How to Change the Battery in Your Nissan Key Fobs
Nissan key fobs enable owners to lock their cars and open them from some distance. They can also start the car when required. If you're looking to buy an additional one or are having trouble with your current Nissan smart key, count on our certified experts on parts and technicians to assist.
Keyless Entry
The Nissan keyless entry system is an excellent feature that allows you to lock and unlock your Nissan at the touch of one button. This feature allows you to start your vehicle remotely without the need to insert a key into the ignition. This system is powered by batteries. If The KeyLab goes out, you may not be able to access your keyfob. You may even be locked out of your vehicle. This is why it is important to learn how to change the battery in your Nissan key fob as fast as possible.
Begin by shutting off your vehicle. Then open the door to the compartment where you will find the key fob. Then, flip over the fob to look for an opening that is small. Once you've activated the release latch and removed the cover, you can open the cover. It will be apparent that the key fob has numerous wires. These wires are for connection to the onboard computer of your vehicle. You should be able to locate the wires and follow the instructions provided in your owner's guide to establish the connection. After you've made the connection the key fob is able to be reassembled.
Switching the battery on your key fob can seem like an overwhelming task but it's actually not as difficult as you may think. If you follow these simple steps, you can accomplish this task in just a few minutes.
Remote Start
Your key fob is capable of more than locking your car door. With the appropriate technology, it can also remotely start your car, roll down the windows, activate multiple driver profiles, and so on. That's why it's important to be aware of how to use it and replace the battery if necessary.
Our Service Center may be able to upgrade your Nissan if it doesn't have remote start. This will allow you to start your car from afar and save you from cold mornings. You can even install an app for your smartphone to add convenience.
To use your Nissan's remote-start feature, first make sure your Smart Key is in range. You'll need to ensure that your vehicle is turned off and the key isn't in the ignition. When you're ready to go to press and hold your fob's keychain button. The car's hazard lights should blink to indicate that your key fob is successfully programmed.
If you can't connect your Nissan key fob, try retracing your steps. You'll need to check that your key fob wasn't lost during the journey. Ask a friend who you trust to help you if you can't locate it. They may be able to locate it in an unexpected dark and dark space, such as cracks in the couch cushion or under the counter.
Lockout Protection
If you ever lock your key fob inside your car The Intelligent Key system in some models will stop it from locking your car or trunk. It works by using technology to detect the location of your key and detect when your Intelligent Key is within the trunk or cabin. The alert will sound and a jolt in your key fob if the key is recognized.
If your key fob is responding all of a sudden, look to see whether it is being blocked by anything that could block its signal. Check to see if any wireless devices are located within a few feet from the key fob. Wireless security systems, for example can interfere with key fob signals and cause your key fob's functionality to cease.
You can use a coathanger made of wire or a similar tool to slide underneath the door or trunk to pull the key fob off the car. It might take a few tries to find the key fob.
Test your Intelligent Key Fob with the doors closed. Take a few steps away from your Nissan and click the buttons on the fob. If the lights flash and the horn sounds, you have successfully programmed your Intelligent Key fob. If not, contact Speck Nissan to talk to an employee of our team!
Remote Lockout
It's not common for remotes for car keys to stop working for one reason or another. Fortunately, the majority of the times, it's a dead battery, and you can replace it yourself. You can also try to reset the system by pressing the lock or unlock button several times in succession. You may hear a chime depending on the vehicle you have when you have successfully reset your system. There are also automakers that provide a service that you can contact (like GM's longstanding OnStar for a variety of its vehicles as well as Mercedes-Benz's Mbrace, or Hyundai Blue Link) which will send a person to help you out.
Some of the smart features on your Nissan Intelligent Key fob can help you avoid being locked out. Sensors in your car will be able to tell that the fob is in the car's cabin or trunk. It will send a sound and an audio signal to your fob so that you are aware that you have left it in the car.
Certain models come with a physical key blade that you can utilize if the battery in your fob fails or something else goes wrong. On the Rogue, for example it is possible to access the hidden key by flipping the release tab on the back of your fob. This is only possible if you are within the sensor range of your Nissan. This method is more complicated than turning off the car's key, but it can save you time and hassle.