2012–2017 2nd generation
2012–2017 Chevrolet Equinox Key Fob Battery Type and Replacement
The 2012–2017 Chevrolet Equinox key fob takes a CR2032 coin cell. How to open the fob without breaking it, and which substitutions actually work.
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Quick answer
The 2012–2017 Chevrolet Equinox key fob takes a CR2032 coin-cell battery, available at any pharmacy, hardware store, or online for a few dollars.
Replacing the 2012–2017 Chevrolet Equinox key fob battery
- Pry the fob open gently at the seam with a small flathead screwdriver or a coin, working around the edge. Many fobs have a hidden release slot near the key ring or emergency-key blade.
- Note the battery orientation (usually positive side up) before removing the old cell.
- Avoid touching the new battery's faces with bare fingers; skin oils can shorten its life.
- If the fob doesn't work after replacement, check that the battery is seated fully and the contacts weren't bent. Most vehicles do not need re-pairing after a battery change.
Which Chevrolet Equinox model years does this cover?
These key fob battery specifications apply to every Chevrolet Equinox built from 2012 through 2017 — the 2nd generation, compact/mid-size crossover suv (theta platform). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2012–2017 Chevrolet Equinox
- 2012Last year for the 3.0L LFW V6 option
- 20133.6L LFX V6 (301 hp) replaces the 3.0L; MyLink touchscreen infotainment added
- 2016Facelift begins: new projector-beam headlights across the lineup with LED running lamps on LT/LTZ; Teen Driver mode and an available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot added GM-wide this model year
- 2016–2017Facelift: new front/rear fascias, grille and wheels; mechanical specs (oil, filters, wipers, bulbs) carry over unchanged
- 2017Final year of the 2nd generation: carries over with minimal changes after 2016's refresh; LTZ trim renamed Premier, new Midnight Edition and Sport appearance packages added
2012–2017 Chevrolet Equinox key fob battery: common questions
What battery does the 2012–2017 Chevrolet Equinox key fob take?
- A single CR2032 coin cell.
Can you use a CR2032 instead of a CR2025 in a 2012–2017 Chevrolet Equinox key fob?
- This fob takes a CR2032, so start there. The two cells share a 20 mm diameter but differ in thickness, and the thicker one does not always seat in a housing built for the thinner.
How do you open a 2012–2017 Chevrolet Equinox key fob?
- Slide out the mechanical emergency key first, which usually releases a catch, then part the halves with a plastic pry tool or a coin wrapped in tape. A screwdriver will mark the case and can crack the seam.
Sources
- AMSOIL product lookup, 2013 Equinox 2.4L LEA (oil viscosity/capacity/torque)
- AMSOIL product lookup, 2015 Equinox 3.6L LFX (6 qt, 5W-30)
- NHTSA TSB library, GM Special Coverage N192291100, excessive oil consumption
- ClassAction.org, Equinox/Terrain oil-consumption settlement details (SCA 15285)
- NHTSA recall 16V-582, 2013 Equinox windshield wiper motor
- NHTSA recall report 22V-165, 2014–2015 Equinox/Terrain wiper module
- TirePressure.org, 2013 Equinox placard tire sizes and pressures
- fueleconomy.gov, 2014 Equinox EPA ratings
- FinditParts, ACDelco PF457G cross-reference (Wix 57082, Baldwin P7442)
- TerrainForum, GM bulletin on ACDelco PF63E filter for high-feature V6
- Turan-Foley Chevrolet, Equinox lug nut torque (140 lb-ft) by year