How to: Changing the key fob battery (Video)

[PMCErnie]

The trick is to remove the key first.

http://youtu.be/uC7iIa6vwAU

 

[Bill K]

Re: Changing the key fob battery

How long do the batteries last?

The battery for my Elantra is still going after almost 11 years. (but it only locks doors)

 

[warreneaux4]

Re: Changing the key fob battery

The trick is to remove the key first.

http://youtu.be/uC7iIa6vwAU

One of my fobs, 2014 Genesis with 6300 miles died a few weeks ago.
Went to the Dealer yesterday, $6.38 to replace the battery.
Trying to sell the car so wanted everything working.

Have had others last 4 years.
Earl

 

[PMCErnie]

Re: Changing the key fob battery

Too bad you didn't read this thread first. You could have done it yourself and had money left over for Starbucks.

 

[kn5owa]

Re: Changing the key fob battery

One of my fobs, 2014 Genesis with 6300 miles died a few weeks ago.
Went to the Dealer yesterday, $6.38 to replace the battery.

Earl

How did you get a dealer to do anything for six bucks and change?

 

[warreneaux4]

Re: Changing the key fob battery

Too bad you didn't read this thread first. You could have done it yourself and had money left over for Starbucks.

True enough but I would rather pay the little bit and not scrape, break or mess it up at this point.
Still got a Starbuck, tall, black, regular. No fancy froths for me.
Earl

 

[Mark_888]

Re: Changing the key fob battery

True enough but I would rather pay the little bit and not scrape, break or mess it up at this point.
Still got a Starbuck, tall, black, regular. No fancy froths for me.
Earl

Using a screwdriver to pry it open can deform the plastic seams a little bit, but a little sandpaper makes it like new again.

 

[kn5owa]

Re: Changing the key fob battery

Pull the key out halfway & rotate to open fob shell - no fuss - no muss

See the video in the first post

 

[inisfree]

Re: Changing the key fob battery

Video worked great, glad I found it here. Thanks for taking the time to post! Regards, Inis

2012 Genesis, 4.6 L V8

 

[PMCErnie]

Re: Changing the key fob battery

Yes, this thread should be a sticky.

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[OneFunGenesis]

I agree. Stuck thread.

 

[landtuna]

The trick is to remove the key first.

http://youtu.be/uC7iIa6vwAU

DO NOT use this video to change battery. You will break off a tab. Instead, get a small straight blade screwdriver about as wide as the slot near the key hole. Place screwdriver in the slot and twist. Much easier and without risk of breaking the plastic.

 

[Alwaysforward]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsrB0TdTGCw

The above video is for the Genesis Key Fob and works perfectly.

I had this pop up on the screen the other day. Awesome feature. Because we were down at Key West I didn't bother changing it until we got back home today. The warning came on every time I shut the car off.

 

[Ragnar]

Yep the correct way to open the fob case leastwise on my 2016 Ultimate is to use the narrow blade screwdriver method, piece a cake!