What's up with the proximity door lock key fob?
11-26-2003, 12:14 PM
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Drifting
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What's up with the proximity door lock key fob?
It's getting weak and I can't seem to figure out if there's a way to replace the battery. Is the battery replaceable or does the fob itself need to be replaced?
11-26-2003, 02:53 PM
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Re: What's up with the proximity door lock key fob? (69L71)
I believe it takes a hearing aid battery ...... I know it comes apart cuz the damn thing was dropped and my wife taped the two pieces together with scotch tape!! I think I remember a small round battery ..
11-26-2003, 04:00 PM
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Re: What's up with the proximity door lock key fob? (69L71)
Definitely battery related. I had to be practically touching the car before the fob would work. Believe there's a notch on the top/back where you can pry it open and replace the battery.
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11-26-2003, 04:49 PM
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Re: What's up with the proximity door lock key fob? (69L71)
Yes, there is a replaceable battery in the fob. Be careful when you pry the little notch on the fob. It is very brittle and mine snapped off when I tried to open it. :mad
11-26-2003, 07:52 PM
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Re: What's up with the proximity door lock key fob? (GS919)
Yes, there is a replaceable battery in the fob. Be careful when you pry the little notch on the fob. It is very brittle and mine snapped off when I tried to open it. :mad
11-26-2003, 08:04 PM
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Re: What's up with the proximity door lock key fob? (widow)
...... I know it comes apart cuz the damn thing was dropped and my wife taped the two pieces together with scotch tape!! ..
11-26-2003, 08:47 PM
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Re: What's up with the proximity door lock key fob? (69L71)
Takes a #2450 battery...about the size of a quarter. I found them in the camera department at Wally-World.
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11-27-2003, 12:34 AM
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Re: What's up with the proximity door lock key fob? (sraft)
Try using Rubber Cement. Coat both halves & secure with a rubber band until it drys. Any excess rubs off easily. If you have to replace the battery the halves pry apart with no breakage. Have had no problems with the FOB coming apart during use.
11-27-2003, 09:53 AM
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Re: What's up with the proximity door lock key fob? (lou sylvestri)
Try using Rubber Cement. Coat both halves & secure with a rubber band until it drys. Any excess rubs off easily. If you have to replace the battery the halves pry apart with no breakage. Have had no problems with the FOB coming apart during use.
11-27-2003, 10:35 AM
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Re: What's up with the proximity door lock key fob? (vette_dreamer)
just a little dab of permatex gasket maker will keep it together nicely and also allows for taking it apart again in the future.
11-27-2003, 12:03 PM
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Re: What's up with the proximity door lock key fob? (69L71)
Seems like I'm not the only one to break the tab off. :lol: My repair job was to take a small strip on electircal tape and wind around the fob. You can't even tell it's there. :thumbs:
11-28-2003, 08:11 AM
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Re: What's up with the proximity door lock key fob? (69L71)
If you go to Radio Shack, they have the battery and will replace it for you.
For those of you who have busted your fob :D , try using a multipurpose tie, they slide thru a little plastic buckle and snap and lock in place, (you cut of the excess strap) and they come in black. More practical and attractive than tape or rubberbands (don't know about you but I don't want to glue it together, would be a problem next time the battery runs down). You can get the ties at Home Depot.
:seeya
For those of you who have busted your fob :D , try using a multipurpose tie, they slide thru a little plastic buckle and snap and lock in place, (you cut of the excess strap) and they come in black. More practical and attractive than tape or rubberbands (don't know about you but I don't want to glue it together, would be a problem next time the battery runs down). You can get the ties at Home Depot.
:seeya
11-29-2003, 05:24 PM
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Re: What's up with the proximity door lock key fob? (Beautiful Beast)
Thanks all for the info. Apparenty I was too lazy to check the owners manual....
I can always get the best, quickest info right here.
I can always get the best, quickest info right here.
11-30-2003, 08:26 PM
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Re: What's up with the proximity door lock key fob? (1Patriot)
RadioShack has a direct replacement battery. Snaps right in.
$2.99 + tax
-Will
(I work at radioshack)
11-30-2003, 11:02 PM
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Re: What's up with the proximity door lock key fob? (flyinace2000)
RadioShack has a direct replacement battery. Snaps right in.
:thumbs:
$2.99 + tax
-Will
(I work at radioshack)
:thumbs:
$2.99 + tax
-Will
(I work at radioshack)
12-01-2003, 12:03 AM
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Re: What's up with the proximity door lock key fob? (widow)
Where were you about 16 posts ago ???? :lolg: :lolg: :lolg:
