Paul's Travel Pictures

Jeep Grand Cherokee Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide
How to change the battery in the key fob remote control of a 4th generation "WK2" 2011-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV.

Main Menu            Home           Digital Cameras

Misc. Pictures            Articles            My Blog

Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-Key-Fob-Battery-Replacement-Guide-001
2012 Grand Cherokee Key Fob
Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-Key-Fob-Battery-Replacement-Guide-002
Back Side of Key Fob
Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-Key-Fob-Battery-Replacement-Guide-003
Slide Black Plastic Switch
This automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist owners of the 4th generation "WK2" (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) Jeep Grand Cherokee in changing the battery in the key fob remote control.

Owners of other Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and RAM vehicles with similar key fobs such as the Town & Country, 300, 200, Patriot, Wrangler, Compass, Cherokee, Durango, Avenger, Challenger, Charger, Dart, RAM 1500 truck and C/V Tradesman may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.

A replacement coin cell (A.K.A. "button" or "watch") battery is part number CR2032 from various manufacturers such as Panasonic, Sony, Energizer, Maxell and Duracell.

The only tool needed to replace the battery is a small flathead screwdriver used to pry apart the two halves of the key fob.



 
Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-Key-Fob-Battery-Replacement-Guide-004
Slide Out Metal Ignition Key
Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-Key-Fob-Battery-Replacement-Guide-005
Insert Flathead Screwdriver
Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-Key-Fob-Battery-Replacement-Guide-006
Pry Apart Two Halves
The first step is to slide the black plastic switch on the front of the key fob near the bottom to release the metal ignition key.

Pull the metal ignition key straight of the fob and set it aside in a safe place.

Insert the blade of the small flathead screwdriver in to the slot where the metal ignition key used to reside and gently pry apart the two halves of the fob.

Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-Key-Fob-Battery-Replacement-Guide-007
Separate Fob Halves
Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-Key-Fob-Battery-Replacement-Guide-008
Key Fob Opened
Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-Key-Fob-Battery-Replacement-Guide-009
Pull Out Old Coin Cell
Pull apart the two halves of the key fob to reveal the green plastic remote control circuit board and the battery holder inside the rear cover.
Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-Key-Fob-Battery-Replacement-Guide-010
Old Battery Removed
Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-Key-Fob-Battery-Replacement-Guide-011
Panasonic CR 2032 3V
Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-Key-Fob-Battery-Replacement-Guide-012
CR2032 "+" Side Down



 

Pry the old battery out of the rear cover with your fingernail or use the small flathead screwdriver.

The rear cover of the key fob is marked with the words "CR2032 + Side down".

Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-Key-Fob-Battery-Replacement-Guide-013
Insert New Battery
Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-Key-Fob-Battery-Replacement-Guide-014
Line Up Key Fob Halves
Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-Key-Fob-Battery-Replacement-Guide-015
Snap Together Key Fob
Insert the new CR2032 3 volt battery with the positive "+" side facing down in to the rear cover of the key fob.

Line up the two halves of the fob and gently snap them back together.

Make sure that the two halves of the fob are flush together all the way around at every edge.

Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-Key-Fob-Battery-Replacement-Guide-016
Re-Insert Ignition Key
Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-Key-Fob-Battery-Replacement-Guide-017
Key Fob Re-Assembled
Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-Key-Fob-Battery-Replacement-Guide-018
Test New Key Fob Battery
Slide the metal ignition key back in to the slot on the bottom of the fob until it clicks securely in to place.

Test the new key fob battery by standing near your Grand Cherokee while pressing the "Lock" and "Unlock" buttons.

If the new battery is working properly, you should see the parking lights flash, hear a short horn honk, and also hear the power door locks opening or closing.

For more, check out my other Jeep Grand Cherokee DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides.
 

If you found this guide to be helpful, please consider making a small donation by clicking on the PayPal.com "Donate" button located to the right of this paragraph. Thank you!
(Note: I am not a registered charity. Donations are not tax deductible.)

Main Menu       Home       Digital Cameras

Misc. Pictures       Articles       My Blog

 

Copyright 2024 © PaulsTravelPictures.com
 All Rights Reserved ®

Paul's Travel Pictures is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Privacy Policy     About Paul & Author Contact Info