Keyless Entry Transmitter Battery: Testing and Inspection

2002 Subaru Forester L F4-2.5L SOHCSECTION Testing and Inspection
INSPECTION / TRANSMITTER BATTERY
Measure voltage between battery (+) terminal and (-) terminal.

NOTE: Battery discharge occurs during measurement. Complete measurement within 5 seconds.







During battery voltage measurement, voltage falls more than 1.8 volts in 3 seconds period.


If NG, replace the battery. (Use CR2032 or equivalent.)
RENDER: 1.0x

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