Its not Broken Change the Battery
Gadgets are great and very helpful, until all of the sudden they don’t work. Keyless remote door locks have become the norm. They are used to lock and unlock the car. The panic button can help someone find the car in the parking lot after a few hours of shopping. These little wireless wonders are battery operated. When the battery goes dead one has to actually use the key to open the door or replace the battery.Each keyless remote door lock is a little different. If these general directions do not seem applicable to the keyless remote being worked on check the manual for the specifics of that particular unit. It is never very fun to say, “read the directions”.Look at the unit and follow along the seam. Typically there is a small indentation. Use a coin to turn open the fob at the indentation. This gives access to the electronics and battery.Batteries may have a band or something holding it in place. Make sure to carefully remove the battery. If there is a holder be very careful to keep in tact. That is what keeps the battery flush and makes it work. Make certain it is ready to go with the new battery.It is a good time to take a swab and make sure there is no dirt or moisture. Do not use any liquid. Another good option would be a quick squirt of canned air.Some keyless remote door locks have same screws that hold the unit together instead of a snap option. These typically requires very small screwdrivers to open the unit . It is nice to have a small magnet in the area to leave the screws on. This keeps them in place and they are easy find when putting the fob back together.All the other steps would be the same.Manufactures suggest that the average life of these batteries is about four years. Owners may notice that the key response slows down or it does not work from the same range and it originally did. These are signs that the battery is losing power. It would be better to change the battery before there is an issue.If the key fob does not open easily go to a dealership. These are very expensive to replace and are rarely covered under warranty. Even if there is a $20 charge for changing the battery is better than having to purchase a whole new unit.sources:http://www.cruisingforremotes.com/
