Common issue on any Mazda with the same key fob. Press 4 times and hold down on the fifth time. Hope this helps everyone with a mazda with key fob issues
WOWWWWW!!!!! I got the key fob error yesterday, changed the battery & it still wasnt being detected. I called the Browns Mazda in Chantilly, VA & was told it would cost me $180 to reprogram my key fob😡 I hopped on youtube, found your video & the problem was fixed in 2 minutes!! THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!!
Brother, may God bless you. In this ever monetised world, a guy like you just comes up and helps hundreds of people in few minutes - very rare thing and very appreciated. Peace and health to your family. From Russia with love, Art
Worked perfectly! I had two shops tell me to go to Mazda and pay $180 +. Neither of them knew about this issue, but you did! Thanks for saving me money!
From my understanding, it's a 'Battery Save Mode/Sleep Mode' function on the key fob that's causing the issue. To switch between the battery save mode, and the active state: Press the lock button 4 times, and once you see the light stay on (above the lock button), press & hold the button until the light goes away then release. When the key fob is in the battery save mode, keyless entry and the push-start will not work. (Lock & Unlock should still work though) I believe it turns off the constant signal the key fob emits, which then the key's battery isn't being drained as much. So if you have two key fobs, the one you're not using as often could be in the battery safe mode. Once the active one dies on you, that second won't die on you soon after. How to tell when you're in the battery save mode, or in the active state? Active State - the light will blink when you hit the lock or unlock buttons. Battery Save Mode - the light does not appear when pressing the same buttons.
Any idea as to what would cause the phob to not even unlock or lock the car? It's lighting up, but it's not starting my car but it's also not locking or unlocking my car anymore. New phob, New battery for phob, and my car should be fine too?
Man, thank you so much. I was worried because i droped my keys right before this happened but i changed the battery and did this and everything worked just fine. May God bless you.
I just came from a Mazda dealer after them trying and being unable to fix my remote start that won't start the car. Suddenly, I had to touch the fob to the button every time I started the car. This reset fixed it. Thanks!
You’re the best!! I was making the “trick” of lowering all of the windows at once, then the fob worked no more, I even put a new battery on even if I received the car from the dealership 3 weeks ago 😂 and nothing… followed your steps and worked just fine, huge thank you!5
Thank you so much! I bought my Mazda used and one of the key fobs needed a battery change and that one fob would take forever to be detected! You saved my husband from any further insanity when he takes my car.
What is happening as owners of vehicles is that we press the lock button too many times. 4 presses and one hold puts the key in power save mode. If you do the same thing, 4 quick presses and one hold takes it out of power save mode. If it is in power save mode and you dont know how to take it out, press the mazda logo on the key to the button and it'll read the transmitter, allowing you to turn the vehicle on.
omg thank you! this worked on my 2018 CX-5 fob! i replaced the battery and the car would say low battery. (on the 2018 the red led flashes not stay solid)
Bro! THANK YOU!!! I just bought a 2021 CX-5 Grand Touring and I was having this same issue even after the dealership changed the battery for me. I thought the fob was bad. Found this video and it literally took me less than a minute to fix the issue! 🎉🎉🎉 I can imagine that this is saving many Mazda owners some extra $$$$ Appreciate ya!!!
My 2021Mazda 3 had this issue. The dashboard prompts you to hold the end of the key fob near the start button. Once I did that the car immediately started right up. I don't know if that was a permanent fix or I will need to do the sequence in this video. But this video is great as it informs me what to do next if the car once again won't respond so I don't have to keep holding up the key fob to the start button.
