FOB battery life is disappointing

[vista1984]

Our keyfob battery is showing low on console, barely 5+ weeks delivery of r1s. Hopefully in our Oct SC appointment will take care of this for good and also provide spare battery.

same here. Replace a new battery and shows low in about a month later.

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[joelster]

FWIW, I think this problem is caused when you place your fob on the console charging pad. I was getting that same warning but was told at a body shop that placing the fob there was very bad for it. I no longer place the fob there and now I no longer get that error. I did not replace the battery. I am 13 months in with this truck and key fob.

 

[dleepnw]

4 months in, haven't replaced the fob. ive set my keys on the wireless pad here and there but not a regular thing.

 

[Ingo B]

FWIW, I think this problem is caused when you place your fob on the console charging pad. I was getting that same warning but was told at a body shop that placing the fob there was very bad for it. I no longer place the fob there and now I no longer get that error. I did not replace the battery. I am 13 months in with this truck and key fob.

Yeah, I got the same warning, but from the tech during my Rivian pick up. Highly recommend a set of these. Far better option than setting the keys in your lap.

@BestEvMod(AOSK) can share more info.

 

[joelster]

Yeah, I got the same warning, but from the tech during my Rivian pick up. Highly recommend a set of these. Far better option than setting the keys in your lap.

@BestEvMod(AOSK) can share more info.

Lately I've been leaving the key in the drawer of my nightstand.

 

[MIG]

Lately I've been leaving the key in the drawer of my nightstand.

Ours is on a hook in the kitchen with other unused keys. Have only used the fob once, when bringing it in for service. Otherwise it's just our phones with a keycard as a backup.

 

[WorldComposting]

I leave my FOB in my pocket but I've only had the R1S for 41 days.

For those replacing batteries don't buy them from Ikea as I found those batteries only last a few months in my older car.

With the design they have I wish they would just use a standard AAA battery that I can easily replace with a rechargeable instead of these button batteries.

 

[NY_Rob]

4 months in, haven't replaced the fob. ive set my keys on the wireless pad here and there but not a regular thing.

I've had my R1T since Jan and I pretty much always lay it on the QI charging pad while driving. Still on my original fob battery as well.

 

[agame32]

+1 going through FOB batteries every ~2 months. I figured I got an old one at delivery and the 5-pack from Amazon is sub par. Maybe it’s the FOB after seeing this thread. I just bought Energizer Lithium branded cr2450s to see if they last longer.

 

[Karmatrek]

My fob battery needs to be replaced every 6 to 8 weeks, and I am not even using it. It is not the battery, it is some battery drain when the fob sits in the drawer.

 

[VSG]

For those of you wearing out your fob batteries quickly - do you have fob proximity unlocking turned on (even if you're not using your fob)? Something must be using that battery, because a life of only a few months is not normal. My fob battery has lasted 14 months and counting, and I use my fob as my primary key everyday.

 

[NY_Rob]

My fob battery needs to be replaced every 6 to 8 weeks, and I am not even using it. It is not the battery, it is some battery drain when the fob sits in the drawer.

Something is wrong with your setup... I hope you put in a service ticket with Rivian?

 

[rjcrowder]

Has anyone found a resolution for this?

My key fob sits in the kitchen most of the time, I do NOT have proximity sensing enabled for it, and I'm having to replace the battery about every 6-8 weeks.

 

[Swezey]

I don't use my fob, but every time I reach for it - battery is dead. 4 batteries in 1 year.
They had to put a fresh battery in when I took delivery.

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

Has anyone found a resolution for this?

My key fob sits in the kitchen most of the time, I do NOT have proximity sensing enabled for it, and I'm having to replace the battery about every 6-8 weeks.

Yeah. Don’t use it. Graduate to 2024 technology and use your phone.

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