Key Battery Mazda Remote Key HOW TO change

This video will help you to change the key battery on a Mazda Flip key. These keys can be difficult to open up, just because people do not know how.
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Be careful not to break the tab. Sometimes the remote part of the key needs reprogramming.
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[@arborinfelix]

This was a great tutorial. Not only did this tutorial show us how to replace the battery but also made of aware of the things that might go wrong. 10/10

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks for the feedback :)

[@LobanRahman]

Excellent video! Was able to fix it perfectly while avoiding the pitfalls that might break it. I love how you spent time showing how the inside looks and locks so that it's easy to understand and appreciate the opening and closing technique. Other videos show a lot of force, but yours showed how to finesse it it perfectly. Thank you!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Loban, I hope you're well and keeping safe. Thank you for your kind words :)

[@shannonrogers8588]

Spot on! Saved me a trip (time and money) to the dealer. Was able to do this myself, at home in no time flat. Thank you for great, simple, concise instructions.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks Shannon :)

[@Ageratos01]

This was great! I watched another video where the guy looked like he was ripping apart the fob and battery side. You however was able to demonstrate the correct procedure and explained where to push and pry open safely. Thanks for this video.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks Alex, it's easy to break this key, it needs a careful approach. Thanks for the feedback and for watching :)

[@juergonx229]

The owners manual doesn`t lose any word about how critical it is to damage the tap, while pressing it too hard. Without this Clip, I wasn`t able to open the key. A very useful manual. Many thanks to the Car Key Man for his real good work. Please take care of your Hands and Fingers....

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hello Juergon, thanks for the kind words. Yes, I'm hoping for a sponsor from a hand care company ;)

[@ericshort9926]

I had looked at two other videos before finding yours and could not split the body of the remote. The detailed instructions and the good lighting of your video made it really easy and quick. Excellent production. Thank you

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks Eric:) Really pleased it helped

[@malvincalacum9375]

The best step by step video I have seen. The part where you show how to put back the battery cover part and the prevention of further complications is the most impressive. Brilliant work!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks for the comments Malvin, it's much appreciated :)

[@stephencowell1624]

This clip solved my problem on how to get to the batteries on my Mazda 3 key fob. It is clear, straightforward, and easy to know exactly what to do. Obviously, the best one I saw: I changed two fobs in about 5 minutes .... after hours finding this clip.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Stephen, thanks for the feedback. Lots of people break the plastic tab that holds the key together so we were trying to stop that happening....glad it helped :)

[@trail3913]

Very good video, be careful to put the control buttons back in the right direction before closing.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, yes great advice ;)

[@WilliamAllard]

This video is still saving lives all these years later. Bought a car second hand and the fobs didn't work. Turns out the battery in both sets of keys were installed upside down. Thanks. 👍

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Yes, amazing really, gad it helped you :)

[@billcaradonna608]

Thanks for the extra details about the unlock/lock "bits" falling out of the side of the lock casing. I would stress to not let the circuit board fall out of that side of the case in order to keep the "bits" in place. SO ALWAYS keep that side down when you are dismantling it to allow gravity to work for you. In this demo, the lock/unlock "bits" stayed together with the whitish/clear plastic spacer. In my case, that section completely fell apart, requiring much patience and a tweezer to reassemble it IN THE PROPER ORDER. Spacer bar needs to go in first, among other things. Took me a long time to figure all this out and get everything to sit correctly. Still you provided more details than some other videos.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks Bill, yes good advice

[@andysteuart2158]

Brilliant tutorial, shows it all! Shame the chap at the garage where i bought my MX-5 from didn't watch this vid and take note NOT to glue my key fob together... I'll be buying a new key then 🤦 Thanks again!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Oh dear, that's frustrating....

