Thank you so much! The day when my fob decided to give up on me is looming in the near future. Your video made way more sense than the dang user manual.
Nice one 😀 Only the second video on TH-cam that shows you how to change a fob battery correctly. All the rest will mean a trip to the bank and the ordering of a new expensive fob 😥
We do try to give the best info out, and really appreciate your comments on the previous video. I actually find this new way a bit fiddly and it tends to chew the inside of the key a bit, but I agree, it cuts down all the risk. Thanks again :)
@@TheCarKeyMan Yes, I wondered if the turning of the screwdriver would eventually cause wear on the plastic moulding, so that eventually this method might stop working.
Hi, Thanks for an easy to follow vid and was easy to do. I only use the door sensors to touch open the doors from time to time and use the key fob most of the time (old habits die hard) but after changing the battery (Duracell 2032) the doors no longer open via the handle sensors? Any clues or advice on this one much appreciated. (Focus ST 2018).
Hi Malcolm, well as far as I know, there's no reason for them not to work anymore. The only thing I can think is that it's a poor quality battery and the car cannot sense the key when you are outside the car. Maybe you could try another brand?
@@TheCarKeyMan Cheers for the reply. It's a strange one, so I think the battery thing is a thing to check and see what happens by changing again. There's a lot of fake branded batteries out there online. I'll let you know. Much appreciated.
Appreciate this. Small point though: in this updated version, you do not show how to put back the piece that you took off at the beginning to remove the blade to allow screwdriver access. (I think the 2nd half of the new version is just the same as the original version). I assume it's easy to do, but there may be some "gotcha's" for us newbies. Many thanks. :-)
@@TheCarKeyMan Yes. Anyway, I've replaced the battery successfully in both of our keys now, and it was very simple to put back the blade and its cover, so thanks again. BTW, am I correct in thinking that the blade can be used to open the car door if the electronic opening does not work? (I only just noticed today that there is in fact a keyhole in the door, although we don't have a key for it - not had this car long, although it's not new (nearly 3 years old). Thanks.
I used both methods but honestly the old way was so much easier for me. Maybe it was just my key faub that was difficult to pry apart with the screwdriver in that space. I can definitely see why this method is preferred, though.
Hi Jeanie. It's a funny one. We still use the old method all day long and change hundreds every year and still will. I think the new method will chew up the key in the end. However, as you say, this method is the 'correct' one. Thanks for watching :)
Hi Craig. We get this sometimes, it normally goes once you've locked and unlocked the car a few times and used the car. I'm not sure of any official method of clearing it
Hi, thanks for the comments. To be honest, we change hundreds of these every year and have never had any damage to a key. We didn't even know about the other method to be honest and don't like using it, because it can chew up the plastic in the key. However, this is the correct method, according to Ford.
Hi.Got a problem.I change battery but now is problem with unlocking doors. When press ones it opens only driver door,click 2 times open all doors,It didi not happen before.Pls help
Hi, this is a feature on all Fords. There will be a procedure in the manual to change it from Global locking ( all doors) to selective locking ( just the drivers door) and back. It's not a fault
Thank you so much! The day when my fob decided to give up on me is looming in the near future. Your video made way more sense than the dang user manual.
You're welcome, glad it helped :)
Perfect timing with the upload of this video and me needing to replace the batteries in my key! Great explanation, thanks :)
Thanks Michael, glad it helped :)
Thank you, my local Ford dealership was charging £65!
Laverne, that's robbery! thanks for letting us know ;)
Lol, why not £650?
Very good video he described it slowly and accurately how it should be done ✔
Thanks Jack, really appreciate your feedback :)
Very handy - no messing about, just useful stuff. Thanks!
Thanks Paul :)
My focus 16 key just stopped working ,so off to fix in the morning cheers mate
Nice one 😀 Only the second video on TH-cam that shows you how to change a fob battery correctly. All the rest will mean a trip to the bank and the ordering of a new expensive fob 😥
We do try to give the best info out, and really appreciate your comments on the previous video. I actually find this new way a bit fiddly and it tends to chew the inside of the key a bit, but I agree, it cuts down all the risk.
Thanks again :)
@@TheCarKeyMan Yes, I wondered if the turning of the screwdriver would eventually cause wear on the plastic moulding, so that eventually this method might stop working.
Best demo I have seen.
Thank you, so easy to follow and a quick video xx
Great stuff Nicola, really pleased it helped :)
Finally the correct version of the key thanks
Thanks, hope it helped you :)
Thank you this was a very easy straightforward explanation I changed battery easily and checked car all working and back to normal 🙂
That's great Monica, glad it helped you :)
🎉ko
Briliant...just saved me £9 at timpsons❤
That's great news, really pleased it helped you :)
Hi, Thanks for an easy to follow vid and was easy to do. I only use the door sensors to touch open the doors from time to time and use the key fob most of the time (old habits die hard) but after changing the battery (Duracell 2032) the doors no longer open via the handle sensors? Any clues or advice on this one much appreciated. (Focus ST 2018).
