How to Replace a Kia CEED Key Fob

Like many battery-powered devices key fobs will eventually display warning signs when the batteries are starting to wear out. This could be the loss of range and the inability to start or unlock your car.

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How do you replace a battery

The key fob on your Kia lets you lock and unlock your vehicle remotely. However, the battery can eventually fail. You'll need to know how to replace your Kia key fob in the event of this happening. It's not difficult and you can do it yourself, in case you're prepared.

The typical life expectancy for a key fob is two to three years. There are a number of indicators that a key fob's battery is starting to wear out. The most obvious one is the gradual loss of range for the transmitter, which means that you'll need be closer to your vehicle in order to lock or unlock it. Some key fobs also display an alert on the dashboard when their battery is low.

To replace the battery of a key fob, you'll need a standard flathead screwdriver, and a tiny tool that will allow you to split the fob into its two parts. The screwdriver's point should be placed in the slot of the fob's side which does not contain the mechanical blade. Gently pry open the case using the screwdriver. Take out the old battery and replace it with a brand new one. Note its orientation.

This key fob runs on the CR2032 battery available for purchase the batteries from a wide range of hardware stores. Install the battery and close the case.

How to Replace the Transmitter

Kia's smart-key technology makes life easier for Brandon drivers. One benefit is that you can lock or unlock your vehicle in a remote location while you're nearby, by pressing the button on the Kia fob. The battery in the Kia fob will be worn out over time. You'll notice that it requires you to be nearer to the car to lock or unlock it. It could also be that your car is unable to recognize the key fob when you hit the keyless button or displays a message.

It's not difficult to change the transmitter or keyfob battery on the kia lost key replacement. You'll need a flathead screwdriver in order to open the fob, and you should be careful not to scratch the internal parts of the fob or the mechanical key. Once you have opened the case, you can take out the CR2032 that was in it and replace it with a new one.

Changing the transmitter or smart key fob battery in your Kia isn't something that you'll need to do regularly but it's vital to know how to do it in case the time comes that you need to. Matt Castrucci Kia has created an instructional guide to help you change the battery in your key fob.

How do you replace the Smart Key

Kia's Smart Key system is a great convenience feature that allows drivers to lock and unlock their vehicles without having to fish their keys out of their pockets. The life of the key fob's battery is limited, just like any battery-powered gadget. It is recommended to have an additional. The replacement process isn't difficult at all. The procedure can be completed in a matter of minutes with an screwdriver with a flat head.

Begin by removing the mechanical blade from the fob. To do this insert the tip of a screwdriver in the slit of the the key fob, which is in the opposite direction to the one that houses the mechanical key. Press the button on the bottom of the fob to let it go. The old battery should fall out easily.

Replace the CR2032 batteries. Find the slot using the end of the screwdriver. Then, insert the new battery into its slot and gently push the two halves of the key fob back together.

Change the key fob of your car's battery isn't something you'll be doing every day, but it's an important skill to have in place when the time comes. This will spare you the trouble of calling a mechanic to come out and waiting for them.

How to replace the Mechanical Key

A remote car key fob lets owners to lock and unlock their Kia vehicle at a distance, without having to fiddle with a physical key. The fob also has buttons that operate features like the trunk, liftgate, or activate a panic alert.

Fortunately, the smart key fobs used in 2014 kia optima key vehicles are designed to last. Like all products powered by batteries they eventually show warning signs of battery loss. The most typical warning sign is a decrease in range which means that the vehicle will have to be in closer proximity to the fob to unlock or lock it.

If this is the case, you will have to replace the fob's mechanical keys. Fortunately, the procedure is fairly easy, and you won't need any special tools. Turn off the key and wait for the locks to cycle. Then, use a small screwdriver with a flat head to push the tip into the inside of the key fob in the opposite direction to where the emergency key is.

After you've inserted the screwdriver and you'll hear a click sound. Then, you can remove the mechanical key, remove the battery from the old one and replace it with an entirely new one. Then, you'll be able to explore the Rogers roads once more! Contact our service team at the Kia dealership in Muncie for any questions. We'll be happy to walk you through each step!