key fob battery

[dave]

Has anybody had to replace this yet? Mine is getting tired (2 1/2 years). If I pop it open and replace the battery, will I have to reprogram anything on the security system?

[crospo]

I,ve replaced my battery and did'nt have to do anything else.

[Roadster_Rider]

As far as i know all the key fob does is send out a signal at a certain frequency which is set into it when you hit the button, and whether or not it has a battery in it shouldn't affect the alarm system at all.

[khaskins]

You can buy that battery anywhere. They even sell it in 7-11 in southern california

[Roadster_Rider]

Originally Posted by khaskins

You can buy that battery anywhere. They even sell it in 7-11 in southern california

I dont think that was what he was asking.

[lagerdrinker]

alarm system? i thought they just had immobilizer. anyway, imobilizer uses a small chip in key and there is a pickup coil near ignition switch. immobilizers dont need battery

[Snuffy]

2 1/2 years old and still tickin

[Moved On]

What the hell is a "key fob" and what the hell does that have to do with sportsters? Next thing I know you guys are gonna tell me that it'll honk your horn and flash your lights when you're walking out of Starbucks and can't remember where you parked

Gazza

[lagerdrinker]

Originally Posted by Gary

What the hell is a "key fob" and what the hell does that have to do with sportsters? Next thing I know you guys are gonna tell me that it'll honk your horn and flash your lights when you're walking out of Starbucks and can't remember where you parked

Gazza

never seen/heard a sportster chirp?

[Kentucky]

I change both of mine each year. Changing the battery has no affect. I make sure I change it with the alarm off. If the alarm is on and the battery in the bob goes dead when you are out I have heard the security system goes into a defensive mode requiring you to enter a personal code through the turn signal switches. It was on the video I got with the bike.