Hi Malcolm, well as far as I know, there's no reason for them not to work anymore. The only thing I can think is that it's a poor quality battery and the car cannot sense the key when you are outside the car.
Maybe you could try another brand?
@@TheCarKeyMan Cheers for the reply. It's a strange one, so I think the battery thing is a thing to check and see what happens by changing again. There's a lot of fake branded batteries out there online. I'll let you know. Much appreciated.
Appreciate this. Small point though: in this updated version, you do not show how to put back the piece that you took off at the beginning to remove the blade to allow screwdriver access. (I think the 2nd half of the new version is just the same as the original version). I assume it's easy to do, but there may be some "gotcha's" for us newbies. Many thanks. :-)
Hi Mike, sorry about that. Do you mean the cover that hides the key blade?
@@TheCarKeyMan Yes. Anyway, I've replaced the battery successfully in both of our keys now, and it was very simple to put back the blade and its cover, so thanks again.
BTW, am I correct in thinking that the blade can be used to open the car door if the electronic opening does not work? (I only just noticed today that there is in fact a keyhole in the door, although we don't have a key for it - not had this car long, although it's not new (nearly 3 years old). Thanks.
Hi Mike, yes, if the car battery goes flat you'll need the emergency blade. It's quite hard to turn just with fingers. Have you seen this?
th-cam.com/video/HhvKgW2Xhfc/w-d-xo.html
Thanks. Like having a dad on TH-cam.
Thanks Joy! I'll take that :)
So simple, Huge thanks!!
You're welcome, thanks for watching :)
Very helpful! Thanks a lot!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks :)
I used both methods but honestly the old way was so much easier for me. Maybe it was just my key faub that was difficult to pry apart with the screwdriver in that space. I can definitely see why this method is preferred, though.
Hi Jeanie. It's a funny one. We still use the old method all day long and change hundreds every year and still will. I think the new method will chew up the key in the end. However, as you say, this method is the 'correct' one. Thanks for watching :)
Thank you very much for help
You're very welcome Nikos :)
Would I need to get my key reprogrammed to my fiesta if i change the battery?
Hi, No not normally. We change hundreds every month, and never have a problem
@@TheCarKeyMan . Nm. Mmmxccvbnmmmm
Thank you, a perfect video
Thansk Nick, really appreciate the comment :)
Many thanks, all good 🙂
Great stuff Pete, thanks for watching :)
Merci ! From France
You're welcome J, hope life in France is good and you're staying safe :)
After carrying out this battery change, how do you get rid of the ‘Key battery low’ warning on the screen in the car? Car is a 2015 (65) Fiesta ST-3.
Hi Craig. We get this sometimes, it normally goes once you've locked and unlocked the car a few times and used the car. I'm not sure of any official method of clearing it
Hey,this is the right way! 😊
I'm not a fan of this method. It is safer, but it chews up the key a bit. But thanks for the comments
Worked well thanks !
Thanks for watching Sharon :)
Luckily, I did mine without mishaps by using your previous video. Surprised you haven't now deleted the original video.
Hi, thanks for the comments. To be honest, we change hundreds of these every year and have never had any damage to a key.
We didn't even know about the other method to be honest and don't like using it, because it can chew up the plastic in the key.
However, this is the correct method, according to Ford.
THANK YOU
You're welcome :)
Thank you!
You're welcome Francisca, glad it helped :)
I've done that but the Key fob now doesn't work, battery is brand new, do I need to reprogramme the fob?
Hi, no Adam, no programming needed ever on this key. Did it work before you changed it?
Hi.Got a problem.I change battery but now is problem with unlocking doors. When press ones it opens only driver door,click 2 times open all doors,It didi not happen before.Pls help
Hi, this is a feature on all Fords. There will be a procedure in the manual to change it from Global locking ( all doors) to selective locking ( just the drivers door) and back.
It's not a fault
Excelent Master .......!!!!!
Thanks for watching :)
is that a CR 2032 v3, right?
Yes that's correct Miguel
@@TheCarKeyMan I just change the battery to the both of my keys today, thank you very much for the video. Kudos, from México!
I'd love to visit Mexico..glad it helped you, and thanks for the comments :)
Its 3 Volt, not V3
spot on thanks !
You're welcome:)
Thanx you
You're welcome Marina, glad it helped you :)
Danke 👍👍
Changed the battery now the key don’t work 😢
Hi, did it work before you changed the key battery?
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