How to Replace the Battery in a 2010 Scion xB Key Fob

How to Replace the Battery in a 2010 Scion xB Key Fob

Remote key fob allow access to your auto. Once the keyless entry remote battery is weak you not to be able lock doors from distance. It's not complicated to replace the battery in your keyless entry remote with our ultimate guide. All tools, that you need is explained in this post.

What is the battery keyless entry remote require

Don't forget before open keyless entry remote check all that you need: flat head screwdriver and 1 CR2016 battery.
  • 1xCR2016 battery
  • flat head screwdriver

Step by step instruction

A tiny coin battery installed inside the your key fob. Remove any internal key first, and then try to pry apart the remote key fob.

Accurately try to disassemble your key with flat head screwdriver. Replace 1xCR2016 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Now it's time to install new battery in keyless entry fob's shell. Battery must be placed with the same polarity as was a previous. Your keyless entry remote will not work if you by mistake put battery wrong way.

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

The last thing to do is put your cover back on fob. Delicately try to assemble the pieces in place by hands from top to bottom. If your keyless entry remote case tightly closed, we done. If not, repeat the last step.

Video of key disassembly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Key fob of Scion xB require 1xCR2016 batteries. Most CR2016 batteries are under $4 build upon the type, brand and size packaging you buy. Take your old battery to the store, with you to find a proper replacement.

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

Replacing your key fob battery is simple to do in 2010 Scion xB. Most of car manufacturers think of the clients and make a special hole for keyless entry remote open.

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

You should change batteries inside key fob of Scion xB at least once in 4 years. The lifetime of battery differ on their amount of use, quality and operating conditions. Lithium cells normally will last longer.

If your auto key fob buttons not working, signal strength reduced, fob's battery more than 4 years old or need multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors, it's probably battery change in remote key fob needed. Installed battery is weak or dead with a high probability, but if it's not help, keyless entry remote replace or repair needed.
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Other Scion Models:

Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: HYQ12BBY
  2. Models: 2008-2013 Scion xB