[2014:1.6lT]

Does anyone know how to change the fob battery? I don't want to split it open and have to buy a new one...

 

[2014:1.6lT]

Does anyone know how to change the fob battery? I don't want to split it open and have to buy a new one...
I'm assuming it's like this

 

[Playwithmymind]

Slide the actual key out and there is a slot that looks perfect for a flat screw driver. Put a driver in there that fits nice and a little gentle twist and the case pops in half with no issues. The battery is mounted to the back half and is only connected while both pieces are together.

 

[Playwithmymind]

Older style but same principal.

 

[Forte5]

I was curious of the same thing I was wondering lol. I need to replace mine also.

 

[2014:1.6lT]

Sweet thanks

 

[2014Forte5]

What is the size/spec of the battery? Can I order them from AliExpress or one of those cheap Chinese online stores?

After almost two years mine still works great. Sometimes without any obstructions, I can still lock/unlock my car from a bout 100 yards, lol. Probably 1.5 yards.

 

[nouse4aname]

You could...or you could just go to any place that sells watch batteries(target/walmart/etc) and pick it up same day. CR2032

If you haven't yet, register on the Kia Owners site. There you can download a searchable pdf of the manual.

 

[drc69]

You could...or you could just go to any place that sells watch batteries(target/walmart/etc) and pick it up same day. CR2032

If you haven't yet, register on the Kia Owners site. There you can download a searchable pdf of the manual.

Nice info thanks.
I just bought some CR2032 on the bay. Maxell Made in Japan. I use them for my mobo replacement batteries.

 

[2014Forte5]

Nice info thanks.
I just bought some CR2032 on the bay. Maxell Made in Japan. I use them for my mobo replacement batteries.

How old is your computer man? I never keep computers long enough to have to replace the CMOS battery, lol.

 

[PLP]

I will wake up this thread.

So how long did you battery last?

My car is dated as new sale on Nov-2014 with 13k miles right now and I get warnings the battery is very low in the fob...
From what I read here you were replacing them already.

So, I opened up the remote and tested the battery. It shows 3.0 V resting, 2.8 when sending a signal (lock or unlock). Is it already so low? C'mon KIA...

 

[drc69]

I changed both my fob batteries when I bought the car in Jan. of this year. But that because I have OCD. lol.

 

[staax]

Heh, not even a year of ownership and only 17,800 kms and I got the low battery warning... Cheap batteries!!