How to Replace a Kia CEED Key Fob
Key fobs, as with all battery-powered gadgets, eventually display warning signs when the batteries start to wear out. These signs can include a decrease in range or the inability to start or unlock your vehicle.
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How do I replace the battery?
The key fob in your Kia allows you to lock and unlock your vehicle remotely. However the battery may eventually fail. If this occurs, you'll need learn how to replace the Kia key fob battery to get back on the road. It's easy to do and you can do it yourself, when you're ready.
The average life expectancy of the key fob battery is about two to three years. There are a few warning signs that the battery in a key fob is starting to wear out. The most obvious is the gradual loss of range for the transmitter, which means you'll need to be nearer to your car if you want to lock or unlock it. Some key fobs show a message in the dashboard when the battery is depleted.
To replace a key fob's battery you'll require a standard flathead screwdriver and a smaller tool that can separate the fob into its two parts. kia ceed replacement key of the screwdriver into the slot on the back of the key fob which does not hold the mechanical key blade, and gently pry the case open. Remove the old battery, and replace it with a new one. Take note of its orientation.
You can purchase a CR2032 at most hardware stores. Install the new battery and close the case.
How do you replace the transmitter?
Kia's smart-key technology makes life easier for Brandon drivers. One of the benefits is that you can lock or unlock your car remotely while nearby, by pressing the button on the Kia fob. However, there are times when the battery in a Kia fob will begin to degrade. You'll notice that it requires you to be closer to the vehicle to lock or unlock it. It could also be that the car does not recognize the fob or display an alert on the dashboard when you press the keyless entry button.
Fortunately replacing the transmitter and key fob battery in a Kia shouldn't be a problem. To open the fob you'll need a flathead driver. Be careful not to scratch internal components or the mechanical key. After you have opened the case you can remove the old CR2032 and replace it with a new one.
Switching the transmitter or key fob battery in your Kia isn't something that you'll need to do on a regular basis, but it's important to know how to do it if the time ever comes that you'll must. To assist you with this, the Kia experts at Matt Castrucci Kia have created a step-by-step guide that will give you all the necessary information to replace the battery on your fob with minimal hassle.
How do you replace the Smart Key
Kia's Smart Key system is a wonderful convenience feature that allows drivers to lock, unlock, and start their cars without having to search for their keys in their pockets. The life of the key fob's battery is limited, like any other battery-powered device. It is recommended to have an extra. Fortunately, replacing it isn't that difficult. The procedure can be accomplished in just a few minutes with a flathead screwdriver.
Begin by taking off the mechanical key blade from the fob. To do so, wedge the end of your screwdriver into the slit that is on the side of the fob which is opposite to the one that holds the mechanical key. Then press the button on the bottom of the fob to let the mechanical key go. The old battery should come out easily.
Next next, Replace the CR2032 battery. Use the screwdriver's tip to locate the slot that will fit the blade for emergency keys. Place the new battery into its slot, then gently pry back the two halves of the battery.
It's not something you have to do every day, but it's crucial to know what to do when the time arrives. This will spare you the trouble of calling a mechanic out and wait for them.
How to Replace a Mechanical Key
A remote car key fob lets drivers to lock and unlock their Kia vehicle from a distance, without having to use keys that are physically present. The fob may also have buttons to control features like the trunk, liftgate, or activate a panic alert.
Fortunately the smart key fobs used in Kia vehicles are built to last. Like all battery-powered products they eventually show warning indicators of battery failure. The most common indication of a dying battery is a decrease in range. This means that the vehicle has to be nearer to the key fob that can unlock or lock.
If this is the case, you will need to replace the fob's mechanical keys. The process is relatively simple and doesn't need any special tools. Switch off the key and wait for the locks to cycle. Then you can use an small screwdriver that is flat to push the tip into the inside of the key fob, in the opposite direction to where the emergency key is kept.
After you've inserted the screwdriver and you'll hear a click sound. The mechanical key can be removed, the old battery removed, and a brand new battery installed. Then, you'll be ready to take on the Rogers roads once more! Contact our service department at the Kia dealership in Muncie should you have any concerns. We'll be happy to guide you through the process step-by-step!