Thank you for this video, it was very helpful. The online documentation sucks and I was unclear on how this actually opened and was afraid to break it.
Thank you! I never knew that key was there! I have those batteries from something else. Took me all of 1 minute and i got a nice “thank you” from my husband. 😂
Super! Thanks! I wouldn't use the key as a prying tool since like other indicated: it'll scrape the plastic. It is better to use larger flathead screwdriver.
Better to use a screwdriver than wear out the insides, but thank you for the video. It helped. On my 2020 Kia Soul GT-Line the car didn't open and buttons didn't work at first. I found a video about reprogramming with the manual key, but I don't have a key hole. I pressed the lock/unlock button a few times and it worked again.
I just did it but I wouldn't use the key to pry open the key. I did that at first and mine didn't pop as smoothly, so with force it badly scraped and dented the inside plastic. Had to get a flat head screw driver to get this done.
Mine was dead. Changed the battery and there is a little red light on the key with a steady glow, and the key doesnt unlock the car. What did i do wrong?
The newer FOBS don't have an emergency key. Instead you use your existing key to pop the lid off the driver's door handle on the rear side. I use a blade screwdriver on the slot that holds the key to pop off the side that is removable. Then there's 4 small Philip screws that you need to remove to expose the CR2032 battery under. Replace the battery and reverse the process.
How often do you need to change the battery in the new keyfob? I think I changed the battery three times in 5 years, on the old keyfob. But I'm sure with the power hatch and remote start function, they will drain faster.
@@Mandy87Marie it’s a little tricky with the 2020 forte GT-line. You have to find that little space in the key and also sit it on a hard surface while you do it
@@tarahef1 what year is your car? For our 2018 cerato GT I just installed the battery and all was good. Maybe it's just like taking off a service/oil change reminder. In my Holden Caprice there's a process of holding the ignition button for ten seconds then pumping the accelerator pedal 3 times and it's reset. I reckon there'll be something like that for your car.. Let me know what model and year your car is
*Dude, you need to yank this video.* I damaged my case attempting to open it using your (incorrect) method. The proper way is to insert a flathead screwdriver into the slot closer to the edge just above the key-blade hole, not twist the key-blade in the center. This damaged the center tab and made it impossible for me to close the silver blade-handle ring back on afterwards. :(
@@seeniedk I found the issue later. It seems there are two design for the box. Tab on mine is on the opposite side as compared to this video. It's fucking stupid. More like the company wants to puzzle more people so you seek charged service for a battery change.
Buy Battery from Amazon: amzn.to/2OTIfjv
I'm an Automotive Instructor and ASE Master Tech, I tell my students to change remote batteries once a year as a preventative maintenance.
Thanks!! Worked great!! Had to use a flat head screwdriver though as opposed to key as key was scraping it up
Same here. The key cut through the plastic inside. A flat head worked great.
@@guoanwen1981 same
Thank you for this video, it was very helpful. The online documentation sucks and I was unclear on how this actually opened and was afraid to break it.
Using the emergency Key damages the plastic Tabs because the THICKNESS of the Key is too great. A slimmer screw driver is better suited
Yep that's what I use...
Thank you! I never knew that key was there! I have those batteries from something else. Took me all of 1 minute and i got a nice “thank you” from my husband. 😂
Worked perfectly. Thanks a bunch. Had spare batteries on hand and it took less than a minite to do. Mine was starting to not work .
Super! Thanks! I wouldn't use the key as a prying tool since like other indicated: it'll scrape the plastic. It is better to use larger flathead screwdriver.
For a long time I was afraid it was gonna get deprogrammed, but worked. Thanks!
Excellent…..just changed mine in about 60 seconds……THANKS. Great job…
Better to use a screwdriver than wear out the insides, but thank you for the video. It helped. On my 2020 Kia Soul GT-Line the car didn't open and buttons didn't work at first. I found a video about reprogramming with the manual key, but I don't have a key hole. I pressed the lock/unlock button a few times and it worked again.
Yep, just popped the Seltos key open in 10 seconds... great clip
Thank you very much for this video. Saved me a trip to the dealer!!
Even with reading the manual didn't show how to take apart so Thank u !
I just did it but I wouldn't use the key to pry open the key. I did that at first and mine didn't pop as smoothly, so with force it badly scraped and dented the inside plastic. Had to get a flat head screw driver to get this done.
Mine was dead. Changed the battery and there is a little red light on the key with a steady glow, and the key doesnt unlock the car. What did i do wrong?
It worked for my Kia key fob forte 2020 ! thank you man
It worked! Thank you. I used a flathead screwdriver.
Best tutorial on the subject
The newer FOBS don't have an emergency key. Instead you use your existing key to pop the lid off the driver's door handle on the rear side. I use a blade screwdriver on the slot that holds the key to pop off the side that is removable. Then there's 4 small Philip screws that you need to remove to expose the CR2032 battery under. Replace the battery and reverse the process.
Thank you soooo much! You made it simple.
Thank you that was very informative and I will replace my battery today
How often do you need to change the battery in the new keyfob? I think I changed the battery three times in 5 years, on the old keyfob. But I'm sure with the power hatch and remote start function, they will drain faster.
Thank you for the great and informative video! God bless you!
Thanks for the Very good information! Wish I’d seen this yesterday. Anyway I know what to do next time.
Would help if you also specified battery part number.
It should be on the old battery
Either a 2032 or a 2025. It will be on the top of the battery and available in any store
My tab instantly broke, awesome
Mine won't come apart! I'm afraid of breaking internal plastic pieces. Any suggestions
Worked for my 2020 Kia Forte GT! Thanks a lot!! 😅
It doesn’t work for me, even though I have the same year & model
@@Mandy87Marie it’s a little tricky with the 2020 forte GT-line. You have to find that little space in the key and also sit it on a hard surface while you do it
@@dozensofdestiny finally figured it out after like 2 hours.
@@Mandy87Marie don’t feel bad lol that’s exactly how long it took me 😩😂
Fantastic, thank you so much. Very helpful.
I have the battery replaced... but the key I now not synced with my car? And no key holes to use the emergency key.
Thank you so much what is a privilege? You’re the best👍👍
Is there a way to turn off a 2021 Telluride key fob? Thank you in advance.
Brilliant...thanks for the great instructions
Will you need to reprogram the key fob after replacing the battery and if so, is there a tutorial for it ??
No you don't.. New battery and away you go
@@malsmith2012 the low battery alert does have to be reset in the car and I still can't find anything about doing that
@@tarahef1 what year is your car? For our 2018 cerato GT I just installed the battery and all was good. Maybe it's just like taking off a service/oil change reminder. In my Holden Caprice there's a process of holding the ignition button for ten seconds then pumping the accelerator pedal 3 times and it's reset. I reckon there'll be something like that for your car.. Let me know what model and year your car is
Totally perfect info!!! TY Brother!!👍🏽👍🏽👌🏾👌🏾
Thanks. This really helped.
My key doesn't actually fit in there. Might have to try a flathead, can't seem to twist it open :(
The lid doesn’t even slightly budge when I try this. If I push any harder I’m going to break the plastic
Had my Kia brand new for only 4 months n battery already dead . Other cars key fob battery don’t die till more than a year or so 😮
This was very helpful. Thank you 🙏🏾
When when is the battery change!?
You're great! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
What size battery do I need?
*Dude, you need to yank this video.* I damaged my case attempting to open it using your (incorrect) method. The proper way is to insert a flathead screwdriver into the slot closer to the edge just above the key-blade hole, not twist the key-blade in the center. This damaged the center tab and made it impossible for me to close the silver blade-handle ring back on afterwards. :(
Yep. Don't pry in the middle pry near where the end where the key swivels from.
Thanks.. Very helpful video!
George knows key fobs and crypto!
thanksss,worked greatttt😊
awesome video. thanks so much.
What size it that battery?
Excellent thanks soo much
THANKS BUT... a battery reference number would have helped!
Perfect. Thank you
Many thanks
We're all George!
Hi George, I am George, we are all George. Great info and video but it'd better if you didn't show the cuts on the key for the security reasons.
You forgot to mention the venerable Forte 🥺
Doesn't help me. My Forte fob doesn't look like this on the outside OR the inside.
Not the best quality, but, it shows what you need :D
Thanks, awesome video
We are all George
THANK YOU!!!!!
Thank you kind sir.
It felt like i was breaking the cover when i tried this :(
Tried this and the plastic tab broke off lol
Thanks
What size battery?
Thanks!
Cool my battery is getting weak on my key fob
Thank you !!!!
Life Saver
Idk why not opening
THANK YOUUU
You sound like CryptosRUs
You sound like George. Are you George? We're all George
Battery code?
That key does not fit lmfao my shits all scraped up now
George? From cryptoRus?? I know it’s you! Lol been following on crypto since 2021!
Didn't help. There is no button there
no no no no did not work
Cool
The inside my key fob broke in pieces!!!
👍
I broke mine lol
The plastic tab broke and fell off after following this video guide. The design is really stupid or you method is not ideal.
Tab broke on mine to ha
@@seeniedk I found the issue later. It seems there are two design for the box. Tab on mine is on the opposite side as compared to this video. It's fucking stupid. More like the company wants to puzzle more people so you seek charged service for a battery change.
2 min, 1 min video.
Thank you so much