arnage Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Hi there, The key fob remote for my LS400 (1999) has died. Does anyone know which lithium battery I need to buy? Similarly, is the replacement as simple as unscrewing the key, putting the battery in, and reassembling the key? I haven't been able to find conclusive information as to whether or not I have to go through the open door/close door / pedal dance / etc procedures. Hopefully the remote will work just like its twin, once I replace the battery... Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexusLooker Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 I replaced mine before it died, so I don't know if it needs a special procedure to get it going again, but I doubt you'd have to. The battery is pretty standard. My '98 takes a CR 1616 battery. One screw to take the key apart, 2 more screws to uncover the battery. The hardest part is finding a microscopic Phillips-head screwdriver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnage Posted November 21, 2006 Author Share Posted November 21, 2006 Thanks! I wound up actually taking it to a Lexus dealership -- they just charged the cost of the battery ($4.99), which was consistent with what Radio Shack was charging..and of course, they replaced it for me. A big help.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansawyer Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Thanks for the tip. FYI - The '91 LS400 takes a CR1216 (3V). $4 at the local HW store (they did not replace it for me.) - Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killerFatty Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Thanks for the tip. FYI - The '91 LS400 takes a CR1216 (3V). $4 at the local HW store (they did not replace it for me.) - Dan I hope this is not a dead post but does anyone know if that is the same battery as the 93 LS400? I have the same problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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