How to Replace the Battery in a 2008 Pontiac Vibe Key Fob

How to Replace the Battery in a 2008 Pontiac Vibe Key Fob

Keyless entry remote grant easy access to your auto. When the remote key fob battery is dead or weak you not to be able unlock doors remotely. In this article, we described how to open your remote key fob and replace your Pontiac key battery.

What size battery does 2008 Pontiac Vibe key fob required

Before going to open remote key fob make sure that you have all recommended tools and materials: flat head screwdriver and 1 CR2032 battery.
  • 1xCR2032 battery
  • flat head screwdriver

Simple steps to change the battery in your Vibe's key fob

A tiny coin battery installed inside the your remote key fob. Gently try to pry apart your key fob with hands or flat head screwdriver. Remove CR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Replace old battery with fresh one CR2032. Be sure to connect the battery the right way around in a circuit. Your key fob will not work if you connect battery wrong way.

After the new battery installed, verify remote key fob functionality by pressing buttons. If everything working good, assemble your keyless entry fob's case in reverse order.

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

How to change the battery video instruction

How To Replace Pontiac Vibe Key Fob Battery 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Still not working? Buy new one

Frequently Asked Questions

Keyless entry remote of Pontiac Vibe use 1xCR2032 batteries. Price for CR2032 batteries are under $6 build upon the size packaging, type and brand you buy. Take your old battery to the store, to be sure.

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

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

Auto repair shop's price for replace the battery in key fob is from 50 to 600 dollars depending on the car.

You should change batteries inside key fob of Pontiac Vibe at least every 4 years. lifespan of battery differ on frequency of use, operating conditions and quality.

If your Vibe need multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors, key fob buttons not working, fob's battery more than 4 years old or signal strength reduced, in most cases battery change inside remote key fob needed. Current battery is dead or weak with a high probability, but if it's not fix, fob change or repair needed.
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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: GQ43VT14T
  2. Models: 2003-2008 Pontiac Vibe