2013 Kia Rio5 Key Fob Battery Replacement Instructions

2013 Kia Rio5 Key Fob Battery Replacement Instructions

If your Rio5 keyless entry remote isn't working correct, the battery more likely must to be replaced. Yes, it is possible to replace the battery in your keyless entry remote by yourself. All tools, that you need is outlined in this article.

What is the battery remote key fob use

Before beginning disassembly keyless entry remote be sure that you have all required tools and materials: flat head screwdriver and 1xCR2032 battery.
  • flat head screwdriver
  • 1xCR2032 battery

Step by step guide

Inside of your keyless entry remote installed tiny button cell battery. Move the key out of the way if it is in the keyless entry remote.

Carefully try to open your remote key fob with flat head screwdriver. Remove 1xCR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Now it's time to install new battery in keyless entry fob's case. Every battery has a negative and positive side and if you put the wrong connector down, the current cannot go into your circuit board and make it work. Check position on battery, by "+" mark.

After the new battery installed, verify key fob functionality by pressing buttons. If all functions works, assemble your keyless entry fob's body in reverse order.

At this point squeeze keyless entry fob's back cover together. Line your shell pieces together and assemble it together by hands from top to bottom. Inspect your remote key fob shell for gaps. If it is not firmly closed try to repeat last step.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Key fob of Kia Rio5 require 1xCR2032 batteries. Price for CR2032 batteries are under $4 build upon the size packaging, type and brand you buy. You can take old battery to the store, to be sure.

Often, after remote key fob battery replace, reprogramming not required. Don't be scare of this procedure, because often it's described in user's manual.

Yes, you can replace battery in your 2013 Kia Rio5 keyless entry remote yourself. Most hard part is to disassembly keyless entry fob's case. It's pretty simple with our guide.

Auto repair shop's price for replace the battery in keyless entry remote is $50-600 depending on the car.

Key fob batteries in modern cars should be changed once in three years, also this will vary based on usage and quality. If your keyless entry remote decreased signal strength, you should replace batteries before it stop working and make trouble for you.

If your Rio5 has low key battery indicator on dashboard, key fob buttons not working, signal strength reduced or need multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors, in most cases battery change inside key fob required. Currently installed battery is weak with a high probability, but if it's not fix, key replace or repair required.
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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: TQ8-RKE-3F02
  2. Models: 2010-2015 Kia Rio5