What battery(s) For the Key Fob?

[smerko]

Hi,

Can anyone tell me what battery I should be using in the keyfob for a 98' Cupra Sport? I would look at the old one but I don't think it's the right one or is dead... Just need to check.

Thanks

 

[stinkypete]

mine went & I just got Halfords to stick a new one in. Was a bit back now & don't remember it costing much?

 

[bluenose]

I'm using two CR2016 Lithium 3V batteries.

Batteries in mine are ok, it's just the "open" button on my key has a crack across it and the internals are a bit sqaushed.
27 presses of the button to operate, 21 of those presses stood right next to the car door - I won't be beaten by a bit of plastic and metal.

I've got remote central locking and I'm damn well going to use it

 

[Roelích]

I replaced the batteries in mine as it was a bit selective about when it worked and when it didn't... And ever since it hasn't worked at all!

Which reminds me, I have a flip key I need to sort...

 

[stinkypete]

not sure if you have to re-program the key to the car if the batteries have been dud for a bit? mine was ok but i'm sure i've heard it mentioned before? mine was ok/worked straight away??

 

[gregclarks]

Yeah I am worried if i replace my dying batteries that it wont work; i have heard you have to reprogram them too,

but it could be another-
'how do you use a bung to blank off the rear-wiper' type of worry - i should just bloody try it probably, bigger things to worry about.

 

[Krishen]

I replaced my batteries afew weeks back. HAd to reprogram the key but it takes about 1 min to do. Just do it!