I was having the same problem after changing the battery on my key fob for my Mazda 6. I was thinking of going to the Mazda Dealer to fix the problem. Decided to google and came across your video. It was simple, straight forward and definitely worked! Appreciate you for this video! Saved me a long trip. Lol
OMFGoodness, thank you! Today I just found out the open window trick with unlock button on the fob(hold on the 4th quick clicks).. I tried closing the winders with the lock button and accidentally entered the fob into safe battery mode or w/e it is.. fob also has a new battery now lol
WoW merci beaucoup vous avez réglé mon problème. Ma question un voleur peut faire la même chose avec une autre clé Mazda dans mon véhicule Mazda . Inquiétant
Hi there! I was wondering if you could clarify whether the display is supposed to illuminate when the brake pedal is pressed? I could have sworn it did and after getting body work done it no longer is. They also claim that certain sounds due to sensors being triggered might have gotten reset when the battery was replaced, and even though my steering wheel ALWAYS vibrates when lane keep detected I departed a lane, they also claimed that wasn’t something they would have turned off either. Going to a Mazda dealer to pay to have a scan done to make sure nothing is else is still broken to prove to them they’re still dropping the ball after taking my car to the body shop twice and still experiencing issues, but thought it would be helpful to ask you as well. For context: 2021 CX5
Seemed to have a little trouble with counting. Public school guy, maybe? Just kidding. Great tip. Although I have never had this problem with my 2013, 2018, or 2023 CX-5s.
I have a question: last year (two times), my car wouldn't start. We switched the battery to a new one, and it happended again. For some reason it happened when the car was one a really slow speed (like traffic jams or going of a traffic light) and it takes like an hour for it to function again. Could it be related to not recognizing the key or because of i-stop function for example? I appreciate if someone could give some insights on this, thank you
I didn't see anything turn red, it looked like you pressed it way more then 3 times. I don't get it. After i press it twice it automatically beeps from seeing the car alarm after 2 pressed so I'm not sure what your doing differently. Plus even though mine beeps it still doesn't recognize my fob battery was changed it still says low battery or not detected
WOWWWWW!!!!! I got the key fob error yesterday, changed the battery & it still wasnt being detected. I called the Browns Mazda in Chantilly, VA & was told it would cost me $180 to reprogram my key fob😡 I hopped on youtube, found your video & the problem was fixed in 2 minutes!! THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!!
Sorry but it was fixed permanently or you need to do this every time?
Brother, may God bless you.
In this ever monetised world, a guy like you just comes up and helps hundreds of people in few minutes - very rare thing and very appreciated. Peace and health to your family.
From Russia with love,
Art
A year later this video is still helping ppl! Had this issue this week and just fixed it because of this video - thank you!!!
Worked perfectly! I had two shops tell me to go to Mazda and pay $180 +. Neither of them knew about this issue, but you did! Thanks for saving me money!
Thanks! I was almost stranded in parking lot in 105°F. This came to my rescue.
🎉🎉 1:20 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 1:20
Me too in parking lot ..christmas eve
Thanks a lot.
From my understanding, it's a 'Battery Save Mode/Sleep Mode' function on the key fob that's causing the issue.
To switch between the battery save mode, and the active state:
Press the lock button 4 times, and once you see the light stay on (above the lock button), press & hold the button until the light goes away then release.
When the key fob is in the battery save mode, keyless entry and the push-start will not work. (Lock & Unlock should still work though)
I believe it turns off the constant signal the key fob emits, which then the key's battery isn't being drained as much.
So if you have two key fobs, the one you're not using as often could be in the battery safe mode. Once the active one dies on you, that second won't die on you soon after.
How to tell when you're in the battery save mode, or in the active state?
Active State - the light will blink when you hit the lock or unlock buttons.
Battery Save Mode - the light does not appear when pressing the same buttons.
Any idea as to what would cause the phob to not even unlock or lock the car? It's lighting up, but it's not starting my car but it's also not locking or unlocking my car anymore. New phob, New battery for phob, and my car should be fine too?
Man, thank you so much. I was worried because i droped my keys right before this happened but i changed the battery and did this and everything worked just fine. May God bless you.
I just came from a Mazda dealer after them trying and being unable to fix my remote start that won't start the car. Suddenly, I had to touch the fob to the button every time I started the car. This reset fixed it. Thanks!
