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Wow. The Mazda engineers really made this a pain. But your instructions were great. Thank you for posting.

I like my Mazda, but I hate this key fob. And replacing the battery is not easy. I'm happy you make this video. Thank you.

Just a tip: The little notch on the physical key hidden under the first panel that you remove works plenty well for removing the second panel. You don't necessarily need a screwdriver for this.

I’m pretty mechanical minded, but I did not want to break the plastic key fix covers. I don’t think I would’ve got how the second, front panel removed to access the battery cover without your video. Thank you.

Excellent video! I have never changed my key fob battery before. Was nervous! This video was very instructive. I got it right on the first try by following your steps, pausing video to perform the task Easy to follow steps, clear video and humor all good. THANK YOU as I have an appt to go to right now and discovered fob battery was completely dead. What a lifesaver!

Just changed my car fob battery using this video and it worked! Very helpful and easy to follow, thank you!

Thank you for the video. My son owns the Mazda Mx5. I own Toyotas and it takes literally 5 seconds to open the fob and less than a minute to replace the battery and close the fob and I have never had any issues with them, they sure take the abuse.

Thanks so much for this! Sure is ridiculous that it's not intuitive to just change a battery, but glad you've made this video!

Great video, was able to change out my battery no problem. Without videos like this you could damage your key fob case. Thanks for the video.

I wouldn't have been able to change my battery without you. Thanks. I'm just actually very surprised that my 2021 Miata key fob needed the battery replaced already. My car only has 3,000 miles on it, and I think it should actually last through some real usage. I'm glad you made the video for 20 and newer, because it goes bad fast just sitting around! Your video was excellent.

This video was more helpful than the owners manual. Thumbs up.

Excellent video! I was nervous to attempt this, but followed right along with your video and...Viola! I now have fresh batteries in my key fobs!!!

Big TIp: Make sure that your car is OUTSIDE or has PLENTY OF CLEARANCE FOR THE REAR HATCH -- BEFORE -- you start wrestling the key fob. If there is any battery life left at all, you may accidentally hold the buttons and open the rear hatch right into your garage door. (Ask me how I know ... I won't make that mistake again.) Also, this procedure is clearly described and illustrated in the owner's manual, but it is much better to see it visually, so thank you!

Marcus your fabulous.Thank you so much for this excellent video to show how to change the battery in my Mazda fob. There is no way I could have done this without you... Your a star.🤗

God, I love KZfaq. Thanks for posting this!

Changing out both fobs right now! With the TX "freeze" I figured if I was treating the car to a new battery it wouldn't hurt to get the fobs a new one! Was never sure where the battery was, I'd only seen the valet key like once in my life so thanks a bunch on the process to get the front cover off!

Excellent video! Changed my 2020 CX-5 key battery by following it. Many thanks!

Great instructions; thank you from a novice when it comes to taking care of car "things".

Thanks to you I was able to change my battery very quickly!

Thank you for your clear, concise instructions.

Thank you for posting this. It was super easy to follow along.

This was super helpful, thanks for posting!

Exactly what I needed. Thanks!

Never would have been able to figure this out on my own. Thank-you!!

Thank you for taking the time to make the video appreciate it very much

Mazda, why so difficult?! Video was helpful, thank you!

Love your accent -- very helpful and enjoyable!

Thank you so much for this video! Very helpful

Worked like a charm. Thanks

on the back panel on the key side there is an outline of the key that matches the direction of the panel. great video thanks.

Thank you so much for this video!

Great video! Thanks for the info.

So great! You are a genius!!

Very useful, thank you so much!

...nice job, well described thanks a lot, great help

Perfect video tutorial!

Yes thank you now I will be able to get in my car and don’t have to see battery low need change soon. Very easy to follow

Thank you for taking the time to make this video

Super helpful thank you!!

Exactly the key I have - and you solved my problem - thanks a lot 👍🚀🙂

Super helpful, thank you. You need grade 12 for these damn things

You’re awesome thanks for the video.

Thank you SO much- this was very helpful- I cant believe I had to replace this after only 1 year though- better carry a spare battery with me in the future

Thank you man!

Great, saved a trip to the garage and FREE!!:)

Thanks so much, it did the trick

Who dislikes a video like this lol. I needed to change a battery and this was helpful!

very helpful thanks

Thanks mate!!!!

Thanks so much - on my Firebird I just open the fob, replace the battery and close the fob. Not so easy on this one!!

Thank you

Video is helpful. Fob itself sucks.

Awesome. Thanks!

Love your video, wasn't focused on watching for or expecting a spring to pop out...not even sure where it goes back in...any idea?

Thx!

Thanks

Thanks!

Okay, THANKS

thanks !!!

How often do you change the battery? My battery is 2 years old and still working.

Very helpful, thanks!

Спасибо!😊

Do you know how to change the small clip spring to open the back case?

Amazing how nobody seems to realize that the back end of the emergency key is a tool to use instead of having a flathead screwdriver. You do not need any tools to change the battery in your keyfob, Mazda engineers thought of this when designing the key.

Complexity for complexitys sake. Took me an age to figure this out.

There is no arrow by the battery in my 2020 Mazda CX-5. I don’t know how to get it out

Perfect :)

Thank you for the video, it was helpful, but I’m thinking the weird little hook on the top of the key is the tool you use to push the front cover off. It fits too perfectly, check it out…

thanks

Tell me please. What is the fourth "hold" button with an exclamation mark responsible for?

To make things look good you have to make sure it’s a pain to do simple maintenance

Useful

How do you utilize the key inside the fob?

Hey I changed the batteries on the key fob car won't unlock, lock or start engine. Brakes are also stiff when stepped on

Tried using my finger mail and not am I in pain

replaced battery but still shows low battery on vehicle

You can use your finger nail. Done it several times and, no, I don't have long nails

This is probably the worst key fob design in the entire history of key fobs. Why? Why do you have do disassemble both sides to get to the battery compartment? It makes zero sense. It's worse than my Mercedes key fob... However, your video makes easy work of other people's design flaws.

Разборка не правильная. Правильно перед снятием второй крышки, снять верхнюю часть ключа, с отверстием. Сняв верхнюю крышку, открывается в центре место где надо отщёлкнуть плоским предметом крышку и тогда крышка достаточно легко отщёлкивается. То что показано тут в видео, человек в место куда вставляется направляющая второй крышки, суёт отвёртку. Туда бессмысленно вставлять отвёртку так как это не защёлка, это направляющая.

Designed to confuse anyone past puberty. As others have stated we love our Mazda but hate the stupid design of this fob.

Пиздец, как сложно...

this video lacks essential detail

I just bought a 2022 cx 5. Had I known the key fab was this stupidly designed I would NOT have purchased. THE DUMBEST DESIGN IN HISTORY