Fob Battery Change?

[Buchnerb]

I got work this morning and my Fob won't lock the bike. It worked fine on Saturday and it unlocked the ignition to drive in. Usually I press it once to lock the locks and then once again to arm the alarm. So far this morning when I press it the locks don't lock and the lights don't flash. It is only a year old but perhaps I need a new battery?

The spare fob is at home so I will have to wait to check it. One major question I have if I go to Radio Shack and get a new battery do I somehow have to relink it to my bike or does the Fob have the proper codes hardwired in? I don't want to change the battery and then be unable to disarm the starter interlock. Are there any other conditions that would inhibit the locking sequence?

Bike is a 2007 with factory alarm.

Bruce

[jzeiler]

I doubt it is the battery. My FOB has been working fine for four years. I have noticed that in some locations there are strong RF feilds that interfere with the FOB such that I have to hold it right up against the bottom of the top case to get it to work. But when I come out after work I can unlock it from 10 feet away. Go figure.


Now as for needing to reset after battery change, I can't help you as I am still on the factory battery.

[joegottberg]

I lost my FOB and got a replacement. The procedure in the Alarm owners manual book works good. The "correct" code should be on a "credit card" looking thing.

The battery should last a good long time. I would doubt it needs replacing yet, but, YMMV.

If you push the "lock" button, does a little red light light up? I believe mine does. This would let you know if the battery still works. I think the receiving unit is near the back of the bike, so try the fob at the back end to see.

Finally, when you shut her down completely, there is a red LED on the dash that will flash the number of FOBS programmed.

There is probably a procedure in the book about battery replacement as well.

Good Luck,

[mwnahas]

I had to change my battery in both of mine. Went to RS for the battery and it only lasted 1 week. Went to Wallmart and got a two pack for the same price and still using those ray-o-vacs after 2 years. The FOB will sync with the alarm. You will just need to hold the button down for a few seconds the first time or you press it rapidly a few times, don't remember which, but I remember it was easy.

[dfinazzo]

My FOB eats batteries for lunch - some reason the batteries get discharged in my FOB.

I would say batteries do not last more than a month - at most. So off I go to eBay and buy 10 for $4.00 . . . Eveready CR2032

http://cgi.ebay.com/10-NEW-CR2032-LITHIUM-BATTERY-CR-2032-SHIP-FAST-USA_W0QQitemZ130223290110QQihZ003QQcategoryZ45096QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Anyone else have an issue this this little battery eater??

[joegottberg]

My FOB eats batteries for lunch - some reason the batteries get discharged in my FOB.

I would say batteries do not last more than a month - at most. So off I go to eBay and buy 10 for $4.00 . . . Eveready CR2032

http://cgi.ebay.com/10-NEW-CR2032-LITHIUM-BATTERY-CR-2032-SHIP-FAST-USA_W0QQitemZ130223290110QQihZ003QQcategoryZ45096QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Anyone else have an issue this this little battery eater??

One Month Battery Life :confused:

Youve got to be pushing the button somehow during the non riding times. Mine was original and used for 58K (I know mileage doesn't count, but, as a commuter it gets used a bunch, not just sitting) before I lost it. I now use the spare and have the one from Beemerboneyard as my spare. Still the same battery.

I don't take any special care storing my FOB either.

[petepeterson]

:confused: :confused: Hmmmm....

My wife's van batt. is 9 years old... My truck batt. is 7 years old and the LT batt. is 4 years old,,, all work great,, all OEM original............Pete