Nissan
Pathfinder Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide
How to change the battery in the smart
key fob remote control for a 4th generation 2013 to 2016 Nissan Pathfinder.
 2016 Pathfinder Key Fob |
 Back Side of Smart Key Fob |
 Small Plastic Switch |
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automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the fourth generation (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and perhaps
also the revised 2017 model year) Nissan Pathfinder SUV in changing
a dead battery in the intelligent key fob remote control for the
keyless entry and push button start systems.
Owners of other Nissan or Infiniti vehicles such as the Versa, Maxima, Juke, Rogue, Altima, Xterra, Sentra, Murano, Cube, Armada, Leaf, Quest, Frontier, Teana, 370Z, GT-R, Titan, G25, G37, M35, QX56, QX60 and M37 may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. A replacement coin cell (A.K.A. "button" or "watch") battery is part number CR2032 which is available at Walmart, CVS, Walgreens or online at Amazon.com. The only tool needed to access and replace the key fob battery is a flathead screwdriver or a plastic pry bar tool. |
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 Release Ignition Key |
 Backup Key Removed |
 Insert Flathead Screwdriver |
| The first two steps
are to separate the fob from the key ring with your other keys and then turn
it over. Locate the small black plastic switch or button on the back side of the fob. Slide the switch to release the backup metal ignition key and slide it out of the fob. Set the metal ignition key aside in a safe place. Insert the blade of the small flathead screwdriver or a plastic pry bar tool in to the notch where the metal key used to reside. Gently pry apart the two halves of the fob. |
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 Pry Apart Key Fob |
 Key Fob Separated |
 Pry Out Old Battery |
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remove the screwdriver and re-insert it in to another section of the fob to
separate the two halves. Try to avoid using excessive force. The two halves of the fob should pop apart relatively easily. Use either your finger nail or the small flathead screwdriver to carefully pry out the old battery from its socket. |
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 Old Battery Removed |
 Panasonic CR 2032 3V |
 Empty Battery Holder |
| Try to avoid bending or damaging the metal electrical contacts in the battery holder. | ||
 Push In New CR2032 |
 Positive "+" Side Down |
 Line Up Two Halves |
| Push a new #
CR2032 coin cell battery in to the
socket with the "+" positive side facing down and the "-" negative side
facing up towards you. Line up the two halves of the fob. |
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 Snap Together Key Fob |
 Slide In Metal Ignition Key |
 Test New Key Fob Battery |
| Gently push
together the two halves of the key fob.
Make sure that the two halves of the fob are flush together at every edge. Slide the backup / emergency metal ignition key back in to its slot. To test the new battery, stand near your SUV and press the "Unlock" or "Lock" button on the key fob. If the new battery is working properly, you should see the parking lights flashing and also hear the door locks opening or closing. For more,
check out all of my
2013-2016 Nissan Pathfinder DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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