How to Change the Battery in Your Nissan Key Fobs

Nissan key fobs enable drivers to lock and unlock their vehicles from far away, as well as start them up whenever they are required. Our certified technicians and parts experts can assist you if need to purchase a new Nissan smart key or are experiencing issues with your existing one.

Keyless Entry

Keyless entry is a fantastic feature that allows you to lock and unlock your Nissan vehicle with the push of one button. The system can also allow you to start your car from a distance without the need to insert a key into the ignition. The system is powered by batteries. If that battery fails it could leave you in a position where you are unable to use your key fob. It could even lock you out of your vehicle. This is why you need to learn how to change the battery in your Nissan key fob as fast as you can.

To begin, shut off your vehicle and then open the door to find the key fob. Flip the key fob over and look for the small release latch. After you've pulled the latch to release and removed the cover, you can open the cover. You will find that the key fob is equipped with several wires. These wires are used to communication with the onboard computer of your vehicle. You should be able to locate the wires you need and follow the instructions in the owner's guide to make the connections. After you've completed the connection, you can put the key fob back together.

It may be difficult to change the battery in your keyfob but it's as difficult as you imagine. If you follow these steps, you can complete this task in just a few minutes.

Remote Start

Your key fob is capable of more than locking your car's door. With the right technology, it can also remotely start your car or roll down windows, enable multiple driver profiles, and more. It's essential to know how to use the device and to replace the battery when needed.

Our Service Center may be able to upgrade your Nissan to come with remote start. This will allow you to start your car from a distance and avoid cold mornings. You can also add an application on your smartphone for additional convenience.

To use the remote to start your Nissan ensure that your Smart Key is within range. It is important to ensure that your car has been switched off, and that the key is not in the ignition. Once you're done to press and hold your fob's keychain button. The car's light flashing to indicate that your key fob is successfully programmed and linked to your Nissan.

If you're not able to connect your Nissan key fob, retrace the steps. It is important to confirm whether your key fob was lost along the way. Have a trusted friend trust to assist you locate it if you are unable to locate it. They might be able to spot it in a dark, unassuming spot, such as a crack between couch cushions or under the counter.

Lockout Protection

If you ever put your key fob in your car it is possible that the Intelligent Key system in some models will stop it from locking your car or trunk. It works by using technology for location recognition that can tell when your Intelligent Key is within the trunk or cabin. If the key is detected it will sound an alarm, and you'll feel a vibrate on your fob to notify you that you've left it in the vehicle.

If your key-fob starts acting up all of a sudden, check to see if it is obstructed by something that might interfere with its signal. Also, ensure that you don't have any wireless devices within only a few yards of the key fob. Wireless security systems, such as, can interfere with the key fob's signals and cause your key fob's functionality to cease.

You can try using an iron coat hanger made of wire or another long, thin tool to slip under the door or trunk to remove the key fob out of the car. This could take some trial and error.

Test your Intelligent Key Fob with the doors shut. Click the buttons on your Nissan Intelligent Key fob while standing a few steps away. If the lights flash and the horn sounds, you're successfully programming your Intelligent Key fob. If not, call Speck Nissan qashqai key replacement price to talk to a member of our team!

Remote Lockout

It's not common for remotes for car keys to stop working due to one reason or another. Luckily, most of the times, it's a dead battery and you can replace it yourself. You can also reset the system by pressing the lock or unlock button several times in a row. You might hear a chime depending on your vehicle when you have successfully reset the system. Some automakers also offer a service to call (like GM's long-running OnStar for its vehicles as well as Mercedes-Benz's Mbrace, or Hyundai Blue Link) which will send a technician to assist you.

Nissan Intelligent Key Fobs have several smart features that can keep you from being locked out. Sensors inside your car will detect the fob's presence in your car's cabin or trunk. It will send an audio signal and a vibration to the fob so that you be aware that you've left it in the vehicle.

Certain models have the physical blade of a key that you can use in the event that your fob battery fails or goes off the rails. You can unlock a secret key on the Rogue by turning the release button on the back. This will only work if you are within the sensor range of your Nissan. This method is a bit more complex than just activating the ignition but it will help you save time and frustration.