Kia Optima
Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide
How to change a weak or dead battery in
the key fob for a fourth generation 2016 to 2020 Kia Optima sedan.
 2019 Optima Key Fob |
 Back Side of Fob |
 Chrome Release Button |
| This automotive
maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist owners of the 4th
generation (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 model years) Kia Optima sedan in
changing a weak a dead battery in the standard key fob remote control for
the keyless entry system. The procedure should be similar or the same for
the EX and SX trim levels with the smart key fob. Owners of other Kia, Hyundai or Genesis vehicles such as the Niro, Sportage, Sedona, Telluride, Sorento, Rio, Forte, Soul, K900, Cadenza, K5, Stinger, Tucson, Santa Fe, Kona, Palisade, Elantra, Sonata, Accent, Veloster, Ioniq, Nexo, Venue, G70, G80 and G90 may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. The compatible replacement coin cell (also known as a "button" or "watch") battery is part number CR2032 which is available from various manufacturers such as Panasonic, Sony, Duracell, Energizer and Maxell. The tools needed to access and replace the battery include a plastic pry bar tool and a small flat head screwdriver such as from a jeweler's screwdriver set. I recommend first detaching the key ring and your other keys from the fob to make the entire process easier. Locate the chrome silver button on the top left of the fob situated above the "Lock" button. |
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 Swing Out Ignition Key |
 Notch / Slot - Left Side |
 Pry Off Battery Cover |
| Press the button to
release the swing out "switchblade" style metal ignition key. Insert the plastic pry bar tool into the empty slot on the left side of the fob where the ignition key used to reside. Gently pry off the plastic cover on the back side of the fob. |
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 Old Battery Exposed |
 Battery In Socket |
 Gently Pry Out Battery |
| Set the rear cover
aside in a safe place. Use a small flat head screwdriver to very carefully pry the old battery out of the socket. Try to avoid bending the metal electrical contacts or scratching the green circuit board. |
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 Old Battery Removed |
 Panasonic CR2032 3V |
 Empty Battery Socket |
| The OEM (original equipment manufacturer) battery in the fob for this 2019 Optima LX FE was a Panasonic CR2032 3 volt lithium coin cell. | ||
 Pop In New Battery |
 New Battery Installed |
 Line Up Rear Cover |
| Orientate the new
battery with the "+" positive side facing up towards you and the "-"
negative side facing down into the socket towards the green circuit board. Gently insert the new battery into the holder. The plastic retaining clips and metal electrical contacts should "click" securely over the top of the new battery. Make sure the new battery is fully seated in the socket. Line up the back cover over the rear of the fob. |
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 Snap On Back Cover |
 Key Fob Re-Assembled |
 Test New Fob Battery |
| Gently pop the
plastic cover back into place on the back side of the fob. Make sure the cover is flush with the rest of the fob at every edge. To test the new battery, stand near your car and press the "Unlock" or "Lock" button. If the new battery is working properly, the parking lights should flash and you'll hear the door locks opening or closing. (The fob should not need to be reprogrammed. Just changing the battery should not clear the original programming from the factory.) Be sure to write down the battery change in your vehicle's service records. Please check out all of my
2016-2020 Kia Optima DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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