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hippo2



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Key fob battery replacement

Hi all,

I was looking at replacing the fob battery the other day as a couple of times now it’s played up a couple of times when iv tried to open it.
Opened the fob up to find the battery enclosed and it seems I’m going to disturb so solder if I take it out, surely that can’t be right?
Thanks.

Lee

Post #393010 23rd Jun 2020 11:36 pm
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Bobbyg



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Yes it's a soldering job on this ,there's a big guide on the forum if you search.

Post #393016 24th Jun 2020 6:39 am
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site member RRSUK (think that's his username Question ) does a full refurb service on the keys for a reasonable price.

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The battery is not your "normal" button type as it is rechargeable and charges in the car when in it`s slot in the dash. That is why it`s soldered in as it should last a good number of years before it needs replaced. It`s very important that it is replaced with another rechargeable type battery.

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MotionInc



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Yes, it is soldered at three points if memory serves me. Lots of youtube DIY vids but once you split the case you will have to glue/silicone it back together.

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Post #393040 24th Jun 2020 11:31 am
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hippo2



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Thanks for the replies chaps,
It’s probably not a problem as I thought then if it gets re charged when I’m driving it,
But now I know more about it, I’ll no what to do when the time comes to change it.
Thanks.

Lee

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Boxbrownie



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Shouldn’t be soldered, looks to be resistance welded.....less heat for less time.....something important on a battery. Regards

David

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Post #393109 25th Jun 2020 9:24 am
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hippo2



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car would neither lock or unlock today, but it was open at the time so not a problem, called to see a mate of mine who has a garage, he had actually replaced the battery in one 2 weeks ago, he had a look at mine and spotted one of the 3 tabs of the battery that get soldered had come lose, so a blob of solder and all is well Thumbs Up

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Boxbrownie wrote:
Shouldn’t be soldered, looks to be resistance welded.....less heat for less time.....something important on a battery.


No, the battery connection tabs are definitely soldered into the circuit board, I think the connection you're looking at is where the connection tab is attached to the cell, a new battery comes with tabs ready fitted.

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The tabs are welded, as said above.

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Boxbrownie



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CliveS wrote:
Boxbrownie wrote:
Shouldn’t be soldered, looks to be resistance welded.....less heat for less time.....something important on a battery.


No, the battery connection tabs are definitely soldered into the circuit board, I think the connection you're looking at is where the connection tab is attached to the cell, a new battery comes with tabs ready fitted.


Indeed but the original post showed a picture of the battery and welded tabs, I just didn’t want somebody breaking the tabs off the old battery and trying to solder them to the new battery......could end in tears, and a lot of smoke! Regards

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