[scotty1]

Hi there, this might be a basic question to people (sorry), but Ive just bought a X reg 147. The keyfob battery is dead and i dont know if I can just buy another battery and change it.... Will the fob need re coding for the immobiliser etc??? Do I need to take it to an AR main dealer or could a normal locksmith shop sort it??

Any help appreciated, Thanks....

Scott

 

[AnthonyJohn]

I usually change the battery on my 147 fob myself and have never encountered any problems. There is a simple removal by turning the screw in the recessed channel and the lithium cell slides out

 

[adz]

Takes 2 seconds to do, flip the key turn the little screw to the unlock position and the little plastic battery tray should pop out. They use a 2032 cell type battery which are readily available in most shops. I know Sainsburys sell them.

 

[scotty1]

Does it affect any of the electrics, radio & immobiliser etc????

Were any of the cars as old as mine???

Thanks

 

[pslack104]

Mine's a Y reg and i've changed the battery without any problems with the immobiliser or radio.

 

[gwb90]

Battery Fob alfa 147ti 2006

Can someone help.

Both my fob have stopped working, not at the same time. One last year and now the other.

I have replaced battery on both, but still not working. I was wondering if there was a procedure to re activate the signal?

Cheers
Gordon

 

[Giorget2]

I'm not sure whether or not the 156 and 147 keyfobs are the same, but on the 156, replacing the battery does not require any "re-activation" or anything like that. Just release the battery compartment, put in new battery and it's done.

Are you sure you have the correct specification batteries and they are the right way around?
If that's all correct, then all I can think is that the contacts between the battery and pcb may have shifted, although that's not likely.

 

[Giorget2]

Duplicate post, sorry.

 

[gwb90]

Thanks for getting back to me. I bought maxwell 2032 batteries. I will get some dura cells and try that. (Sorry if that the incorrect number I have had them for some time)

Gordon