Paul's Travel Pictures

GM Chevrolet Tahoe Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide
How to change the battery in the key fob remote control of a 2nd generation 2000-2006 GM Chevy Tahoe SUV with photos.

Main Menu            Home           Digital Cameras

Misc. Pictures            Articles            My Blog

2000-2006-GM-Chevrolet-Tahoe-Key-Fob-Battery-Replacement-Guide-001
2006 Tahoe Key Fob
2000-2006-GM-Chevrolet-Tahoe-Key-Fob-Battery-Replacement-Guide-002
Notch On Bottom Edge
2000-2006-GM-Chevrolet-Tahoe-Key-Fob-Battery-Replacement-Guide-003
Pry Apart Two Halves

This automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist owners of the second generation (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2006) GM Chevrolet Tahoe SUV in changing the battery in the key fob remote control for the keyless entry system.

Owners of other General Motors GMT800 series vehicles such as the Chevy Silverado, Suburban, Avalanche, GMC Yukon, Sierra, Hummer H2 and the Cadillac Escalade may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.

A replacement coin cell (A.K.A. "button" or "watch") battery is part number CR2032.

The battery is available from various manufacturers such as Panasonic, GE, Duracell, Energizer, Sony and Maxell.

The only tool needed to replace the battery is a flathead screwdriver or a small plastic pry bar tool used to pry apart the two halves of the fob.



 
2000-2006-GM-Chevrolet-Tahoe-Key-Fob-Battery-Replacement-Guide-004
Back Cover Removed
2000-2006-GM-Chevrolet-Tahoe-Key-Fob-Battery-Replacement-Guide-005
Pry Out Old Battery
2000-2006-GM-Chevrolet-Tahoe-Key-Fob-Battery-Replacement-Guide-006
Old Battery Removed

Locate the small notch on the bottom of the fob near the key ring hole.

Insert the blade of the screwdriver in to the notch and gently pry apart the two halves of the key fob.

You may also be able to use a coin, butter knife, nail file or any similarly shaped tool to open the fob.

Gently pry out the old battery from the socket. Try to avoid damaging the metal electrical contacts or the green circuit board.

The OEM battery in this key fob for a 2006 Tahoe was a Panasonic CR2032.

2000-2006-GM-Chevrolet-Tahoe-Key-Fob-Battery-Replacement-Guide-007
Panasonic CR2032 3V
2000-2006-GM-Chevrolet-Tahoe-Key-Fob-Battery-Replacement-Guide-008
New CR2032 Batteries
2000-2006-GM-Chevrolet-Tahoe-Key-Fob-Battery-Replacement-Guide-009
Insert New Battery
Insert a new # CR2032 3 volt coin cell battery in to the holder with the "+" positive side facing up towards you and the "-" negative side facing down.



 

2000-2006-GM-Chevrolet-Tahoe-Key-Fob-Battery-Replacement-Guide-010
New Battery Installed
2000-2006-GM-Chevrolet-Tahoe-Key-Fob-Battery-Replacement-Guide-011
Line Up Two Halves
2000-2006-GM-Chevrolet-Tahoe-Key-Fob-Battery-Replacement-Guide-012
Snap Together Fob
Line up the back cover of the fob with the other half and gently snap them together.
2000-2006-GM-Chevrolet-Tahoe-Key-Fob-Battery-Replacement-Guide-013
Edges Flush Together
2000-2006-GM-Chevrolet-Tahoe-Key-Fob-Battery-Replacement-Guide-014
Key Fob Re-Assembled
2000-2006-GM-Chevrolet-Tahoe-Key-Fob-Battery-Replacement-Guide-015
Test New Key Fob Battery
Make sure that the two halves of the key fob are flush together at every edge.

To test the new key fob battery, stand near your Tahoe and press the "Unlock" or "Lock" buttons.

If the new battery is working properly, you should see the parking lights flash and hear the door locks opening or closing.

Be sure to record the battery change in your vehicle's service records.

For more, check out my other 2000-2006 GM Chevrolet Tahoe DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides.
 

If you found this guide to be helpful, please consider making a small donation by clicking on the PayPal.com "Donate" button located to the right of this paragraph. Thank you!
(Note: I am not a registered charity. Donations are not tax deductible.)

Main Menu       Home       Digital Cameras

Misc. Pictures       Articles       My Blog

 

Copyright 2024 © PaulsTravelPictures.com
 All Rights Reserved ®

Paul's Travel Pictures is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Privacy Policy     About Paul & Author Contact Info