How to Change the Battery in Your Nissan Key Fobs
Nissan key fobs permit motorists to lock their vehicles and open them from some distance. They can also start the car when needed. If you're looking to purchase a new one, or are having issues with your existing Nissan smart key, rely on our certified experts on parts and technicians to help.
Keyless Entry
Keyless entry is an excellent feature that lets you lock and unlock your Nissan vehicle at the touch of a button. This feature can also enable you to start your car from a distance, without having to insert keys into the ignition. The system is powered by batteries. If that battery fails, it can leave you not able to use your key fob. You may even be locked out of your vehicle. You should learn how to replace the battery on your Nissan's key fob as swiftly as possible.
To begin, shut off your vehicle and then open the door in which you have the key fob. Flip the key fob upside down and look for the small release latch. Once you've pressed the release latch and removed the cover, you can open the cover. You'll see that the fob's key contains many wires. These wires are used to connect with your vehicle's onboard computer. You should be able to identify the necessary wires and follow the directions in your owner's manual to connect them. After you've made the connection, it is possible to connect the key fob together.
nissan key programming of replacing the battery in your key fob might seem like a daunting task but it's actually not as difficult as you think. Follow these simple steps to complete this task within minutes.
Remote Start
Your key fob can do more than just locking your car's doors. It can also remotely start your car, open the window, enable multiple drivers profiles, and a lot more. That's why it's important to understand how to use it and replace the battery as it's needed.
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 a distance and help you avoid freezing mornings. You can also install an app for your smartphone to add convenience.
To use your Nissan's remote start, first ensure that your Smart Key is in range. You'll need to ensure that your car has been shut off and that the key is not in the ignition. When you're ready to go to go, press the keychain button on your fob. You'll see the car's hazards lights flash to indicate that your key fob is successfully programmed and connected to your Nissan.
If you're not able to connect your Nissan key fob, you can try retracing the steps. It is important to ensure that your key fob didn't get lost in the process. Have a trusted friend trust to help you if you can't locate it. They may be able to locate it in a dark, unexpected place, such as cracks in the couch cushions or under the counter.
Lockout Protection
If you ever put your key fob in your car The Intelligent Key system in some models will stop it from locking your trunk or car. It uses a technology called location recognition to detect when the Intelligent Key is in the trunk or cabin. If the key is detected it will sound an alarm and feel a thump on your fob to alert you that you've accidentally left it inside the vehicle.
If your key-fob starts being agitated all of sudden, make sure to determine whether it is being blocked by anything that could interfere with its signal. Check to see if any wireless devices are within a few feet from the key fob. Items like wireless security systems could interfere with the signals of your key fob and cause it to stop working properly.
You can use a wire coathanger or a different long thin tool to slide beneath the trunk or door to take the key fob out of the car. It may take some trial and error.
When you're done, be sure to test your Intelligent Key fob with the doors closed. Take a few steps away from your Nissan and press the buttons on the fob. If the lights flash and the horn sound beeps, you're successfully programming your Intelligent Key fob. If not, contact Speck Nissan and speak to one of our staff members.
Remote Lockout
It's not uncommon for remotes for cars to stop working for a variety of reasons. Most of the time, it's an unresponsive battery that you can replace yourself. You can reset the system by pressing the lock or unlock button repeatedly. Depending on your vehicle you may hear a chime when you've successfully reset the system. Some automakers have a customer service which you can call to get help (such as GM's OnStar, Mercedes-Benz Mbrace or Hyundai Blue Link).
Some of the smart features on your Nissan Intelligent Key fob can keep you from being locked out. Sensors inside your car will detect if the fob is still in your car's cabin or trunk. It will send an audio alert and a vibration to your fob, so you'll know that you left it in the vehicle.
Certain models come with a physical key blade that you can use if the battery of your fob dies or something else goes wrong. On the Rogue for instance it is possible to access a hidden key by flipping the release tab at the back of the fob. This is only possible in the sensor range of your Nissan. This method is a bit more complicated than simply activating the ignition but it can help you save time and frustration.