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8. Yeah if you consider $225 low cost

Reply to Eyeball_Kid (Reply #3)

Sat Jun 30, 2018, 09:33 AM

Jun 2018

It's easy to do yourself. Dealers typically charge an absolutely ridiculous amount for this because it's not worth their while to charge a reasonable amount and anyone who can't figure out to do it themselves is probably going to pay them whatever they ask for.

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I think the battery in my key is low. The locks won't automatically pop up. [View all] no_hypocrisy Jun 2018 OP

Unless it says in your manual, you'll have to open it up to know... If you have Radio Shack hlthe2b Jun 2018 #1

Open your fob and find out. InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #2

Take your FOB to the dealer. They can replace the battery quickly and for minimal cost. Eyeball_Kid Jun 2018 #3

🤣😂 Low cost dealer🤣😂😂😂😂 we can do it Jun 2018 #4

Yeah if you consider $225 low cost unblock Jun 2018 #8

Doesn't sound like the dealers around here unc70 Jun 2018 #9

well that's the price i was quoted. i did it myself after buying 4 batteries for $7 i think. unblock Jun 2018 #11

All depends on your key fob. CincyDem Jun 2018 #5

Thank you all! no_hypocrisy Jun 2018 #6

If there is a Batteries Plus in your area they will open and install battery. Sneederbunk Jun 2018 #7

Option: Buy replacement FOB from eBay ... Auggie Jun 2018 #10

I just ordered two from Amazon. keithbvadu2 Jun 2018 #14

If you have issues programming ... Auggie Jun 2018 #15

Most Aftermarket, Autozone etc OneBlueDotBama Jun 2018 #12

Gee , if only there was a resource you could check ...... AZ8theist Jun 2018 #13