Chevrolet
Equinox Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide
How to replace the battery in the key fob
remote control of a 2nd generation 2010 to 2016 GM Chevy Equinox SUV.
 2012 Equinox Key Fob |
 Back Side of Fob |
 Flip Out Ignition Key |
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automotive "how-to" guide was specifically written to assist owners
of the second generation (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) GM Chevy Equinox
in replacing the key fob battery. Owners of other GM vehicles such as the Spark, Sonic, Cruze, Volt, Malibu, Impala, Camaro, Corvette, Traverse, Tahoe, Suburban, Colorado, Avalanche, Silverado, Verano, Encore, Regal, LaCrosse, Encore, Enclave, Canyon, Sierra, Terrain, Acadia, Yukon, Savana, ATS, XTS, CTS, SRX and Escalade may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. A new coin, "button" or "watch" cell battery for the key fob is part # CR2032 from manufacturers such as Panasonic, Engergizer, Duracell, Sony and Maxell. No tools are needed to change the battery, although a small flathead screwdriver can be useful. |
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 Notch On Side |
 Pry Off Battery Cover |
 Remove Old Coin Battery |
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(Equinox owners with the round key fob without a flip out key, check out my GM Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide.) The first step is to press the silver button at the top of the fob to flip out the metal ignition key. Then pry off the battery cover on the back side of the fob using your thumb in the ignition key cutout on the side. |
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 Panasonic CR2032 3V |
 Insert New CR2032 Battery |
 New Battery Installed |
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| Pull out the old
coin cell batteyr with your fingernail or use a small flathead screwdriver
to gently pry it out.
Avoid damaging the metal contacts or green circuit board with the screwdriver blade. Insert a new CR2032 3 volt battery with the positive "+" side facing up. |
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 Snap On Rear Cover |
 Cover Flush On Fob |
 Test New Key Fob Battery |
| Line up the battery
cover over the rear of the fob and gently snap it in to place. Make sure
that the cover is flush with the key fob at each edge. Test the new key fob battery by standing next to your Equinox and pressing the "Lock" or "Unlock" buttons. If the battery is working properly, you should see the parking lights flash and/or hear the horn chirp. For more,
check out my other
GM
Chevrolet Equinox DIY Repair Guides. |
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