Key battery

Electrical 206CC problems
Lizzi.Redmond
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Key battery

Post by Lizzi.Redmond »

I need to change the battery in my key fob as my car keeps beeping at me, is this something i can do myseld or do i need to go to a proper car dealership to get this done?

Can anyone help me?

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GrandadMonkey
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Re: Key battery

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To replace the battery, remove the screw then unclip the casing using a coin at the ring. The battery is a CR2016 3 volt battery and I think I bought my last one from Sainsburys, but most places that sell batteries should have them e.g. Wilkinsons. Should only cost a quid or two. Your Peugeot dealer would sell them of course, and should be able to change it for you if you're not confident enough.

By the way the keyfob has a transponder chip inside it. Make sure it doesn't fall out while you've got the key apart, or if it does put it back in properly.

If the remote control does not work after the battery has been changed, reprogramme the remote control:-
a. Switch off the ignition.
b. Switch the ignition on again.
c. Press button A. (The bigger of the 2 buttons that you normally press to lock the car.)
d. Switch off the ignition and remove the remote control key from the ignition lock. It should now be working again.

Welcome to the forum.
Ron
"If it ain't broke don't fix it!"
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sarah march
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Re: Key battery

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hi, sorry to butt in but i replaced my remote key battery, and it did stop working. first thing i did was a google search which told me to put key in door lock, hold button a for 20secs press button b then get in car, press a near ignition, turn on ignition 10secs, then off 5 secs. all done........ but no. im now getting all the instrument lights flashing.
ive now tried your instructions but still no joy. car wont even start.
please help

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GrandadMonkey
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Re: Key battery

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What car have you got Sarah?
Ron
"If it ain't broke don't fix it!"
Golf 1.5 Tsi Evo SE Nav Estate Atlantic Blue
Polo 1.0 SEL DSG Reef Blue (wife's)
(Previously owned a 2005 206CC 1.6 Allure Moonstone for 10 years)