Battery for Key
10-28-2009, 06:00 PM
#1
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Battery for Key
I feel like an idiot. My display was showing that my battery for the keyless entry was low. In a panic of being stranded I went to the nearest Infiniti and bought the battery ( Panasonic CR 2032 3V)...for $11!!!...LOL....God I got duped...especially when I looked online and saw that radio shack sells it for under $5.
CR2032 3V/230mAh High Energy Lithium Battery - RadioShack.com
and some for even less than $2.
Panasonic Cr2032 3v Battery - Compare Prices, Reviews and Buy at NexTag - Price - Review
I read the manual and it does say it has a life of around 2 years...I should have stacked up, I could have bought a few of these for the price I paid Infinity for 1!!!
CR2032 3V/230mAh High Energy Lithium Battery - RadioShack.com
and some for even less than $2.
Panasonic Cr2032 3v Battery - Compare Prices, Reviews and Buy at NexTag - Price - Review
I read the manual and it does say it has a life of around 2 years...I should have stacked up, I could have bought a few of these for the price I paid Infinity for 1!!!
10-28-2009, 06:40 PM
#2
You live and learn. I bought a 3 pack at Radio Shak the other day for $11. Went to O'reilly Auto Parts afterward and saw they had 2 packs for $5 on the counter.
You probably presumed (like a lot of people seem to) that it is a specialty battery or an unusual model and only the dealership will have it. My garage door opener takes the same battery.
BTW, I think that the warning light comes on long before the battery is actually low. I'm going to keep a spare in the car and when it comes on the next time see how long I can actually use the fob before it's completely dead.
You probably presumed (like a lot of people seem to) that it is a specialty battery or an unusual model and only the dealership will have it. My garage door opener takes the same battery.
BTW, I think that the warning light comes on long before the battery is actually low. I'm going to keep a spare in the car and when it comes on the next time see how long I can actually use the fob before it's completely dead.
10-28-2009, 07:58 PM
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yeah...it was an impulse thing...my display started issuing the warning this morning showing a picture with a key and a battery with 50% bar. I said, okay, I'll get some batteries this weekend...but then around noon the display showed 25%!!!...that's when I freaked, cuz I was miles from home....lol
10-28-2009, 11:09 PM
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Even if your battery dies all the way, you open the door with the hard key and insert the intelligent key into the slot. You won't get stranded because of a bad $2 battery for a 40k car.
10-28-2009, 11:31 PM
#5
But if you are running the key hole cover, it would be a pain to pop off in the rain to get into the car. Mine gave me the warning yesterday (must be battery month) so replaced today with one of the two batteries I got from Terrycs with the key covers.
10-29-2009, 02:28 PM
#8
My low battery warning shows up yesterday. The G is only just 5 months old. I should take it back to the dealer and ask them to put a new battery in.
Two months ago, I bought 6 batteries from eBay at <$2 per battery delivered (for my Infiniti and Nissan cars). It is cheaper for me to replace the battery than to drive to the dealer. LOL
Two months ago, I bought 6 batteries from eBay at <$2 per battery delivered (for my Infiniti and Nissan cars). It is cheaper for me to replace the battery than to drive to the dealer. LOL
10-29-2009, 04:12 PM
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I bought my replacement batteries (20 of them for $3.88) here a while ago:
DealExtreme: $3.66 2032 x 20 pcs Cell Batteries
Dirt cheap, free shipping, but the problem I found with this jumbo blister pack is that the batteries didn't seem to last very long (I see to have to go thru a new one every 3-4 months).
Might want to try these instead:
DealExtreme: $2.11 CR2032 3V Cell Button Battery (5-Pack)
DealExtreme: $3.66 2032 x 20 pcs Cell Batteries
Dirt cheap, free shipping, but the problem I found with this jumbo blister pack is that the batteries didn't seem to last very long (I see to have to go thru a new one every 3-4 months).
Might want to try these instead:
DealExtreme: $2.11 CR2032 3V Cell Button Battery (5-Pack)
10-29-2009, 04:30 PM
#11
I bought my replacement batteries (20 of them for $3.88) here a while ago:
DealExtreme: $3.66 2032 x 20 pcs Cell Batteries
Dirt cheap, free shipping, but the problem I found with this jumbo blister pack is that the batteries didn't seem to last very long (I see to have to go thru a new one every 3-4 months).
Might want to try these instead:
DealExtreme: $2.11 CR2032 3V Cell Button Battery (5-Pack)
DealExtreme: $3.66 2032 x 20 pcs Cell Batteries
Dirt cheap, free shipping, but the problem I found with this jumbo blister pack is that the batteries didn't seem to last very long (I see to have to go thru a new one every 3-4 months).
Might want to try these instead:
DealExtreme: $2.11 CR2032 3V Cell Button Battery (5-Pack)
Now if you can find Energizer or Duracell batteries dirt cheap, I'm in!
10-29-2009, 05:09 PM
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My parents do watch repair/jewelry repair.. and we go through these kinds of batteries all the time. Infact, at our store we sell them and install it for you for $4 bucks.
Look for "Maxell" and "Renata". they are fairly good brands, anything from dealextreme i would be iffy about.. its like dollar store batteries. I would prefer duracell, energizer, etc.
Look for "Maxell" and "Renata". they are fairly good brands, anything from dealextreme i would be iffy about.. its like dollar store batteries. I would prefer duracell, energizer, etc.
