remote batteries

xsport · 21st August 2021, 19:23

just wondering what make of batteries give good service life for remote fobs. there are plenty available in supermarkets but rebranded im sure. duracell i have tried but not impressed. batteries from jewellers might be an option but you still dont know how old they are. i have got the upgraded flipkey fobs that a lot of other members bought on here , and whilst i have been happy with mine they can be a challenge sometimes to change the batteries. just wondered where and what other members buy. an auto locksmith or even an A.A patrol man might have an idea . i would rather pay a bit more for decent ones.

trikey · 21st August 2021, 20:39

Have you had a bad Duracell Stefan? I changed ours to duracell a couple of years ago and all are still going strong.

Mike Trident · 22nd August 2021, 07:25

Just a quick question, how long do the batteries usually last in the fob?

hogweed · 22nd August 2021, 09:22

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Originally Posted by Mike Trident

Just a quick question, how long do the batteries usually last in the fob?

Can't say for sure, but mine worked until the fob wore through where you press the button - many years

xsport · 22nd August 2021, 21:44

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Originally Posted by trikey

Have you had a bad Duracell Stefan? I changed ours to duracell a couple of years ago and all are still going strong.

thanks andy. duracell seems to be getting the vote on here. bought some on the bay cheap and they didnt last long both in my remote and the wifes honda. so my conclusion is probably about where to buy decent ones. some give exp/dates some dont when advertised. may be i will pay greater attention to 100% feedback in future ...

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xsport Posted a thing or two rover 75 club se Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,672 Thanks: 358 Thanked 419 Times in 310 Posts	remote batteries just wondering what make of batteries give good service life for remote fobs. there are plenty available in supermarkets but rebranded im sure. duracell i have tried but not impressed. batteries from jewellers might be an option but you still dont know how old they are. i have got the upgraded flipkey fobs that a lot of other members bought on here , and whilst i have been happy with mine they can be a challenge sometimes to change the batteries. just wondered where and what other members buy. an auto locksmith or even an A.A patrol man might have an idea . i would rather pay a bit more for decent ones.

21st August 2021, 20:39	#2
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