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How to Replace a Kia CEED Key Fob
Key fobs, like most battery-powered devices, eventually display warning signs when the batteries begin to degrade. The warning signs can include the loss of range or the inability to start or unlock your car.
Kia works hard to make the life of Flowood drivers a little more comfortable with the handy lock-and-unlock feature that is hands-free, which allows you to unlock your door by putting your thumb on the handle. Find out more about Kia key fob tricks here!
How to Replace the Battery
The key fob in your Kia is a wonderful method to lock, unlock and start your car remotely, but the battery inside can eventually die. You'll be required to know how to replace your Kia's key fob if this happens. This is easy to do and you can do it yourself if you're prepared.
The average life expectancy for a key fob ranges from two to three years. There are a few indications that the battery in a key fob is starting to wear out. The most obvious one is a gradual loss of range of the transmitter, which means that you'll need be closer to your vehicle when you want to lock or unlock it. Some key fobs display a message on the dashboard when their battery is depleted.
To replace the battery of a key fob, you'll need a standard flathead screwdriver as well as a small tool that allows you to separate the fob into its two pieces. The screwdriver's point should be inserted into the slot of the side of the fob that doesn't hold the mechanical blade. Gently open the case using the screwdriver. Remove the old battery, and replace it with a brand new one. Note its orientation.
The key fob has a CR2032 battery available for purchase them from most hardware stores. Install the new battery, then close the case.
How to Replace the Transmitter
Kia's intelligent key technology works to make the lives of Brandon drivers a more simple. One of the benefits is the capability to lock or unlock the car remotely when you're near, simply press the button on your Kia fob, or pressing it inside the door handle. However, there are times when the battery in the Kia fob can begin to degrade. The first sign will be the need to be closer to the vehicle to lock or unlock it. You might also notice 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 a big task to replace the battery in the keyfob or transmitter on a Kia. To open the fob you'll need a flathead driver. Be careful not to damage internal components or the mechanical key. After you have opened the case, you can take out the old battery and replace it with a new CR2032 battery.
The process of changing the transmitter or smart key fob battery in your Kia isn't something you'll have to do regularly but it's vital to know what to do if the time comes when you'll need to. To assist you, the Kia experts at Matt Castrucci Kia have created a step-by-step guideline that will provide you with all the details you need to replace your fob's battery without a lot of hassle.
How do I replace the Smart Key
Kia's Smart Key is a great feature that lets drivers lock and unlock their cars without having their keys in their pockets. Like replacement kia key fob -powered device, the time-to-life of the key fob is short and it's always a good idea to keep an extra. Fortunately, the replacement process is surprisingly easy. The process can be accomplished in just a few minutes with the flathead screwdriver.
Remove the mechanical key blade first from the fob. To do this, put the tip of a screwdriver into the slit on the the key fob, which is in the opposite direction to the one with the mechanical key. Press the button on the bottom of your fob to release it. The key should then come out easily and you will be able to remove the battery that was in its slot.
Then next, replace the CR2032 battery. Find the slot with the end of the screwdriver. Insert the new battery into its slot, then gently press the two halves of the battery.
It's not something you need to do every day but it is important to know what to do when the time comes. Having this knowledge will save you the stress of calling a mechanic and wait for them to arrive.
How do you replace a mechanical Key
A remote car key fob enables drivers to lock and unlock their Kia car from a distance, and 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.
Luckily, the smart key fobs that are used in Kia vehicles are designed to last. Like any battery-powered product they will eventually exhibit warning signs of battery loss. The most commonly seen sign is a loss of range meaning that the vehicle has to be within closer proximity to the fob to lock or unlock it.
If this is the case, you'll have to replace the fob's mechanical keys. The process is relatively simple and doesn't require any special tools. Switch off the key and wait for the locks to cycle. Then take a small screwdriver with a flat head to push the tip into the inside of the key fob, opposite the place where the emergency key is kept.
After you've put the screwdriver in into the socket, you'll be able to hear a click sound. Following this, you'll be able remove the mechanical key, then remove the battery that was in use and replace it with another. After that, you'll be set to take on the Rogers roads again! Contact our service department at the Kia dealership in Muncie If you have any concerns. We'll be happy to guide you through the steps step-by-step!
