Buick Key Fob Battery Replacement

Key with key fob in hand

If your Buick key fob battery starts being slow to respond or completely stops working while you’re out in Conway, it might be time for a Buick key fob battery replacement. Our skillful Hadwin-White Buick GMC, Inc.’s service team put together a quick step-by-step guide on how to change the battery in a Buick key fob and how to open a Buick key fob correctly. Read on to learn how to take apart Buick key fob then contact service and visit us near Carolina Forest if you’re still having issues. 

Time to Replace Your Buick Key Fob Battery 

You’ll know when it’s time to replace your Buick key fob battery. You’ll see the Buick key fob no longer being able to unlock doors when approaching your vehicle in a Red Hill parking lot. You might need to press the button multiple times, or get closer to your vehicle to make the key fob work properly.

How to Take Apart Buick Key Fob

Unsure of how to change the battery in a Buick key fob? The first thing you’ll need to learn is how to open the Buick key fob. Follow these steps on how to take apart a Buick key fob: 

  1. Press down on the button on the top of the key fob that releases the internal key. Typically a Buick key fob will have a regular key within so that you can still start the vehicle.
  2. Once the key is removed, you will notice a slot in the middle of the space. Use a flathead screwdriver then insert it into the two small dents of where the key used to be then remove the Buick key fob battery cover.
  3. Remove the silver disc with the screwdriver or manually by hand. 
  4. Insert the new battery by placing it into the gap with the positive side facing down. Now, reattach the cover and click both sides together until you hear a “snap”.

How To Program a Buick Key Fob

Now that you know how to open a Buick key fob and how to change a battery in a Buick key fob, it’s time to learn how to program a Buick key fob:

  1. Hold the “Lock” and “Unlock” buttons on your remote while the key is inside the vehicle
  2. Wait until the vehicle beeps twice
  3. Repeat with additional keys and remotes. 

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