Ford Teardrop Proximity Key Battery change

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5 жыл бұрын

Hi, here's our updated video on how to change a Ford Proximity key battery. This new method is safer than using a screwdriver to split the key and we're grateful for the comments about our previous video.
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@MichaelSveistrup 5 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing with the upload of this video and me needing to replace the batteries in my key! Great explanation, thanks :)

@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael, glad it helped :)

@Rochellery 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, glad it helped :)

@nicolahunter8989 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, so easy to follow and a quick video xx

@TheCarKeyMan 7 ай бұрын

Great stuff Nicola, really pleased it helped :)

@CarFilms 5 жыл бұрын

Very handy - no messing about, just useful stuff. Thanks!

@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul :)

@tobycarvary9059 Жыл бұрын

My focus 16 key just stopped working ,so off to fix in the morning cheers mate

@mohmah6887 5 ай бұрын

Finally the correct version of the key thanks

@TheCarKeyMan 5 ай бұрын

Thanks, hope it helped you :)

@burnz78 3 жыл бұрын

So simple, Huge thanks!!

@TheCarKeyMan 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, thanks for watching :)

@aerwynaazurine1277 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Thanks a lot!!! ❤️❤️❤️

@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@monicaspencer8281 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you this was a very easy straightforward explanation I changed battery easily and checked car all working and back to normal 🙂

@TheCarKeyMan 4 жыл бұрын

That's great Monica, glad it helped you :)

@josephsparacino7247 Жыл бұрын

🎉ko

@jackholmes6964 7 ай бұрын

Very good video he described it slowly and accurately how it should be done ✔

@TheCarKeyMan 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Jack, really appreciate your feedback :)

@lavernerobertson5227 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, my local Ford dealership was charging £65!

@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын

Laverne, that's robbery! thanks for letting us know ;)

@RuslanLagashkin 5 жыл бұрын

Lol, why not £650?

@nickjonesCSM 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, a perfect video

@TheCarKeyMan 2 жыл бұрын

Thansk Nick, really appreciate the comment :)

@sharonharidas 2 жыл бұрын

Worked well thanks !

@TheCarKeyMan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Sharon :)

@iurapanfili5939 5 жыл бұрын

Danke 👍👍

@mrbananadood7066 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU

@TheCarKeyMan Жыл бұрын

You're welcome :)

@kobojohn30 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for help

@TheCarKeyMan Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Nikos :)

@bubbajohn8131 5 жыл бұрын

Nice one 😀 Only the second video on KZfaq 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 😥

@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын

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 :)

@mikewellwood1412 5 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@franciscasodderland3646 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@TheCarKeyMan 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Francisca, glad it helped :)

@Grindhousewatch2007 5 жыл бұрын

Hey,this is the right way! 😊

@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын

I'm not a fan of this method. It is safer, but it chews up the key a bit. But thanks for the comments

@bb33gtr4 5 жыл бұрын

spot on thanks !

@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome:)

@alisonglennon3516 7 ай бұрын

Briliant...just saved me £9 at timpsons❤

@TheCarKeyMan 7 ай бұрын

That's great news, really pleased it helped you :)

@benoitj3560 3 жыл бұрын

Merci ! From France

@TheCarKeyMan 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome J, hope life in France is good and you're staying safe :)

@peteyeoman2720 Жыл бұрын

Many thanks, all good 🙂

@TheCarKeyMan Жыл бұрын

Great stuff Pete, thanks for watching :)

@joyegreg 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Like having a dad on KZfaq.

@TheCarKeyMan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joy! I'll take that :)

@hgaturno13 3 жыл бұрын

Excelent Master .......!!!!!

@TheCarKeyMan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching :)

@MS-qo4yl 3 жыл бұрын

Thanx you

@TheCarKeyMan 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Marina, glad it helped you :)

@malcolmkeen7756 2 жыл бұрын

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).

@TheCarKeyMan 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@malcolmkeen7756 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@aminhusseini8309 2 жыл бұрын

🔥

@mikeos1 5 жыл бұрын

Luckily, I did mine without mishaps by using your previous video. Surprised you haven't now deleted the original video.

@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@Payynnee299 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын

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

@mikewellwood1412 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, sorry about that. Do you mean the cover that hides the key blade?

@mikewellwood1412 5 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын

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?

@TheCarKeyMan 5 жыл бұрын

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@adamali7 4 жыл бұрын

Would I need to get my key reprogrammed to my fiesta if i change the battery?

@TheCarKeyMan 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, No not normally. We change hundreds every month, and never have a problem

@williamturner9532 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheCarKeyMan . Nm. Mmmxccvbnmmmm

@slawomirniedzwiecki229 4 жыл бұрын

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

@TheCarKeyMan 4 жыл бұрын

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

@cocjeanie 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@TheCarKeyMan 4 жыл бұрын

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 :)