Key Battery Ford Prox - Simplest method HOW to change key battery

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The Car Key Man

The Car Key Man

7 жыл бұрын

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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@mrcakey3704
@mrcakey3704 6 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 6 жыл бұрын
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
@lostlizardbooks2716
@lostlizardbooks2716 6 жыл бұрын
Third time (seeking a video) is a charm! Thank you for an easy-to-follow, pleasantly presented video.
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, great YT name ;0)
@crazyboidan
@crazyboidan 5 жыл бұрын
Simple video making the job simple great advise done in seconds with no damage 😸💪🏼
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын
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
@prestcoldandy910
@prestcoldandy910 6 жыл бұрын
Brilliant vid just fitted my new battery in a min THANKS !!!!
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback :-)
@doodlebrighton124
@doodlebrighton124 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Saved me loads of time and money! Thanks.
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 7 жыл бұрын
That's great news, thanks for the feedback
@colingordon7625
@colingordon7625 5 жыл бұрын
Great video - changed the battery in seconds no problem!
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Colin, glad it helped :)
@stephendurham6629
@stephendurham6629 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you - good simple instructions and advice.
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stephen :)
@carlbennett468
@carlbennett468 6 жыл бұрын
Very helpful and easy to follow. Thanks
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 6 жыл бұрын
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
@Vlorisz
@Vlorisz 5 жыл бұрын
Very easy and clear instructions. The opposite of the manual.
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback :)
@elvi4
@elvi4 7 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! I just done it! Thanks so much!
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 7 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, glad you managed it ok, it's easy when you know how !
@18thCadianArmyGroup
@18thCadianArmyGroup Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the clear tutorial. 😊
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, thanks for watching :)
@autovisa
@autovisa 7 жыл бұрын
Gracias amigo!
@abishek4462
@abishek4462 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy you saved my life 😊
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 6 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped :)
@Dav-er1xs
@Dav-er1xs 6 жыл бұрын
thank you. best and most simple version.
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 6 жыл бұрын
That's good to hear, thanks for the comments :)
@cynthiarosalinda
@cynthiarosalinda 6 жыл бұрын
thanks is fast and easy to follow.
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback :)
@gorantornquist7801
@gorantornquist7801 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Solved the problem!
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 6 жыл бұрын
Thats great :)
@djganty8830
@djganty8830 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent thank you, works a treat!
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, thanks for the comments :)
@RacewallFan
@RacewallFan 6 жыл бұрын
Brilliant vid mate....thanks 👍
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome :)
@waynesworld9513
@waynesworld9513 6 жыл бұрын
Cheers m8 will sort both of my keys 2moz, happy Days !!
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 6 жыл бұрын
Did you get sorted ok?
@Steffe79
@Steffe79 5 жыл бұрын
Awsome. Huge thanks!! 👍👍
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome :)
@magnusstratmann1831
@magnusstratmann1831 5 жыл бұрын
You're my personal super hero!
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын
Magnus, I'm pleased to help :)
@mikeos1
@mikeos1 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Worked a treat!
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comments
@atulkantsharma3522
@atulkantsharma3522 6 жыл бұрын
Very nicely demonstrated..Thanks
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, thank you for the comments
@iainw
@iainw 6 жыл бұрын
Really helpful. Thanks
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome :)
@tossmonkey1
@tossmonkey1 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you from Canada! My patience was wearing thin trying to open it up
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Owen, you're welcome. Happy New Year :)
@laurenceroberts5239
@laurenceroberts5239 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks very helpful just swapped it 5 minutes ago :D
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome and we really appreciate the feedback :)
@ludenkopf2316
@ludenkopf2316 6 жыл бұрын
It works. Thank you
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 6 жыл бұрын
That's great Luden :)
@rampak1
@rampak1 6 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Geoff, thanks for that. I've not seen them. Can you post a link please for everyone to see?
@rampak1
@rampak1 6 жыл бұрын
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
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 6 жыл бұрын
Never seen one of these, thanks Geoff, they look really handy!
@chrisraymond4804
@chrisraymond4804 6 жыл бұрын
perfect. Thank you.
