Need Help Replacing Battery in 2006 Sedona Key Fob !!

[jseivers]

I am currently a proud owner of a 2006 Kia Sedona EX fully loaded. I have the 6 button keyfob. I bought the vehicle slightly used at 20k, however, on the back of the key fob, there is a little dirt or grime that I cant seem to remove enough to tell what tool I need to get the screw out of the back of the key fob. Can anyone direct me to the correct tool ?

Thanks in advance.

[geolehman]

Manual does not show how back comes off. My Sedona Fob has a slot for a coin/twist to separate halves. Our Spectra fob has a narrow seam all the way around but no evidence of a screw. Let us know if there really is a screw holding the halves together. George in Wisconsin. Excerpt from KIA online manual:

1.Check that the red light flickers when the door lock or unlock button is pressed on the transmitter.
2.Remove the battery and check voltage if the red light doesn't flicker.
Standard voltage : 3V

3.Replace the transmitter battery with a new one, if voltage is below 3V then try to lock and unlock the doors with the transmitter by pressing the lock or unlock button five or six times.
4.If the doors lock and unlock, the transmitter is O.K, but if the doors don't lock and unlock, register the transmitter code, then try to lock and unlock the doors.
5.If the transmitter is failure, replace only the transmitter.

[jseivers]

Thanks for the post. After reading yours and investigating the key fob again, it appears that the thing in the center of the back of the key fob is just "for looks". I saw the slot before, but figured you used that after removing the screw. I tried and took battery out successfully, however, it seems that battery was not the issue. I replaced with new battery and get led lights when using the buttons, but nothing happening on car. I am just hoping that the key fob is included in the bumper to bumper warranty. Anyone know if it is covered ??

[linxdev]

Originally Posted by jseivers

Thanks for the post. After reading yours and investigating the key fob again, it appears that the thing in the center of the back of the key fob is just "for looks". I saw the slot before, but figured you used that after removing the screw. I tried and took battery out successfully, however, it seems that battery was not the issue. I replaced with new battery and get led lights when using the buttons, but nothing happening on car. I am just hoping that the key fob is included in the bumper to bumper warranty. Anyone know if it is covered ??

The system is covered. I had one go bad on me and they replaced it for free.