How to Change the Battery in an Avital Remote Starter
by Megan Mattingly-ArthurA division of Directed Electronics, Avital began producing convenient remote start and keyless entry systems since the early 1990s. Each Avital remote starter unit runs on a 3-volt lithium battery designed to last for approximately one year under normal use. Reduced operating range and a dimmed LED display will indicate that the battery in your Avital fob requires replacement. Fortunately, you can change the battery in your Avital fob in less than five minutes.
Step 1
Separate the two halves of your Avital remote starter to access the battery compartment. Insert the tip of an optical-size flat-blade screwdriver into the seam on the side of the remote start unit. Wiggle the screwdriver back and forth until the halves separate.
Step 2
Remove the old battery from the battery compartment; pry it free with the tip of the screwdriver if necessary. Recycle the old battery if facilities exist in your area.
Step 3
Insert a new 3-volt, CR2032 lithium battery into the remote starter fob's battery compartment in the same configuration in which the original battery sat.
Step 4
Reassemble the Avital remote starter unit. Line up the two halves of the remote starter, and pinch them between your fingers until the pieces snap together.
References
- "4103 Remote Start Owner's Guide;" Avital; 2008
- Avital: Avital 4103 Remote Start
Tips
- You can also use a PDA case-opening tool or plastic guitar pick to pry apart the halves of your Avital remote starter.
Things You'll Need
- Optical-size flat-blade screwdriver
- 3-volt CR2032 lithium battery
Warnings
- Contact Avital customer service for more remote starter repair and warranty information (see link in Resources section).
Writer Bio
Megan Mattingly-Arthur has been writing professionally since 1998. She has contributed to various publications, including "Teen Voices" and "Positive Teens" magazines, as well as a book, "The Young Writer's Guide to Getting Published." Mattingly-Arthur is studying travel and tourism through Penn Foster Career School.
