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Replacing battery in key fob


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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.

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No, just replace the battery.   It will work just the same.

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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.

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Got it sorted, just a straight swoop of battery, no reprograming needed.

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I've changed at least half a dozen batteries in Ford keys.   Never had a problem.

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