Use a mini philips and remove single screw. With mini flat screwdriver evenly pry open all around key handle so it pops open and doesn't break.
Bend back small metal clamp just enough to remove battery. Replace with a Lithium CR1220 available at RadioShack for $2.99 + tax. Put it back together and your key is good for several more years.
The original Battery is a Panasonic 3V # BR1216 But this is not in replacement catalogs, so maybe Lexus has an exclusive on it so they can help themselves to your wallet.
The Lithium CR1220 is identical in every way, but does not list the BR1216 as a replacement.
It took me ten minutes and I now have a fresh remote key.
Panasonic coin-type lithium batteries are high energy, high reliability batteries for a variety of applications. The full 3 volts in these high energy batteries is about twice that of conventional dry batteries. Panasonic coin-type lithium batteries are available in two types — poly-carbonmonoflouride lithium batteries (BR Series) for users requiring extended reliability and safety, and manganese dioxide lithium batteries (CR Series) for users requiring high voltage and strong load pulse characteristics.
The original battery was a BR1216 and if I can find them at Radio Shack I'll get it --- but if they only have the CR1220 I'll go with that. Thanks for the info!
Remote Key Program
in 90 - 00 Lexus LS400
Posted
Panasonic coin-type lithium batteries are high energy, high reliability batteries for a variety of applications. The full 3 volts in these high energy batteries is about twice that of conventional dry batteries. Panasonic coin-type lithium batteries are available in two types — poly-carbonmonoflouride lithium batteries (BR Series) for users requiring extended reliability and safety, and manganese dioxide lithium batteries (CR Series) for users requiring high voltage and strong load pulse characteristics.
The original battery was a BR1216 and if I can find them at Radio Shack I'll get it --- but if they only have the CR1220 I'll go with that. Thanks for the info!