Thank you so much ! You just saved our lives, though we were going to get stuck in a mall parking garage!! THANK YOUUUUU
Glad I could help!
AMAZING 5 STAR WORKED IMMEDATLY I was scared I was going to be stuck. It made it work and oh my gosh am I praying.
You’re the best!! I was making the “trick” of lowering all of the windows at once, then the fob worked no more, I even put a new battery on even if I received the car from the dealership 3 weeks ago 😂 and nothing… followed your steps and worked just fine, huge thank you!5
Thank you so much! I bought my Mazda used and one of the key fobs needed a battery change and that one fob would take forever to be detected! You saved my husband from any further insanity when he takes my car.
Thank you, thank you ,thank you!!!!! This is great! It's 4 presses and hold, not 3, but it works!!!
Thanks so much! My husband and I were so annoyed that we couldn't fix it. This video was so helpful! 🙏🏻
What is happening as owners of vehicles is that we press the lock button too many times. 4 presses and one hold puts the key in power save mode. If you do the same thing, 4 quick presses and one hold takes it out of power save mode. If it is in power save mode and you dont know how to take it out, press the mazda logo on the key to the button and it'll read the transmitter, allowing you to turn the vehicle on.
Worked like a charm now I don't have to go back to the dealership. Thanks so much!
Thank you so much very very helpful wish could have found this video earlier 😢thank you and saved myself $250 from the dealership
omg thank you! this worked on my 2018 CX-5 fob! i replaced the battery and the car would say low battery. (on the 2018 the red led flashes not stay solid)
Bro! THANK YOU!!! I just bought a 2021 CX-5 Grand Touring and I was having this same issue even after the dealership changed the battery for me. I thought the fob was bad. Found this video and it literally took me less than a minute to fix the issue! 🎉🎉🎉 I can imagine that this is saving many Mazda owners some extra $$$$ Appreciate ya!!!
Thanks, press the lock button 4 time and when you see Red Light, after press lock button 5th and hold 2 second. Its done
Correct !
You have saved me taking my car into the Dealer. Thank you so much. Pressed the button 3 times till the light came on and held it. It worked YAY
My 2021Mazda 3 had this issue. The dashboard prompts you to hold the end of the key fob near the start button. Once I did that the car immediately started right up. I don't know if that was a permanent fix or I will need to do the sequence in this video. But this video is great as it informs me what to do next if the car once again won't respond so I don't have to keep holding up the key fob to the start button.
Thank you! Saved me a trip to the dealer tomorrow.
brother, thank you for everything, greetings from Azerbaijan, I solved the problem with your video ❤❤
I was having the same problem after changing the battery on my key fob for my Mazda 6. I was thinking of going to the Mazda Dealer to fix the problem. Decided to google and came across your video. It was simple, straight forward and definitely worked! Appreciate you for this video! Saved me a long trip. Lol
Me too!! So glad I saw this video before going to the dealer. 🎉
Brilliant video, it worked perfectly first time🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
OMFGoodness, thank you! Today I just found out the open window trick with unlock button on the fob(hold on the 4th quick clicks).. I tried closing the winders with the lock button and accidentally entered the fob into safe battery mode or w/e it is.. fob also has a new battery now lol
Thank you for sharing, saved me a trip to the dealership.
Thanks man I just got this car less than 2 months ago been having this problem for about a week and been changed my battery
Thank you very very much! it worked for my 2020 mx 5 Miata.
May you have an amazing journey.
Dang my man, your a wizard. For months I’ve had this issue. Did your trick and it work 🙌
Does not work with my 2019 MX-5. The red light flashes with every press.
Thanks, it worked on my Mazda 6!
You are amazing! Worked like a charm. Never would have known to do this without your video. Thank you
U just saved me hella stress changed my battery an nothing your video help me an it was super easy saved me money an time u r the shit my friend
It worked, Thank you
Thank you so much bro! I just tried it and it worked
Bless you dear and kind man, you really helped me, and shortened my path to suffering
Dude you are the BEST! Every other video I watched were useless.
