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Changing the Battery in Your Mazda 3 Key Fob It can be a bit frustrating to pull into your car at the end of a long hard day and find that the key fob is dead This is a simple fix that can be found at a major box retailer or at a hardware store The addition of a spare key fob to your Mazda 3 can be an costeffective way to stay away from having to be transported to a dealership and having them reprogram your keys Battery Replacement You can change the battery on your Mazda 3 keyfob at home You should only replace it if the battery dies or if you see a message reading Low keyfob battery on the multiinformation display Replace battery Youll need a flathead screwdriver tape and patience to open the case Find a gap or notch in the bottom portion of the metal of the Mazda 3s key fob and insert the head of the screwdriver to remove the lower half Repeat this process for the top portion of the metal however be careful not to damage the rubber ring at the bottom of the key fobs case Once the fob case has been opened youll notice the slot on either side of the case that houses the battery Make use of the tapewrapped flathead screwdriver to gently open the case starting at one end and moving to the opposite Take out the old CR2025 and replace it with a new one ensuring that you put it on its face to ensure the correct orientation Attach the cap to the battery the other side and attach both sides of your key fob case by pressing until they click After replacing the battery Check the fob to make sure its working by locking and unlocking your doors If everything appears to be working then youre able to use your Mazda 3s remote capabilities in the road Pairing Issues If your key fob stop working suddenly it could be a sign that the transmitter in the car is damaged Its usually a task that requires a professional You will require a brand new key fob If youve tried to change the battery and reprogramme the key fob but its not working the chip inside the key fob could be faulty This could happen if the key fob has been dropped on hard surfaces exposed to salt water or even touched by dirty hands Youll need the tiny key that is built into the seam to take off the circuit board and determine the issue You can then examine the electronic chip for damage or corrosion It is best to use a clean towel to avoid damaging the microchip You may also take a close look at the battery connectors terminals and check if theyre cracked or broken If this is the case then carefully attaching them back can usually restore the function of the key fob You can also check the buttons for damage or wear If the buttons are loose they can be soldered back and also if a button has physically snapped off Interference Signals Few things are more frustrating than glancing at the No Fob Detected message when trying to start your car This typically happens at most unpopular moments like when you are late for work or when you are picking up your children from daycareschool The good news is that there are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue and determine the cause Interference signals can cause the remote key fob not to function properly This could be caused by things like weather conditions buildings and transmitters that operate on the same frequency Interference can occur when your vehicle is equipped with aftermarket equipment that transmits at the same frequency as your key fob Additionally if the key fob is exposed to salt or water seawater it may be damaged The rubber seals on the chips electronic components can be shattered by water particularly when it is submerged over an extended period of time such as in the ocean or a pool at the beach The chip can stop working and require replacement of the keyfob If you have a key which can be programmed to work you can clean it with isopropyl and electronic cleaners to bring it back to its original function If this does not work the chip is likely to be fried and will require to be replaced Locking or Unlocking the Doors The buttons on the key fob transmit electronic signals to the solenoid of the car which then transforms the signal into mechanical action This locks and unlocks doors If the door lock is not working it could be a solenoid malfunction that requires some analysis with the help of an expert auto repair shop A dead 12 volt battery could also prevent the fob from functioning properly This can happen if the battery loses charge or if the contacts become corroded and stop conducting electricity The good news is that a new battery is able to resolve this issue in a matter of minutes If the key fob wont work after you replace the battery or reprogram it then the problem may be related to the receiver module This device receives radio frequency signals from the key fob and interprets them to control the vehicles functions It could be a costly repair if it malfunctions To test if this is true insert your spare key into the key slot Then turn mazda 2 key fob Press the key fob button two times within 10 seconds without removing it The Mazda 3 system will now connect the key to the car and you can use it as your primary remote for driving You can program up to three keys this manner