CallMeSteven Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 I bought my Focus in December 2019 (seems ages ago聽馃榾). The first main service is due in December, but I may get in done聽around early November. Just asking now as it's on my mind, are the fob batteries changed every service ?聽 聽 Many thanks 聽 聽 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andypsp Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Normally last a year then you'll need to fit a new one in. Doubt the dealer will do that as part of the service for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyr55 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 I have a service contract with my dealer and they change the battery free on service ( 2 years) only if you remind them !!聽 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallMeSteven Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 @Amdyr55 Many thanks, I thought that was the case. I will get the fob battery changed, plus the spare. After 14 months both fobs are working fine, but better be on the safe side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff-d Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Mine lasted over three years on my mk3.5. You will get a low battery message on the vehicle display when it needs changing. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallMeSteven Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 @jeff-d I presume the battery cannot be changed yourself as the fob would need re-programmed? (That was why I thought that as the service is two yearly, it would be wiser to get it changed then) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comares2001 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Takes a couple of minutes to change the battery yourself if you follow handbook instructions no programming required. Taking it to a dealer just lets them overcharge for a battery and labour unless your lucky 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pragmatix Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Had my car for 3 years and 46k miles just changed the battery as the low battery warning came on 拢2 and 5 mins both fobs done. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallMeSteven Posted March 13, 2021 Author Share Posted March 13, 2021 Found a video on Youtube, looks very easy聽 聽 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff-d Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Yes, it's that easy. One additional thing that you can do whilst it's apart is to ensure that the battery contacts are clean. I also avoid touching the battery with greasy fingers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_bound Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Message just came up in my dash, so will be changing the battery when I get around to getting one.聽 How long do I have after the message first comes up?聽 Also is it definitely a CR2032 as the YouTube videos say? Never had to change the one in my Mk2 keyfob in 12 years, there's progress for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 2 hours ago, south_bound said: Never had to change the one in my Mk2 keyfob in 12 years, there's progress for you! Newer technology isn't necessarily better, just look at 'battery' cars 馃ぃ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wino Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Yes, it's a CR2032 but don't expect it to last that long perhaps 2023 at a push聽馃槃 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_bound Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 12 hours ago, StephenFord said: Newer technology isn't necessarily better, just look at 'battery' cars 馃ぃ To be fair, the Mk2 fob only needed to do anything for the split second I pushed on the button聽 to lock or unlock.聽 The new one is keyless entry and keyless start so is probably always scanning and using battery to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, south_bound said: To be fair, the Mk2 fob only needed to do anything for the split second I pushed on the button聽 to lock or unlock.聽 The new one is keyless entry and keyless start so is probably always scanning and using battery to do it. My point exactly LOL I have no issue at all having to put my key in the ignition, and twisting. I rented a car last year with 'keyless', I absolutely hated it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, StephenFord said: My point exactly LOL I have no issue at all having to put my key in the ignition, and twisting. I rented a car last year with 'keyless', I absolutely hated it... I hated going back to a keyed ignition in the Golf after the keyless start in the Focus.聽 I found in winter my hands would get too cold after even a 30 minute walk to turn the key when I got back to the car.聽 And of course I couldn't get the heating on without doing that... I don't like keyless entry but found keyless start to be really useful.聽 Each to their own at the end of the day.聽 聽 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 22 minutes ago, TomsFocus said: ...I found in winter my hands would get too cold after even a 30 minute walk to turn the key when I got back to the car.聽 聽 Tom, are you a closet snowflake? LOL 馃ぃ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 1 minute ago, StephenFord said: Tom, are you a closet snowflake? LOL 馃ぃ Lol, this damn body has been failing more & more over the last few years!聽 Within 5 minutes of being outside now I'm losing most of the feeling in my left arm/hand despite wearing a thick coat and gloves! 聽 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjt Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Now I understand the reason for your current avatar. And yes, getting old is no fun! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimpster Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Changed the fob battery 2032 in my Mk2 the otherday as the lock unlock range had decreased until i was stood beside it. Now i can just walk away till the memory kicks in LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex.S Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 On 12/21/2021 at 9:36 AM, TomsFocus said: Lol, this damn body has been failing more & more over the last few years!聽 Within 5 minutes of being outside now I'm losing most of the feeling in my left arm/hand despite wearing a thick coat and gloves! 聽 I鈥檝e got upper limb neuropathy ,numbness /pain in my hands mainly. As someone else mentioned getting olds great 馃馃槼 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Bloodaxe Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 36 minutes ago, Alex.S said: As someone else mentioned getting olds great 馃馃槼 Lol, I console myself with the thought that it's preferable to the alternative!馃榾聽 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex.S Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 47 minutes ago, Eric Bloodaxe said: Lol, I console myself with the thought that it's preferable to the alternative!馃榾聽 Get forgetful too , like why I鈥檓 reading this thread in the first place! My key fob battery needed replacing at 28k miles! Got the dealership to change it when in for an oil change.聽 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark-UK Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 On 12/21/2021 at 8:57 AM, StephenFord said: My point exactly LOL I have no issue at all having to put my key in the ignition, and twisting. I rented a car last year with 'keyless', I absolutely hated it... I've not put a key in the the ignition of a car since 2003, not going to start doing that again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, Mark-UK said: I've not put a key in the the ignition of a car since 2003, not going to start doing that again. I can just imagine how tiresome this would be for you, admittedly, it's an awful hassle twisting that bit of metal to fire the engine into life rather than pressing a button 馃ぃ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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