battery replacement for key fob

[R1STCARRERA]

Folks,

Would have that this would have been a well reviewed topic, but after searching a number of different ways both here and the DIY sections, I'm not finding what I am looking for. Last week I noticed my range of distance on my key fob seemed to be getting weaker. I assumed it to the be the battery as I am the original owner of the car (2002) and it has never been replaced. I replaced the battery gently, using a Duracell DL2032 vs OEM panasonic CL2032..which I believe should be compatible? Now the remote does not work. Does the key need to be reprogramed by a technician after replacing the battery? My spare key works fine so the electronics are operating as designed.

Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance!

[Wausau 911]

Replaced my key battery last week and it worked fine w/no issues or need for recoding.

[Loren]

Try the reset procedure.

Reverse the battery for a few seconds then take it back out and put it in correctly.

[fpb111]

Also try cleaning both sides of the battery with an ink eraser. I had that problem on two new batteries. Tried both neither worked cleaned one, works fine last two years