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Keyless Entry Transmitter: Service and Repair







Remote Control Key Battery, Foldable






1 Key with variable code transponder

2 Radio frequency unit - upper part

Version also with 3 buttons

3 LED

This LED must blink when operating the remote control

If LED does not blink when remote control is operated, the battery is completely discharged and must be replaced.

4 Battery

5 Radio frequency unit - lower part

Removing

- Insert screwdriver in the slot between radio-frequency unit - 1 - and key - 2 -.






- Rotate screwdriver in - direction of arrow - and detach radio frequency unit from key.

- Press radio frequency unit - 1 - apart with key bit on key - 2 -.






- Use a screwdriver to unclip battery - 1 - out of holders - 2 - in - direction of arrow -.






Installation

Before installing the battery, one of the buttons must be pushed.

The radio remote container is reset and only recognize a new battery.

Keep the correct polarity and position when installing the batteries.






- Place battery - 1 - in radio-frequency unit - 2 - with positive terminal downward (positive terminal is marked in housing).

- Press the battery lightly to secure it in the radio frequency unit.

- Install the cover on the radio frequency unit without damaging the seal.

- Then lock radio-frequency unit with key.