>What is the best way to open the key? I have the
>compact key fob all-in-one key. Thanks!
If it's the one with the buttons on the handle of the key, then you
have to push a jewelers screwdriver into the little hole in the side
to operate the catch whilst using a thin blade to lever open the back
cover.
The battery is a CR1632, which Google will find you dozens of sellers
for.
Once you've changed it, stand next to the car and press the unlock
button at least four times to re-sync the car to the key.
Cheers,
Colin.
Andrew Sinclair - 19 Sep 2007 17:50 GMT
>>What is the best way to open the key? I have the
>>compact key fob all-in-one key. Thanks!
>
>Once you've changed it, stand next to the car and press the unlock
>button at least four times to re-sync the car to the key.
Once you have done that buy another key and get it coded by your dealer
as, if you loose your one key then you have to replace large chunks of
the car security system (you need one working key to programme a new
key) and that costs an eye watering amount in any currency.
Also, to check how many keys are coded to the security system press the
boot/trunk release button on the key whilst it is in the ignition and
the engine running, the SID will come up with how many remotes (the
active radio bit that locks/unlocks the doors) and transponders (the
passive bit talks to the security system when the key is in the
ignition).
Andy

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