Land Rover Key Fob Battery Replacement

Most new Range Rover, Defender, and Discovery vehicles around Cincinnati come with a Land Rover key fob that allows you to remotely lock and unlock your vehicle with radar. If your key fob is low on battery, your instrument panel will display the message, “SMART KEY BATTERY LOW,” indicating you’ll need a Land Rover key fob battery replacement. Take a moment to learn about how to open a Land Rover key fob, as well as how to replace a Land Rover key fob battery. If you have any questions along the way, feel free to contact the Land Rover Dayton parts center in Dayton, and don’t forget to explore our Range Rover, Defender, and Discovery parts specials to see if we have any deals on the parts you need! 

How to Replace a Land Rover Key Fob Battery 

The Land Rover key fob battery is a CR2032 type battery that you can find at any Columbus hardware store. If you’re having trouble, just contact the parts center at Land Rover Dayton for help. Once you’ve procured your battery, you may be wondering how to open the Land Rover key fob to replace it. Here are the steps for how to perform a Land Rover key fob battery replacement: 

1. Release the Key: To access the Land Rover key fob battery, you’ll have to take the key fob apart. Find a small black button, press down, and you’ll release the metal emergency key blade from the plastic box. Other keys will have a slideable key you can remove. 
2. Open the Key Fob: Use the key blade itself or a small screwdriver to pop 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 key 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 Land Rover key fob battery replacement, your replacement battery may not be brand-new.

Key Fob Care Tips 

Your Land Rover key fob is an extremely useful tool, but it does require some care to keep things going smoothly when operating your Range Rover, Defender, or Discovery. Here are a few tips to keep in mind: 

• 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 can also negatively affect your Land Rover key fob. 
• 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 important to replace the Land Rover key fob battery on all of your smart keys for your Land Rover when your panel is displaying the “SMART KEY BATTERY LOW” message. If you don’t, you could permanently damage the Land Rover key fob. 

Find Trusted Service Near Indianapolis 

If you’re having trouble with your Land Rover key fob or any other part of your vehicle, the expert technicians at the Land Rover Dayton service center are ready to help! While you’re here, check out our other parts tips on our website, and don’t hesitate to call our technicians at 937-889-2272 if you have further questions! 

Disclaimer: These recommendations may become outdated over time or differ from recommendations for older vehicles. To ensure accuracy, always consult your owner’s manual or a certified OEM mechanic.