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Changing the Battery in Your Mazda 3 Key Fob Its frustrating to pull into your car at the end of a long day and discover that your key fob is dead This is a straightforward fix that can be found at a major box retailer or at a hardware store A spare key fob for your Mazda 3 is an inexpensive way to avoid having to take your vehicle to a dealership to have them reprogram your keys Battery Replacement You can replace the battery on your Mazda 3 keyfob at home mazda key fob battery should only replace it if the battery dies or if you see a message reading Low keyfob battery on the multiinformation display Replace battery To open the key fobs case Youll need a tape wrapped flathead screwdriver as well as some patience Find a gap or notch in the bottom of the metal part of your Mazda 3s key fob and then insert the tip of the screwdriver in it to pry off the lower part Repeat the procedure for the top piece of metal but be sure not to scratch the rubber ring at the bottom of the case Once the fobs case is opened youll notice a slot on either side of the case that houses the battery Use the tapewrapped flathead screwdriver to gently pry the case open starting with one side and shifting to the other Take out the old CR2025 and replace it with a new one making sure to place it faceup to ensure proper polarity Finally put the cap of the battery back on and reattach both sides to the key fobs case Continue pressing until you hear them click Now that youve replaced the battery Check the fob to verify that it works by locking and unlocking your doors If everything appears to be working then youre able to use your Mazda 3s remote features for the first time Pairing Issues If your key fob stops functioning suddenly this could indicate that the transmitter in the car has been damaged It is usually a job for a professional and you require a 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 might be defective This could happen if the keyfob was dropped exposed to saltwater or the touch of dirty fingers To determine the cause of the issue you will need to locate a tiny key located in the seam of the fob that allows you to open it and take out the circuit board Then you will be able to check for any damage or corrosion on the chip To avoid damaging the chip it is best to use a fresh paper towel You may also examine the battery connectors terminals and check if theyre damaged or cracked If this is the case carefully soldering them back in place can often restore the function of the key fob In the same way you can examine the buttons to determine whether theyve been worn out or damaged If the buttons are loose they can be soldered back as well unless a button has physically snapped off Interference Signals Few things are more frustrating than looking at an No Fob Detected message when trying to start your car It typically happens at most inconvenient time such as when you are late for work or picking up children from schooldaycare There are some things you can try to figure out whats the cause Interference signals can cause the remote key fob not to function properly It can be caused by things like weather conditions buildings and transmitters that operate on the same frequency Interference can also occur when you have equipment from an aftermarket manufacturer installed in the vehicle that transmits at the same frequency as the key fob In addition if your key fob is exposed to water or salt water it may be damaged Water can get into the rubber seals of the electronic chip particularly in the event that the key fob is submerged in water for a long duration This can cause the chip to stop working and require replacement of the key fob If you have a programable key you can clean the chip with isopropyl Alcohol or an electronic cleaner to aid in its come back to normal If this doesnt work it is likely that the chip is fried and requires replacement Lockingunlocking the Doors The key fobs buttons send electronic signals to a solenoid inside the car that then converts that signal into a mechanical action that locks and unlocks doors If your door lock doesnt work it could be due to an issue with the solenoid This will require experts from auto repair shops to examine A dead 12 volt battery can cause the fob to stop functioning properly This could happen if the battery fails to charge or if the contacts are corrosionprone This problem can be fixed in a matter of minutes by replacing the battery If the key fob doesnt work after you replace the battery or reprogram it the issue could be related to the receiver module This device receives radio frequency signals from the key fob and interprets them to control the functions of the vehicle It can be a costly repair if it is damaged To verify if this is true insert your spare key into the key slot Then turn the ignition on Press the key fob button two times within 10 seconds without removing it The Mazda 3 system synchronizes the key to the vehicle and you can now use it as your primary driving remote This lets you program up three keys