i have chev. lumina 2001. can i change battery for key? or i have to make another copy (new copy).

2001 CHEVROLET LUMINA
160,000 MILES
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BEDROHOUSE
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i think that my key's battery comming low now because some times i try to switch on my car at the last four days and some times it switches on and some times the key reach to on without starting engine and some times it starts and stop suddenly . so do you think this is because of the key battery or another items?
Nov 10, 2011 at 4:45 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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Your key doesn't have a battery inside of it. It has a resister pellet that the sensor in the ignition switch reads. If you are having a problem reading the key, the problem likely lies in the ignition lock and sensor. It will require a factory scan tool to be able to diagnose that system correctly.
Nov 10, 2011 at 5:48 AM
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