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08-19-2014, 09:10 PM

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I replaced my batt about two months ago and I am getting batt low messages every now and then, so I removed the batt and checked it and it has 3.3 DCV. The batt say's 3.0V on it so my batt is good. I read the manuel and there is a sentance that say's to not touch the batt with your fingers and if you do clean it with rubbing alcohol. Well it's almost impossiable to install a batt with out touching it but anyhow do you guys think that might be the problem with premature batt failuer ??

When you handle button batteries just use a kleenex, but be sure you don't catch a piece between the battery and the contact. Skin oil can accelerate corrosion. It could be your problem - take it out and check. Not sure you'd need alcohol, just use a kleenex to clean it.

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08-20-2014, 10:23 AM

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OK bb, I will try that. Thanks

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08-20-2014, 11:56 AM

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It actually is a 2032 and not as previously posted. Tested the old one and it was almost dead, so the new one works fine. THANKS EVERYONE.

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08-20-2014, 12:19 PM

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if you have a volt meter they start acting up when they hit 2.8 3.3V is new

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08-23-2014, 03:26 PM

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After I installed a new batt I was still getting a "Key Batt Low" message so I removed the new batt and cleaned all the contacts and the batt with a new eraser then wiped them all clean with Kleenex and so far so good.

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08-24-2014, 11:08 AM

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The next day I got the Low Battery message again, and I looked at my wife and asked if she had her key fob in her purse, to which she replied "of course". Off to the dollar store, 3 batteries for a dollar, and the message dissapeared.

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08-24-2014, 08:14 PM

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you get what u pay for in batteries 3/$1.00 get some Duracell. My Durango is 13 months old and I have gone through 3 batteries in one fob and 1 in the spare.

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08-25-2014, 09:59 PM

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If your car is still under warranty, just stop into the dealer. In 5 minutes you'll be on your way with a new battery installed for nothing.

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08-29-2014, 02:47 AM

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On our 11 we got that often but never changed the battery. Also got the no key in vehicle often too. Open door and close again and all was good.

Ain't technology great!

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