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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1999LUMINA V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMELOCKSKEYLESS ENTRYKEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTERKEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER BATTERYSERVICE AND REPAIR
1999 Chevrolet Lumina V6-3.8L VIN K
Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery: Service and Repair
1999 Chevrolet Lumina V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Service and Repair
With normal use, the battery in the keyless entry transmitter should last for about 2 years.
If the transmitter does not work in the normal range, the battery is weak. If you have to get close to the vehicle in order to operate the transmitter, change the battery.
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Insert a dime or flat-bladed tool into the slot on the side of the transmitter. Twist the tool and separate the halves of the transmitter.
2. Remove the battery from the transmitter.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install a battery into the transmitter.
2. Reassemble the transmitter.
Ensure that the halves are snapped together tightly so that no water will get in.
3. Verify that the transmitter operates correctly. Refer to Remote Keyless Entry System Operation. Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
If the transmitter does not work in the normal range, the battery is weak. If you have to get close to the vehicle in order to operate the transmitter, change the battery.
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Insert a dime or flat-bladed tool into the slot on the side of the transmitter. Twist the tool and separate the halves of the transmitter.
2. Remove the battery from the transmitter.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install a battery into the transmitter.
2. Reassemble the transmitter.
Ensure that the halves are snapped together tightly so that no water will get in.
3. Verify that the transmitter operates correctly. Refer to Remote Keyless Entry System Operation. Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.