One of the best and helpful tutorials I have seen on TH-cam. I've only had the RAV4 for a year (I bought it used) and got the notice on the dash that the battery needed to be replaced. I had no idea how to do it or if it had to be done at a dealership. Thanks to the simple, well-enunciated verbal instructions, I had the task completed in less than two minutes. Thank you!
Thank you. I watched other videos trying to figure out how to change the battery and they made it so complicated. Your video was straightforward, easy to follow and I successfully changed the battery in both of my key fobs. Five stars to you. You made this old lady happy. 😀
Just found this tutorial, and just changed the battery in my fob. I've literally never opened a key fob before, and following the steps in your video, the entire process took me less than 5 minutes. Thank you for posting this!
Better than others videos I've tried. FobBattery speaks clearly and not too fast. His voices sounds like a midwestern non-accent, which used to be the news anchors' voice. He holds the fob so that its parts and the battery are clearly visible.
5-Stars - I reviewed the video to ensure I purchased the 2032 battery for the key fob. Replaced both of my key fobs which took less than 1 minute. Excellent point about using a small screwdriver to remove the battery. You have to be careful or you can brake off the tabs that hold the battery in place and that would really suck! The most important note is to be very careful when opening the case because it's plastic. And we all know that plastic can easily break. And finally, if your car notifies you that your key fob battery is getting low, replace it immediately. You don't want to be someplace and it go completely dead. Or you have been left up the creek without a paddle by the bank.
Very clear, useful video. I watched the same tutorial for 2013-2019 RAV4s before realizing that the key fob is different on a 2020. Found this video and it worked perfectly. Thank you
How often should I replace the battery? Every two years or more? I liked the way you explain it. So easy. I tried to figure it out by myself with no knowledge on how to do it and I was a nervous rack. I had the worst-case scenario in my mind while doing it. So, I stopped and went to TH-cam. Best choice I ever made in this case. Thank you for your instruction.
I'm sure you have figured this out by now, this is more for the people that read this later. You should get a dash warning that your key fob battery is low.
Thank you very much for posting this. This morning I got a message from my RAV4 saying that the key fob battery needed to be replaced. After watching your video, I replaced the battery in both of our key fobs.
One other point I don't think was mentioned, when you open the clam shell, be careful not to lose the spring that actuates the physical key release. That button on the outside you push to remove the key. We just bought a used Toyota and when we receive the smart key fob, it had been taped up because the spring was missing on that latch. I was a little miffed the dealer hadn't replaced it as there was only one key fob, but a call about this and one other issue a day after we purchased the vehicle and the dealer ordered us a brand new key fob at no cost and programmed it. As soon as my partner came home with the new key, I found your tutorial, popped open the clam shell, and jammed a piece of a ballpoint pen spring in the space. It works great, but I need to find a smaller spring that fits in the retaining shaft of the button. It works great and will continue to do so, but I run the risk of losing the replacement spring when we change the battery.
Excellent tutorial. Perfect for me. I didn’t have any idea how to get rid off this issue. After watching that it turned out in to a very simple one for me. Thank you very much. It was very helpful. Good job.
I'm a Toyota tech and DON'T recommend using the emergency key to open the key fob If you damage it,it may damage what you need for an emergency Use a small screwdriver to open case.
Thank you for this simple and straightforward video. I was having difficulties opening the key fob. This video helped. I was able to change the battery in just a few minutes.
Thank you! Sure beats trying to figure out instrux in an owner's manual. I did struggle with the battery snapping in properly but at the cost of a fingernail and some patience, I made it work.
Great! Simple enough, as it should be. Another video (the first google result I found) warned me not to stick a screw driver in the slot to separate the 2 sides because we wouldn't want to damage the circuitry, and would have had me cutting up my credit card to make a special tool to pry them apart. Luckily for me, a letter opener works just as well, as that's what was handy at my desk.
Geez, first time in my life I ever had to change the battery in a fob! Also, like others have said, screwdriver not required, key fits perfectly into slot to pry open.
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One of the best and helpful tutorials I have seen on TH-cam. I've only had the RAV4 for a year (I bought it used) and got the notice on the dash that the battery needed to be replaced. I had no idea how to do it or if it had to be done at a dealership. Thanks to the simple, well-enunciated verbal instructions, I had the task completed in less than two minutes. Thank you!
Thank you. I watched other videos trying to figure out how to change the battery and they made it so complicated. Your video was straightforward, easy to follow and I successfully changed the battery in both of my key fobs. Five stars to you. You made this old lady happy. 😀
Super easy I am 75 yrs old Thank you so much 👍
Super easy simple tutorial. Loved that he got straight to it.
