One of the major problems that can happen to a Porsche owner is to lose your smart key. Equally terrible is to have your smart key battery run out. You may find your morning completely disrupted as you may be unable to access your car or even start it as quickly as you may want to. When this happens, you will find yourself needing to change your smart key battery. In this article, we offer you a guide on how to change your Porsche key battery.
Step One
This guide assumes that you have observed all safety protocols. If you managed to get your car going by using a spare key fob, ensure that you are at a standstill. Also, ensure that you are not obstructing any other drivers if you are on the road. This done, the first step is to remove the emergency key. To do this, turn the smart key fob around. There will be a release button at the lower end of the fob. By pressing this button, you release the key which you can then lift out from the casing.
While this emergency key rotates within the case, some Porsche models have emergency keys that come out entirely from the fob.
Step Two
Once you have removed the emergency key from the fob, you will be able to see the battery casing. Using a small screwdriver, remove the back casing, a process that will reveal the old battery. Carefully remove the battery from the fob using your finger. If you are unable to do this, you can remove the battery using the tip of the screwdriver. Carefully insert the new battery into the fob, ensuring that the new battery is placed exactly the same way the old one was. If you don't do this, the new battery will not work and you will have to repeat this process.
Step Three
When you are satisfied that you have inserted the new battery properly. Carefully screw back the back casing of the fob and then insert the emergency key back into the fob. Done properly, this is a process that should take you only a few minutes to finish.
Which Battery to Use
For you to successfully do this, you need to have the right battery with you. If you have never done this before, you can contact Porsche Princeton. We stock a wide variety of Porsche parts and our team will get you the right battery for your key fob. Better still, you can order online for greater convenience.
Help is Available
If you are having problems with your Porsche, remember that our team at Porsche Princeton is always available to help you. You can book service appointments easily on our website which makes it fast and convenient for you. Porsche Princeton is the top dealership in Lawrenceville, Princeton, and the surrounding areas of East and South Brunswick, NJ. We are your one-stop-shop for all your Porsche needs. Get in touch with us today.