Kia Forte Key
Fob Battery Replacement Guide
How to change the battery in the key fob
remote control of a 1st generation 2010 to 2013 Kia Forte with pictures.
2013 Forte Key Fob |
Back Side of Fob |
Notch On Top of Fob |
This
automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the first generation (2009 [in Korea & China], 2010, 2011,
2012 and 2013) Kia Forte in changing the battery in the key fob
remote control for the keyless entry system. Owners of other Kia or Hyundai vehicles such as the Optima, Cadenza, K900, Sorento, Sportage, Sedona, Soul, Elantra, Veloster, Sonata, Azera, Tucson, Santa Fe, Genesis, Cerato, Spectra, Accent, Sephia, i20, i30, i40 and Equus 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 from various manufacturers such as Panasonic, GE, Duracell, Energizer, Maxell and Sony. The only tool needed to replace the battery is a flathead screwdriver used to pry apart the two halves of the fob. |
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Insert Screwdriver In Notch |
Pry Apart Key Fob |
Two Halves Separated |
Insert the blade of
the flathead screwdriver in to the notch on the top edge of the fob. Gently pry apart the two halves of the key fob. |
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Remote Control Unit |
Gently Push Out Old Battery |
Old Battery Removed |
Lift the remote
control unit out of the top part of the fob. Gently push out the old battery from the holder with your finger or the flathead screwdriver. |
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Panasonic CR 2032 3V |
Push In New Battery |
New Battery Installed |
Slide a new # CR2032 3 volt coin cell battery in to the socket. | ||
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Lower In Remote Control Unit |
Line Up Rear Cover |
Snap Together Two Halves |
Re-insert the
remote control unit in to the front cover of the fob. Line up the back cover and gently snap together the two halves of the key fob. |
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Key Fob Re-Assembled |
Stand Near Forte |
Test New Key Fob Battery |
Make sure that the
two halves of the key fob are flush together at every edge. Stand near your Forte and test the new battery by pressing the "Unlock" and "Lock" buttons. If the new battery is working properly, you should see the parking lights flash and hear the door locks opening or closing. For more, check out my other
2010-2013 Kia Forte DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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