Just found this tutorial, and just changed the battery in my fob. I've literally never opened a key fob before, and following the steps in your video, the entire process took me less than 5 minutes. Thank you for posting this!
Better than others videos I've tried. FobBattery speaks clearly and not too fast. His voices sounds like a midwestern
non-accent, which used to be the news anchors' voice. He holds the fob so that its parts and the battery are clearly visible.
You can also use the key to seperate the case, it fits nicely in that rectangle cavity.
Came to say this, the rectangular key fits perfectly to pop open the keyfob
5-Stars - I reviewed the video to ensure I purchased the 2032 battery for the key fob. Replaced both of my key fobs which took less than 1 minute. Excellent point about using a small screwdriver to remove the battery. You have to be careful or you can brake off the tabs that hold the battery in place and that would really suck! The most important note is to be very careful when opening the case because it's plastic. And we all know that plastic can easily break. And finally, if your car notifies you that your key fob battery is getting low, replace it immediately. You don't want to be someplace and it go completely dead. Or you have been left up the creek without a paddle by the bank.
Useful tutorial.
The fob for my 2021 RAV4 Prime uses a different battery: CR2450.
Very clear, useful video. I watched the same tutorial for 2013-2019 RAV4s before realizing that the key fob is different on a 2020. Found this video and it worked perfectly.
Thank you
Great tutorial: straightforward and to the point without all the unneccessary commentary.
How often should I replace the battery? Every two years or more? I liked the way you explain it. So easy. I tried to figure it out by myself with no knowledge on how to do it and I was a nervous rack. I had the worst-case scenario in my mind while doing it. So, I stopped and went to TH-cam. Best choice I ever made in this case. Thank you for your instruction.
I'm sure you have figured this out by now, this is more for the people that read this later. You should get a dash warning that your key fob battery is low.
Thank you very much for posting this. This morning I got a message from my RAV4 saying that the key fob battery needed to be replaced. After watching your video, I replaced the battery in both of our key fobs.
One other point I don't think was mentioned, when you open the clam shell, be careful not to lose the spring that actuates the physical key release. That button on the outside you push to remove the key. We just bought a used Toyota and when we receive the smart key fob, it had been taped up because the spring was missing on that latch. I was a little miffed the dealer hadn't replaced it as there was only one key fob, but a call about this and one other issue a day after we purchased the vehicle and the dealer ordered us a brand new key fob at no cost and programmed it. As soon as my partner came home with the new key, I found your tutorial, popped open the clam shell, and jammed a piece of a ballpoint pen spring in the space. It works great, but I need to find a smaller spring that fits in the retaining shaft of the button. It works great and will continue to do so, but I run the risk of losing the replacement spring when we change the battery.
Excellent tutorial. Perfect for me. I didn’t have any idea how to get rid off this issue. After watching that it turned out in to a very simple one for me. Thank you very much. It was very helpful. Good job.
This was the best video on the subject. Very detailed I was able to replace the batteries on both sets of keys.
Thank you and, you can use the key piece you removed and don't need a flat head, fits in there perfectly, likely what it was designed for.
LOL, I was thinking the same thing when I watched this
So much for me buying a top of the line CNC machine to make a custom key fob battery replacement tool!
I'm a Toyota tech and DON'T recommend using the emergency key to open the key fob
If you damage it,it may damage what you need for an emergency
Use a small screwdriver to open case.
Thank you for this simple and straightforward video. I was having difficulties opening the key fob. This video helped. I was able to change the battery in just a few minutes.
Concise, perfect demonstration. This is what all tutorials should look like. Thank you!
i had to replace the battery on my mom's key. simple video and easy instructions, thank you!
many thanks, the handbook doesnt show how to do this simple job so this saved me a lot of hassle
Thank you! You saved me a trip to the dealership.
The first time I went to the dealer and paid around $30.00 to do this, I said to myself never again.
Thank you.
Thank you. Just what I needed when my car would not start or lock/unlock
Thank you. Very informative. Other tutorials I’ve seen can’t even see the steps. Have a magical year.
You made it very easy. I did it as you spoke. So easy.
Thank you, just replaced it with no issues. Happy New Year. I keep my cars forever, so this is great!
Happy New Year! Glad it helped.
Thanks! Simple instructions and was able to change two key fobs very quickly.
