dealgrabber2002
Flashlight Enthusiast
If my car alarm uses 1 CR2016, can I use CR2032 instead? what is the different? Is it the size? Same voltage? CR2032 have better capacity?
CR2016 and CR2032
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jzmtl
Flashlight Enthusiast
If it fits yes, it has 3x the capacity.
dealgrabber2002
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That's the thing, I want to buy it for my gf sister from another state. But I am not sure will it fit 2032. The price is great from DX and also the reviews. The reviews for the 2016 are not that good. I hope someone can chimp in.
Each cell, regardless of it being 2016 or 2032 is 3v. If you use 2 of either, you get 6v and fry things.
2032 is twice the thickness and will not fit into a battery chamber meant for 2016.
Fry's has decent prices for 2016. $1.79 each.
Fallingwater
Flashlight Enthusiast
It might, depends on the cavity. I used to have an old sony video camera that used a 2016 as clock backup; when that died I mistakenly bought a 2032, but since I didn't want to go to the store again I just pushed it in stronger than usual and it stuck there, a bit askew, but it worked.
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TorchBoy
Flashlight Enthusiast
"If at first it doesn't fit, use a bigger hammer."
dealgrabber2002
Flashlight Enthusiast
awww.. stupid me.. how can I forget the rule of thumb?!!
lol.. thanks guy for the info.
I knew I can count on you guys for info.
Mr Happy
Flashlight Enthusiast
For coin cells like the 2016, I suggest looking in Target in the camera/electronics department. They usually have a carousel there with every kind of coin cell and small battery in existence, and the prices are quite sensible too.
