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How to Open Your 2016 Scion iM Key Fob & Change Battery

How to Open Your 2016 Scion iM Key Fob & Change Battery

If your car key fob is not open doors perfectly, the cell battery probably needs to be changed. Yes, it is possible to change the battery in your key fob DIY. All tools, that you need is outlined below.

What size battery does 2016 Scion iM remote key fob required

Changing battery in keyless entry remote require flat head screwdriver and 1xCR2025 battery. Prepare these materials and tools before opening and make sure to match the type of your keyless entry fob's batteries.
  • 1xCR2025 battery
  • flat head screwdriver

Step by step guide

A tiny button cell battery installed in the your remote key fob. Remove any internal key first, and then try to pry apart the keyless entry remote.

Accurately try to disassemble your remote key fob with hands or flat head screwdriver. Replace CR2025 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Replace old battery with fresh one CR2025. Be sure to connect the battery the right way around in a circuit. Your key will not work if you connect battery wrong way.

Before assembling fob’s case, make sure that all functions works by testing buttons on keyless entry remote.

At this point squeeze fob’s back cover together. Line your shell two halves together and assemble it in place by hands from top to bottom. If your remote key fob body tightly closed, we done. If not, repeat the last step.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Keyless entry remote of Scion iM require 1xCR2025 batteries. Most CR2025 batteries are under $5 build upon the type, brand and size packaging you buy. Take your old battery to the store, to find a proper replacement.

Usually, after key battery replace, you do not need to reprogram. Keyless entry remote reprogramming procedure often described in user's manual of your vehicle.

Yes, you can replace battery in your 2016 Scion iM remote key fob yourself. Most difficult part is to open fob’s case. It's pretty easy with our instruction.

The cost to change the battery inside key fob is from $30 to as high as $500 depending on the brand and the service station.

Key fob batteries in modern cars should be replaced every 3-4 years, also this will vary based on their amount of use and quality. If your remote key fob decreased signal strength, you should replace batteries before it stop close doors and make problems for you.

If your car key fob buttons not working, fob's battery more than 4 years old, has low key battery indicator on dashboard or signal strength reduced, it's probably battery change inside key fob needed. Current battery is weak or dead with a high probability, but if it's not help, key replace or repair needed.
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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: WAZSKE13D01
  2. Models: 2016 Scion iM