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How often do you replace the key fob's battery?

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Old 04-18-2007, 07:39 PM
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Default How often do you replace the key fob's battery?

My car is 11 months old, and I've just replaced the lithium battery in the key fob for a 2nd time. The battery wasn't outright dead, but must have been quite weak because the range for key fob remote operation was very short, and unlocking action was inconsistent. New battery, and everything works fine.

How often are other C6 owners replacing their fob batteries?
Old 04-18-2007, 09:32 PM
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haven't changed mine yet (39k miles), already changed hers.
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Default Just changed mine after about 8 months...

Not sure if I really needed to, but I was having problems starting the car w/ keyless start button. Sometimes it would take several pushes before the engine would turn.

So far it's been working w/o problem since changing.
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I have the advanced key option and I changed the battery after 18 months.
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Default 34k miles no battery change yet, but one fob had to be fixed

when I pressed the key button it did not spring out.
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I've changed mine once in the 2.5 years that I've had it...
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my '01 4.2 still has the original battery! I'm sure it will not last forever.
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Changed after about 18 months and 36K miles.
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Why are my batteries showing significant weakness every 6 months?
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You are pressing the buttons, in your pocket, accidentally?


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