Thank you! This helped me so much! The directions in the Toyota owners manual didn’t come close. 👏🏼👍🏼🙏🏼
Really good directions, easy to follow. Thanks!
You started at a point after the only thing one could have any trouble with. How to get the thing open. Absolutely unbelievable.
This is awesome. I just got the warning on my dashboard that the battery is low. Thanks!
Thanks for the video. Saved me a trip to the battery store.
Thanks, Just for those with newer FOBS, it may take a CR2450. That is what my wife's 2021 Rav4 Prime needed
Thanks very much for this video which clearly explains how to change a RAV4 2019-2021 battery. Much appreciated!
So very helpful, got my battery changed, thank you!
It worked! Thank you for making it so clear & easy to follow.
Thank you! Sure beats trying to figure out instrux in an owner's manual. I did struggle with the battery snapping in properly but at the cost of a fingernail and some patience, I made it work.
Your video was all I needed. Thanks man
Thank you for your easy-to-do instruction. It very helpful.
Throwing a thanks for this simple vid! Was able to replace in less than 10 seconds.
Great instructions…first time to ever do this in 90 years
Thanks! That made it super easy! I agree that the precision screwdriver made it easier!
Thanks, Man. A great reminder of how to replace the battery. I'm old (LOL) and didn't remember how to split the fob case :-)
Perfect! Followed along and everything was just as you indicated. Battery replaced in less then 5 minutes.
Agreed!! Quick!
Great video, thank you! Also if you're in a pinch, the center part of a watch clasp buckle worked for me to pry the battery out.
Nice. Doing us a big favor by showing us these tricks . Thx
Thanks! I know how to do other models, but I needed assistance with what to use to pop out that battery.
Video made it so easy I was able to eat my mac and cheese while changing the battery, thank you!
Perfect. Short, sweet, and to the point. Thank you.
Wow! That was so easy once you explained it!! Thank you!
Thanks! I got my battery replaced in 5 mins :)
Great! Simple enough, as it should be. Another video (the first google result I found) warned me not to stick a screw driver in the slot to separate the 2 sides because we wouldn't want to damage the circuitry, and would have had me cutting up my credit card to make a special tool to pry them apart. Luckily for me, a letter opener works just as well, as that's what was handy at my desk.
You can use the end of the key instead of a screwdriver to twist in the slot. It fits perfectly and seems designed for that purpose
He did the right thing, by not using the key as a prying tool.
Thank you!
This made me look like a tech genius to my Aunt Caryn
Thanks for the video and may I compliment on your resounding vocal fry. Excellent
Great tutorial! Thank you for the help. You saved me a ton of time & money.
Excellent video, you couldn't have made the process any clearer. Thank you!
Geez, first time in my life I ever had to change the battery in a fob! Also, like others have said, screwdriver not required, key fits perfectly into slot to pry open.
Thank you so much!! Very easy to follow along and instructions were perfect!! Thanks again =)
I just changed mind. Video was a great help. Thank you
Helpful, clear and easy. Thank you.
How do I get the screw driver set? Could you please post a link? Very good job! Thank you!
This was a HUGE help, thank you so much.
Thanks!
No problem!
Thank you! Well lit video and straight forward easy directions!
Thanks for the great video!!! Changed it without any problems.
You guys are Goated for this.
Worked fine Thank you! I happened to have the battery on hand as they are the same ones that go in my telescope laser site😀
Nicely done and ty for making it easy peasy. :)
Great instructions, very easy to follow, fixed in an instant. Thanks
Perfect and so simple. Thank you!!
Thanks! Very easy and simple!
Thank you. You made it so easy.
Really appreciate this video!! New battery in!! Thank you
Thanks for the help you're much appreciated by lazy people like myself.
Thank you! Excellent directions.
Perfect instructions! Thank you!
Thank you for your concise explanation.
It was a lot of help.Thank you.
Great video! Very helpful. Thanks!
Great information. Very helpful. Easy to follow.
So very helpful!! Quick and easy!
Very helpful! Thank you!
Thank you for a great tutorial !
Great just what i needed !!
You're a hero, sir! Many thanks!
Great video. Thanks for the clear instructions
Very helpful! Super easy! Thank you!❤️
Excellent! Worked great brotha thanks
This video was great! Thanks
Really appreciate this video, thank you!
Thanks! This was a huge help!
Very helpful and super easy!!
Awesome tutorial - Thank you so much :)
Thanks just the video that a need 😊
You can use the end of the key itself to pry out and separate the plastic,it’s designed for that.
Thank you very much. Easy breezy!