How to Replace the Battery in a 2011 Lexus LS 460 Key Fob

How to Replace the Battery in a 2011 Lexus LS 460 Key Fob

If your car key is no longer working perfectly, the cell battery more likely must to be changed. In this case, you’ll benefit from knowing how to disassembly Lexus key fob and replace a discharged battery DIY. If you decide to do it at home near LS 460, use this instruction, but don't forget to check all you need before you start.

What is the battery remote key fob require

Replacing battery in remote key fob require 1xCR1632 battery and flat head screwdriver. Prepare these materials and tools before opening and make sure to match the size of your fob’s batteries.
  • 1xCR1632 battery
  • flat head screwdriver

Simple steps to change the battery in your LS 460's keyless entry remote

A small button battery installed in the your remote key fob. Move the key out of the way if it is in the remote key fob.

Gently try to open your remote key fob with pry tools. Replace one CR1632 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Get new battery and install it inside keyless entry fob's shell. Be sure to connect the battery the right way around in a circuit. Your keyless entry remote will not work if you connect battery wrong way.

After the new battery installed, check key fob by pressing buttons. If everything is functioning, assemble your keyless entry fob's shell in reverse order.

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

Video of remote key fob opening

How to â—Ź Lexus Key Fob Remote Keyless Battery Replace HS, ES, GS, LS, IS, GX, CT

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FAQ

Key fob of Lexus LS 460 require 1xCR1632 batteries. Most CR1632 batteries are under $6 build upon the size packaging, type and brand you buy. Take your old battery to the store, to find a proper replacement.

Usually, after key fob battery change, you do not need to reprogram. Remote key fob reprogramming procedure often described in user's manual of your vehicle.

Yes, you can change battery in your 2011 Lexus LS 460 key yourself. Most difficult part is to disassembly fob’s case. It's pretty simple with our guide.

Car service cost for change the battery in keyless entry remote is from 50 to 600 dollars depending on the car.

Remote key fob batteries in Lexus LS 460 should be changed once in 4 years, but this will differ based on usage and battery quality. If your key fob decreased signal strength, you should replace batteries before it stop close doors and make trouble for you.

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

  1. FCC ID: HYQ14ACX
  2. Models: 2010-2014 Lexus LS 460