[@CodyKloepfer]

Beautifully simple instructions. Thank you very much! Replaced the battery in the key for my Mazdaspeed 3 in a matter of minutes.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Cody, thankyou, that is very kind. We made this through frustration, that a simple problem seemed so difficult to overcome. Your feedback is appreciated

[@lukey1548]

Thanks for the video! Watched a few others before seeing this one - by far this is the easiest method of opening the key. Got the battery replaced in under a minute, thanks!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Great job, thanks for watching and glad it helped you :)

[@steveputman1]

Absolutely brilliant piece of instructions which warns of all the pitfalls to avoid. As 'how-to' videos go, this is top notch.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thank you Steve, we really appreciate you leaving this feedback

[@angelaquinn9075]

Has just worked perfectly for my 2014 Mazda. Very well done step by step video showing you all the crucial bits you need to know. Thanks so much!!!!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks Angela :)

[@qhazi9622]

Precise, informative and good use of non-technical language! Thanks, Steve.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

It's good to keep things simple...thanks for the feedback and really appreciate you watching :)

[@fatandcurious3285]

You are a bloody genius. The wife had been manually unlocking her car for years like a pleb. Thankyou!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Bless her!

[@fjc145881]

Instructions were close to perfect. I never would have figured it out without you. Thanks, much.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome Phil, thanks for the kind words:)

[@nikkimayall5383]

Absolutely brilliant! Really easy to do following this video, and now the spare key that has never worked since I bought the car now also works! Cheap as chips to do too! 👍 Thank you for the excellent video and advice 😊

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Nikki, thanks for the feedback and really pleased it helped you :)

[@waynemartin9039]

Thanks for the step by step guide. Mazda wanted £10 for a new battery but with your video and Amazon (to get a precision tool kit and 2batteries) it cost £3!!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

That's great, thanks for the feedback

[@markleach7423]

Great video - really clear. As a 47 year old male, I am every bit as proud of myself as Fran ;) thanks Car Key Man - was the spare fob but life much easier with two :)

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Well done Mark and thanks for watching :)

[@franfarrar7761]

Thank you so much for this!! I have just "fixed" my car myself. As a 57 year old technophobe female, I am exceedingly proud of myself!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Well done, good job :)

[@neshbro]

One of those videos that just keeps on giving doesn't it? Made it easy and prevented me from breaking off the Little "Don't break this off" part! Thanks car key man!

[@neshbro]

Sorry, and credit where credits due, also got me the right battery first try!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks Andrew. We see so many of these accidentally broken, we just had to make it. Thanks for watching :)

[@Missmx5mx5]

Thanks for the close up and showing what the tab inside the key fob looks like. Really helped me get the fob apart safely

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome, it's easier to work out what you're trying to do if you can 'see' inside the key. Really pleased it helped :)

[@husdogar]

The fingertips telling me a a lot about the experience you have. Real labourer. Appreciated.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Yes this job tends to mess up your hands. I've just had two weeks away and they are nice and clean and soft now! Thanks for watching :)

[@minhajjagirdar6536]

Was really handy, saved me the trip to the mall + 25$ replacement cost. THANKS !!!!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks, really appreciate the comments

[@greggemus1696]

UNREAL VIDEO, THANKS MY MAN! Watched someone else’s video right before and it was useless.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks Greg, so pleased it helped you :)

[@johnschofield3418]

Excellent video all the information in a nice clear format and no jargon The only thing I will say is i snapped off the tab before seeing this video but instead of tape i put some bluetack down the hole works a treat

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks John, like the Bluetack idea!

[@atombombtom8615]

You sir are my hero, the other videos on this subject are zeros...You have put a big smile on my face! Cheers from Sunny So Cal. I just subscribed.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks Tom, really pleased it helped you :)

[@johnmajor2979]

Really appreciate the explanations and additional details. Helps to understand not just what to do, but why it works that way.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks for the feedback John:)

[@elrojd]

Thank you so much for the video. It was so easy to follow. Great closeups and warnings about what not to do. It made changing the battery really easy.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Glad it helped :)

[@terewaimckay1955]

Brilliant! Correct & easy instructions to follow. Much better than the other video I watched that was a bit of dodgy way to go 😂 I’d end up breaking it if I followed their way. This is definitely the safer option 😅 Thank you 😊 🙏🏻

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thank You Terewai, really appreciate your kind words :)

[@eddiew2806]

Thanks for the great video. Better than any other that I viewed. It's great that you covered the "what If" parts. Got my fob working again.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks for the feedback Eddie :)

[@gnuPirate]

Excellent video. The best I found! The rest sort of tell you how to butcher the keys while changing battery. Appreciate the professional advice.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks a lot :)

