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02-06-2011, 09:38 PM | #1 | ||
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My car tells me that the battery is running low in the remote. What it doesn't do is tell me how to do it or does it for me. I was impressed that it actually knew the battery was running flat.
I've looked at the key fob and can't workout how to open it to replace the battery. I can get the back off to expose the key inside, but where is the battery. Anyone got any idea's? Thanks |
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02-06-2011, 10:00 PM | #2 | ||
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What kind of fob is it that you have? Maybe a little info about your particular car may help us out. Have you checked out your owners manual for some tips?
It is great that it gives you a warning so you aren't left with a flat key suddenly one day. |
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It's a MA Mondeo XR5. It is one of those keyless units. I've misplaced the manual. Last I saw it was when I was cleaning out the car. Think I put it somewhere safe. So safe, I can't find it |
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03-06-2011, 05:25 PM | #4 | ||
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Have a look at Talkford.com someone there will be able to help you out. The number of XR5 forum members are not as vocal as they used to be.
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03-06-2011, 08:50 PM | #5 | ||
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I think you stick a small screwdriver in the cutout bit and twist to pry it apart
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04-06-2011, 05:21 PM | #6 | ||
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Thanks guys for your help. Not had any luck. Found the manual, but has instructions only for the flick key. I have a keyless fob. Think I'll take a walk over to ford on Monday and get them to sort it out.
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04-06-2011, 06:28 PM | #7 | ||
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Ooops . . went to post the relevant pages from the manual and realised they were just the blade keyfobs. D'oh!
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05-06-2011, 07:31 PM | #8 | ||
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Hopefully this will help you out, it looks like you need to get in there and pry the two halves apart.
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06-06-2011, 09:16 AM | #9 | ||
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06-06-2011, 06:16 PM | #10 | ||
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Thankyou. I'll give it a go now.
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06-06-2011, 06:29 PM | #11 | ||
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Once again thanks for your help talkativebanana and Dallas. Followed the instructions, simple in the end. I had a spare battery as it's the same as one on a computer. I used a sunglasses screwdriver and did the job perfectly. Once again thanks for your help.
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06-06-2011, 09:43 PM | #12 | ||
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Oh great! Glad that it helped. Good to know it's a relatively easy process for when I need to do it in the future.
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