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Old 08-09-10 | 04:29 AM
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Originally Posted by ivanz
They were around $5 for two, which was way cheaper than in any other store.

eBay is more expensive unless you buy no-name ones (the ones Lexus sells are Swiss made). Two Energizer batteries from eBay come to the same price with shipping plus I would have had to manually open locks/press fob against start button for two weeks until it arrived. Which alone isn't worth the hassle to save a buck or two.
Its a simple clip off and clip on to change the battery, lexus uses panasonic battery is i remmember correctly. It takes literally 2 minutes to change battery.
Old 08-09-10 | 05:12 AM
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Originally Posted by GS350Lexus
Its a simple clip off and clip on to change the battery, lexus uses panasonic battery is i remmember correctly. It takes literally 2 minutes to change battery.
Yes, usually replacing a key fob battery is pretty straightforward...I'm not sure what you are getting at?
Not sure of the brand, but it said "Made in Switzerland" and came in a small package barely the size of the battery itself. Was an official Lexus part number...
Old 08-09-10 | 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by ivanz
They were around $5 for two, which was way cheaper than in any other store.

eBay is more expensive unless you buy no-name ones (the ones Lexus sells are Swiss made). Two Energizer batteries from eBay come to the same price with shipping plus I would have had to manually open locks/press fob against start button for two weeks until it arrived. Which alone isn't worth the hassle to save a buck or two.
http://cgi.ebay.com/5-ENERGIZER-CR16...efaultDomain_0 $6 for 5 free S/H Energizer not sure how its more expensive and he is rated top seller. Please check before actually saying its more expensive.
Old 08-09-10 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by GS350Lexus
http://cgi.ebay.com/5-ENERGIZER-CR16...efaultDomain_0 $6 for 5 free S/H Energizer not sure how its more expensive and he is rated top seller. Please check before actually saying its more expensive.
lol thanks i remember seeing it very cheap on ebay
Old 08-09-10 | 01:39 PM
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So yeah...about those side view mirrors...?
Old 08-09-10 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by GS350Lexus
http://cgi.ebay.com/5-ENERGIZER-CR16...efaultDomain_0 $6 for 5 free S/H Energizer not sure how its more expensive and he is rated top seller. Please check before actually saying its more expensive.
First of all, its $6.11 CAD + $0.80 CAD shipping. That comes to $7 CAD ($6.80 USD) plus waiting for it to come (at least 3-5 business days). This vs paying at an official Lexus dealer and having it right away. Plus what am I going to use the rest of the batteries for? I will probably sell the car before they drain again.

So, as you said, please check before saying it is cheaper. Lexus is cheaper than local stores...ordering online is not an option unless you like having a crippled keyless system while waiting for the battery to come.

As for the mirrors, it has been addressed already. You either have your fob linked to a number other than your own. Or the gears have been stripped and you need to replace the mirrors.

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Old 08-09-10 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ivanz
First of all, its $6.11 CAD + $0.80 CAD shipping. That comes to $7 CAD ($6.80 USD) plus waiting for it to come (at least 3-5 business days). This vs paying at an official Lexus dealer and having it right away. Plus what am I going to use the rest of the batteries for? I will probably sell the car before they drain again.

So, as you said, please check before saying it is cheaper. Lexus is cheaper than local stores...ordering online is not an option unless you like having a crippled keyless system while waiting for the battery to come.

As for the mirrors, it has been addressed already. You either have your fob linked to a number other than your own. Or the gears have been stripped and you need to replace the mirrors.
K lets try this again its $5.95 usd with free shipping, do you really have to wait till it drains to replace it? Well i am not like that. My car is a 07 and i thought it time to replace it, didn't want to get stuck with a dead battery. Also if you check his other auctions he has 2 batteries for $2 in change with free shipping. If you like going to a dealer and paying an arm n a leg for a dollar item be my guest.

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Old 08-09-10 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by GS350Lexus
Correct ebay is the cheapest place to buy them, i got 5 energizer batteries for under $7 shipped.The bAtteries are CR1632 very rare but ebay has plenty.


I was just gonna use the thumbs up smilie....this site doesn`t allow that
Old 08-11-10 | 08:05 AM
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this is happeneing to me as well and is annoying.
Old 08-11-10 | 05:24 PM
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They are not rare! You can get them at any Radio Shack. They may not be the cheapest place, but they carry a good inventory of them.
Old 08-14-10 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by doeordie22
I'm so lost...

I just wanna know why the hell my mirror keeps adjusting, even after I've set my seat/mirror positions.
Another thing to check is if you have the mirror set on to either the L or R when you back up the mirror goes down but never seems to go back to the correct position. I don't leave mine on L or R so the mirrors never change their position.
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