[@allenmagpie8629]

did not have a clue thanks, probably people take them back to the garage and are charged for fitting easy to follow thanks again Allen from Newton Aycliffe

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks for the comments, glad it helped :)

[@zahh6083]

Another year I had to come back to remember how it is done. Thank you for your good work.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Good to hear you came back :)

[@janan100]

Wonderful I was able to open my Mazda key and check the battery in used. Next went to market and bought a CR 1620, 3v battery and able to replace it without any problem Thanks for sharing

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Well done, you've done the hard part :)

[@hollyhayward956]

Awesome video. I just changed the battery in less than 2 mins, without damaging anything. Great job.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

That's a result Holly! Well done and thanks for the feedback :)

[@empirebaypeteify]

Thanks Mate. Good instructions. I've taken the key apart and ordered a new battery. Cheers

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Great stuff, glad it helped :)

[@agneswarholm]

omg THANK YOU!!!! I replaced my battery a few days ago but didn’t get the new one to work, turns out I had put the battery upside down 😅 Took this video for me to realise what was wrong, I’ve been opening the key probably 10 times trying to figure out what I did wrong

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Agnes, glad you got sorted in the end :)

[@lindaacaster9172]

Oh, you made it eeeasy! Much more instructive than the Mazda manual. Thank you so much for uploading this.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks for watching Linda, really appreciate the feedback :)

[@michellejohnston3880]

really good and informative tutorial video, two key remotes changed in minutes

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Well done and thanks Michelle, really appreciate the feedback

[@artsculpture1024]

Your video was way better than the others. nice closeups! Thanks!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks very much!

[@wingco39]

Best Video on this type of key fob by a clear mile - well done Key Man beaten the yanks at their own game!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks for the feedback, glad it helped. Have you seen the one we made for when the key needs a bit of TLC. It shows how to replace the flip part..kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXKVlISkg5mJfbc

[@Sara.Rose.]

I have been going mad since last night trying to open it 😁. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome :)

[@gabrielocegueda7762]

Hi I have to watch a few videos to know how to change the battery, but you are really good thanks a lot 🙏.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks Gariel, really appreciate the feedback :)

[@nickfoster8674]

Thanks. That is a very helpful and clear video. I wouldn't have worked out how to separate the fob if I hadn't watched this.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Nick, yes it's a bit tricky and the tab is easily broken. Glad it helped and thanks for watching :)

[@aniahitapu2397]

Very clear instructions including the visuals. Thank You : )

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Youre welcome Ani : )

[@stevenorant2491]

Finally a video that explained why I couldn't open my key! Hot damn.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Teally pleased it helped Steven

[@shaner6736]

Thanks for this video. My daughter was surprised at how I got her remote working. I said "shhh, can't tell you all my secrets" 😆

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Super Dad to the rescue! Well done, enjoy the points earned ;)

[@katericciardi9632]

Yeah this one gets it! great close ups which are necessary here and a muchhh easier way to get the last piece open than the last video. I️ tried their way for like half an hour this took just a min. Thank god for KZbin or we’d never get these things open! Well done key man. I️ Also like the British accent ha it makes me trust you. For some reason. 🤔 Is that why nature documentaries are always narrated with a British accent? Cuz we believe that Brit’s have gained wisdom through their long period of history kinda running the western world? Or because the brits just make all the best nature documentaries? I️ suppose I️ just Love British things all around. Has anyone read this far? I’ve been up all night and fixing this fob is the icing on the cake 👌😎 now I️ know... I’m thankful for British accents and how much I️ trust them! Hey Now I️ know what to do when I’m stressed out...have people give me advice in British accents! Or find a British guy to hang out with. That could work :) I️ need a British boyfriend ...for my health! I️ live in Cincinnati in case there’s anyone who wants to hook a sista up. Forrreal tho this is just as good as tinder imo. Who knew I’d leave such a long comment! This is a record and a first. Probably because I️ feel like the ppl who read this will be very purpose driven and probs not read/mind this rant for a brief distraction from the rocket science that is opening this fob! Waited months to change it but I’m doing it for my friend secretly so hell have it tomorrow! And won’t be afraid I’ll break it the whole time. Luckily you made a good vid and told us how to fix it jic! Yay for humans I️ love you all. Have a great day and appreciate the little good things :) that’s the key to a happy life ...sit down and appreciate shiz no matter how big or small. Gratitude has a chemical effect on the brain that makes your serotonin and dopamine go up! And it’s fun. I’m happy for my cats pink nose and that sparkles exist. In closing, thx for reading my first ever rando rant, and we’re all just humans floating around, but you can find gratitude everywhere even if it’s something random af like a key fob or u have a stressful thought. Cuz British accents and dopamine always work! BEST VIDEO FOR THIS FOB! I️ WATCHED 5 OTHERS AND THIS WAS THE MOST USEFUL

