How to Replace the Battery in a Pontiac Remote Control
by Leonardo R. GrabkowskiIn the automotive world, the term "remote control" generally applies to a remote starter; however, it may also refer to a keyless remote (sometimes known as a key fob). If your Pontiac vehicle is equipped with a remote starter, it is within the keyless remote device. The device uses a single battery to unlock the doors and remotely start the engine.
Step 1
Insert a small knife or thin flat-head screwdriver between the remote halves, directly underneath the slot for your key ring.
Step 2
Pry the remote halves apart carefully. Set them down on a table, and then remove the old battery from the remote.
Step 3
Insert the new battery, with the "positive" symbol facing up. Align the remote halves and press them together to snap the remote back together.
References
Tips
- Bring your old battery when shopping for a new one. Most Pontiac (and GM) remotes use the same battery (CR2032), however, verify this before purchasing a replacement.
- Most electronic stores, such as Radio Shack, sell replacement batteries for keyless remotes.
Things You'll Need
- Small knife or flat-head screwdriver
- Replacement battery
Warnings
- Do not touch the internal circuits in your remote. This could cause a shock.
Writer Bio
Leonardo R. Grabkowski has been writing professionally for more than four years. Grabkowski attended college in Oregon. He builds websites on the side and has a slight obsession with Drupal, Joomla and Wordpress.
