The Undertaker Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 When I put a new battery in my key fob, do I have to reprogram the fob ? the dash on my car is telling me the battery needs replacing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobr Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 No, just replace the battery. It will work just the same. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tdci-Peter Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 There have been reports of keys needing to be re-programmed to the car after a battery change, seems to depend how long the battery change took. But Ford may have improved this. If there is a problem, the re-programming is detailed in the owners manual (Page 28 in the 2013-2014 Fiesta manual), along with the battery change procedures. It will only affect the remote lock/unlock function, if it does happen. The key will still start the car. If you have no manual, go to: http://m.ford.co.uk/OwnerServices/Owners-Manual Peter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Undertaker Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 Got it sorted, just a straight swoop of battery, no reprograming needed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobr Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 I've changed at least half a dozen batteries in Ford keys. Never had a problem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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