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Katie, you are very welcome. Thanks for kind words about us Brits, we try and help out when we can :)

[@TipsAndTricksOfMyKitchen]

Amazing! Thanks for the video. We were able to replace the battery by just following the instructions.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

That's great, thanks for watching :)

[@chingh12345]

you r amazing also..........

[@gillianbc]

Excellent, thank you so much. I did it and I didn't break the little black tab. First time I've managed to change a key battery without going back to the main dealer.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

That's great Gillian :)

[@clairestephenson38]

Followed the instructions in your video and it worked perfectly. Thank you

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks Claire :)

[@sparks444]

Thanks for the video. Mine was a bit hard to open, turns out the last owner broke the tab and glued it shut. Anyway, replaced the battery successfully.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi, yes we see this sometimes. Well done and thanks for the feedback :)

[@paulgjackson]

Thanks for this video. Just replaced the battery in my Mazda fob, works great now!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks Paul :)

[@sunrise12withmrmariwan78]

Great job mannn you explicitly showed everything

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks for watching :)

[@cynthiaweeks2289]

Worked like a charm for my Mazda 5 key! Thanks!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

That's great :-)

[@NADDOXone]

Excellent. Thanks brother. My first time doing it myself and found your video really easy to understand and follow along to.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

That's great Lauren, really pleased it helped and thanks for watching :)

[@annamills4645]

This is awesome, thank you! Here I could see clearly what's going on and why, and it worked with my key exactly as in the video.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks Anna :)

[@tonyjones4916]

Great information really great

[@nottjohn9418]

I've snapped my tab off. I'm going to try making a new clip or failing that, wedge a thin cable tie inside and if all else fails, get a new key as a last resort. Thanks for the video, I only bought the car a couple of days ago. 👍

[@TheCarKeyMan]

It's a real problem, so many people break it trying to change the key battery. Have you seen our video on how to change the case? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXKVlISkg5mJfbc

[@andyman286]

Cheers dude, worked a treat for my Mazda 2 13 plate!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

That's great Andy :)

[@rogerodle8750]

Great video... just follow the instructions and you can't go wrong. $15 at the Mazda dealer. Batteries from Amazon: about $1.50 each. And I have three fobs. About $40 saved. Thanks much!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

That's great news

[@Cee0215]

Mine just died as I was headed out. Very clear instructions. THANK YOU!!!!!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Cee, you're welcome, thanks for the feedback :)

[@ngatira2]

Thank you I've been wondering how to open it. I managed to open and take the battery out 👍🏾

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Well done Miriama, thanks for the feedback :)

[@lynettecoleman4215]

Thankyou for your excellent video, my Mazda 2 key fob back in action! 👍

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Great news Lynette :)

[@eileenfalatach9626]

Only video that explains it properly, thank you

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks Eileen, really appreciate your feedback :)

[@williammadsen8328]

Thanks so much. Your instructions worked like a charm!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome William :-)

[@debbiegrif]

Thank you so much for posting this, I now know how to change a battery in a car key :-)

[@TheCarKeyMan]

HI Debbie, glad it helped, thanks for watching :)

[@zahh6083]

I had to come back to this video as a reminder. Excellent video thank you very much.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks for coming back to the video Zah :)

[@lauram4068]

Great video, covered everything that could happen. Viola, success!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks Laura :)

[@westie0113uk]

Cheers, been meaning to change the battery in the fob for weeks but I kept putting it off and would end up cursing my self when I had to use the key in the door and set the alarm off at 6.30 in the morning in a quiet cul-de-sac!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Too much noise that early! Glad it helped and I'm sure the neighbours are happy ;)

[@westie0113uk]

@@TheCarKeyMan they are never bloody happy!

