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How to Replace a Kia CEED Key Fob
Like all battery-powered devices key fobs will eventually display warning signs that indicate that the batteries are beginning to run out. This could be the loss of range or the inability to start or unlock your vehicle.
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How do you replace a battery
The key fob of your Kia allows you to lock and unlock your vehicle remotely. However the battery will eventually fail. You'll have to know how to replace the Kia's key fob if this happens. It's easy to do and you can do it yourself, when you're ready.
The life expectancy for a key fob ranges from between two and three years. There are a variety of warning signs that a key fob's battery is wearing out. The most obvious is a gradual loss of range on the transmitter, which means that you'll need be closer to your vehicle when you want to lock or unlock it. Certain key fobs will also display an alert on the dashboard when their battery is depleted.
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 pieces. The screwdriver tip should be inserted into the slot of the fob's side which does not contain the mechanical blade. Gently pry open the case with the screwdriver. Remove the battery from the case, and replace it with a new one. Note its position.
This key fob runs on a CR2032 battery available for purchase them at most hardware stores. Install the new battery, then close the case.
How to Replace the Transmitter
Kia's smart keys work to make the lives of Brandon drivers a more simple. One of the benefits is that you can lock or unlock your car from a distance by pressing the button on the Kia fob. The battery inside the Kia fob will wear out over time. The first indication will be the need to be much closer to your vehicle to lock or unlock it. It could also be that the car does not recognize the key fob when you press the keyless button, or displays a message.
It's not difficult to replace the battery in the keyfob or transmitter on a Kia. You'll require an open-ended screwdriver with a flat head to open the fob, and you should be careful not to damage the internal components of the fob, or the mechanical key. Once you have opened the case you can remove the CR2032 that was in it and replace it with a new one.
It's not something you'll need to do often, but knowing how to change the smart fob's battery or transmitter is important if you ever need to. Matt Castrucci from Kia has put together an instruction manual to help change your key fob battery.
How do I replace the Smart Key
Kia's Smart Key is a great convenience that allows drivers to lock and unlock their vehicles without having their keys in their pockets. The life of the key fob's battery is limited, just like any battery-powered gadget. It's best to have an additional. Fortunately, replacing it isn't difficult at all. The procedure can be completed in a matter of minutes with a flathead screwdriver.
Remove the mechanical key blade first from the fob. To do so, wedge the end of your screwdriver in the slit on the side of the fob that is opposite to the one that holds the mechanical key. Then press the button at the bottom of the fob to let the mechanical key go. It will then pop out easily and you can remove the old battery from its slot.
Next take the opportunity to Replace the CR2032 battery. Use the tip of your screwdriver to locate the slot that fits the blade of the emergency key. Place the battery in its slot, and gently push the two halves together.
Change the key fob of your car's battery shouldn't be something you be required to do every day but it's an important knowledge to have when the time arrives. Knowing this information will help you avoid the stress of calling an expert mechanic and wait for them to show up.
How to Replace the Mechanical Key
A remote car key fob lets users to lock and unlock their Kia car at a distance, without fumbling around with an actual key. The fob can also have buttons to operate features like the trunk, liftgate or trigger a panic alarm.
Fortunately, the smart key fobs used in Kia vehicles are designed to last. But, like any battery-powered device, they will eventually display warning signs that the battery is starting to fail. The Keylab of a failing battery is a decrease in range. This means that the vehicle has to be nearer than the key fob to lock or unlock.
If this is the case, you'll need to replace your fob's mechanical keys. The process is relatively straightforward and doesn't require special tools. First turn the key in the off position and wait for the door locks to cycle. Use a small flathead to put the screwdriver's tip inside the key fob opposite where the keys for emergencies are kept.
Once you've inserted the screwdriver into the socket, you'll be able to hear a click. The mechanical key can be removed, the old battery removed, and a brand new battery installed. After that, you'll be set to hit the Rogers roads once more! Contact our service department at the Kia dealership in Muncie for any concerns. We're happy walk you through each step!