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  1. Jas

    Jas Formula 3

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    Sorry for what is probably a stupid question, but I don't want to damage my key fob.

    My Lusso key fob needs its battery changed.

    My dealer said I should bring it in to be done as it's fiddly, but they are pretty far away.

    Are there any instruction on how to do it, or a video link perhaps pls?

    eg. do I just pry it apart? Coin, screwdriver?
     
  2. iohead

    iohead Karting

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    The owner's manual illustrates how to do this. It's quite straightforward.
     
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  3. Jas

    Jas Formula 3

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    Thanks, I didn't even look there. Will do.
     
  4. Nospinzone

    Nospinzone F1 Veteran

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    So let's see, 2 new batteries, open key fob, remove old batteries, insert new batteries, close key fob, old battery disposal, and labor. You should be able to get out of there for less than 100 BP! :D
     
  5. Jas

    Jas Formula 3

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    :D

    My thoughts too!

    I was just wary of opening it wrongly and breaking it. I will check the manual in the morning and do it.
     
  6. Nospinzone

    Nospinzone F1 Veteran

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    Also, do a search on YouTube, there are videos there.
     
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  7. tomc

    tomc Two Time F1 World Champ

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    Exactly this. I'm all thumbs & zero patience on fiddly things. But, just watched a couple of YouTube videos and worked like a charm.

    I also like to take pics on my phone during the take-apart phase, since I have a bad memory for things like that!

    T
     
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  8. Jas

    Jas Formula 3

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    Thanks for the tips guys.
     
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  9. gilly6993

    gilly6993 Formula 3

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    It’s easy. Have done it a few times. Small screw driver to pry it apart worked for me.


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  10. Jas

    Jas Formula 3

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    In case anyone else needs to know, it is super simple. Actually came apart even easier than in this video. I used a large thin foreign coin.

     
  11. Nospinzone

    Nospinzone F1 Veteran

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    Most of us are in the USA, we don't have foreign coins. :D

    Glad you saved 100 British Pounds!
     
  12. ScottS

    ScottS F1 Rookie
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    Yes I found a drachma from my youth to be useful.


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