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Today's key fobs do beyond just unlock and start your car. They also control the windows and sunroof. They are also expensive to replace in the event that you lose them or damage them.

It's possible to save money by replacing the fob battery yourself. Here's how: Find an opening on the key fob and insert your tool.

Battery

Modern key fobs are incredibly practical and convenient, but they require some maintenance to ensure they function properly. Over time the battery inside your key fob will degrade in power and you'll have to replace it. It's a sign that it's time to change the battery when your car becomes more difficult to start, or your buttons stop functioning.

It's easy to change the battery inside your keyfob. Place the key fob flat on the surface and press the metal buttons until they pop out. Find the seam between the lid to the base of the fob, and then make use of a small flat blade screwdriver (or sometimes, your fingernail) to pry the two halves in a gentle manner.

Then lift the clips that hold the battery and remove it. If your key fob comes with a slot for the battery, simply replace it with the new one, making sure you insert it correctly in the plus and minus orientation.

You will require a CR2032 3V coin cell battery to be found in most stores selling batteries or on the internet. The battery is usually smaller than a disc with an X or minus symbol on it. Be careful when handling the battery, because it could leak in the event that you touch it with dirty hands. The leak can damage the circuit board making it less likely to work correctly in the future.

Programming

The car key fob today is more than just an accessory for your vehicle. It's also an instrument that can control various systems. It can be used to change the settings for your mirror and seat making adjustments to the radio and climate control settings, and many others that are customized to your requirements. Unfortunately, these smart key fobs are also prone to be damaged by several reasons. Sometimes replacing the battery can solve the issue, but sometimes reprogramming your key fob is required.

It's not a difficult task to reprogramme a key fob, and you can do it at the comfort of your home or at work. First, lock your vehicle and make sure the keys are in it. Press and hold the "Unlock" and "Lock" buttons on your new key fob at the same time, until you hear a chime, or the locks cycle. This process will reset the pairing connection between the key fob as well as your vehicle.

Remove the backup metal key from your fob. Set it aside in a safe place. You can push the fob's back cover towards its center, giving it a slight lift and let you remove it. Replace the fob's lock with an CR2032 battery which you can purchase at our Golden Valley parts section or at local hardware stores as well as supermarkets in Minnetonka and St Louis Park.

Keyless Entry

Modern key fobs come with numerous advantages, from convenience to security. The fob can be used to open the doors and trunk of your car by pressing a button that transmits radio frequency signals the vehicle's receiver. This technology has its pros and pitfalls, however.

For instance, some thieves have created devices that can intercept signals from your key and reproduce them for use as a "key" to open your car and start it. You can safeguard yourself by placing your key fob in a case that is shielded (also called Faraday pouches), which limits the distance over which frequencies sent by the fob could be transmitted. You can find these pouches in most auto parts stores for less than PS10.

Furthermore, some systems allow you to access the car without using the push button. When you step up to the door's handle, the vehicle will automatically lock and unlock the door if your keys are in its fob.

Key fobs can also help managers and owners of businesses to exercise greater control. They can grant specific employees to gain access to certain areas of your facility at specific times during shifts. By a single click, you can cancel access to an employee or dismissal. This is a particularly useful option for warehouses or other structures that require greater security levels.

summoning

A lot of the latest key fobs come with hidden functions that make life easier for car owners. A CR auto editor, for instance, walked out to the Honda Accord he was driving and found that all of the windows had been rolled down automatically while at home. This is certainly not a good thing especially during a rainstorm or when the car was covered with snow.

The Model 3's key fob is equipped with a number of other cool features, like the ability to summon and automatically park the vehicle via a push of the button. Another useful feature is the panic button which a driver can push during a terrifying scenario, for instance, when a burglar has entered the home. A Tesla spokesperson claims that this will deter the criminal and notify neighbors.

Replace the battery inside your key fob by the new CR 2032 (available at local hardware stores as well as large-box retailers). Install the key fob's bottom cover and firmly press it until you hear a click. Once the fob is activated and you are able to test its functionality by unlocking and locking your car.

A duplicate key fob can also be useful to give to a family member or friend to enable them to use their own Driver profile, with their preferred settings. This way, you don't have to worry about a partner or sibling accidentally changing the mirror position, climate control settings, or seat positions that you prefer.