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How to Replace the Battery in a 2017 Porsche Cayman Key Fob

How to Replace the Battery in a 2017 Porsche Cayman Key Fob

Remote key fob grant access to your auto. Once the key battery is dead or weak you will lose your fob’s ability to control remote opening function. It's not difficult to change the battery in your key fob, and it’s easier than you think. All you need is described in this post.

What size battery does 2017 Porsche Cayman remote key fob required

Changing battery in remote key fob require flat head screwdriver and one CR2032 battery. Prepare these materials and tools before opening and make sure to match the type of your keyless entry fob's batteries.
  • 1xCR2032 battery
  • flat head screwdriver

Simple steps to change the battery in your Cayman's remote key fob

Inside of your key fob installed small coin cell battery. Move the key out of the way if it is in the remote key fob.

Accurately try to pry apart your key with hands or flat head screwdriver. Replace 1xCR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Get new battery and install it inside keyless entry fob's body. Battery must be installed with the same polarity as was a previous. Your key will not work if you mistakenly put battery wrong way.

Before assembling keyless entry fob's case, verify that all functions works by testing buttons on keyless entry remote.

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 fob case for gaps. If it is not tightly closed try to repeat last step.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Key fob of Porsche Cayman use 1xCR2032 batteries. Most CR2032 batteries are under $6 build upon the size packaging, brand and type you buy. You can take old battery to the store, to be sure.

Key fob in most of cases reprogramming not needed after battery replace. If your remote key fob 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 2017 Porsche Cayman 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.

The price to replace the battery in key fob can run anywhere from $30 to as high as $500 depending on the car and the service pricing.

Key fob batteries in Porsche Cayman should be changed every four years, but this will vary based on frequency of use and quality. If your key fob shortened signal strength, you should replace batteries before it stop working and make problems for you.

These signs will alert you that it's probably time to change battery in your 2017 Porsche Cayman: signal strength reduced, key fob buttons not working, multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors required 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

Other Porsche Models:

Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: KR55WK50138
  2. Models: 2010-2017 Porsche Cayman