How to Replace a Kia CEED Key Fob
Key fobs, like most battery-powered devices, eventually show warning signals as batteries begin to degrade. These signs may include an inability to use the device or the inability to unlock or start your car.
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How to replace a battery
The key fob on your Kia is a great method to lock and unlock, and start your car from a distance, but the battery inside can degrade over time. If this happens, you'll need to learn how to replace the battery of your Kia key fob to be back on the road. It's easy to do and you'll usually do it yourself if prepared.
The life expectancy for key fob batteries is two to three years. There are a few indications that the battery in the key fob is beginning to wear out. The most obvious is a gradual loss of range on the transmitter, which means you'll need to be closer to your vehicle in order to lock or unlock it. Certain key fobs will also display a message on the dashboard when their batteries are low.
To replace the battery of a key fob You'll need a normal flathead screwdriver, and a tiny tool that allows you to separate the fob into its two parts. Put the end of the screwdriver in the slot on the side of the key fob which doesn't hold the mechanical key blade and gently pry the case open. Remove the battery from the case, and replace it with a brand new one. Note its orientation.
You can purchase a CR2032 at most hardware stores. After you have purchased a new battery, put it in the correct place and close the case.
How to Replace the Transmitter
Kia's smart-key technology makes life easier for Brandon drivers. One of the advantages is that you can lock or unlock your vehicle remotely while nearby, by pressing the button on the Kia fob. The battery inside the Kia fob may wear out over time. The first sign is that you'll have to be much closer to your vehicle to lock or unlock it. You may also notice that your car is unable to recognize the key fob when you press the keyless button. It also displays an error message.
Fortunately replacing the transmitter or key fob battery in a Kia shouldn't be a problem. To open the fob you'll require a flathead screwdriver. Be careful not to damage any internal components or the mechanical key. After you have opened the case, you can take out the battery that was in it and replace it with a new CR2032 battery.
It's not something you'll have to do often however knowing how to change the transmitter or smart fob battery is important if you ever require it. Matt Castrucci Kia has created an instruction manual to help change the battery of your key fob.
How to Replace the Smart Key
Kia's Smart Key system is a fantastic convenience feature that allows drivers to lock or unlock their cars without having search for their keys in their pockets. However, as with any other battery-powered device, the life span of the key fob is limited and it's always a good idea to keep a spare. The replacement process is fairly simple. Utilizing an ordinary screwdriver with a flat head this procedure can be completed in a matter of minutes.
Remove kia car key replacement from the fob. To do so, wedge the end of your screwdriver in the slit on the side of the fob opposite to the one that holds the mechanical key. Press the button on the bottom of the fob to let it go. The key should then come out easily, and you can then remove the battery that was in its slot.
Then, then replace the CR2032 battery. Find the slot using the edge of the screwdriver. Then, place the new battery into its slot and gently push the two halves of the key fob back together.
Switching your car's key fob battery isn't something you'll be doing every day but it's an important skill to know 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 a Mechanical Key
A remote car key fob allows drivers to lock and unlock their Kia car at a distance, without fumbling around with a physical key. The fob could also include buttons that operate features like the trunk, liftgate or trigger a panic alarm.
The smart key fobs that are included with Kia vehicles have been designed to last. But, as with any other battery-powered device will eventually display warning signs that indicate that the battery is beginning to fail. The most frequent sign of a failing battery is an increase in range. This signifies that the vehicle must be nearer to the key fob that can lock or unlock.
If you're experiencing this issue you'll need to replace the fob's mechanical key. Luckily, the process is fairly easy, and you won't need any special tools. Turn off the key, and wait for the locks to cycle. Then you can use a small flathead screwdriver to push the tip into the inside of the key fob, opposite where the emergency key is stored.
Once you've inserted the screwdriver and you'll hear a click. The mechanical key can be removed, the battery removed, and a new battery installed. You'll then be ready to take to the Rogers roads again! If you have any further questions, contact the service team at our Kia dealership in Muncie. We'll be happy to walk you through each step!