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How to Replace a Kia CEED Key Fob

Key fobs like other battery-powered gadgets, eventually display warning signs when the batteries start to degrade. The warning signs can include the loss of range and the inability to unlock or start your car.

Kia strives to make the life of Flowood drivers a little more comfortable with an easy-to-use lock/unlock feature for hands-free use that lets you open your door with a thumb on the handle. Find out more about these Kia key fob tips here!

How to Replace a Battery

The key fob on your kia ceed Car key battery allows you to lock and unlock your vehicle remotely. However the battery could eventually fail. If this occurs, you'll need learn how to replace the battery in the Kia key fob to be back on the road. This is easy to do and you'll be able to do it yourself if prepared.

The general life expectancy of the battery of a key fob is two to three years. There are many warning signs that a key fob battery is wearing out. The most obvious one is a gradual loss of range on the transmitter, meaning that you'll need to be closer to your car for locking or unlock it. Some key fobs show a message in the dashboard when the battery is depleted.

To replace the battery in the key fob, you will need a flathead screwdriver along with a small tool to cut the fob's two pieces. Use the end of the screwdriver into the slot on the other side of the key fob which does not hold the key blade that is mechanical, and gently push the case open. Remove the battery from the case and replace it with a new one, making sure to note the orientation.

You can purchase a CR2032 at a majority of hardware stores. Once you have a new battery, put it in the correct place and close the case.

How to Replace the Transmitter

Kia's smart-key technology simplifies life for Brandon drivers. One of the perks is the ability to lock and unlock the car remotely when you're near, simply hold the button on your Kia fob and pressing it into the door handle. The battery inside the Kia fob can wear out over time. The first sign of this is that you'll have to be much closer to your vehicle in order to lock or unlock it. You may also notice that the car doesn't recognize the fob or display an error message on the dashboard when you press the keyless entry button.

It's not difficult to replace the battery for the keyfob transmitter on a Kia. You'll require an open-ended screwdriver with a flat head to open the fob, and be careful not to damage the internal components of the fob, or the mechanical key. After you have opened the case, you can take off the old CR2032 and replace it with a new one.

It's not something you will need to do often however knowing how to change the smart fob or transmitter battery is important if you ever need to. Matt Castrucci Kia has put together an instruction manual to help change the battery on your key fob.

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 vehicles without having to take their keys out of their pockets. The key fob's lifespan is limited, like any other battery-powered device. It's best to carry an additional. The process of replacing it is quite easy. The process is completed in minutes with an screwdriver with a flat head.

Begin by removing the mechanical blade from the fob. To do this, place the screwdriver's tip into the slit in the side of the key fob opposite the one that houses the mechanical key. Then press the button near the bottom of the fob to release the mechanical key. The old battery should pop off easily.

Replace the CR2032 batteries. Find the slot with the tip of the screwdriver. Place the new battery in its slot, then gently pull the two halves of the battery.

Switching your car's key fob battery isn't something you'll be required to do every day, but it's an important ability to be aware of when the time comes. This will save you the trouble of calling a mechanic to come out and waiting for them.

How do you replace a mechanical Key

A remote car key fob lets owners to lock and unlock their kia remote key fob car from a distance, without fumbling around with the physical key. The fob also has buttons to control features like the trunk, liftgate or to activate a panic alarm.

Fortunately, the smart key fobs utilized in Kia vehicles are designed to last. But, like every other battery-powered device will eventually display warning signs that indicate that the battery is beginning to fail. The most frequent indication is a decrease in range meaning that the vehicle has to be closer to the fob to lock or unlock it.

If you're experiencing this problem then you'll have to replace the fob's key mechanical. The procedure is fairly easy and doesn't require any special tools. Turn the key off and wait for the locks to cycle. Then you can use an small screwdriver that is flat to wedge the tip inside of the key fob, opposite where the emergency key is stored.

Once you have inserted the screwdriver, you should hear it click. The mechanical key can be removed, the battery removed, and a brand new kia key cost battery installed. After that, you'll be set to take on the Rogers roads once more! If you have any other questions, reach out to the service team at our Kia dealership in Muncie. We're happy walk you through each step!