How to Change the Battery in Your Nissan Key Fobs

Nissan key fobs enable drivers to lock and unlock their vehicles from a distance, as well as start them up when needed. If you're looking to buy a new key fob or are having trouble with your existing nissan replacement keys smart key, count on our highly-trained experts in parts and technicians to help.

Keyless Entry

Keyless entry is a wonderful feature that allows you to lock and unlock your Nissan vehicle with the push of the button. This feature can also allow you to start your car from a distance without the need to insert an ignition key. However, the system relies on a battery to function. When that battery dies and the system stops functioning, you may be in a position where you are unable to use your key fob. It could even lock you out of your car. It is important to know how to replace the battery in your Nissan's key fob in as short a time as you can.

Begin by shutting off your vehicle. Then open the door and go to the compartment where you'll find the key fob. Then, flip the fob to look for an opening that is small. After you've pulled the release latch then you can take off the cover. You will see that the key fob has several wires. These wires are used to communicate with your vehicle's onboard computer. You should be able to locate the wires and follow the instructions in the owner's manual to establish the connection. Once you've made the connections the key fob will be put back together.

Switching the battery on the key fob could seem like a daunting job, but it is not as difficult as you may think. If you follow these steps, you can accomplish this task in a matter of minutes.

Remote Start

Your key fob is able to do more than simply lock your car doors. With the appropriate technology, it can also remotely start your car, roll down the windows, activate multiple driver profiles, and much more. It's the reason it's essential to understand how to use it and how to replace the battery whenever it's needed.

Our Service Center may be able to upgrade your Nissan Duplicate Car Keys to come with remote start. This will give you the ability to start your car from afar and keep warm in the winter. You can even install an app for your smartphone to add convenience.

To use your Nissan's remote starter, first make sure that your Smart Key is in range. You'll need to confirm that your car is switched off, and that the key is not in the ignition. When you're ready to go, press and hold your fob's keychain button. 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 unable to connect your Nissan key fob, retrace the steps. You'll need to make sure that your fob hasn't gotten lost somewhere along the way. Find a friend whom you trust to assist in locating it. They may be able to locate it in a dark, secluded area, like cracks in the couch cushions or under the counter.

Lockout Protection

Certain models of Intelligent Key will not lock your trunk or car if you ever lock your keyfob inside. It works by utilizing technology that detects the location of your vehicle and determine if your Intelligent Key is within the car or trunk. If the key is detected it will sound an alarm and feel a thump on your fob to let you know you've accidentally left it inside your vehicle.

Verify if the key fob suddenly behaves strangely. It could be blocked by something. Also, ensure that you don't have any wireless devices within some distance of the key fob. Wireless security systems can interfere with your key fob's signals and make it stop working properly.

You can use a coathanger made of wire or a different long thin tool to slide underneath the trunk or door to pull the key fob out of the car. This may take some trial and trial and.

Test your Intelligent Key Fob with the doors shut. Take a few steps away from your Nissan and press the buttons on the fob. If the lights flash and the horn sounds, then you have successfully programmed your Intelligent Key fob. If not, call Speck Nissan and speak to a member our team.

Remote Lockout

It's not uncommon for remotes in cars to cease working due to one or the other reason. Fortunately, the majority of the time, it's just a dead battery and you can fix it yourself. You can also reset the system by pressing the lock or unlock button a few times in a row. Depending on the vehicle you have you may be notified that you've successfully reset your system. There are also automakers that offer a service to call (like GM's long-running OnStar for its vehicles and Mercedes-Benz's Mbrace or Hyundai Blue Link) which will send a person to assist you.

Nissan Intelligent Key Fobs have some clever features that will stop you from being locked out. For instance, your vehicle's sensor can detect whether your fob is in the trunk or inside the cabin of your vehicle. It will issue an audio alert and a vibration to the fob so that you be aware that it was left in the vehicle.

Certain models have an actual blade of a key that can be used in the event that your fob battery goes out of charge or goes out of control. 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 will only work only if you're within the sensor range of your Nissan. This method is more complicated than simply activating the ignition however it will make your life easier and less stressful.