2010 Cadillac CTS Key Fob Battery Replacement Instructions

2010 Cadillac CTS Key Fob Battery Replacement Instructions

If your CTS key fob isn't unlock doors properly, the cell battery likely must to be changed. In this post, we outlined how to open your car keyless entry remote and change your Cadillac key battery.

What type battery does 2010 Cadillac CTS remote key fob take

Before beginning disassembly keyless entry remote check all that you need: flat head screwdriver and 1 CR2032 battery.
  • flat head screwdriver
  • 1xCR2032 battery

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

A tiny coin battery installed in the your key fob. Carefully try to pry apart your keyless entry remote with pry tools. Remove one CR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Get new battery and install it inside fob’s body. Battery must be installed with the same position as was a previous. Your key will not work if you by mistake place battery wrong way.

Before assembling keyless entry fob's case, make sure that all is functioning by testing buttons on circuit board.

At this point squeeze keyless entry fob's back cover together. Line your body pieces together and assemble it in place 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.

Video of keyless entry remote disassembly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Keyless entry remote of Cadillac CTS require 1xCR2032 batteries. Price for CR2032 batteries are under $6 depending on the type, size packaging and brand you buy. You can take old battery to the store, to be sure.

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

Yes, you can replace battery in your 2010 Cadillac CTS keyless entry remote yourself. Most hard part is to open fob’s case. It's pretty easy with our step by step guide.

Auto repair shop's pricing for replace the battery in keyless entry remote is from 50 to 600 dollars depending on the car.

Key fob batteries in Cadillac CTS should be replaced once in four years, although this will vary based on frequency of use and battery quality. If your key fob shortened signal strength, you should replace batteries before it stop working and make problems for you.

If your auto fob's battery more than 4 years old, has low key battery indicator on dashboard, need multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors or signal strength reduced, in most cases battery replace in remote key fob required. Current battery is weak or dead with a high probability, but if it's not help to fix issues, key fob replace or repair needed.
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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: OUC6000066 | OUC6000223 | OUC6
  2. Models: 2008-2010 Cadillac CTS