Changing the Lexus LS430 smart key remote battery

Changing the 2005 Lexus LS430 Remote battery is very easy once you know how. It hardly even needs a tool, just something to help pull the battery compartment out.

The battery is a CR2032 that you can buy from Radio Shack or just find it online. I get it from the Computer show that I go to for $1 per piece.

BTW, the Lexus dealership asked $25 to change the battery. I just did it for $1 !!!

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Tags:

• smart
• key
• lexus
• battery
• changing
• remote

[kesabsy]

Well, a lot of remotes don't have changeable batteries, they get recharged as you use it. So if yours can be changed by the dealer, then it means it is able to be changed. So you would have to look for some crack or seam in the case and follow it, if it is all sealed all around then it might not be possible to do it with finesse. The ones like the BMW keys, have one piece key bodies and the only way to do it is to cut through the body and change the battery then glue it together.

[kesabsy]

It really p-ed me off when I took it to the dealer and they wanted $25 for a stupid battery change. As if they don't make enough money already. I figured there were a few others out there that needed it. I'm glad it helped all of you.

[rudyhassen]

Excellent. Thank you. It's a CR2032 battery in case anyone wants to get one in advance.

[vaderundershorts]

$25? Bargain at dealer. You get to enjoy a nice coffee, donuts and wifi while there.

[MrVndo]

Thank you for posting this video. It's very informative, and I was able to change the battery in my remote without any problem

[mewhee1a]

Much thanls - worked like a charm !

[piccolovic]

Do you know how to replace the batteries on the 3button keys?? I have a 3 button(front) key for my RX300 and they want 15.00 each to replace the batteries on 2 keys(30.00 total). Also is it true that you can only find the batteries for Lexus keys in the dealer?? The guy told me That I would not be able to got o radio shack or anywhere to find the battery to fit my Lexus keys..Is that true????

I cant seem to find a video for mine. Good job o this one :).

[piccolovic]

Do you know how to replace the batteries on the 3button keys?? I have a 3 button(front) key for my RX300 and they want 15.00 each to replace the batteries on 2 keys(30.00 total). I cant seem to find a video for mine. THanks for posting this though I bet you saved people money for sure! good job!.

Vicky

[AquaporinA1]

Very nice. Easy and it saves a few bucks. Also so much more convient.

[jdhopson67]

Thank you so much for posting this you saved me a lot of aggravation.

[wetmore55]

Well done! Thank you very much!

[vermontv23]

Thank u so much u saved me a trip gas and money!!!