Remote key not working on 05 Sportivo

[CheekySportivo]

Hi guys,

My 2 button remote key for Unlocking and Locking does not seem to be working.

The small red light glows red when pressing either the lock or unlock button but to no avail do they work.

I tested out my spare key set which works no probs so I'm guessing it's just a simple battery replacement.

Has anyone experienced this issue before?

Do I need to go to a dealer?

I did not want to crack open the key and replace the battery to perhaps cause the key to be re-programmed.

This key has never had the battery replaced so it may just be a quick fix.

Any feedback or info would be great :)

[eviltwin]

Mine did the same and was good as new after a battery change , very simple to do with a small phillips head , i used a hobby sized item

[CheekySportivo]

Mine did the same and was good as new after a battery change , very simple to do with a small phillips head , i used a hobby sized item

Thanks for your reply eviltwin :)

Where did you end up getting the battery from?

Surely I don't need to go to a dealer do I?

[eviltwin]

Not at all , i removed it and took it to a little Asian Grocery shop and they sighted it and sold me 5 for 5 bucks , never run out again!

[CheekySportivo]

Not at all , i removed it and took it to a little Asian Grocery shop and they sighted it and sold me 5 for 5 bucks , never run out again!

haha

love it mate!

too easy...thanks again :)

[CheekySportivo]

hi guys,

well i managed to find some time and get around to fixing this but found as soon as i had unscrewed the casing screw and took out the 2 button piece it was actually working.

the buttons were locking and unlocking no probs.

do i need to worry or shall i just change the batter anyway?