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Old 02-23-2020, 06:59 PM
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Keyfob Battery replacement torture

Mercedes must have stayed up nights trying to make replacing the battery in their keyfob so difficult it requires dealer service. .
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I have replaced them before. This time it elusive
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I replaced battery on mine, it literally takes seconds. Takes the key out, put it in backwards, and use a little tech screw driver to pop the battery out.
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I have more of a problem removing the decorative cover I put over the original FOB than changing the battery. After you do it once, it should take less than a minute.
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Originally Posted by gregorynp
Mercedes must have stayed up nights trying to make replacing the battery in their keyfob so difficult it requires dealer service. .
What's the difficult part? I sometimes use a flashlight to see the tab where you use the tip of the key to press against to open the back. Once you find the right spot, it pops right up. I just use an Xacto blade to pop the battery out, I suppose anything with a sharp tip will work.

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