How to Change the Battery in Your Nissan Key Fobs
Nissan key fobs allow motorists to lock their vehicles and unlock them from an extended distance. They can also be used to start the car whenever needed. If you're looking to purchase a new key fob or are having trouble with your current Nissan smart key, trust our certified parts experts and technicians to help.
Keyless Entry
The Nissan keyless entry system is a fantastic feature that allows you lock and unlock your Nissan at the touch of one button. This system allows you to start your vehicle from a distance without the need to insert a key into the ignition. However, the system relies on a battery for its operation. When the battery is dead and it is no longer functional, you will be without a key fob. You could even be locked out of your own vehicle. You must learn how to replace the battery in your Nissan's key fob as swiftly as possible.
To begin, switch off your vehicle and open the door to find the key fob. Flip the key fob over and look for the small release latch. Once you've pressed the release latch, you will be able to remove the fob's cover. You will find that the key fob is equipped with several wires. They are used for communication with the computer onboard of your vehicle. You should be able to identify the wires you need and follow the instructions in your owner's manual to connect them. After you've made the connection, it is possible to connect the key fob together.
The process of replacing the battery in your key fob may appear to be a daunting task, but it is not as difficult as you may think. Follow these easy steps to complete the task in a matter of minutes.
Remote Start
Your key fob can do more than just locking your car's doors. With the appropriate technology, it can also remote start your vehicle and roll down your windows, activate multiple driver profiles, and much more. It's essential to know how to utilize the device and change the battery when necessary.
If your Nissan does not have remote start, it might be an easy upgrade with our Service Center professionals. This gives you the ability to start your car from a distance and keep warm in the winter. nissan replacement key fob can also add an application for your smartphone for more convenience.
To use the Nissan's remote start, you must first make sure your Smart Key is in range. You'll also want to ensure that your car is off and that your key isn't in the ignition. When you're ready to go to press and hold the key fob's keychain button. The car's light flashing to indicate that your key fob has been successfully programmed and linked to your Nissan.
If your key fob hasn't connected to your Nissan, try retracing your steps. You'll need to ensure that your key fob wasn't lost during the journey. If you can't find it you can ask a trusted person to assist. They may be able to locate it in a surprising dark, dark spot, such as a gap between the cushion of your couch or under the counter.
Lockout Protection
Certain models of Intelligent Key will not lock your trunk or car in the event that you lock your key fob inside. It uses technology for location recognition to determine if the Intelligent Key is in the trunk or in the cabin. If the key is detected by the system, you'll hear an alarm and get a vibration on your fob to notify you that you've left it in the vehicle.
Verify if the key fob has suddenly started acting strangely. It could be blocked by something. Also, ensure that no wireless devices are within a few feet of the key fob. Wireless security systems, for example, can interfere with the key fob's signals and cause your key fob to cease working.
You can use a wire coathanger or another long thin tool to slide under the trunk or door to remove the key fob out of the car. It might take some trial and error to unlock the key fob.
Test your Intelligent Key Fob with the doors closed. Make sure you press the buttons on your Nissan Intelligent Key fob while you're standing a few steps away. If the lights flash and the horn beeps it's time to program your Intelligent Key fob. If not, dial Speck Nissan and speak to a member our team.
Remote Lockout
It's not uncommon for remotes in cars to cease working due to a reason or another. The majority of the time, it's a dead battery that you can replace yourself. You can reset the system by pressing the lock or unlock button repeatedly. You may hear a chime depending on your vehicle when you have successfully reset your system. There are also automakers that offer a service to contact (like GM's long-running OnStar for many of its vehicles, Mercedes-Benz's Mbrace, or Hyundai Blue Link) that will send someone to assist you.
Certain smart features of your Nissan Intelligent Key fob can protect you from getting locked out. For instance, your car's sensor system can tell that your fob is inside the trunk or in the cabin of your vehicle. It will send an audio alert and a vibration to the fob so that you be aware that it was left in the vehicle.
Some models come with the physical blade of a key that can be used in the event that your fob's battery fails or something else goes off the rails. On the Rogue, for example you can access an unlocked key by flipping the release tab on the back of your fob. You must be within sensor range of your Nissan vehicle in order for this to work. This method is a bit more complicated than simply switching on the ignition but it will save you time and frustration.