How to Open Your 2003 Kia Magentis Key Fob and Change Battery

How to Open Your 2003 Kia Magentis Key Fob and Change Battery

Remote key fob allow easy access to your auto. Once the key battery is weak you lose your fob’s ability to use remote opportunities. Yes, it is possible to replace the battery in your key fob with our instruction. All tools, that you need is explained in this article.

What size battery does 2003 Kia Magentis keyless entry remote take

Before going to disassembly keyless entry remote check all that you need: flat head screwdriver and 1 CR2032 battery.
  • 1xCR2032 battery
  • flat head screwdriver

Step by step instruction

A small coin battery installed in the your key fob. Accurately try to pry apart your remote key fob with flat head screwdriver. Change CR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Replace old battery with new one CR2032. Be sure to connect the battery the right way around in a circuit. Your keyless entry remote will not work if you place battery wrong way.

Before assembling fob’s case, make sure that all functions works by pressing buttons on circuit board.

At this point squeeze fob’s back cover together. Line your case two halves together and put it together by hands from top to bottom. Inspect your key body for gaps. If it is not tightly closed try to repeat last step.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Key fob of Kia Magentis use 1xCR2032 batteries. Price for CR2032 batteries are under $4 build upon the size packaging, type and brand you buy. Take your old battery to the store, to find a proper replacement.

Key fob in most of cases reprogramming not required after battery change. If your key fob not working, recheck new battery voltage. Otherwise, read user's manual or contact local dealer.

Changing your keyless entry remote battery is simple to do in 2003 Kia Magentis. Most of car manufacturers think of the customers and make a special hole for remote key fob disassembly.

The cost to replace the battery inside key fob can run anywhere from $30 to as high as $500 depending on the car and the service pricing.

Remote key fob batteries in Kia Magentis should be changed once in four years, also this will vary based on their amount of use and battery quality. If your key fob decreased signal strength, you should change batteries before it stop working and make trouble for you.

These signs will warn you that it's probably time to replace battery in your 2003 Kia Magentis: low key battery indicator on dashboard, multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors required, you didn't change battery more than 4 years and signal strength reduced.
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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: PLN BONTEC-T011
  2. Models: 2003-2005 Kia Magentis