Replace Key Fob Batteries

How to Replace the Battery in a 2018 Jeep Wrangler Key Fob

How to Replace the Battery in a 2018 Jeep Wrangler Key Fob

Keyless entry remote allow easy access to your car. If the keyless entry remote battery is dead or weak you not to be able lock doors from distance. In this case, we demonstrate how to disassembly Jeep key fob and replace a weak battery yourself. If you gonna solve to do it at home near Wrangler, follow our instruction, but don't forget to check all you need.

What size battery does 2018 Jeep Wrangler key fob take

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

Step by step instruction

Inside of your key fob installed tiny button cell battery. Remove any internal key before you try to pry apart the key fob.

Delicately try to open your keyless entry remote with flat head screwdriver. Replace one CR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Change old battery with fresh one CR2032. Every battery has a negative and positive side and if you put the wrong connector down, the current cannot go into your circuit board and make it work. Check position on battery, by "+" mark.

When the new battery installed, check key fob functionality by pressing buttons. If everything is functioning, assemble your fob’s case in reverse order.

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.

Key Fob Battery Replacement 2018 Jeep Wrangler Video

Jeep Wrangler Key Fob Battery Replacement - DIY

Still not working? Buy new one

FAQ

Key fob of Jeep Wrangler require 1xCR2032 batteries. Price for CR2032 batteries are under $4-6 depending on the brand, type and size packaging you buy. You can take old battery to the store, to be sure.

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

Changing your key fob battery is easy to do in 2018 Jeep Wrangler. Most of car manufacturers think about customers and make a special hole for keyless entry remote open.

Auto repair shop's pricing for replace the battery in remote key fob is $50-600 depending on the brand.

Key fob batteries in Jeep Wrangler should be changed once in three years, although this will vary based on usage and build quality. If your remote key fob shortened signal strength, you should replace batteries before it stop working and make problems for you.

These symptoms will alert you that it's perhaps time to change battery in your Jeep Wrangler: multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors required, signal strength reduced, low key battery indicator on dashboard and key fob buttons not working.
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Contents:

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

Other Jeep Models:

Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: OHT692713AA
  2. Models: 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler