Key Battery Ford Prox - Simplest method HOW to change key battery
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- We've updated this video.
Even though we have used this method hundreds of times without problems.
A viewer pointed out a problem, so we have made a new one one. please check out our updated video below, thanks
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This is the third video I've looked at attempting to do what should be a piss-easy task and the first one that gave an answer that didn't result in damage to my finger or to the key fob. Thank you! It's quite ridiculous that my Ford manual doesn't give the instructions for this key type.
Hi, thanks for the good feedback. As you say, it's actually pretty easy, but they put all the components exposed, which is poor design . We really appreciate you leaving these comments
Very easy and clear instructions. The opposite of the manual.
Thanks for the feedback :)
Awesome video. Saved me loads of time and money! Thanks.
That's great news, thanks for the feedback
Brilliant vid just fitted my new battery in a min THANKS !!!!
Thanks for the feedback :-)
Great video - changed the battery in seconds no problem!
Thanks Colin, glad it helped :)
Cheers m8 will sort both of my keys 2moz, happy Days !!
Did you get sorted ok?
Very helpful and easy to follow. Thanks
You're welcome. We see alot of these damaged when being opened. When you know how it's fairly straight forward. Also, we're noticing that batteries only last 12-18 months, which doesn't seem very long
I used one of the triangular plastic tools that are used for opening mobile phone cases rather than a screwdriver. It considerably reduces the chance of causing damage and they are as cheap as chips on ebay.
Hi Geoff, thanks for that. I've not seen them. Can you post a link please for everyone to see?
This is the sort on thing. You can also get them in a complete kit with other case-cracking tools if you search "mobile phone opening kit"
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5-X-Plastic-Triangular-Plectrum-Opening-Pry-Tool-for-Phone-iPod-iPhone-Tablet-/361552083747
Never seen one of these, thanks Geoff, they look really handy!
thanks is fast and easy to follow.
Thanks for the feedback :)
Third time (seeking a video) is a charm! Thank you for an easy-to-follow, pleasantly presented video.
Thanks for the feedback, great YT name ;0)
Thanks buddy you saved my life 😊
Glad it helped :)
Thank you very much for the clear tutorial. 😊
You're welcome, thanks for watching :)
thank you. best and most simple version.
That's good to hear, thanks for the comments :)
Simple video making the job simple great advise done in seconds with no damage 😸💪🏼
Thanks for the feedback. We've always changed the batteries like this, even though it's not the preferred method by Ford.
The book method chews the key up after a while and is a bit of a faf. Thanks for the comments
Thanks. Solved the problem!
Thats great :)
Life saver! The dealership charges so much for this
You're welcome :)
Sergio Gutierrez no way ? How much ??
Thank you so much!
Very nicely demonstrated..Thanks
You're welcome, thank you for the comments
Brilliant! I just done it! Thanks so much!
You're welcome, glad you managed it ok, it's easy when you know how !
Thank you - good simple instructions and advice.
Thanks Stephen :)
Really helpful. Thanks
You're welcome :)
It works. Thank you
That's great Luden :)
Brilliant vid mate....thanks 👍
You're welcome :)
Thank you from Canada! My patience was wearing thin trying to open it up
Hi Owen, you're welcome. Happy New Year :)
You're my personal super hero!
Magnus, I'm pleased to help :)
Very helpfull! Thanks god for the internet
Agree! Where would we all be without it? :)
By God, do you mean Bill Gates?
Great vid,cheers
Thanks Andrew :)
@@TheCarKeyMan your welcome,done both fobs in less than 5 minutes,keep up the good work 👍
Thanks very helpful just swapped it 5 minutes ago :D
You're welcome and we really appreciate the feedback :)
Excellent thank you, works a treat!
Fantastic, thanks for the comments :)
Awsome. Huge thanks!! 👍👍
You're welcome :)
Thanks. Worked a treat!
Thanks for the comments
Thanks for video.
You're welcome :)
Thanks! I was following the instructions in the car's manual and getting nowhere.
Glad it helped :)
Incorrect way. You should open the key compartment first by squeezing the side buttons. Then remove the metal key. Use a small screwdriver to prise from inside at the slotted lever point to split the key and expose the battery compartment..... all as per Ford instructions and unlikely to damage internal components which this method may do if the blade slips.
Very helpful tips!! Yet.. wud u care to share what kind of battery replacement shud we use? Tq in advance.
Thanks, its a CR 2032
Good video u put up
Thanks :)
perfect. Thank you.
You're welcome, glad it helped
thx nice video
You're welcome, glad it helped
Thanx man very helpfull 🖒
Glad it helped Karl
battery is a CR2032
Marc Fain thakyou
Thank you so easy
Glad to help Steve :)
Thanks, easy step
You're welcome :)
Gracias amigo!
Thank You very much ;)
Glad it helped :)
Yes it did, you saved me alot of time & not to mention the money wasted trying to find someone to charge me a small fortune to wait an hour to do what takes 1 minute to do.
All the best ;)
Thank you
A pleasure, glad it helped :)
Thanks for this... I would have wedged the screw driver in and destroyed those components without knowing!
+Richard Joseph you're welcome, we see lots of people who do just that. Also, these batteries don't last too long so we expect you'll be changing it once a year
Great little video Thank you. A fairly simple task once you know what to do, but very tricky doing it blind as it were. Out of interest, how long should these batteries last? My C-Max is less than 3 years old, I do only 5K a year, but the battery needed changing. Not had to do it on other vehicles before!
