How to Open Your 2020 Cadillac XT4 Key Fob and Change Battery

How to Open Your 2020 Cadillac XT4 Key Fob and Change Battery

If your Cadillac keyless entry remote is no longer open doors correct, the cell battery probably needs to be changed. In this post, we explained how to open your car keyless entry remote and replace your Cadillac key battery step by step.

What kind of battery remote key fob require

Replacing battery in keyless entry remote require 1 CR2032 battery and flat head screwdriver. 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

Step by step instruction

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

Accurately try to open your remote key fob with hands or flat head screwdriver. Replace one CR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Change old battery with fresh one CR2032. Battery must be placed with the same polarity as was a previous. Your remote key fob will not work if you mistakenly put battery wrong way.

After the new battery installed, check key fob functionality by pressing buttons. If everything working fine, assemble your keyless entry fob's case in reverse order.

At this point squeeze fob’s back cover together. Line your case pieces together and put it together by hands from top to bottom. Inspect your fob shell for gaps. If it is not tightly closed try to repeat last step.

Video of key fob disassembly

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FAQ

Remote key fob of Cadillac XT4 require 1xCR2032 batteries. Most CR2032 batteries are under $4-6 depending on the type, size packaging and brand you buy. You can take old battery to the store, to find a proper replacement.

Key fob in most of cases reprogramming not required after battery change. If your remote key fob not working, recheck new battery voltage. Otherwise, read user's manual or contact local dealer.

Yes, you can change battery in your 2020 Cadillac XT4 keyless entry remote yourself. Most hard part is to open fob’s case. It's pretty easy with our guide.

Dealer service cost for replace the battery in key is $50-600 depending on the make.

Key fob batteries in Cadillac XT4 should be changed every three or four years, although this will differ based on frequency of use and quality. If your remote key fob reduced signal strength, you should change batteries before it stop open doors and make problems for you.

If your auto has low key battery indicator on dashboard, fob's battery more than 4 years old, key fob buttons not working or need multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors, in most cases battery replace inside remote key fob required. Current battery is weak with a high probability, but if it's not help to fix issues, remote key fob change or repair needed.
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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: HYQ2ES
  2. Models: 2020-2021 Cadillac XT4