How to Change the Battery in Your Nissan Key Fobs

Nissan key fobs allow users to lock and unlock their cars from the distance, as well in allowing them to start up when needed. If you're looking to buy a new one, or have trouble with your existing Nissan smart key, trust our certified experts in parts and technicians to assist.

Keyless Entry

Keyless entry is an excellent feature that lets you lock and unlock your Nissan vehicle with the push of a button. This feature lets you start your vehicle from a distance without the need to insert a key into the ignition. However, the system relies on a battery to function. If the battery dies or is damaged, you may not be able access your keyfob. You may even find yourself locked out of your vehicle. This is the reason you need to know how to change the battery in your nissan car key key fob as fast as possible.

Begin by shutting off your vehicle. Then you can open the door to the compartment where you keep the keyfob. Then, flip the key fob, and look for a small release latch. Once you have pressed this release latch, you will be able to remove the fob's cover. You'll notice that the fob's key contains several wires. These wires allow you to communicate with your vehicle's onboard computer. You should be able locate the wires and follow the instructions in the owner's manual to connect them. After you've made the connection, it is possible to connect the key fob together.

It might seem difficult to change the battery in your keyfob, however it's not so difficult as you think. If you follow these easy steps, you'll be able to finish this task in just a few minutes.

Remote Start

Your key fob can do much more than just locking your car's doors. It can also remotely start your car, open the windows, activate multiple driver profiles, and so on. This is why it's crucial to understand how to use it and also replace the battery if necessary.

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To use the Nissan's remote start, first make sure that your Smart Key is in range. It is important to ensure that your car is turned off, and the key is not in the ignition. When you're ready to go to press and hold your fob's keychain button. The car's warning lights flash to show that your key fob is successfully programmed and linked to your Nissan.

If you are unable 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 somewhere along the way. Find a friend whom you trust to assist you if you can't locate it. They might be able to locate it in a strange dark, dark spot, such as a gap between the cushion of your couch or under the counter.

Lockout Protection

If you ever lock your key fob inside your car, a feature of the Intelligent Key system in some models will prevent it from locking your car or trunk. It works by utilizing technology for location recognition that can tell when your Intelligent Key is within the trunk or in the cabin. If the key is detected it will sound an alarm, and you'll feel a vibrate on your fob to inform you that you've accidentally hid it in your vehicle.

Verify if the key fob has suddenly started acting strangely. It could be blocked by something. Make sure that no wireless devices are within a few meters of the key fob. Wireless security systems, for example, can interfere with the key fob's signals and cause your key fob's functionality to cease.

Try using a wire coat hanger or another long, thin tool to slip underneath the door or trunk to take the key fob out of the car. This could take some trial and error.

Once you're done, be sure to test your Intelligent Key fob with the doors closed. Take a few steps away from your Nissan and press the buttons on the fob. If the lights flash and the horn sounds, you're successfully programming your Intelligent Key fob. If not, contact Speck Nissan to talk to a member of our team!

Remote Lockout

It's not unusual for remotes for cars to stop working due to one or the other reason. The majority of times, it's a dead battery that you can replace yourself. You can also reset the system by pressing the lock or unlock button repeatedly. You may hear a chime depending on the vehicle you have when you have successfully reset your system. Certain automakers have a support line that you can call to get assistance (such as GM's OnStar, Mercedes-Benz Mbrace or Hyundai Blue Link).

Some of the smart features on your Nissan Intelligent Key fob can help you avoid being locked out. Sensors in your car can detect the fob's presence in the car's cabin or trunk. It will issue an audio alert and a vibration to your fob, so you'll know that you left it in the vehicle.

Some models come with an actual blade of a key can be used in the event that your fob battery goes out of charge or goes out of control. You can unlock a secret key on the Rogue by flipping the release button on the back. This will only work if you are within the sensor range of your Nissan. This procedure is more complex than turning off the car's ignition however it could save you time and stress.