# 2009 Grand Caravan FOB

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2009-grand-caravan-fob/548903>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [August 2, 2010, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2009-grand-caravan-fob/548903 "2010-08-02T16:37:32Z")\
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**Author:** ![ghostman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a3d4f5/32.png) [@ghostman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ghostman)\
**Post date:** [August 2, 2010, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2009-grand-caravan-fob/548903/1 "2010-08-02T16:37:32Z")

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So, my keyless entry fob’s battery is kaput. I opened up the back and got the replacement. Now I’m to the point where I am going to pop out the old battery and put in the new one. Problem is, that I can’t figure out how to get the old one out. I have the back cover removed and it seems to be spring loaded, but I can’t slide the battery out. I’ve tried using tweezers and a little screwdriver with no luck.

The owner’s manual says “Open up the back. Take out the battery. Replace with equivalent” So, that’s no help.

Ideas?

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**Author:** ![Baron\_Skinley\_Von\_Clipper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7c8e57/32.png) [@Baron\_Skinley\_Von\_Clipper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baron_Skinley_Von_Clipper)\
**Post date:** [August 3, 2010, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2009-grand-caravan-fob/548903/2 "2010-08-03T17:32:36Z")

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Could you post a picture of the fob? or maybe find one online and provide a link.

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**Author:** ![gotpasswords](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c57346/32.png) [@gotpasswords](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gotpasswords)\
**Post date:** [August 3, 2010, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2009-grand-caravan-fob/548903/3 "2010-08-03T20:39:59Z")

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I’m assuming this is a coin cell, probably a #2032.

I’ve seen some where the battery is recessed into a hole and you need to press against the top edge of the battery at the side away from the contact/retaining clip with a small screwdriver and lift - it’s a motion similar to digging a hole with a shovel.