How to Change the Battery in Your Nissan Key Fobs

Nissan key fobs enable owners to lock their cars and unlock them from an extended distance. They can also be used to start the car when needed. Our certified technicians and experts in parts can assist you if need to purchase a new Nissan smart key or have problems with your current one.

Keyless Entry

The Nissan keyless entry system is a fantastic feature that lets you lock and unlock your Nissan with the click of one button. This feature can also allow you to start your car remotely without the need to insert a key into the ignition. The system is powered by a battery. If that battery fails and the system stops functioning, you may be unable to use your key fob. You may even be locked out of your vehicle. You must learn how to replace the battery on your Nissan's key fob in as short a time as possible.

Start by turning off your vehicle. Then, open the door to the compartment in which you store the key fob. Flip the key fob over and look for the small release latch. Once you've pressed this release latch, you can begin to remove the cover. It will be apparent that the key fob contains several wires. These wires are used for communication with the computer onboard of your vehicle. You should be able to locate the wires, and follow the instructions included in the owner's manual to establish the connection. Once you've completed the connection the key fob will be reassembled.

It might seem difficult to replace the battery on your keyfob, but it's as difficult as you imagine. Follow these easy steps to complete this task in minutes.

Remote Start

Your key fob can do much more than just locking your car's door. It can also remotely start your car, roll down the window, switch on multiple drivers profiles, and a lot more. It's important to be aware of how to use it and how to replace the battery when necessary.

Our Service Center may be able to upgrade your nissan qashqai key if it doesn't already have remote start. This will allow you to start your car from a distance and help you avoid freezing mornings. You can even install an app on your smartphone for added convenience.

To utilize your Nissan's remote-start feature, first ensure that your Smart Key is in range. You'll need to confirm that your car has been turned off, and the key isn't in the ignition. Once you're ready to go, press and hold your fob's keychain button. The car's light flashing to indicate that your key fob is successfully programmed and connected to your nissan car key (Suggested Internet page).

If you're not able to connect your Nissan key fob, you can try retracing the steps. You'll want to make sure that your key fob isn't lost in the process. If you're not able to locate it or find it, ask a trusted family member to help. They might be able to find it in a strange dark, dark spot, such as a gap between the cushion of your couch or under the counter.

Lockout Protection

Some models of Intelligent Key will not lock your trunk or car if you ever lock your keyfob inside. It uses location recognition technology to detect when the Intelligent Key is in the cabin or trunk. If the key is found by the system, you'll hear an alarm and receive a vibration on your fob to notify you that you accidentally left it inside your vehicle.

Check if your key fob has suddenly started acting oddly. It could be blocked by something. Also, ensure that there are no wireless devices within just a few feet of the key fob. Wireless security systems can interfere with your key fob's signals and result in it not functioning properly.

You can try using a coat hanger made of wire, or another similar, thin tool to slide under the door or trunk to pull the key fob out of the car. It could take a bit of trial and error.

Test your Intelligent Key Fob with the doors shut. You should stand a few steps away from your Nissan and press the buttons on the fob. If the light flashes, and the horn sounds, then you have successfully programmed your Intelligent Key fob. If not, call Speck Nissan and speak to an employee of our team.

Remote Lockout

It's not uncommon for remotes for cars to stop working due to one or the other reason. Most of the time, it's an issue with the battery, which you can replace yourself. You can also try to reset the system by pressing your lock or unlock button several times in a row. Depending on the vehicle you have you may be notified that you've successfully reset the system. Additionally, some automakers offer a service to contact (like GM's longstanding OnStar for a variety of its vehicles, Mercedes-Benz's Mbrace, or Hyundai Blue Link) which will send a person to help you out.

Certain features of your Nissan Intelligent Key fob can keep you from being locked out. For instance, your vehicle's sensors can detect if your fob remains inside the trunk or cabin of your car. It will send an alert audio and a vibration to your fob, which will let you be aware that you've left it in the vehicle.

Some models come with a physical key blade that you can use if the battery of your fob dies or something else goes wrong. On the Rogue, for example you can open an unlocked key by flipping the release tab at the back of your fob. This only works if you are within the range of sensors for your Nissan. This method is more complicated than turning the ignition on but it will save you time and frustration.