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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN2002SL1 L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTANTITHEFT AND ALARM SYSTEMSKEYLESS ENTRYKEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTERKEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER BATTERYSERVICE AND REPAIR
2002 Saturn SL1 L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8
Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery: Service and Repair
2002 Saturn SL1 L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8SECTION Service and Repair
NOTE: Use of the wrong battery size may damage the transmitter. The correct battery can be obtained by calling:
Digikey 1-800-344-4539
NOTE: When removing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter.
IMPORTANT: If the transmitter(s) won't work, perform the "RKE System check" before replacing the battery. Also, before replacing the battery in the transmitter(s), make sure that the battery is touching both the negative and positive contacts inside the transmitter(s). System Check - Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
For battery replacement, use a Panasonic type CR2032, 3-volt battery, or equivalent.
To replace the battery, perform the following procedures:
1. Use a small coin, or flathead screwdriver, to separate bottom of transmitter from top.
2. Remove battery and replace with new battery.
3. Make sure positive (+) side of battery faces down.
4. Snap top and bottom sides of transmitter together.
5. Test the operation of transmitter with the vehicle.
If the transmitter does not work, try synchronizing your transmitter with your remote keyless entry (RKE) module. (Refer to "Synchronization".) Transmitter Synchronization
Digikey 1-800-344-4539
NOTE: When removing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter.
IMPORTANT: If the transmitter(s) won't work, perform the "RKE System check" before replacing the battery. Also, before replacing the battery in the transmitter(s), make sure that the battery is touching both the negative and positive contacts inside the transmitter(s). System Check - Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
For battery replacement, use a Panasonic type CR2032, 3-volt battery, or equivalent.
To replace the battery, perform the following procedures:
1. Use a small coin, or flathead screwdriver, to separate bottom of transmitter from top.
2. Remove battery and replace with new battery.
3. Make sure positive (+) side of battery faces down.
4. Snap top and bottom sides of transmitter together.
5. Test the operation of transmitter with the vehicle.
If the transmitter does not work, try synchronizing your transmitter with your remote keyless entry (RKE) module. (Refer to "Synchronization".) Transmitter Synchronization
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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.