The Starline A61 key fob manual states that the battery lasts 6 to 9 months. However, in practice, this isn't the case. This is likely due to the battery sitting unused for a long time. If it's been 5 years since its manufacture, is it harmful for the battery to last that long?
In reality, such an energy source functions from 1 to 2.5 months.
The StarLine key fob requires a AAA battery, also known as a small battery.
Dimensions:
- Diameter – 10.5 mm
- Height – 44.6 mm
Ni-MH and Ni-Cd batteries can also be used. Their voltage is 1.2 volts, but they seem to work for some people. It's unclear how viable they are, though. They require special equipment. chargerThe cost of which fluctuates between 1,000 and 2,000 rubles. Plus, the price of such a battery will be around 500 rubles. Moreover, they have a high self-discharge rate. It's a big question whether they will even pay for themselves.
The additional remote control is powered by a CR2450 battery.
Starline A61 key fob battery replacement procedure
All the actions below were performed after the Starline key fob made a characteristic sound signaling a discharge.
- We disarm the car.
- We open the battery compartment.
- We remove the old battery and install the new one on the Starline A61. These steps were performed near the car, but it could be done from a distance.
- We close the battery compartment.
- We check the functionality of Starline.
Here's what the experts think about it.
It doesn't matter whether the car is near you or far away. It also doesn't matter whether the alarm system is on or off. After installing a new battery, the screen will display an image that doesn't reflect the actual situation. That is, the lock won't be closed, and it will appear as if the alarm system is disarmed, even though it's actually on. The autostart icon won't appear, unless, of course, it was active before the Starline A61 battery was replaced.
Everything will be restored when you connect to the alarm unit by pressing any button on the key fob. This must be done within the signal range, meaning near the car.
The only thing that will go wrong is the clock, alarm and timer.
So, replacing the Starline A61 is easy, but choosing the right battery can be a bit tricky. Try using batteries from different companies. And remember, an expensive battery doesn't always last longer or perform better than a cheap one.
