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Old 02-13-12, 09:29 PM
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Default keyless entry battery dies

i have a 2008 is250
what happens if the key fob dies and i cant get in my car?
is there any place i can use the actually key to turn and open?
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Old 02-13-12, 09:31 PM
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Use the actual key inside the fob and use it to pry the plastic cover off from the door handle, you'll see a slot if you look from underneath the door handle. This will uncover the traditional lock that you can use your key to get inside the car. Then if you place the key fob within inches of the start/stop button you'll be able to start the car even with no battery in the fob
Old 02-13-12, 09:36 PM
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Thanks!!!!
Old 02-13-12, 09:37 PM
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/6461280-post1.html

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Old 02-14-12, 07:00 AM
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I'm always constantly surprised by these threads!!! This was the first thing my sales person explained to me after I bought the car. Even if not...it's all over the manual.
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you can also just go to the drug store and pick up battery CR1632 when the warning starts coming on...

use the metal key in your fob to pop the fob open (pry area at the top where the fob came out), replace and voila...

no programming or anything. Definitely do not need to visit the dealer to get it done. I think someone paid $45 at the dealer to replace their battery once...

Last edited by embolism; 02-14-12 at 10:11 AM. Reason: battery number wrong oops!
Old 02-14-12, 08:24 AM
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Do you have your car manuals?
Old 02-14-12, 09:58 AM
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It's battery CR1632 like these: http://amzn.com/B002U4O5SC
Five for $5.39 free shipping.
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Fry's have them cheap....
Old 02-15-12, 06:57 PM
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plus ur car warns you when your battery is low???? so then u go ahead and replace it and dont have to worry
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^^^ plus one i usually but one extra one when replacing it and just leave it in my car
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