How to Change the Battery in Your Nissan Key Fobs

Nissan key fobs allow users to lock their cars and open them from a distance. They can also be used to start the car whenever needed. If you're looking to purchase a new one, or are having issues with your existing Nissan smart key, count on our certified experts on parts and technicians to help.

Keyless Entry

The Nissan Micra Replacement Key keyless entry system is a wonderful feature that lets you to lock and unlock your Nissan at the touch of one button. This feature can also enable you to start your car from a distance, without having to insert an ignition key. However, this system is dependent on a battery to function. When that battery dies and the system stops functioning, you may be not able to use your key fob. You could even be locked out of your vehicle. It is important to know how to replace the battery in your replacement nissan key's key fob as quickly as possible.

Start by turning off your vehicle. Then open the door to the compartment in which you will find the key fob. Then, flip the key fob, and look for a small release latch. Once you've activated the release latch and removed the cover, you can open the cover. You will notice that the key fob contains several wires. These wires are used for connection to the onboard computer of your vehicle. You should be able locate the wires and follow the directions in the owner's manual to connect them. After you've made the connection, the key fob can be reassembled.

Change the battery on your key fob may seem like a daunting task but it's not as difficult as you think. Follow these easy steps to complete this task in just a few minutes.

Remote Start

Your key fob can do much more than lock your car doors. With the appropriate technology, it can also remotely start your car as well as roll down the windows, switch on multiple driver profiles, and so on. It's crucial to know how to make use of the device and replace the battery as needed.

If your Nissan has no remote start, it may be a simple upgrade through our Service Center professionals. This gives you the ability to start your car from a distance and avoid cold mornings. You can also add an app for your smartphone to add convenience.

To use the Nissan's remote-start feature, first ensure that your Smart Key is in range. It is important to ensure that your car has been turned off and the key isn't in the ignition. Once you're ready to press and hold the key fob's keychain button. The car's hazard indicator should flash to indicate that the key fob has been successfully programmed.

If your key fob hasn't connected to your Nissan, try retracing your steps. You'll need to check that your key fob hasn't been lost somewhere along the way. You can ask a friend you trust to help you find it if you're unable to locate it. They may be able spot it in a dark, unexpected area, like a crack between couch cushions or under the counter.

Lockout Protection

If you ever put your key fob in your car it is possible that the Intelligent Key system in some models will prevent it from locking your car or trunk. It uses technology for location recognition to detect when the Intelligent Key is in the cabin or trunk. If the key is detected and you hear an alarm, and you'll feel a vibrate on your fob to notify you that you've accidentally left it inside your vehicle.

Examine if your key fob has suddenly started acting strangely. It could be blocked by something. Check to see if any wireless devices are located within a few feet from the key fob. Items like wireless security systems could interfere with your key fob's signals and cause it to stop functioning properly.

You can try using an iron coat hanger made of wire or another long, thin tool to slip underneath the trunk or door to get the key fob out of the car. This may take some trial and trial and.

When you're done, make sure to test your Intelligent Key fob with the doors shut. Use the buttons on the Nissan Intelligent Key fob as you stand a few steps away. If the lights flash and the horn sound beeps then you've successfully programmed your Intelligent Key fob. If not, call Speck Nissan to talk to a member of our team!

Remote Lockout

It's not uncommon for remotes for car keys to stop working for one reason or another. Most 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. Depending on the vehicle you have you may hear a chime signal when you've successfully reset your system. There are also automakers that offer a support service you can call (like GM's long-running OnStar for many of its vehicles as well as Mercedes-Benz's Mbrace, or Hyundai Blue Link) which will send a technician to help you out.

Certain smart features of your Nissan Intelligent Key fob can protect you from getting locked out. Sensors in your car can detect if the fob is still in the car's cabin or trunk. It will send an audio signal and an alarm to your fob, so you'll know that you left it in the vehicle.

Certain models have an actual blade of a key that can be used in the event that your fob battery fails or something else goes haywire. You can unlock a secret key on the Rogue by flipping the release button on the back. This will only work only if you're within the sensor range of your Nissan. This procedure is more complex than turning off the car's key however it will save you a lot of time and stress.