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Citroën Dispatch key fob battery (2016–2020): CR1620 or CR2032

It depends on the key: key without Keyless Entry and Starting takes one CR1620; keyless Entry and Starting electronic key takes one CR2032.

Key without Keyless Entry and Starting

CR16203V

CR1620× 13V lithium coin cell

Also sold as DL1620, ECR1620, KECR1620, 5009LC · CR1620 details

Source: Citroën Dispatch handbook

Keyless Entry and Starting electronic key

CR20323V

CR2032× 13V lithium coin cell

Also sold as DL2032, ECR2032, KECR2032, 5004LC · CR2032 details

Source: Citroën Dispatch handbook

Before you swap it

  • A CR1620 is 2 mm thick. CR1632 looks the same from the front, but it isn't the same cell, and a thinner one can rattle or lose contact.
  • Note which way up the old cell sits before you take it out. Fitted upside down, the key won't work at all.

Quick answers

Which battery goes in the Citroën Dispatch key (2016–2020)?

Key without Keyless Entry and Starting: one CR1620 3V lithium coin cell. Keyless Entry and Starting electronic key: one CR2032 3V lithium coin cell.

Is DL1620 the same as CR1620?

Yes. DL1620 is CR1620, and DL2032 is CR2032: same cells, other names.

Will a CR1632 fit instead of a CR1620?

No. It's the same 16 mm width but 3.2 mm thick, against 2 mm for a CR1620. Use a CR1620.