Author Topic: Knowledge Sharing: How to Change your I-key Battery  (Read 46221 times)

Offline stdfrank

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Re: Knowledge Sharing: How to Change your I-key Battery
« Reply #20 on: August 02, 2009, 08:48:46 PM »
I just followed the steps to replace my ikey battary, bought from HDB shop at $2, Maxell brand (stock one is Sony), works good for me now.

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Re: Knowledge Sharing: How to Change your I-key Battery
« Reply #21 on: August 04, 2009, 10:45:49 AM »
yeah man its a very useful thread....just follow and had it replace in mins~!!.... :thumbsup:

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Re: Knowledge Sharing: How to Change your I-key Battery
« Reply #22 on: August 04, 2009, 01:55:18 PM »
Yep, very useful information as I changed recently too, funny the original battery quite short life.

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Re: Knowledge Sharing: How to Change your I-key Battery
« Reply #23 on: August 17, 2009, 09:19:07 PM »
1 more up to the thread starter for a great contribution :thumbsup:
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Re: Knowledge Sharing: How to Change your I-key Battery
« Reply #24 on: August 17, 2009, 09:40:13 PM »
1 more up to the thread starter for a great contribution :thumbsup:

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Re: Knowledge Sharing: How to Change your I-key Battery
« Reply #25 on: August 20, 2009, 03:24:33 PM »
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Re: Knowledge Sharing: How to Change your I-key Battery
« Reply #26 on: September 22, 2009, 12:14:20 PM »
Cool!!    :thumbsup:

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Re: Knowledge Sharing: How to Change your I-key Battery
« Reply #27 on: September 25, 2009, 05:50:46 PM »
Thanks to NSman for posting this useful info! I've just changed my own battery yesterday, cheers!  :thumbsup:
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Re: Knowledge Sharing: How to Change your I-key Battery
« Reply #28 on: October 04, 2009, 11:44:35 AM »
How long does the battery last before it is time to change? Mine is already about 14 months but before that don't know how long they have inserted the battery. Btw anyone here ever faced the problem where your remote is on you but yet the car system is unable to sense it presence especially when you are trying to crank the engine (meaning I cannot turn the ignition and the key symbol is flashing)? Happened to me quite a number of times. Ask the SA to check and they say no problems found.
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Re: Knowledge Sharing: How to Change your I-key Battery
« Reply #29 on: October 05, 2009, 05:20:58 PM »
For me, I drive frequently & use the i-key very often, so the battery only last 12 months for me.

Same problem as you when I crank my engine, so I decide to change the battery. The problem went away after that.
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Re: Knowledge Sharing: How to Change your I-key Battery
« Reply #30 on: October 09, 2009, 08:02:23 PM »
Hmm then maybe indication that it is time for me to change the battery...

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Re: Knowledge Sharing: How to Change your I-key Battery
« Reply #31 on: November 06, 2009, 03:29:18 PM »
my i-key is 23 mths old and are showing "symptoms" to get batt changed...like i-key icon keep flashing but still can start engine..
was unable to unlock my car a few times when the i-key is too cold...hv to warm it with my palms b4 it unlock my car...

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Re: Knowledge Sharing: How to Change your I-key Battery
« Reply #32 on: November 07, 2009, 06:32:24 PM »
The replacement battery is very affordable only $3, should change asap.
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Re: Knowledge Sharing: How to Change your I-key Battery
« Reply #33 on: November 07, 2009, 09:19:00 PM »
just changed on 4 Nov 09 - car is 17 months old

cost of CR2025 battery is $1.20 from neighbourhood shop
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Re: Knowledge Sharing: How to Change your I-key Battery
« Reply #34 on: November 08, 2009, 11:56:11 AM »
damm.. i was charge $4 for the battry.. anutie say additional $1 if she help me change..
will never go bck to tat shop again..

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Re: Knowledge Sharing: How to Change your I-key Battery
« Reply #35 on: November 14, 2009, 09:35:56 PM »
if i ask TCM to change for me, how much would it cost?

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Re: Knowledge Sharing: How to Change your I-key Battery
« Reply #36 on: November 14, 2009, 09:55:09 PM »
SGD10.00
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Re: Knowledge Sharing: How to Change your I-key Battery
« Reply #37 on: November 14, 2009, 10:50:28 PM »
if i ask TCM to change for me, how much would it cost?

just change urself la. less than 5mins job. very easy onli  ;D

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Re: Knowledge Sharing: How to Change your I-key Battery
« Reply #38 on: November 15, 2009, 08:55:24 AM »
just wondering..as i do not have a test pen, would using another sharp object such as pen knife work?

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Re: Knowledge Sharing: How to Change your I-key Battery
« Reply #39 on: November 15, 2009, 10:07:12 AM »
just wondering..as i do not have a test pen, would using another sharp object such as pen knife work?

test pen can be bought in sim lim square level 3, those battery shops. Sold at $2 a piece, very useful for a lot of gadgets.

Don't try to use pen-knife or other sharp objects, because it will definitely scratch your car since u are using force to pry open the thing.

The reason for using test pen is because it is made of silicon, and is gentle to surfaces.  :thumbsup: