Land Rover Key Fob Battery Replacement

New Land Rover vehicles come with a handy key fob that most Broomfield drivers nowadays can’t be without. If your key fob is intermittently unresponsive or not working, you may be ready to figure out how to open a Land Rover key fob and replace the battery. You may notice the “SMART KEY BATTERY LOW” message across your instrument panel. This is an easy DIY task once you know how to replace a Land Rover key fob battery.

How to Replace a Land Rover Key Fob Battery

You need a CR2032 type battery that you can find at most Boulder area big box or hardware stores. The friendly team in our parts center is always happy to help if you can’t track one down. With your battery in hand, you’ll need to know how to open the Land Rover key fob. The steps are outlined below:

1. Release the Key: To open the Land Rover key fob battery compartment, find the small black button, press down on it, and release the metal emergency key blade from the plastic box. Some Land Rover model keys will have a slide-able key you can remove.
2. Open The Key Fob: Use the key blade or a small screwdriver to open the black box and reveal the battery.
3. Replace the Land Rover Key Fob Battery: Use small instruments like a screwdriver to remove the battery and replace it with a new one, positive (+) side up. Avoid touching the new battery, as moisture and oil from your fingers can corrode the material and reduce your Land Roverkey’sy battery life.
4. Put the Key Back Together: Reverse the process you just followed. Now, you should have a fully operational Land Rover key fob. If your display still says that you need a replacement Land Rover key fob battery, your replacement battery may not be brand new.

Land Rover Key Care Tips

The team in our certified service center is always happy to offer out Denver customers tips and tricks to keep every part of their car in top shape. Some key fob maintenance tips are:

• Protect your fob from heat and sun damage: Extreme heat and direct sunlight can damage your Land Rover key, so don’t leave it out all day near an open window. Dust and humidity also can negatively affect your Land Rover key.
• Be aware of other radio frequencies: Devices like medical equipment also use radio frequencies. Sometimes, this can affect the performance of your smart key.
• Replace all batteries at once: It’s crucial to replace them on all your smart keys for your Land Rover when your panel displays the “SMART KEY BATTERY LOW” message. You can’t permanently damage the Land Rover key fob if you don’t.

Find Trusted Land Rover Service at Land Rover Flatirons

If you’re struggling with your Land Rover key fob, reach out to our team today. It’s our pleasure to help you replace your battery, reprogram your key fob, or anything else.