How to Replace a Kia CEED Key Fob

Key fobs, as with all battery-powered devices, eventually display warning signs as the batteries begin to degrade. These signs may include an absence of range or the inability to unlock or start your vehicle.

Kia strives to make the lives of Flowood drivers a little easier by providing a the convenience of a hands-free lock/unlock feature, which allows you to open your door with a thumb on the handle. Find out more about the Kia key fob's tricks!

How to Replace a Battery

The key fob in your 2013 kia sorento key fob lets you lock, unlock and start your vehicle remotely. However the battery will eventually fail. If this occurs, you'll have to learn how to replace the battery in the Kia key fob to be back on the road. This is easy to do, and you can usually do it yourself if prepared.

The average life expectancy for the key fob is between two and three years. There are a few warning signs that the battery inside the key fob is beginning to wear out. The most obvious sign is a gradual decrease in the range of the transmitter. This means you'll have to be nearer to the car to lock or unlock it. Some key fobs show a message on the dashboard when the battery is low.

To replace the battery of a key fob You'll need a normal flathead screwdriver, and a tiny tool that allows you to separate the fob into two parts. Wedge the end of the screwdriver in the slot on the side of the key fob which doesn't hold the mechanical key blade, and gently push the case open. Remove the battery from the case, and replace it with a new one. Take note of its orientation.

This key fob runs on a CR2032 battery, and you can buy the batteries from a wide range of hardware stores. Install the new battery and then close the case.

How do you replace the transmitter?

Kia's smart key technology works to make the lives of Brandon drivers just a bit easier. One benefit is that you can lock or unlock your car at a distance, simply by pressing the button on the Kia fob. The battery inside the Kia fob is prone to be worn out over time. You'll notice that you have to be nearer to your car to unlock or lock it. It could also be that the car doesn't recognize the fob or display a message on the dashboard when you hit the keyless entry button.

Fortunately replacing the transmitter and key fob battery in a Kia isn't too difficult. You'll require an open-ended screwdriver with a flat head to open the fob, and you must be careful not to damage the internal components of the fob, or the mechanical key. Once you've opened the case, you are able to take out the battery that was in it and replace it with a new CR2032 battery.

Change the transmitter or key fob battery in your Kia isn't something that you'll need to regularly however it's crucial to know exactly what to do if it ever occurs that you'll must. Matt Castrucci from Kia has created an instruction manual to help change your key fob battery.

How to Replace the Smart Key

Kia's Smart Key is a great convenience that allows drivers to lock and unlock their cars without having their keys in their pockets. The life span of the key fob is limited, as with any battery-powered gadget. It's best to have an extra. The replacement key for kia soul 2011 process is actually fairly simple. The process can be completed in a matter of minutes using a flathead screwdriver.

Begin by removing the mechanical blade from the fob. To do this insert the tip of a screwdriver into the slit on the side of the key fob opposite the one that contains the mechanical key. Press the button at the bottom of the fob to release it. The old battery should pop off easily.

Next, take the time to replace the CR2032 battery. Find the slot using the tip of the screwdriver. Then, place the new battery in its slot, and gently pull the two halves of the key fob back together.

It's not something you need to do every day but it is important to know how to do it when the time arrives. This knowledge will save you the trouble of calling a mechanic to come out and waiting for them.

How to replace the Mechanical Key

The remote key fob allows drivers to unlock and lock their vehicles without the need to use keys for their car. The fob may also have buttons that control features such as the trunk or liftgate, or activate the panic alarm.

The smart key fobs for keys that come with Kia vehicles have been designed to last for a long time. But, like any other battery-powered device will eventually display warning signs that indicate that the battery is beginning to fail. The most common sign is a loss of range meaning that the vehicle will need 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. Fortunately, the process is quite simple and you'll not require any special tools. First turn the key in the off position and wait for the door locks to cycle. Make use of a small flathead to insert the screwdriver's tip inside the key fob, which is where the emergency keys are.

After you've inserted the screwdriver, you will hear it click. After that, you'll be able to take out the mechanical key, remove the battery from the old one and replace it with another. You'll then be able to drive the Rogers roads once more! If you have any other questions, contact the service team at our Kia dealership in Muncie. We're here to guide you through the process step by step!