Replace Key Fob Batteries

2014 Chevrolet Malibu Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide

2014 Chevrolet Malibu Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide

Keyless entry remote grant access to your Malibu. If the key battery is weak you will lose your fob’s ability to use distance functions. It's not complicated to replace the battery in your remote key fob with our guide. All tools, that you need is outlined in this post.

What type battery key fob require

Before beginning disassembly key fob be sure that you have all recommended tools and materials: flat head screwdriver and 1 CR2032 battery.
  • 1xCR2032 battery
  • flat head screwdriver

Simple steps to replace the battery in your Malibu's keyless entry remote

A button cell battery installed inside the your keyless entry remote. Open key first, and then try to pry apart the remote key fob.

Delicately try to open your key fob with flat head screwdriver. Remove 1 CR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Replace old battery with new one CR2032. Battery must be installed with the same polarity as was an old. Your keyless entry remote will not work if you by mistake place battery wrong way.

When the new battery installed, verify remote key fob functionality by pressing buttons. If everything is functioning, assemble your fob’s body 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. Check your keyless entry remote body for gaps. If it is not firmly closed try to repeat last step.

Video of key fob disassembly

How To Replace A 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Key Fob Battery Part Number 13586121

Still not working? Buy new one

FAQ

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

Remote key fob in most of cases do not require to be reprogrammed after battery change. If your key not working, recheck new battery voltage. If it is not help, read user's manual or contact local dealer.

Yes, you can replace battery in your 2014 Chevrolet Malibu remote key fob yourself. Most hard part is to disassembly keyless entry fob's case. It's pretty simple with our guide.

The cost to change the battery inside remote key fob is in range $50-600 depending on the make and the service pricing.

Key fob batteries in Chevrolet Malibu should be changed once in 4 years, also this will vary based on their amount of use and build quality. If your keyless entry remote decreased signal strength, you should replace batteries before it stop close doors and make problems for you.

These signs will alert you that it's possible time to change battery in your 2014 Chevrolet Malibu: key fob buttons not working, multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors required, low key battery indicator on dashboard and you didn't change battery more than 4 years.
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Contents:

  1. Battery Size and Tools
  2. Replacement Guide
  3. Video Instruction
  4. FAQ

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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: KR55WK50073
  2. Models: 2014 Chevrolet Malibu