Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles

How to Replace the Key Battery of the Kia Ceed

Model: Kia Cee D JD, MK 2 - Years 2012-2018
Part: Key

Replacing the key battery of your Kia Ceed Mk2 (2012-2018) is very simple, and with this mini guide, you can complete it in a few minutes without any difficulty. First, release the emergency key by pressing the designated button located at the top of the cover. Next, remove the rear cover using your hands and locate the button battery. Finally, remove the old battery and replace it with a new compatible one. Reattach the rear cover, and you are done.

Updated on 7 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

Video tutorial

Related tutorials

Kia Cee D (2006-2012 / MK 1) Start by pressing and holding the button located on the top side of the electric key for our Kia Ceed, which will open the physical key. Next, using …
Kia Cee D (2012-2018 / JD, MK 2) In today's tutorial, you will see how to replace the key battery in the 2015 Kia Ceed; it is a very simple operation within everyone's reach. The bat…
Kia Cee D (2018-2024 / MK 3, CD) In this new mini-guide for all Kia Ceed third series owners (2018-2023), discover the steps to change the button battery inside the key. Before start…

Other guides you may be interested in

How to Reset the Central Locking of the Volkswagen Golf 4?

If the central locking system of the Volkswagen Golf 4 is not working, it is likely necessary to reset the system: to do this, open the driver's door and detach the side panel of the dashboard next to the steering wheel. Under this panel, you will find the fuses, including the one for the central locking, which is indicated in the manual as number 14. To reset the system, remove this fuse from its housing, then reinsert it or replace it with a new one of the same amperage: this will reset the central locking system.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos