Dodge Charger
Smart Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide
How to change the battery in the "Keyless
Enter-N-Go" smart key fob of a 7th generation 2011-2014 Dodge Charger sedan.
By Paul B. Michaels Author & Photographer Auto Mechanic Since 1989 |
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 2014 Charger Smart Key Fob |
 Back Side of Key Fob |
 Slide Over Release Tab |
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automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the seventh generation (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & possibly
also the revised 2015) Dodge Charger sedan in changing the battery
in the "Keyless Enter-N-Go" intelligent key fob for the keyless
entry system. Owners of other Chrysler, Dodge and RAM vehicles with similar key fobs such as the Town & Country, 300, 200, Avenger, Challenger, Journey, Dart, Durango, Grand Caravan, Ram C/V Tradesman and 1500 may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. A replacement coin cell (A.K.A. "button" or "watch") battery is part number CR2032 which is available from various manufacturers such as Panasonic, Duracell, Energizer, Philips, GE, Sony and Maxell. The only tool needed to replace the battery is a small flathead screwdriver. You may also be able to use a coin, key, knife, nail file or any other similar item. |
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 Slide Out Metal Ignition Key |
 Ignition Key Removed |
 Seam - Two Halves of Fob |
| The first step is
to turn over the smart key fob and locate the silver release tab for the
emergency / backup metal ignition key. Slide the release tab over and pull out the metal ignition key. Set the key aside in a safe place. |
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 Pry Apart With Screwdriver |
 Key Fob Halves Separated |
 Gently Pry Out Old Battery |
| Insert the blade of
the small flathead screwdriver in between the two halves of the key fob and
gently pry them apart. Pull out the old battery from the back cover of the fob with your fingernail or very carefully use the flathead screwdriver. Try to avoid damaging or bending the metal electrical contacts. The OEM battery for this 2014 Charger was a Panasonic CR2032 3V coin cell. |
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 Old Battery Removed |
 Panasonic # CR2032 3V |
 Install New Coin Cell Battery |
| Insert a new # CR2032 3 volt battery in to the socket with the "+" positive side facing down and the "-" negative side facing up towards you. | ||
 "+" Positive Side Facing Down |
 Line Up Two Halves Key Fob |
 Gently Snap Together Pieces |
| Make sure that the
new battery is seated securely in to the holder.
Line up the two halves of the fob and gently snap them together. |
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 Re-Insert Backup Ignition Key |
 Key Fob Re-Assembled |
 Test New Key Fob Battery |
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ignition key in to the fob. To test the new key fob battery, stand near your Charger and press the "Unlock" or "Lock" buttons. If the new battery is working properly, you should see the parking lights flash and hear the door locks opening or closing. Be sure to record the battery change in your vehicle's service records. For more,
check out my other
2011-2014 Dodge Charger DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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