Great help, many thanks. I had two keys with exact issue with a broken battery terminal. I'd thought for ages the battery was unrepairable, but wasn't prepared to pay the £150 to have it replaced. When the second one went, I found this video I'm too cheap and impatient to buy a new battery, case, solder mop etc and have managed to get mine working again without the need, so thought it helpful to explain how. I just opened the case (as per video. I had the special tool which was very helpful) and noticed the remote worked fine if the battery was forced into place just using my fingers. I was able to force the battery in place and held it there with a strip of insulation tape, and the stuck some foam strip the battery compartment (instead of the silicone shown in the video) to keep the battery in place once inside the case. I checked the remotes worked okay, then used some araldite to glue the case back together. Both keys now work fine, although I would admit it would have been better to have a new battery and resolder as per the video which I will do if the repair doesn't last. I will remove this advice if my repair fails.

Watched two videos from these guys for two different types of keys and they are very informative, highly accurate and tell you what issues may arise while dismantling and reassembling so definitely worth checking out even if you have a fairly good idea what you are doing. Keep up the good work guys

Thank you, it made replacing the battery for my keyless C-Max fob very easy.

Many thanks for the vid bought a focus the spare key blade wouldn't lock shut the dealership would not authorize a new one followed your vid swapped the blades ground a bit off the end perfect fit new key cheers 🍻🍻🍻

I find it incredible that you cannot just swap the bloody battery, this must be a Ford money earner for a lot of people who maybe don't have your skills.

Thank you! Worked well. Saved 300€!

Great video. I managed to knock the pin out and fit the existing profiled key end to the new ratchet mechanism and all works fine

Welp... Looks like I'm gonna open and close the bloody thing by hand. Thanks for the video, good stuff.

Great video to change battery. Did mine in a minute to change. 👍

Great informative video.Managed to swap the blade on mine aswell , just need to shave of a mm with a file and it slots in , pin back in and sorted

I have just replaced the case on my insignia key which had a worn out button, I followed the video instruction and everything went as it should. I have just saved myself a small fortune as Vauxhall quoted me £360 for a new key 😂 I have done the job myself for £20. Thank you 👍

Brilliant idea. Thanks for sharing

Helped me out alot, thanx! 🎉

this helped alot.. thanks!

Thanks for the video. Found of the battery legs ripped off, resoldered it and secured it with hotglue.

I managed to replace the key as well as I have no key cutter.Easy job.

Nice one helped me to fix my mrs pos dmax key

Thank you!

I've had the same problem with both keys. I thought the warranty would cover the replacement but the Ford dealer(Stoneacre) wanted my van for a full day to do a diagnostic on the key(yeah right) I priced an alternative key fob which came out at £160 each. So out come the tools, opened it up and soldered the contact back to the circuit board. Bingo, it works a dream. Didn't cost me a penny. I will buy a new battery for the other fob but needed a quick fix for the issue on the 1st key. Thanks key man for your help.

👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🙏🏾🙏🏾thanks so much !!! This is what I needed !

Thank you. Merci

I have this key, it stopped working, and the mechanic told me it will recharge as I take it on a longer drive - is this untrue? Is the source of failure always a faulty battery? Thanks for the video!

Good video though, thx dude

Just now I fixed my van key First I was ask someone they said 200 for new key 🗝 Thank you very much

Hi need my ford transit custom key repaired....battery solder thing gone on it im assuming, do you offer this service? Cheers

Merci!!

Love the video, hoping you can help with a question. I have a ford focus my13 with exactly the same key as this video. Both keys operate the central locking but now only one will crank and start , the other causes "immobilizer active" fault message. Has the transponder chip failed you think?

Great video and very informative. Ive just got a question... a young lad working at Halfords who couldn't help me reckons the key will need reprogramming back at ford because once the battery is taken out it deletes it's link with the vehicle? Is this true?

So just to clarify…..to do this I’ll need a replacement battery, some pliers to pop it open, soldering iron, solder, silicone and a new aftermarket case? Cheers

Nice work, except for the unnecessary use of silicone adhesive.. Imagine the trouble next time you want to do any repairs..

So am I right in thinking that the old key case is broken once you snap it open? Or is it possible to re-use it? Great vid, very helpful!

Does the battery power the transponder/ID chip or just the remote?

Whats that nifty little pliers looking tool you used to prize open the case called? Cheers

I don't have a screw on the back of my new key fob can i still open it,or send it back before 30 day return policy.

Thanks for the video. This is more A level than the usual Ford remote battery like in the Ford Ranger. Why do they make it so difficult in some Models and a walk in the park for others. Even the Kuga battery is easy. The Ranger is easy and even the after market keys we had made up (remote fobs) at ££ each have simple ways to pop the battery. As it’s a lease Ford key I’m not touching it. Had it been my own absolutely delighted with your video. I have the equipment! Do you have a link to the battery needed although if you have a button battery the casing for the battery probably is much cheaper than the £9-10 any thoughts?

does this work on “ford tourneo connect” 2019 car key too?

hello, thanks for the video. the link you added seems to be for bmw batteries. is this an error, or are these batteries interchangable with the one for ford transit 350 2018?? thanks alot in advance for your reply.

My key got washed and now won't work the car still starts but the button don't work if I crack this case open same key as your one I have an old focus key would the board fit inside the older version ford key MK2.5focus

Hi do you provide a repair service on a key....presently using my 2nd key as the original was driving my door alarm crazy, i suspected iffy fob but wasnt aware of the key drop/solder vulnerability. New one works great but would like original repaired. Great vid also.

I have a got a Ford KA and the side bit that holds the battery in the key fob has fallen out and got lost. Does anyone know if I Can I get a replacement please

Great video, I followed the steps today and managed the job so thank you. But I can’t start the van now (the immobiliser is active) can anyone help? Thank you 🙏

Thanks for the videon saving some money is good, a question can you give me some indication of that device gnawed to test the remote control? Brand, name, where to find it? Thanks Grazie per il videeo risparmare un po di soldi fa bene, una domanda mi puoi dare qualche indicazione di quell' apparecchio roso pert testare il telecomando? Marca , nome, dove reperirlo? Grazie

Really should mention that the case will be destroyed after forcing open! Had been very surprised couldn't clip together again. Not ok!

A Big No No to use acetic Silicon near any electronics as it will cause corrosion on the board. Always use neutral cure Silicon, so if it smells like vinegar then don't use it.

Hi, which battery is this?

Alors déjà je pipe rien en anglais et de deux une fois ouverte la première tu peux plus la refermer super

Прежде чем менять батарейку, попробуйте проехаться с ключем в зажигании, он подзарежаеться как не страно.

como se llama el probador de llaves?

Silicone is conductive. Why would you put this in a key?

Don't do this. You'll damage the key!

Working hands mate nothing wrong with that

Mine doesn’t go back together 🤦🏻‍♂️

Do. Skoda key

what silicon is that ? thanks

Pain in the arse

Shit not good wideo. first thing you should tell” if you open key, need replace all key” dont wana close

this is wrong

The stupidities car key battery solution I ever seen 🤦🏻‍♂️