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Old 12-20-2011, 12:05 AM
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I have a 2004 GTO and I wanted to replace the battery in the key fob because it's losing its range. After trying to pry it apart for 10 minutes I looked in the manual. It sounds like i cant replace a battery but need a brand new key fob! What gives? any ideas how to get around this and not have to spend that much money. thanks

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Old 12-20-2011, 12:54 AM
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I have a 2004 GTO and I wanted to replace the battery in the key fob because it's losing its range. After trying to pry it apart for 10 minutes I looked in the manual. It sounds like i cant replace a battery but need a brand new key fob! What gives? any ideas how to get around this and not have to spend that much money. thanks
EBay has them cheap but they can be a pain to program. One thing you have to make sure of if you buy a remote online is that the FCC ID number matches perfectly

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Old 12-20-2011, 01:05 AM
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Mine has 2 screws on the backside..... Haven't had the need to open it up though..... yet....

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The screws only attach the head to the actual key...the heads are not serviceable and are supposed to be replaced (good job, GM)

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Its a 90 dollar key and GM has em...

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Correct, battery not serviced separately.

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Its a 90 dollar key and GM has em...
not quite 90 but bad enough. i only use 1 car for my gto and keep the other on aside. prolonging the inevitable i suppose. probably should get a spare while i still can. i work at a gm dealership, pm me with your info an i can get i price tomorrow for one. any forum member i give at least 15 to 20% off or more if i can.

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