12-09-2016, 07:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by upallnight
Replacing the battery itself is easy. Hardest, part is splitting the case open without damaging the EWS chip. Ruin the EWS antenna coil and the key is only good for opening the doors. You will never be able to start the car if the EWS chip or antenna is damaged.
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True. I would agree splitting the key is the most difficult part of the task. Though I wouldn't call it hard... by my personal measuring stick, I could certainly see how someone could get ham-fisted with the repair and do irreparable damage in a hurry.
I wouldn't suggest attempting OP unless you are familiar with disassembling things carefully...
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