How to get inside your car when your smart key batteries are dead?

The first thing that might come to your mind is that you have no way to get into your car when your smart key is damaged or batteries die. Often times people consider calling a locksmith to get their car door opened or they drive without locking their doors in order to prevent locking their car. This is not a good solution and will put your car at the risk of getting stolen or broken into. There is a solution to this problem that not everyone knows!

Does My Smart Key Have a Metal Emergency Key?

Every smart key has a metal key embedded inside it that can be used to lock and unlock your car manually in situation where the buttons stop working. Locksmiths get calls on car lockouts due to the smart key not opening the door and they simply would take out the metal key from the smart key fob and open the door. This is important to keep in your mind because you will know what to do when your battery dies. You can simply Google “how to change smart key battery” for a guide on how to open the shell of your key fob and replace the batteries without damaging the smart key.

How Can I Change the Batteries of My Smart Key Fob?

The inside of the smart key is delicate and any damage done to the chip inside will make it stop working. Getting a new key fob can be very costly so you must be careful when changing the batteries. It might be a good idea to take it to a locksmith shop or to a hardware store where a professional can replace the batteries without damaging the chip! It typically costs $10-$15 dollars to have a professional change the batteries to your smart key. Below is a graphic that shows how you can change the batteries on any standard smart key.