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Anyone's key fob still going strong?

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Old 09-14-08, 02:02 PM
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It's been 2 years now and both my key fobs have had no battery problems. In the manual it says that the battery should be replaced after a certain amount of time (I forgot exact duration). Do you think I should change the batteries "just in case?"

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my first one went out like a 6 months ago but they replace the battery free of charge when i went it for service.
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Mine's 2 years old, and still perfect.

It's even been wet a few times, and it's still working better than ever.
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my main fob is still good... but my spare doesnt even work anymore.. not really sure why because i've barely used it.
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Mine went low after 2 and 1/2 years. Went to dealership to buy a battery and got it for free
Old 09-14-08, 03:06 PM
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I've got a 2006.. used daily no issues no change of batteries
Old 09-14-08, 03:13 PM
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mines still fine, im an 07 though.... in my experience these batteries usually last much longer than 2 years. the one i had in my solara was the original, lasted 5+ years.
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06 daily driver, and still going strong.
Old 09-14-08, 06:20 PM
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Mine lasted about 2.5 years, then I got a notice on the dash that battery fob was low, very cool.
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mine is goin 1 year strong and i took the battery out of my spare.. to keep it like new...
Old 09-14-08, 08:18 PM
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Battery is very simple to change.
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After about 2 years and some months mine finally gave out. Good thing I bought spares about 2 months before.
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I accidently left my fob in the pocket of my pants and it went in the washer and dryer twice, but its still strong and working..ftw
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once, my battery lasted for 2 months cos i always put it next to my phone. learned my lesson and it's been going strong ever since. i always put a spare one in the car just in case it ran out.
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mine is 1.5 years....it's about time to get a new one....


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