2012–2013 S35 (1st generation)
2012–2013 Nissan Rogue Key Fob Battery Type and Replacement
The 2012–2013 Nissan Rogue key fob takes a CR2032 (Intelligent Key); early basic flip-key remotes may use CR2025. Check the old battery coin cell. How to open the fob without breaking it, and which substitutions actually work.
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The 2012–2013 Nissan Rogue key fob takes a CR2032 (Intelligent Key); early basic flip-key remotes may use CR2025. Check the old battery coin-cell battery, available at any pharmacy, hardware store, or online for a few dollars.
Replacing the 2012–2013 Nissan Rogue key fob battery
- Pry the fob open gently at the seam with a small flathead screwdriver or a coin, working around the edge. Many fobs have a hidden release slot near the key ring or emergency-key blade.
- Note the battery orientation (usually positive side up) before removing the old cell.
- Avoid touching the new battery's faces with bare fingers; skin oils can shorten its life.
- If the fob doesn't work after replacement, check that the battery is seated fully and the contacts weren't bent. Most vehicles do not need re-pairing after a battery change.
Which Nissan Rogue model years does this cover?
These key fob battery specifications apply to every Nissan Rogue built from 2012 through 2013 — the S35 (1st generation), compact crossover suv. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2012–2013 Nissan Rogue
- 2012Carryover year; trim ladder simplified to S, SV, and SV with SL package
- 2013Final year of regular first-generation sales; Special Edition package added
- 2014–2015Sold alongside the new T32 as the budget 'Rogue Select', S trim only, 16-in steel wheels (215/70R16), same QR25DE/CVT powertrain. All S35 parts data on this page applies to Rogue Select.
2012–2013 Nissan Rogue key fob battery: common questions
What battery does the 2012–2013 Nissan Rogue key fob take?
- A single CR2032 (Intelligent Key); early basic flip-key remotes may use CR2025. Check the old battery coin cell.
Can you use a CR2032 instead of a CR2025 in a 2012–2013 Nissan Rogue key fob?
- Usually. Both are 20 mm across; the 2032 is 3.2 mm thick against the 2025's 2.5 mm, so it holds more charge but is a tighter fit and can strain the contacts in a shallow housing. If the case will not close cleanly, use the specified CR2032 (Intelligent Key); early basic flip-key remotes may use CR2025. Check the old battery.
How do you open a 2012–2013 Nissan Rogue key fob?
- Slide out the mechanical emergency key first, which usually releases a catch, then part the halves with a plastic pry tool or a coin wrapped in tape. A screwdriver will mark the case and can crack the seam.
Sources
- AMSOIL lookup, 2013 Nissan Rogue 2.5L QR25DE (5W-30, 4.9 qt, 25 ft-lb plug)
- Nissan Parts, 15208-65F0E oil filter fitment (Rogue 2008–2020)
- NHTSA recall 15V-032, harness connector corrosion, 2008–2013 Rogue / 2014 Rogue Select
- NHTSA recall 12V-068, TPMS not activated, 2012 Murano/Rogue
- Wheel-Size.com, 2013 Nissan Rogue OE fitments (215/70R16, 225/60R17, 225/55R18, 33 psi)
- fueleconomy.gov, 2013 Nissan Rogue EPA ratings
- Nissan USA Newsroom, 2014 Rogue Select press kit (16-in wheels, 215/70R16)
- Edmunds forums, Nissan CVT warranty extension to 10 yr/120k (2003–2010 CVT vehicles)