HOW DO YOU CHANGE THE MAZDA KEY FOB BATTERY?
Nothing is more frustrating than getting ready to leave for work in the morning and finding that your new Mazda key fob battery has died. However, the good news is that changing your key fob battery is easy and only takes a few minutes! Learn how to change the battery in your Mazda key fob from the team at Power Mazda.
HOW TO OPEN MAZDA KEY FOB
To open your Mazda key fob, follow the steps below:
- First, press the auxiliary key button on the back of your key fob. This will remove the metal auxiliary key.
- You’ll see a slot on both sides of the key’s casing after the metal auxiliary key comes out.
- Take a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver and open the key fob case with it. Open gently by pressing the flathead into both of the slots — one at a time.
HOW TO CHANGE BATTERY IN MAZDA KEY FOB
After you’ve opened your key fob, complete the following steps to change the CR2025 battery:
- First, remove the battery cap and take out the battery. Be careful not to scratch the rubber ring below the battery. Replace this rubber ring before changing the battery if it gets damaged.
- Put the new battery on top of the rubber ring with the positive side facing upwards.
- Once the new battery is correctly in place, put the battery cover back on. After, put the key fob cover back together by pressing down on the sides of key fob cover and put the metal key back in.
LEARN MORE FROM POWER MAZDA
If you have questions or are having trouble changing your Mazda key battery, contact us at Power Mazda! One of our team members will be happy to change your key fob battery for you! Have any other questions about your Mazda vehicle? Our team can help with that as well. From resetting your Mazda check engine light to changing your Mazda’s flat tire, our team members are experts on all things Mazda! We can even help you find some of the best Mexican food in Portland.
As a company that prides itself on its next-generation designs and technology, the Advanced Keyless Entry system is a staple among current Mazda vehicles. With it, you can do many things with just the single press of a button. But what happens when the battery runs out? Check out a step-by-step guide on how to replace the battery in a 2020 Mazda CX-5, courtesy of Bob Baker Mazda.A Step-By-Step Guide on how to Replace Your Key Fob Battery in a 2020 Mazda
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What You Need
When replacing the Mazda CX-5 key battery, you will need a few items. This includes a CR2025 battery or equivalent to place into the key fob, a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver or equivalent tool with a softer tip, and a clean space to place your key fob parts to ensure they don’t go missing during the process.
Step-By-Step Process
- Press the small knob and pull out the auxiliary key.
- Twist a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver (or flat, soft-tipped item) into the small side space to gently pry open.
- Insert your tool into the outer gap and slide it along the opening. Twist to remove the cover.
- Remove the battery cap and battery. Make sure the rubber ring is not damaged or detached. If it detaches, reattach it before placing in a new battery.
- Insert a new battery with the positive pole facing up. Cover the battery with the battery cap.
- Close the cover. Re-insert the auxiliary key.
Find Help for Mazda CX-5 Maintenance at Bob Baker Mazda
If you don’t feel comfortable replacing the battery on your own, the process can be done right here at our location in the Carlsbad and San Diego area. Stop in, give us a call, or schedule any other maintenance tasks with us today and let us help you out!
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