You’re the goat. Thought I wasn’t gonna figure it out, amazing video man thank you I appreciate it
Thanks so much bro, really helped, appreciate it.
Thanks! Worked fine for me.
You are a Damn magician bro , I have been looking for this …
Thanks Man, you saved my life 😊
Me too! Just now!!🎉🎉🎉
WoW merci beaucoup vous avez réglé mon problème. Ma question un voleur peut faire la même chose avec une autre clé Mazda dans mon véhicule Mazda . Inquiétant
Thank you so much for the information I was faced with the similar situation🙂
Saved me in time of need thank you!
Thank you! It worked, keyless entry and start working again! :)
Worked for our ND Miata.
Worked on my one day old 2024 cx30 Thank you
Thank you!! It worked!
This really worked. Thank you so much!
Thanks bro....l got fixed how you showed. Really appreciate that.
Hi there! I was wondering if you could clarify whether the display is supposed to illuminate when the brake pedal is pressed? I could have sworn it did and after getting body work done it no longer is. They also claim that certain sounds due to sensors being triggered might have gotten reset when the battery was replaced, and even though my steering wheel ALWAYS vibrates when lane keep detected I departed a lane, they also claimed that wasn’t something they would have turned off either. Going to a Mazda dealer to pay to have a scan done to make sure nothing is else is still broken to prove to them they’re still dropping the ball after taking my car to the body shop twice and still experiencing issues, but thought it would be helpful to ask you as well. For context: 2021 CX5
Thank you! Worked perfectly ❤
Thanks for the help
thank you man god bless you
Actual legend
Worked like a charm, thanks 🙏
Thanks, it worked on Mazda CX-5. 👍👍🍻🍻🍻
This just help!! Mazda 2017 touring! Is this a permanent fix?
Thank you so much!!!
Thank you man, it was exactly what I was looking for
Worked perfectly, thank you sir.
Thank bro, worked as you said.
thank you! even in authorised service didnt help me 🤣
Thank you man u just save my life
You saved my life too!!! Thank you!!!!🎉🎉🎉
thanks, i have a rental with this issue. just press it four times, by the way
Thank you. Quick fix. I think so at least.
Worked like a charm…Thanks ❤❤❤❤
Thank you mand ❤
You are the best man!
Seemed to have a little trouble with counting. Public school guy, maybe? Just kidding. Great tip. Although I have never had this problem with my 2013, 2018, or 2023 CX-5s.
you save my life man!!!
This works!!! Thank you for the help!
You help me out it works 👏 thank you sir
I have a question: last year (two times), my car wouldn't start. We switched the battery to a new one, and it happended again. For some reason it happened when the car was one a really slow speed (like traffic jams or going of a traffic light) and it takes like an hour for it to function again. Could it be related to not recognizing the key or because of i-stop function for example? I appreciate if someone could give some insights on this, thank you
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mine isn't working i can't start the car but i cant unlock/lock it.
Edit: i tried holding down the lock/unlock buttons at the same time and it worked!
Thank you!!
Worked perfectly thank yku
Ur the man
Thank you so much man. wth is this shitty system
Ya me iba a comprar otra pense que se me habia mojado y descompuesto! jajaja thanks a lot.
Your welcome 🙏
But I have problem continuing I think it's not normal
Good vid thank you
Worked great! Thanks man!
Exactly what I needed!
Tyvm
Thank you
MUCH HELP!!!
I didn't see anything turn red, it looked like you pressed it way more then 3 times. I don't get it. After i press it twice it automatically beeps from seeing the car alarm after 2 pressed so I'm not sure what your doing differently. Plus even though mine beeps it still doesn't recognize my fob battery was changed it still says low battery or not detected
After doing it,did the problema comes back again?
It works !!! Thanks
THANK YOU!
Thanks bro 😎
Gracias, me sirvio mucho 😊
Tanks
Worked out well, thank you so much!!!
Wat about a 2018?