you should change batteries before it stop working and make trouble for you.

If your car key fob buttons not working, need multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors, has low key battery indicator on dashboard or signal strength reduced, it's probably battery replace in key fob needed. Currently installed battery is discharged with a high probability, but if it's not help to fix issues, remote key fob change or repair needed.
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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: KOBGT04A
  2. Models: 2005-2010 Pontiac G6