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OK, OK, this is pretty easy, but snapped off some pics for those of you who might be interested, or really bored.

So, I got tired of walking right up next to my car to having to unlock the doors with the remote, so I decided to change out the battery.

Lithium type - CR1616 (This info is also listed in your Owners Manual p.16) - about $3, out the door at your local Radio Shack.

The insides of the key were really dusty and dirty, so I wiped off the components with a damp paper towel after using an old toothbrush on them.

Enjoy

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Now pop that new sucker in, and open your doors, trunk, windows, and sunroof from across the parking lot!

YMMV

bravo261

iTrader: (1)

thanks for the info. my keys are being lazy and will only unlock from a distance if i push the buttons hard. thought they were just wearing out, and i bought my car a year ago to this day. hopefully a new battery will do the trick.

GlobeCLK

iTrader: (5)

thanks for the info man! My remote dont' work unless I get really close. I think the battery is about to die or somethin (almost 2 years with the same battery, playing with the key alot)

LexusRules

im gonna pick one up

Richie

Sasha, you can check if the battery is ok with your multimeter.
The CR1616 will must have a volt reading of between 3.2 and 3.3 out of the box.
You will encounter problems once the voltage drops below the 3 volt mark.
Check the battery when you buy it because it will dicharge on it's own when it hasen't been sold in some time.

LexusRules

alright thanks man

also richie my car is all good my mom just started it wrong because I started it after a sub-zero night and it started like a charm

Richie

Good news to hear Sasha!!

How can you start a car wrong??

jameswh0

What about the newer remotes? I have a 2006 GS430... any ideas? I have searched the site and the only thing I can find are for the older remotes. Thanks in advance for any help!

habeeb89

iTrader: (3)

I think I am going to swap out the battery on my fob as well, the distance seems to be getting lower for the unlock/lock

jspecdan

nice. i had to do this a couple of months ago.