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, glad it helped
@giorgiandriadze826
@giorgiandriadze826 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for video.
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome :)
@jojo-ck6dv
@jojo-ck6dv 7 жыл бұрын
thx nice video
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 7 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, glad it helped
@karlc8126
@karlc8126 6 жыл бұрын
Thanx man very helpfull 🖒
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 6 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped Karl
@downpp2255
@downpp2255 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, easy step
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome :)
@andywilliams3702
@andywilliams3702 4 жыл бұрын
Great vid,cheers
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andrew :)
@andywilliams3702
@andywilliams3702 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheCarKeyMan your welcome,done both fobs in less than 5 minutes,keep up the good work 👍
@mrmichaelmann8655
@mrmichaelmann8655 5 жыл бұрын
Good video u put up
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
@Sklahd
@Sklahd 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 6 жыл бұрын
A pleasure, glad it helped :)
@stevebolton4065
@stevebolton4065 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so easy
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын
Glad to help Steve :)
@GeoBeast702
@GeoBeast702 6 жыл бұрын
Life saver! The dealership charges so much for this
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome :)
@Gg-pp6el
@Gg-pp6el 4 жыл бұрын
Sergio Gutierrez no way ? How much ??
@jackiesloan7147
@jackiesloan7147 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@baldvale5418
@baldvale5418 5 жыл бұрын
Thank You very much ;)
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped :)
@baldvale5418
@baldvale5418 5 жыл бұрын
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 ;)
@MarcFain
@MarcFain 7 жыл бұрын
battery is a CR2032
@Sklahd
@Sklahd 6 жыл бұрын
Marc Fain thakyou
@NurKasihAlyaa
@NurKasihAlyaa 7 жыл бұрын
Very helpful tips!! Yet.. wud u care to share what kind of battery replacement shud we use? Tq in advance.
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, its a CR 2032
@999DaveUK
@999DaveUK 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@joa1720
@joa1720 6 жыл бұрын
Very helpfull! Thanks god for the internet
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 6 жыл бұрын
Agree! Where would we all be without it? :)
@mikeos1
@mikeos1 5 жыл бұрын
By God, do you mean Bill Gates?
@RichardSudworth
@RichardSudworth 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I was following the instructions in the car's manual and getting nowhere.
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 6 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped :)
@truthteller1246
@truthteller1246 6 жыл бұрын
Great vid .does it need re-programming after new batt has been put in?
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 6 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for the comments, no programming needed normally :)
@mikeos1
@mikeos1 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheCarKeyMan I can confirm that.
@SerendipitySunday
@SerendipitySunday 5 жыл бұрын
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
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын
Hi, it's probably easiest to buy a new case. I'll try and find an Amazon link
@MadAboutPixelz
@MadAboutPixelz 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this... I would have wedged the screw driver in and destroyed those components without knowing!
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 7 жыл бұрын
+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
@crikeyyouchaps
@crikeyyouchaps 6 жыл бұрын
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!
@Rebecca_The_Dragon
@Rebecca_The_Dragon 6 жыл бұрын
will the key forget the car if I have to change the battery?
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 6 жыл бұрын
No, we've not seen one yet that does
@electrictears3512
@electrictears3512 7 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 7 жыл бұрын
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!
@VideoVulcan
@VideoVulcan 7 жыл бұрын
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.
@JeandrePetzer
@JeandrePetzer 6 жыл бұрын
VideoVulcan It is like that on other ford fobs, Not this design
@DA-of9sv
@DA-of9sv 5 жыл бұрын
Brilliant but where do I buy the batteries from mine is the exact same as that one in video too
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Darren, Here's a link to our Amazon Shop amzn.to/2Hz6ClW
@prateekgupta3169
@prateekgupta3169 5 жыл бұрын
Nice. I replaced it muself
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын
Well done Gupta :)
@mikebarton9324
@mikebarton9324 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike. Thanks for sharing how you fixed this problem, it will really help other viewers :)
@shpanec5583
@shpanec5583 4 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching :)
@andymuller8883
@andymuller8883 4 жыл бұрын
Not the right way. I'm glad i watched another video showing the correct way from inside the key. Thumb down from me!
