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How can you use a dead key fob to start a Kia Optima?
Beginning the Car
Simply touch the key fob to the remote start button if you see your key fob’s battery is running low. Simply press the start button with the key to get going.
Do you need to reconfigure your key fob after changing the battery?
A remote key fob needs to be associated with your vehicle particularly in order to be secure.
This stops people who drive the same make and model of automobile as you from using their remote to access your car. You’ll need to reprogram the fob if changing the batteries has erased this connection or if it was somehow disrupted in order for it to once again recognize your automobile.
Standard programming sequence
Your key fob can typically be reconfigured by following this typical procedure:
Instead of starting and then returning to the locked position, turn the key into the run position. Repeat this multiple times.
You’ll typically hear a chime or other sound when you’ve cycled the key enough times. At that point, you can push the lock or unlock button on your key fob to hear another chime.
How is the battery changed in a 2017 Kia key fob?
The mechanical key that pops out of the conventional Kia key fob when a button is pressed is utilized to start the engine. Although you can still start the engine and enter the car if the key fob battery runs out, it is undoubtedly more convenient to remotely unlock and lock the vehicle. The following are the steps for changing a normal Kia key fob battery:
- Place the key fob so that its front is facing down and smooth surface.
- On the side of the key, across from the key fob, look for a little slot. Once you’ve found it, carefully insert the flathead screwdriver into the slot and wedge it there until the case releases.
- Remove the plastic casing gently, taking care not to scratch it or harm any internal parts.
- Replace the old battery with a fresh one by removing the old one.
- Reposition the plastic case and gently press the two fragments together to reunite them.
What type of battery does a key fob contain?
The fact that button cell batteries have an identifying number printed directly on the top is one practical feature. This number, which is often three to four digits long, will let you know what kind of battery you need. The CR2032 button cell is the one that’s most frequently found in key fobs. The following button cells are also frequently used: CR2450, CR2025, CR1616, and CR2016.
The type of battery that your fob requires may typically be found in your vehicle owner’s manual if, for any reason, you are unable to locate the number on your old battery. Alternately, you can visit your nearby Batteries Plus, where one of our specialists will assist you in identifying the best battery for your requirements.
Why won’t my Kia key fob work?
The battery that powers your key fob is most likely to blame if it stops functioning. Typically, watch-sized batteries that are skillfully hidden inside the casing of key fobs are used. With a little screwdriver or key, you can easily peel the key fob apart and change the battery by yourself.
Finding out what kind of batteries they require and keeping one on handeither at home or in your glove boxis a good idea. If you have the batteries on hand, it will save you some effort and they are cheap, costing between $5 and $25. Finding them is not difficult. They ought to be in stock at your local Kia dealer. Additionally, you can locate them in grocery stores, hardware stores, and other stores. Make sure you choose the proper kind. The voltage output of many of these batteries varies despite their similar appearance.
My Kia key fob needs to be reset.
The Kia Key Fob Reset: How Do I Do It?
- Make sure all of your doors are shut all the way before getting into the driver’s side.
- When you hear the door locks cycle, turn the key repeatedly from off to on in the ignition.
- Try pushing the Kia key fob’s lock or unlock button.
- Return the ignition key to the off position.