How to Replace a Kia CEED Key Fob

Key fobs like other battery-powered devices, eventually display warning signs when the batteries start to degrade. These signs can include decreased range or the inability to unlock or start your vehicle.

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How to Replace the Battery

The key fob of your Kia allows you to lock, unlock and start your vehicle remotely. However, the battery can eventually fail. You'll need to know how you can replace the Kia key fob in the event of this happening. It's a simple task and you can do it yourself, in case you're prepared.

The average lifespan of the battery of a key fob is about two to three years. There are many warning signs that a key fob battery is starting to wear out. The most obvious is an increasing loss of range for the transmitter, meaning that you'll need to be nearer to your vehicle if you want to lock or unlock it. Certain key fobs also display a message on the dashboard when their battery is depleted.

To replace a key fob's battery it is necessary to use a standard flathead screwdriver, and a tiny tool that can split the fob into two pieces. The screwdriver's point should be placed in the slot of the side of the fob that is not holding the mechanical blade. Gently pry open the case using the screwdriver. Take out the old battery and replace it with a brand new one, and be sure to note its position.

You can buy a CR2032 at a majority of hardware stores. When you have a brand new battery, place it in the case and then close the case.

How do you replace the transmitter?

Kia's intelligent key technology works to make the lives of Brandon drivers a bit easier. One of the benefits is that you can lock or unlock your vehicle remotely while nearby, by pressing the button on the kia ceed key fob fob. However, there are times when the battery inside the Kia fob may start to wear out. You'll notice that you need to be nearer to the car to unlock or lock it. You might also notice that the car does not recognize the key fob when you press the keyless button or displays an error message.

Fortunately, replacing the transmitter or key fob battery in a Kia doesn't require a lot of effort. To open the fob you'll require a flathead driver. Be careful not to hurt any internal components or the mechanical key. Once you've opened the case, you are able to take out the old battery and replace it with a brand new CR2032 battery.

The process of changing the transmitter or smart key fob battery in your Kia isn't something that you'll need to do on a regular basis but it's vital to know how to do it if the time ever comes that you need to. To help you, the Kia experts at Matt Castrucci Kia have put together a step-by-step guide that will provide you with all the information you need to replace your fob's battery without a lot of hassle.

How do I replace the Smart Key

kia picanto spare key's Smart Key is a great feature that lets drivers lock and unlock their cars without having their keys in their pockets. But, as with any other battery-powered device, the time-to-life of the key fob is limited and it's always a good idea to keep a spare. The replacement process is actually very easy. Using just the smallest screwdriver for flatheads it can be completed in just a few minutes.

Start by removing the mechanical key blade from the fob. To do this, put the tip of a screwdriver in the slit of the side of the key fob to the side of the one with the mechanical key. Then press the button near the bottom of the fob to let the mechanical key go. It should then pop out easily and you can take the battery that was in its slot.

Next, Replace the CR2032 battery. Make use of the screwdriver's tip to find the slot that will fit the blade of the emergency key. Insert the new battery into its slot, and gently pull the two halves together.

It's not something you should do every day but it is important to know what you can do it when the time comes. Knowing this will help you avoid the hassle of having to call an expert mechanic and wait for them to show up.

How to replace a Mechanical Key

A remote car key fob enables drivers to lock and unlock their Kia vehicle from a distance, and without fumbling around with a physical key. The fob could also include buttons to control features like the trunk, liftgate, or activate a panic alert.

The smart key fobs, which come with Kia vehicles have been designed to last for a long time. However, like any battery-powered device, they will eventually display warning signs that indicate that the battery is failing. The most common warning sign is a decrease in range which means that the vehicle needs to be in closer proximity to the fob to lock or unlock it.

If you're experiencing this issue then you'll have to replace the fob's mechanical key. Luckily, the process is fairly easy, and you'll not require any special tools. Switch off the key and wait for the locks to cycle. Then then, use the screwdriver's small flathead to push the tip into the inside of the key fob in the opposite direction to where the emergency key is stored.

After you've put the screwdriver in into the socket, you'll be able to hear a click sound. The mechanical key can be removed, the old battery removed and a new battery installed. You'll then be ready to drive on the Rogers roads once more! Contact our service department at the Kia dealership in Muncie if you have any questions. We'll be happy to walk you through each step!