@chamberashes3128
@chamberashes3128 4 жыл бұрын
How can I add a new key? I only have one original.
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, Any new keys need to be programmed using diagnostics
@chamberashes3128
@chamberashes3128 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheCarKeyMan usually there is a selection for immo or similar. Is there a different menue on a c max? [I'm getting help]
@SasukeUchiha-ef9jl
@SasukeUchiha-ef9jl 6 жыл бұрын
Is there a way to copy the physical key to the new one?
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 6 жыл бұрын
Hi, do you mean the electronics or the metal key blade?
@SasukeUchiha-ef9jl
@SasukeUchiha-ef9jl 6 жыл бұрын
The Car Key Man the metal key blade
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 6 жыл бұрын
Ok, so the blades are widely available on ebay or Amazon. Do you have a local keycutter near you? Or where are you based?
@SasukeUchiha-ef9jl
@SasukeUchiha-ef9jl 6 жыл бұрын
Well whats it called so i can reference it later as i have a friend that owns a keycutter
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 6 жыл бұрын
There are some on ebay called 2 New FORD Prox Smart Key Remote Keyless Emergency Insert Uncut Blade Blank
@jeffreybusante2632
@jeffreybusante2632 6 жыл бұрын
My ford focus message Ford keyfree Switch Ignition off Press Power?how to fix this problem?
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Jeffrey, when does it show this please?
@jeffreybusante2632
@jeffreybusante2632 6 жыл бұрын
The Car Key Man when i press the button
@jeffreybusante2632
@jeffreybusante2632 6 жыл бұрын
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
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 6 жыл бұрын
Ok, maybe t's a safety message? I've not seen it. Does the car start ok?
@jeffreybusante2632
@jeffreybusante2632 6 жыл бұрын
The Car Key Man the car wont start
@mrmichaelmann8655
@mrmichaelmann8655 5 жыл бұрын
any idea why battery is low only after couple months use from new replacement?
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Michael. Has the key been wet at anytime? Is there any staining inside the key on the circuit board?
@mrmichaelmann8655
@mrmichaelmann8655 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheCarKeyManchange the batt in June. appears normal inside fob and not been wet.
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын
Ok, not sure why then. Thee do run down over 12-18 months, but not normally after a couple of months
@mrmichaelmann8655
@mrmichaelmann8655 5 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын
That's good info, thanks :)
@glengallagher4130
@glengallagher4130 5 жыл бұрын
Where is the module?
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын
Hi, not sure to be honest
@glengallagher4130
@glengallagher4130 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheCarKeyMan ok thanks
@gabrielvazquez2445
@gabrielvazquez2445 5 жыл бұрын
I just did it with my nails
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын
Good job :)
@Grindhousewatch2007
@Grindhousewatch2007 5 жыл бұрын
Hey, Car Key Man, this is the wrong way!!
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын
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
@ronb8302
@ronb8302 7 жыл бұрын
gees , use some hand cream
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 7 жыл бұрын
Yes, the hands get a bit dry from all the grease and cleaners. Maybe could get a hand cream company to sponsor the site!
@oceanmist7253
@oceanmist7253 7 жыл бұрын
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.
@nicu2405
@nicu2405 6 жыл бұрын
Good point @Oceanmist. Thank you for the post @The Car Key Man! Shame on you @ron b
@ntoshnomb2948
@ntoshnomb2948 6 жыл бұрын
The Car Key Man I also want to thank you. I had no clue how to change my battery and your video helped me.🙂
@wobbled9819
@wobbled9819 5 жыл бұрын
it's called working for a living ron, you should try it.
@bubbajohn8131
@bubbajohn8131 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын
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
@bubbajohn8131
@bubbajohn8131 5 жыл бұрын
The Car Key Man. Type in: “BEST How to change Ford keyless remote key battery”. UnderGroundErnie will show you the correct way.
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that, every day is a school day! I'll be putting in an edit shortly
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the heads up We've updated it kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mZqHqZCQrNKraWw.html
@paulj.plaster1465
@paulj.plaster1465 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheCarKeyMan
@TheCarKeyMan 4 жыл бұрын
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.
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