2009 Chevrolet Malibu Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide

2009 Chevrolet Malibu Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide

If your Chevrolet keyless entry remote isn't open doors correct, the battery most likely must to be replaced. In this post, we outlined how to open your key fob and change your Chevrolet key battery step by step.

What size battery does 2009 Chevrolet Malibu keyless entry remote take

Replacing battery in keyless entry remote require 1 CR2032 battery and flat head screwdriver. Prepare these materials and tools before opening and make sure to match the size of your fob’s batteries.
  • 1xCR2032 battery
  • flat head screwdriver

Step by step instruction

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

Get new battery and install it inside fob’s body. Be sure to connect the battery the right way around in a circuit. Your key fob will not work if you put battery wrong way.

After the new battery installed, verify keyless entry remote functionality by pressing buttons. If all functions works, assemble your fob’s shell in reverse order.

At this point squeeze keyless entry fob's back cover together. Line your shell two halves together and assemble it in place by hands from top to bottom. Check your remote key fob shell for gaps. If it is not firmly closed try to repeat last step.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Keyless entry remote of Chevrolet Malibu use 1xCR2032 batteries. Price for CR2032 batteries are under $6 depending on the size packaging, brand and type you buy. You can take old battery to the store, with you to find a proper replacement.

Keyless entry remote in most of cases reprogramming not required after battery replace. If your keyless entry remote not working, recheck new battery voltage. Otherwise, read user's manual or contact local dealer.

Yes, you can change battery in your 2009 Chevrolet Malibu key fob yourself. Most difficult part is to open fob’s case. It's pretty easy with our step by step guide.

Auto repair shop's price for change the battery in keyless entry remote is from 50 to 600 dollars depending on the brand.

You should change batteries inside remote key fob of Chevrolet Malibu at least once in 3-4 years. The term of battery vary on frequency of use, operating conditions and quality.

If your car key fob buttons not working, signal strength reduced, fob's battery more than 4 years old or has low key battery indicator on dashboard, it's probably battery replace inside remote key fob required. Currently installed battery is weak with a high probability, but if it's not fix problem, fob change or repair needed.
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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: KOBGT04A
  2. Models: 2004-2013 Chevrolet Malibu