[@PaulinPerth]

Great video. Very clear instructions. My battery is now changed. Thank you Car Key Man!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome Paul, glad it helped :)

[@sandyrussell8213]

Great instructions- how can anyone give this a thumbs down? Excellent.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Sandy, well it's the internet...but thanks for the kind words and for watching ;)

[@lc4316]

Thanks for taking the time to make this, very helpful👍

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome, thanks for watching :)

[@geraldineford7777]

Thank you for very clear instructions. Brilliant explanation and problem solving tips

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thankds Geraldine, really appreciate your feedback :)

[@sergionunez2276]

Thanks a lot, I changed the battery today.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Well done!

[@117thWing]

That was very useful. I figured out how to separate the two parts but couldn't figure out how to open up the battery housing and didn't want to risk poking around and forcing it open (my manual covered a key fob). BUT HOLD ON JUST A SECOND! IS THAT A MITSUBISHI EMBLEM? INSIDE MY MAZDA KEY?! COOL! 😜 Oh, I've also noticed people asking about the forth button up there. Now, I'm assuming that like in my car, when pressing the lock button it will also arm the alarm. So, according to the manual (though I haven't tested that myself yet), after you lock your car, you have 20 seconds to disable your alarm.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Glad this helped Kynda, yes the Mitsubishi company make just about everything! Thanks for the extra info on the fourth button

[@zavphi]

Very helpful well detailed instructions Thanks

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks for the feedback, glad it helped :)

[@stuartrussell2171]

Thanks so much for this video. Saved me a lot of money and hassle!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome Stuart, thanks for watching :)

[@dilemmix]

Fantastic, this helped me so much!!! Thank you!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks for leaving this comment, really glad it helped you :)

[@davidnavratil5349]

Hey thanks for the video. I have almost exactly the same fob except mine does not have the two fancy buttons at the bottom for the car boot and alien transmission.

[@LL-sv7xv]

Perfect!! Thank you for this video! Helped me with both keys! Keep up the good work

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks for watching and glad it helped :)

[@petervalentine9398]

Easy to follow visuals and narration. Thanks Heaps

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Hi Peter, thanks for the feedback :)

[@nicholasduprel458]

Thanks! Saved me 160 bucks!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Nice Nicholas, glad it helped :)

[@tonyshergold6023]

Very clear and very descriptive , great vid!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks Tony :)

[@Lau17178]

This is brilliant, thanks so much for posting. So clear and informative helped me loads!!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome Laura, really appreciate your feedback :)

[@jackpaillard156]

Very well presented and explained video, thank you very much Key Man!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome Jack, thanks for watching :)

[@margaretdalton4250]

Thank you so much, brilliant. Definitely love you!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome Margaret :)

[@watsoft70]

Excellent vid, but I did notice that buttons were wrong when you reassembled after showing how they drop out. I'm sure you went on to correct it. ;)

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Were they? Good spot if your correct. It's been about two years since I made it, hopefully it hasn't confused anyone! Thanks for watching :)

[@watsoft70]

@@TheCarKeyMan Done it today and you were spot on with the method. Thanks because tabs could have been broken, lol.

[@jetsonjoe]

oh thanks so much...so helpful...saved me lots of money!!

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome, easy when you know how :)

[@joelcool1027]

This was clearer than the manual. Thanks

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks for watching Joel :)

[@swiftwlf]

Thanks a lot for the tips, you are really a great help

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks David :)

[@vickilouise7764]

Great video, very clear and easy to follow instructions. Thanks! :)

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks Vicki, glad it helped :)

[@DSpokemonDS]

Brilliant video mate, very good instructions and explanation! Thanks a bunch

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome, thanks for the feedback :)

[@anneshannon9377]

Thank you so much, so glad I could do it myself with your help

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome Anne, glad it helped :)

[@johnedgar19]

Thanks buddy, this was invaluable.

[@TheCarKeyMan]

You're welcome, thanks for watching :)

[@hanyao8297]

217 car dealerships dislike this video

[@funmilayoalausa7159]

😃😃😃😃 they left the WhatsApp group😂😂😂

[@faithlesshealer]

Top video, everything went to plan, Thanks

[@TheCarKeyMan]

Thanks John :)