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Smart Key Battery Dead! How to get into the car. HELP Please!

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Old 08-16-10, 03:49 PM
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Default Smart Key Battery Dead! How to get into the car. HELP Please!

Hey guys,

So my battery in my smart key just died and won't unlock the car at all. I guess I should have listened to the "low battery" signs. Anyhow, I've never used the manual key in the remote before. Where do I insert it?

I saw a hole next to the door handle but tried to put it in but couldn't get the key all the way in. Am I doing this correctly? THANKS!
Old 08-16-10, 03:52 PM
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uh oh.

It seems you found the right place to insert it.

You sure you got the right car? I mean...I'm guessing you never tried your key upon receipt. Is the battery in your spare dead too?
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Originally Posted by revoappare
Hey guys,

So my battery in my smart key just died and won't unlock the car at all. I guess I should have listened to the "low battery" signs. Anyhow, I've never used the manual key in the remote before. Where do I insert it?

I saw a hole next to the door handle but tried to put it in but couldn't get the key all the way in. Am I doing this correctly? THANKS!
You stick the key in and pull the key towards you, it will pry the cover off and then you can stick it in the proper hole
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Thanks guys. Found it. I was definitely scared of scratching my car somehow. Now to get a replacement battery.
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i got 5 online..and tape an extra battery under my car. just incase
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Originally Posted by allst4r
i got 5 online..and tape an extra battery under my car. just incase
i will stalk your life now
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