Hey, Great Video!
After 4 years my the key ring broke out. Any suggestions for fixing it?
Drill a new hole at the end? ;-) when you open the key, it doesn’t look like there is anything important at this end in the plastic.
Thanks for ideas
Hi, it's probably easiest to buy a new case. I'll try and find an Amazon link
Great vid .does it need re-programming after new batt has been put in?
Hi, thanks for the comments, no programming needed normally :)
@@TheCarKeyMan I can confirm that.
Brilliant but where do I buy the batteries from mine is the exact same as that one in video too
Hi Darren, Here's a link to our Amazon Shop amzn.to/2Hz6ClW
Not the right way. I'm glad i watched another video showing the correct way from inside the key. Thumb down from me!
Nice. I replaced it muself
Well done Gupta :)
Why not have mechanism under the cover for the physical key? Stupid design, but I guess I gotta live with it and I'm happy with the car actually.
Yes very poor to be honest. Most of the owners we see haven't been shown this by the main dealers when they take delivery of the car!
That because it's the wrong way to open the key! The correct way is in the manual and it is a mechanism under the cover. Well done Electric Tears.
VideoVulcan It is like that on other ford fobs, Not this design
will the key forget the car if I have to change the battery?
No, we've not seen one yet that does
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Thanks for watching :)
I still got the warning after new battery fitted tried all suggestion to no avail asked my garage to reset the warning message which they failed to do. I finally slightly bent all battery contacts to hold more firmly and cleaned battery and contacts with alcohol. hey presto no more warning.
Hi Mike. Thanks for sharing how you fixed this problem, it will really help other viewers :)
How can I add a new key? I only have one original.
Hi, Any new keys need to be programmed using diagnostics
@@TheCarKeyMan usually there is a selection for immo or similar. Is there a different menue on a c max? [I'm getting help]
Is there a way to copy the physical key to the new one?
Hi, do you mean the electronics or the metal key blade?
The Car Key Man the metal key blade
Ok, so the blades are widely available on ebay or Amazon. Do you have a local keycutter near you? Or where are you based?
Well whats it called so i can reference it later as i have a friend that owns a keycutter
There are some on ebay called
2 New FORD Prox Smart Key Remote Keyless Emergency Insert Uncut Blade Blank
My ford focus message Ford keyfree Switch Ignition off Press Power?how to fix this problem?
Hi Jeffrey, when does it show this please?
The Car Key Man when i press the button
The Car Key Man when the door is open in the driver side the message was indicated.but when the door is close the message was not indicated
Ok, maybe t's a safety message? I've not seen it. Does the car start ok?
The Car Key Man the car wont start
any idea why battery is low only after couple months use from new replacement?
Hi Michael. Has the key been wet at anytime? Is there any staining inside the key on the circuit board?
@@TheCarKeyManchange the batt in June. appears normal inside fob and not been wet.
Ok, not sure why then. Thee do run down over 12-18 months, but not normally after a couple of months
@@TheCarKeyMan I did find ford forum that says I'm not only one. the key needs service. so press lock or unlock button inside car engine running to eliminate low batt msg from car. seems to be gone now.
That's good info, thanks :)
Where is the module?
Hi, not sure to be honest
@@TheCarKeyMan ok thanks
I just did it with my nails
Good job :)
Hey, Car Key Man, this is the wrong way!!
Hi, well this is still how we open them and we do about ten a week, but it does come with some risk if you're not used to it, so we made the other video. Thanks for the comments
gees , use some hand cream
Yes, the hands get a bit dry from all the grease and cleaners. Maybe could get a hand cream company to sponsor the site!
I apologize for that comment. You are being helpful, and he can't even manage to say, "thank you". So I'm thanking you! It was so kind of you to post.
Good point @Oceanmist. Thank you for the post @The Car Key Man! Shame on you @ron b
The Car Key Man I also want to thank you. I had no clue how to change my battery and your video helped me.🙂
it's called working for a living ron, you should try it.
Just watched the proper way to open the SAME key fob on another video.........it was not like yours. I am the last person who gave this video the thumbs down at 121, for that reason.
I believe that there are 2 buttons either side to releas the TOP button panel , exposing the key. Once removing the key......insert a small screwdriver into the key tip recess at the top inside and press to remove the battery and electronics compartment, and without risking damage to the components you highlighted. Then......remove the battery.
As I stated.........I gave your video the thumbs down for that reason. Sorry, but I stand by that review.
Hi Paul. Thanks for the comment. Yes we made another video because of comments like yours.
The thing is you are quite correct, however, when you use the other method, the inside of the key gets a bit chewed up.
We use this method above all day long and have never had a problem over the last 8 years, however it's not quite correct.
So thanks for watching, I do appreciate the feedback.
Do not follow this video. You do not open the casing like he has just shown you. If you follow his instructions you will be buying a new key fob.
Hello. We always value peoples feedback. Do you want to expand on your comments? We have been changing batteries using this method for five years without any problem and do hundreds.
But if you've had a problem, can you tell us all about it please?
Thanks
The Car Key Man. Type in: “BEST How to change Ford keyless remote key battery”. UnderGroundErnie will show you the correct way.
Thanks for that, every day is a school day! I'll be putting in an edit shortly
Thanks for the heads up
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