Key Fob Battery

rey127 · 02-09-2019, 02:56 PM

I've only seen two topics sort of talk about they battery of the keys. Mainly because of the overwhelming results of car battery.

Anyways I've seen the light come up twice withing a week. I'm assuming this means my battery is draining. So I'm going to use my duplicate (never use) and hoping for the best. But I'm hearing the battery doesn't drain by usage but duration. So if I'm also having issues with both do I need to purchase new ones or should Nissan provide them free? I wanna make sure I don't get used before I call them lol. I've had the car from them for 2.5 years

old guy · 02-09-2019, 03:02 PM

Replace the battery in the fob.

SouthArk370Z · 02-09-2019, 03:18 PM

Fob batteries are not covered by warranty. If your battery is 2.5 years old, it probably needs to be replaced.

I'd replace the battery in both fobs just for peace of mind. They're cheap.

crazy4oldcars · 02-09-2019, 03:27 PM

Get the CR 2032 batteries at either Walmart or Walgreens. Dealer will charge 2 or 3 times as much for something easy to do yourself.

Kirk B.

rey127 · 02-09-2019, 03:58 PM

wow thank you so much. I was that close to ask Nissan. I just youtube it and it's so easy to open/close the fod I now feel stupid but thanks guys

bunk · 02-09-2019, 04:59 PM

Both of my fobs started failing at the same time. So I think the duration thing is correct. Ya, just replace batteries and youre good to go.

barncobob · 02-09-2019, 06:23 PM

note which side of battery is up,believe its +

CRiZO · 02-09-2019, 07:47 PM

Time for a new car, Z's are never the same once the fob battery is replaced.

God-Speed · 02-09-2019, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by old guy

Replace the battery in the fob.

37zeroZ · 02-09-2019, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by rey127

wow thank you so much. I was that close to ask Nissan. I just youtube it and it's so easy to open/close the fod I now feel stupid but thanks guys

Since you are from NY, I heard that AOC will replace the batteries for free. No charge to you, but passed on to others (unicorns).

Jhill · 02-10-2019, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 37zeroZ

Since you are from NY, I heard that AOC will replace the batteries for free. No charge to you, but passed on to others (unicorns).

And since your from Dallas I heard you’ll pay for your own and subsidize all the oils field billionaires batteries because those Bentley Fobs ain’t cheap.

bunk · 02-10-2019, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Jhill

And since your from Dallas I heard you’ll pay for your own and subsidize all the oils field billionaires batteries because those Bentley Fobs ain’t cheap.

So says the person who lives in the heart of silicon valley...

37zeroZ · 02-11-2019, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Jhill

And since your from Dallas I heard you’ll pay for your own and subsidize all the oils field billionaires batteries because those Bentley Fobs ain’t cheap.

An elitist who chimes in.....oh dear, please pass the Grey Poupon.

rey127 · 02-12-2019, 01:48 AM

well I guess you guys were right. my duplicate also had the battery warning. Got some 2032s from Energizer

02-09-2019, 03:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
old guy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: S.E. Michigan Age: 67 Posts: 2,706 Drives: 13 magma touring Rep Power: 2684369	Replace the battery in the fob. Trips, God-Speed, SouthArk370Z and 2 others like this. __________________ I better walk before they make me run....

02-09-2019, 03:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	Fob batteries are not covered by warranty. If your battery is 2.5 years old, it probably needs to be replaced. I'd replace the battery in both fobs just for peace of mind. They're cheap. Trips and Spooler like this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

02-09-2019, 03:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
crazy4oldcars Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: SE Texas Posts: 448 Drives: '16 Nismo Tech Rep Power: 28412	Get the CR 2032 batteries at either Walmart or Walgreens. Dealer will charge 2 or 3 times as much for something easy to do yourself. Kirk B. Trips, SouthArk370Z and wanker like this.

02-09-2019, 03:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
rey127 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 80 Drives: 2015 Sport Tech Rep Power: 14	wow thank you so much. I was that close to ask Nissan. I just youtube it and it's so easy to open/close the fod I now feel stupid but thanks guys crazy4oldcars likes this.

02-09-2019, 04:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
bunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,077 Drives: 2010 370z Roadster Rep Power: 2684369	Both of my fobs started failing at the same time. So I think the duration thing is correct. Ya, just replace batteries and youre good to go. __________________ -Drop in K&N Filter -Invidia Gemini CBE -Z1 Oil Cooler -Swift Springs - EcuTek -Forgestar F14 -SPL Camber Links -Akebono BBK Upgrade -Z1 Premium SS Lines -SPL Diff Bushings -SPL FUCAs - BellRaceworks Diff Brace

02-09-2019, 06:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 589	note which side of battery is up,believe its +

02-09-2019, 07:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
CRiZO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 672 Drives: in traffic Rep Power: 20698	Time for a new car, Z's are never the same once the fob battery is replaced. rey127 and PaulZ370 like this.

02-12-2019, 01:48 AM	#14 (permalink)
rey127 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 80 Drives: 2015 Sport Tech Rep Power: 14	well I guess you guys were right. my duplicate also had the battery warning. Got some 2032s from Energizer crazy4oldcars likes this.

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