How to Replace a Kia CEED Key Fob

Key fobs, as with all battery-powered devices eventually display warning signals as batteries start to wear out. The warning signs can include the loss of range or the inability to start or unlock your car.

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How do I replace the battery?

The key fob on your Kia is a great way to lock, unlock, and start your car from a distance however, the battery inside can degrade over time. If this happens, you'll need learn how to replace the battery in your Kia key fob to be back on the road. It's a simple task and you can do it yourself, in case you're prepared.

The typical life expectancy for a key fob ranges from between two and three years. There are a few warning signs that the battery inside the key fob is beginning to wear out. The most obvious is an increasing loss of range on the transmitter, meaning that you'll need to be closer to your vehicle when you want to lock or unlock it. Certain key fobs also display a message on the dashboard when their battery is depleted.

To replace the battery in a key fob, you'll require a flathead screwdriver, as well as a smaller tool to cut the fob's two pieces. Use the end of the screwdriver into the slot on the opposite side of the key fob that does not contain the key blade that is mechanical, and gently push the case open. Remove the battery that was in place and insert a new one, taking care to note its position.

You can purchase a CR2032 in most hardware stores. Once you have a new battery, place it in and close the case.

How to Replace the Transmitter

kia Sportage key's smart keys work to make the lives of Brandon drivers a more simple. One of the advantages is that you can lock or unlock your vehicle remotely while nearby, by pressing the button on the Kia fob. However, there are times when the battery inside a kia key fob replacement fob may start to degrade. You'll notice that you have to be nearer to the vehicle to lock or unlock it. It could also be that the car doesn't recognize the fob or display an error message on the dashboard when you hit the keyless entry button.

It's not too difficult to replace the battery for the keyfob transmitter on Kia. You'll need an flathead screwdriver to remove the fob, and you must be careful not to damage the internal components of the fob or the mechanical key. Once you have opened the case, you can take off the old CR2032 and replace it with the new one.

It's not something you will have to do often, but knowing how to change the battery of the transmitter or smart fob is important if you ever need to. Matt Castrucci Kia has put together an instruction manual to help change the battery of your key fob.

How do I replace the Smart Key

Kia's Smart Key is a great convenience that allows drivers to lock and unlock their cars without having their keys in their pockets. However, as with every other battery-powered device life span of the key fob is limited and it's always a good idea to have a spare. The process of replacing it is relatively easy. With an ordinary screwdriver with a flat head this procedure can be completed in minutes.

Remove the mechanical key blade first from the fob. To do this, insert the screwdriver's tip in the slit of the the key fob to the side of the one that contains the mechanical key. Press the button on the bottom of your fob to release it. The old battery should come out easily.

Replace the CR2032 batteries. Find the slot with the tip of the screwdriver. Insert the new battery into its slot and then gently press the two halves.

It's not something you should do every day, but it is important to know what to do it when the time arrives. This knowledge will save you the trouble of calling a mechanic to come out and waiting for them.

How to replace the Mechanical Key

The remote key fob can be used to lock and unlock their vehicle without having to play with the physical keys to their car. The fob might also have buttons that activate features such as the liftgate or trunk, or activate the panic alarm.

Fortunately, the smart key fobs utilized in Kia vehicles are built to last. But, like any other battery-powered device will eventually display warning signs that indicate that the battery is failing. The most common sign of a failing battery is a decrease in range. This means that the vehicle has to be nearer than the key fob to unlock or lock.

If you're experiencing this issue it's time to replace the fob's mechanical keys. Fortunately, the process is relatively simple, and you don't require special tools. First turn the key to the off position and wait for the door locks to cycle. Use a small flathead to place the screwdriver's tip inside the key fob opposite where the emergency keys are.

After you've inserted your screwdriver, it should click. After that, you'll be able to take out the mechanical key, take out the old battery and install another. Then, you'll be ready to take on the Rogers roads once more! If you have any further questions, contact the team of service at our Kia dealership in Muncie. We're happy to walk you through the steps step-by-step!