Replace Key Fob Batteries

How to Open Your 2015 Kia Rio Key Fob and Change Battery

How to Open Your 2015 Kia Rio Key Fob and Change Battery

If your Kia remote key fob is no longer unlock doors properly, the battery likely must to be replaced. Yes, it is possible to replace the battery in your remote key fob, and it’s easier than you think. Everything you need is outlined in this post.

What type battery key fob require

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

Simple steps to replace the battery in your car's key fob

Inside of your key fob installed small button cell battery. Remove any internal key before you try to pry apart the remote key fob.

Gently try to pry apart your key fob with flat head screwdriver. Change 1 CR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Get new battery and install it inside fob’s case. Battery must be placed with the same polarity as was an old. Your keyless entry remote will not work if you by mistake place battery wrong way.

Before assembling fob’s case, check that all functions works by pressing buttons on remote key fob.

The last thing to do is put your cover back on fob. Accurately try to put the pieces together by hands from top to bottom. Inspect your fob body for gaps. If it is not firmly closed try to repeat last step.

How to replace the battery video guide

How to replace/change key fob battery from Kia/Hyundai 2015 & later

Still not working? Buy new one

Frequently Asked Questions

Key fob of Kia Rio use 1xCR2032 batteries. Price for CR2032 batteries are under $6 depending on the type, brand and size packaging you buy. You can take old battery to the store, to find a proper replacement.

Usually, after key battery change, 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 2015 Kia Rio key yourself. Most hard part is to open keyless entry fob's case. It's pretty simple with our instruction.

Auto repair shop's pricing for replace the battery in keyless entry remote is from 50 to 600 dollars depending on the make.

Key fob batteries in Kia Rio should be replaced once in four years, although this will vary based on usage and quality. If your remote key fob decreased signal strength, you should change batteries before it stop working and make trouble for you.

If your Kia has low key battery indicator on dashboard, signal strength reduced, fob's battery more than 4 years old or key fob buttons not working, in most cases battery replace inside key fob needed. Current battery is dead or weak with a high probability, but if it's not help, keyless entry remote replace or repair needed.
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Contents:

  1. Battery Size and Tools
  2. Replacement Guide
  3. Video Instruction
  4. FAQ

Other Kia Models:

Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: SY5XMFNA04
  2. Models: 2014-2017 Kia Rio