Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

How to Replace the Battery in a Hyundai Santa Fe Key Fob

Model: Hyundai Santa Fe MK 3 - Years 2012-2018
Part: Key

How do you replace the battery in the key fob of a Hyundai Santa Fe? Take your key fob and remove the metal key; once the metal key is out, insert it into the slot of the plastic key fob and press inside. When you hear a click, the cover will be open. Use a small screwdriver to remove the worn battery and take a new one of the same type, then replace it. Refit the cover on your key fob by pressing down until you hear it click into place. Check that the key functions correctly.

Updated on 7 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

Video tutorial

Related tutorials

How to replace the battery of the Hyundai Santa Fe 3 remote control
How to replace the battery of the Hyundai Santa Fe 3 remote control
Hyundai Santa Fe (2012-2018 / MK 3) If you own a third generation Hyundai Santa Fe (2013-2018) and want to find out the steps you need to take to properly and safely replace the key bat…
How to replace the battery of the Hyundai Santa Fe remote control
How to replace the battery of the Hyundai Santa Fe remote control
Hyundai Santa Fe (2006-2012 / MK 2) Today we will explain how to replace the battery of the key/remote control of a Hyundai Santa Fe. To replace the battery, we need to lift the metal k…
How do you replace the battery of the Hyundai Santa Fe remote control?
How do you replace the battery of the Hyundai Santa Fe remote control?
Hyundai Santa Fe (2012-2018 / MK 3) It will be possible to replace the battery of the Hyundai Santa Fe remote control by removing the key from the top of the device: once the key has be…

Other guides you may be interested in

How to Open a Stuck Boot on the Peugeot 407?

On the Peugeot 407, the boot may become stuck, possibly due to a problem with the control button or the lock actuator. In such cases, you can perform an emergency opening by following the simple procedure shown in this tutorial. First, open the rear doors, then lower the seat back by operating the release lever. Next, go inside the boot, locate the lock, and manually operate it using a flathead screwdriver. The boot will then be free to open.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos