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63 Plate Focus - Key Fob Battery Easy To Change?

Matt_West_Mids
Matt_West_Mids
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Hi,

I've had a warning come up when I start my car to say the key fob battery is low are these easy to change yourself? are the batteries easy to get hold of?

I've got keyless entry and start if that makes a difference.

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    Remote control without a folding key blade

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    1. Press and hold the pushbuttons on the edges to release the cover. Carefully remove the cover.
    1. Remove the key blade.

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    1. Twist a flat bladed screwdriver in the position shown to separate the two halves of the remote control.

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    1. Carefully insert the screwdriver in the position shown to open the remote control.

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    CAUTION warning_ownerguide.gif Do not touch the battery contacts or the printed circuit board with the screwdriver.
    1. Carefully prise out the battery with the screwdriver.
    1. Install a new battery (3V CR 2032) with the + facing downwards.
    1. Assemble the two halves of the remote control.
    1. Install the key blade.
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    Thanks for that!

    Awesome car btw!

    :D

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