2011 Ford Taurus Key Fob Battery Replacement Instructions

2011 Ford Taurus Key Fob Battery Replacement Instructions

Remote key fob grant access to your car. Once the key battery is dead you will not to be able close car remotely. In this article, you’ll benefit from knowing how to open Ford remote key fob and change a discharged battery DIY. If you decide to do it at home near Taurus, use this instruction, but first make sure you have everything you need before you start.

What kind of battery remote key fob require

Prior to open key fob check all that you need: flat head screwdriver and 1xCR2032 battery.
  • flat head screwdriver
  • 1xCR2032 battery

Step by step guide

Inside of your keyless entry remote installed small button battery. Carefully try to disassemble your key fob with flat head screwdriver. Remove 1xCR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.

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

Before assembling fob’s case, verify that everything working fine by testing buttons on circuit board.

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

Video of remote key fob disassembly

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FAQ

Key fob of Ford Taurus require 1xCR2032 batteries. Most CR2032 batteries are under $5 depending on the brand, type and size packaging you buy. You can take old battery to the store, to find a proper replacement.

Remote key fob 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.

Yes, you can replace battery in your 2011 Ford Taurus keyless entry remote yourself. Most hard part is to open keyless entry fob's case. It's pretty easy with our step by step guide.

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

You should change batteries inside remote key fob of Ford Taurus at least once in four years. The lifetime of battery differ on their amount of use, quality and operating conditions. Famous brands cells normally will last longer.

If your Taurus has low key battery indicator on dashboard, signal strength reduced, need multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors or key fob buttons not working, it's probably battery change inside keyless entry remote needed. Currently installed battery is weak or dead with a high probability, but if it's not fix, remote key fob change or repair required.
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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: M3N5WY8406
  2. Models: 2009-2012 Ford Taurus