How to Change the Battery in Your Nissan Key Fobs

Nissan key fobs permit drivers to lock their cars and open them from some distance. They can also be used to start the car when required. Our certified technicians and experts in parts will assist you if are looking to purchase a brand new Nissan smart key or are having issues with your existing one.

Keyless Entry

The Nissan keyless entry system is a wonderful feature that lets you lock and unlock your Nissan with the touch of a button. The system can also allow you to start your car from a distance without the need to insert keys into the ignition. The system is powered by batteries. If the battery goes out or is damaged, you may not be able use your keyfob. You could even be locked out of your vehicle. This is why you need be aware of how to change the battery in your Nissan key fob as soon as possible.

To begin, turn off your car and open the door that holds the key fob. Then, flip the key fob and search for a small release latch. Once you've activated the latch that releases then you can take off the cover. You'll see that the key fob is stocked with many wires. These wires allow you to communicate with the onboard computer of your vehicle. You should be able to identify the wires you require and follow the instructions in your owner's manual to make the connections. After you've made the connection, you can put the key fob back together.

It may seem like a challenge to replace nissan key fob the battery on your keyfob but it's as difficult as you imagine. Follow these easy steps to complete the task within minutes.

Remote Start

Your key fob is capable of more than locking your car's doors. It can also remotely start your car, roll down the window, activate multiple drivers profiles, and more. It's important to know how to use it and also replace the battery if needed.

If your Nissan doesn't have remote start, it might be an easy upgrade from our Service Center professionals. This will allow you to start your vehicle from a distance, and avoid cold winter mornings. You can also install an app on your smartphone for added convenience.

To utilize your Nissan's remote start, first make sure that your Smart Key is in range. It is important to ensure that your car has been turned off, and the key isn't in the ignition. When you're ready to go to press and hold your fob's keychain button. The car's hazard indicator should flash to indicate that the key fob is successfully programmed.

If your key fob hasn't linked to your Nissan try retracing your steps. You'll want to make sure that your key fob isn't lost somewhere along the way. Find a friend whom you trust to help in locating it. They may be able find it in an unexpected dark and dark space, such as cracks in the couch cushion or under the counter.

Lockout Protection

Some models of Intelligent Key will not lock your trunk or vehicle should you ever lock your keyfob inside. It makes use of location recognition technology to detect when the Intelligent Key is in the trunk or in the cabin. If the key is found it will sound an alarm and receive a vibration on your fob to notify you that you accidentally left it inside your vehicle.

Check to see if your key fob has suddenly started acting strangely. It could be blocked by something. Also, make sure there are no wireless devices within some distance of the key fob. Wireless security systems, like can interfere with key fob signals and cause your key fob to cease working.

You can use a coathanger made of wire or a similar tool to slide beneath the door or trunk to take the key fob off the car. It might take some trial and error to get the key fob out.

When you're done, make sure to test your Intelligent Key fob with the doors closed. You should stand a few steps away from your Nissan and press the buttons on the fob. If the lights blink, and the horn sounds, you have successfully programmed your Intelligent Key fob. If not, contact Speck Nissan and speak to an employee of our team.

Remote Lockout

It's not unusual for remotes for cars to stop working for a variety of reasons. Most of the time it's an unresponsive battery that you can replace yourself. You can also reset the system by pressing your lock or unlock button a few times in a row. There may be a sound depending on the vehicle you have when you have successfully reset the system. Certain automakers offer a service which you can call for assistance (such as GM's OnStar, Mercedes-Benz Mbrace or Hyundai Blue Link).

Certain features of your Nissan Intelligent Key fob can protect you from getting locked out. For example, your vehicle's sensor can detect whether your fob is in the cabin or trunk of your car. It will send a sound and an audio alert to your fob, so you are aware that you have left it in the car.

Certain models come with a physical key blade which you can use if the battery of your fob dies or something else goes wrong. You can unlock a hidden key on the Rogue by turning the release button on the back. This is only possible in the range of sensors for your Nissan. This method is a bit more complicated than activating the ignition, but it will save you time and frustration.