Key Battery

USINC97 · 11-09-2012, 06:03 AM

Noticed when I got in the Z yesterday that it gave me a warning that the battery in my key was down to about 1/4 charge. Coming up on 3 years of ownership in January. Anyone have any idea what the tab would be for having the dealership replace the batteries in both sets?

MarkGideon · 11-09-2012, 06:52 AM

No idea. Just head over to Wal-Mart and pick up a couple CR2032 button cell batteries for about $6, pop the key FOB open and replace it yourself. Guarantee that will be a lot less than the dealer would charge.

For an Altima FOB, but same procedure: http://www.paulstravelpictures.com/2...acement-Guide/

OldGuy · 11-09-2012, 09:56 AM

Same thing happened in my Altima coupe after 3 years. Dealership service department wanted a nice few dollars to do this for me. Instead, I went to Radio Shack and had the kid at the counter do it for the price of the battery, about 6 or 7 dollars. Trick is you need a small screwdriver type tool to open the key fob. Be really careful with it or you'll break the plastic bob and they cost a fortune.

NickTurnon · 11-09-2012, 10:00 AM

How did it tell you what the battery was in your key fob?

When you plug it into the fobgina?

Hambone1 · 11-09-2012, 10:19 AM

One other thing, when prying open the case with the screwdriver, put a thin cloth over the tip of the screwdriver, like a sunglasses wiping cloth, to prevent scratches

Mt Tam I am · 11-09-2012, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by USINC97

Noticed when I got in the Z yesterday that it gave me a warning that the battery in my key was down to about 1/4 charge. Coming up on 3 years of ownership in January. Anyone have any idea what the tab would be for having the dealership replace the batteries in both sets?

I may be in same boat. Is the car a little harder to start? I often need to push start button twice or thrice.

axmea? · 11-09-2012, 12:11 PM

DIY. $ave your $. I is so easy my 10 yr old daughter could do it.

NickTurnon · 11-09-2012, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

I may be in same boat. Is the car a little harder to start? I often need to push start button twice or thrice.

If the car is having trouble starting, i highly doubt that it has anything to do with the key fob..
Sounds to me like you need to replace the battery. Mine wasn't starting up as quick, so i got a new battery and the car starts up 2-3 seconds faster haha.

Technically you have to push the "Start" button 2 times to turn the car on anyways..The brake + button=Startup.

Mt Tam I am · 11-09-2012, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by NickTurnon

If the car is having trouble starting, i highly doubt that it has anything to do with the key fob..
Sounds to me like you need to replace the battery. Mine wasn't starting up as quick, so i got a new battery and the car starts up 2-3 seconds faster haha.

Technically you have to push the "Start" button 2 times to turn the car on anyways..The brake + button=Startup.

What I am experiancing is a change and a new car battery may be in order.

NickTurnon · 11-09-2012, 01:24 PM

New Battery will surprise you on startup!

11-09-2012, 06:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
USINC97 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 104 Drives: 09 370Z 6MT/09 Cube Rep Power: 14	Key Battery Noticed when I got in the Z yesterday that it gave me a warning that the battery in my key was down to about 1/4 charge. Coming up on 3 years of ownership in January. Anyone have any idea what the tab would be for having the dealership replace the batteries in both sets?

11-09-2012, 06:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
MarkGideon Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA, SC Posts: 213 Drives: 2012 370Z Base Rep Power: 13	No idea. Just head over to Wal-Mart and pick up a couple CR2032 button cell batteries for about $6, pop the key FOB open and replace it yourself. Guarantee that will be a lot less than the dealer would charge. For an Altima FOB, but same procedure: http://www.paulstravelpictures.com/2...acement-Guide/ __________________ 2012 370Z Base Gun Metallic--2015 Altima 2.5SV Gun Metallic--2020 Chevy Silverado RST--1965 Chevy C10 Stepside Shortbed

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NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 18	How did it tell you what the battery was in your key fob? When you plug it into the fobgina? __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

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11-09-2012, 09:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 17	Same thing happened in my Altima coupe after 3 years. Dealership service department wanted a nice few dollars to do this for me. Instead, I went to Radio Shack and had the kid at the counter do it for the price of the battery, about 6 or 7 dollars. Trick is you need a small screwdriver type tool to open the key fob. Be really careful with it or you'll break the plastic bob and they cost a fortune.

11-09-2012, 01:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 18	New Battery will surprise you on startup! __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

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