How to Replace a Kia CEED Key Fob
Key fobs, just like all battery-powered gadgets, eventually display warning signs when the batteries start to fail. This could be an increase in range or the inability to unlock or start your vehicle.
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How to Replace the Battery
The key fob that you have in your Kia is a wonderful way to lock, unlock, and start your car remotely but the battery within may eventually go out. You'll be required to know how to replace your Kia's key fob if this happens. It's easy to do and you'll be able to do it yourself if prepared.
The average life expectancy of a key fob battery is between two and three years. There are a few indications that the battery inside the key fob is beginning to wear out. The most obvious is a gradual loss of range for the transmitter, which means that you'll need be nearer to your vehicle if you want to lock or unlock it. Certain key fobs also display an alert on the dashboard when their batteries are low.
To replace a key fob battery you'll require a standard flathead screwdriver as well as a small tool that allows you to separate the fob into its two parts. The screwdriver tip should be placed into the slot on the fob's side which does not contain the mechanical blade. Carefully open the case using the screwdriver. Remove the battery that was in it, and replace it with a new one. Take note of its orientation.
This key fob is powered by the CR2032 battery that you can purchase the batteries from a wide range of hardware stores. When you have a brand new battery, place it in the correct place and close the case.
How to Replace the Transmitter
Kia's smart keys work to make the lives of Brandon drivers a bit easier. One of the benefits is the capability to lock or unlock the car remotely if you're close by, press the button on your Kia fob or pressing it inside the door handle. However, there are instances when the battery in the Kia fob can begin to wear out. The first sign of this will be that you'll need to be much closer to the vehicle in order to lock or unlock it. It could also be that the car does not recognize the fob or display an error message on the dashboard when you hit the keyless entry button.
It's not difficult to change the transmitter or keyfob battery on a Kia. To open the fob you'll require a flathead screwdriver. Be cautious not to scratch internal components or the mechanical key. After you have opened the case, you can remove the CR2032 that was in it and replace it with the new one.
The process of changing the transmitter or smart key fob battery in your Kia isn't something that you'll need to regularly however, it's essential to know what to do if it ever occurs that you'll must. To help you with this, the Kia experts at Matt Castrucci Kia have put together an easy-to-follow guide that will give you all the necessary information to replace the battery on your fob with minimum hassle.
How do I replace the Smart Key
Kia's Smart Key is a great feature that lets drivers lock and unlock their vehicles without having their keys in their pockets. But, as with any battery-powered device, the life span of the key fob is short and it's a good idea to have an extra. The replacement process is surprisingly easy. Utilizing one screwdriver that is small, the procedure can be completed in minutes.
Remove the mechanical key blade first from the fob. To do this, insert the tip of a screwdriver in the slit of the the key fob to the side of the one with the mechanical key. Then, press the button near the bottom of the fob to release the mechanical key. It will then pop out easily and you can take the battery that was in its slot.
Replace the CR2032 batteries. Find the slot with the end of the screwdriver. Place the new battery in its slot and then gently pull the two halves of the battery.
It's not something that you should do every day, but it's important to know what you can do when the time arrives. Knowing this will save you from the hassle of having to call an expert mechanic and wait for them to arrive.
How to Replace a Mechanical Key
The remote key fob allows drivers to unlock and lock their vehicles without having to play with a physical car key. The fob may also have buttons that control features like the trunk, liftgate or to activate a panic alarm.
Fortunately the smart key fobs found in Kia vehicles are designed to last. But, as with every other battery-powered device will eventually show warning signs that indicate that the battery is deteriorating. The most typical indication is a decrease in range which means that the vehicle has to be in closer proximity to the fob to lock or unlock it.
If you're experiencing this issue you'll need to replace the mechanical key on the fob. Fortunately, the process is fairly easy, and you won't need any special tools. Turn off TheKeyLab , and wait for the locks to cycle. Then, use the screwdriver's small flathead to push the tip into the inside of the key fob, just opposite the area where the emergency key is.
After you have inserted the screwdriver, you will hear it click. Following this, you'll be able pull out the mechanical key, remove the battery that was in use and replace it with another. You'll then be able to drive on the Rogers roads again! Contact our customer service team at the Kia dealership in Muncie for any questions. We'll be happy to walk you through each step!