How to Replace a Dead Porsche Key Battery

Your Porsche key fob comes with many benefits, including security. In time, however, it will run out of battery power and will need to be replaced.

It is easy to replace the battery and is done in a short time. It's a simple process that will bring back the full functionality of your Porsche Taycan Key.

How to replace the battery

It's possible that the key fob has stopped starting your Porsche, locking or unlocking your doors, or setting off the panic alarm. It is simple to change the battery and almost always will fix the issue.

The first step in replacing the battery is to identify the type of key fob battery you have. A variety of key fobs come with a CR2032-type battery that is sold at most hardware stores. There are also batteries online that are specifically designed for key fobs.

Once you know the type of battery your Porsche key fob is using, you can start the replacement process. These steps will guide you change a key fob's battery.

First turn your emergency key over. The release button on the bottom of the key should be pressed and pulled away, revealing a black, circular piece of plastic that covers the remainder of the emergency key.

This is a critical part of the function of the key fob. If you happen to remove it from the key fob, you won't be in a position to use your emergency key to unlock your vehicle.

Next, remove the cover. Using a small screwdriver, remove the bottom of the cover off of the key's metal. This will expose the battery within the key fob.

If the cover won't come off, you may have to use a plastic tool to help you remove it. The tool is available at any hardware store and is helpful in removing the cover from The Key Lab key fob.

Once the cover has been removed, you can place your new battery into the Porsche key. Make sure that the positive (+) side of the battery is facing your face, so you can press it into the key.

After installing the new battery, you should examine it to make sure it's working correctly. If it isn't working then you must return the key to us to get a replacement or repair.

Identifying the Battery

The battery inside your Porsche key is a relatively tiny device that can be used to accomplish a number of things. The primary purpose is to provide power to your lock/unlock system but it can also power other functions such as door unlocking and starting your vehicle.

If you have a remote fob which has stopped working as that it should, the odds are that the battery has failed. A new battery may solve your problem. However, it's important to identify the brand and model of the battery for your key fob.

Fortunately, a simple search on Google will yield a wealth of information about the key battery. The CR 2032 battery is one of the most frequently used batteries used for remote keys. It can be found in hardware stores and at automotive locksmiths around the world.

There are a number of ways to tell this from a typical button cell battery: The most obvious is the color. The button cells are available in silver or gray however, they also come in green and blue.

For a quick and efficient appointment to replace your old, worn-out , battery with new and shiny batteries, give Porsche Ann Arbor a call. Our highly-trained technicians are happy to help you with any task from a simple repair to a complete replacement.

It is always beneficial to have a reliable remote control key that is working whenever you need. However even the most skilled drivers can encounter problems with a dead or broken key. Our team of experts is on hand to help you with any remote key problems.

Take the Battery off

The key fob inside your Porsche Taycan is a convenient method to open and start your car. The devices will eventually have to be replaced. The positive side is that replacing the battery is possible on your own in a few simple steps which will save you money as well as avoiding the hassle of taking your car to an authorized dealer.

The first step in replacing the battery is to remove the emergency key from the fob. To do this flip the fob upside down so that the back is visible. Then, press the release button at the bottom of the key.

Next, you'll be able to see a black plastic circle that separates from the rest of the emergency key. It should be able to be lifted out of the casing. If it isn't then you'll have to use an screwdriver.

Once you've removed the circular, black piece of plastic from your fob, it is simple to take out the battery from the original one and put the new one in. Make sure that the new battery faces the right way. After replacing the battery, place the emergency key back into its original place and rebuild the fob.

Contacts or buttons that are damaged could be the reason your keys stop working after you have replaced the battery. This is a straightforward fix that takes only a few minutes.

Before beginning take the time to read the owner's manual thoroughly. This will allow you understand the dangers involved in the process. Button cell batteries are particularly dangerous and should not be left unattended as they can cause fatal injury.

It is also important to be aware of any other issues that are creating problems for the keys to work, for example, a dashboard warning message or difficulty starting your vehicle. If you have any of these issues, it's important to replace the battery as soon as possible to avoid further damage.

Change the battery in your Porsche key is an excellent way to ensure your car is tip-top condition and the key lab avoid expensive repairs in the future. The procedure is simple and does not require any special tools or abilities.

Installing the New Battery

When your Porsche key battery is depleted it may be difficult to get in your car. It's easy to replace the batteries on your key without going to an dealer.

The battery inside your key fob contains microchips to communicate with the car's radio receiver, and allows you to open the doors of your car with your key fob. However when the battery is worn out it becomes less effective in communicating with your vehicle's radio receiver. This is the reason why you may be noticing that your key fob does not work in a timely manner or even at all.

It is also possible that it takes multiple attempts to start your car using your key fob, or that you have trouble locking and unlocking the doors. These are all signs that your Porsche key battery is about to die.

Fortunately replacing your Porsche key battery is easy and will take about 5 minutes. After you have replaced your battery, it is going to need to re-sync the key to your vehicle. This is done by entering four-digit code, which you can find in the owner's handbook and at your dealer.

Once you have re-synchronized your key to your car it is now able to open and close the doors of your car as well as remote start your car. It is also possible to reprogram the key fob to serve as an remote control for heating and air conditioning systems.

Flip the key over to expose the back of the battery. This will allow you to see your emergency key on the bottom.

Next, push the release button on the back of your key to gently take it from the rest of its plastic casing. The circular black piece of plastic will come out of the rest of the fob.

If you're unable to separate it from the other parts of the key, try using a small screwdriver to gently pry it off. This will only require some force, but be careful not to harm the casing in any way.