Definitely learned a lesson today. I was changing the battery in my car’s key fob and, apparently, damaged something inside the casing because now a battery won’t snap in. Yes, it is the right battery.A replacement requires cutting the key and programming to the car. There are online options under $50, but that does not include cutting the key nor the programming. One hardware store in town sells, cuts, and programs a replacement — for @$200.
I called the Toyota dealer. Whoah! Over $400 there.
So, after I become the owner of a new fob, I’ll commit to taking it somewhere to get future batteries changed.
The Accord batteries are easy to change. But I like my 14-year-old Camry with its under 88K miles. Rant over. Lesson learned.
btw….if you know someone locally who can REPAIR a damaged battery compartment on a car key fob, please message me quickly as I intend to replace it today. Thanks.