Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles

How to Replace the Key Fob Battery on a Fiesta

Model: Ford Fiesta MK V, MK 5, Fiesta 5 - Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Part: Key

See other generations:
Video tutorial

Is the remote battery dead? Here’s how to change the battery in the Fiesta key fob. Take your key fob and use a screwdriver to pry apart the two halves of the plastic key cover until they separate. Remove the two plastic halves, then take out the worn battery.

Get a new one of the same size and voltage and insert it into the designated slot. Reassemble the two halves of the remote cover by pressing them together.

Check if the remote works (press the lock and unlock buttons).


Updated on 15 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


Related tutorials

Ford Fiesta (2008-2017 / Fiesta 6, MK VI, MK 6) In just a few minutes, you will remove and replace the battery of the key fob for the Ford Fiesta. First, take your key fob and press the small side …
Ford Fiesta (2002-2008 / MK V, MK 5, Fiesta 5) In today's video, we will see how to replace the battery in the key fob of various Ford models. First, obtain a new 2032 battery rated at 12 volts: i…
Ford Fiesta (2008-2017 / Fiesta 6, MK VI, MK 6) To replace the key battery on a Ford Fiesta, you need to pry open the groove that separates the key from the key fob: once the key is detached from t…

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Fiesta 2008-2017 - What does the wrench light on my Ford Fiesta mean? Read answer
    • Fiesta 2008-2017 - What does the orange light with a wrench mean on the Ford Fiesta? Read answer

How to Remove the Toll Tag Holder from the Car Windscreen

The toll tag holder is usually attached to the car windscreen to ensure that the toll tag functions immediately when passing through barriers. However, if you decide to remove the holder, you should follow this procedure: - Insert the toll tag into the holder; - Pull the holder inwards to detach it from the windscreen; you can use a glass scraper or a stiff plastic card to assist you; After removing the holder, it is essential to remove the adhesive from the windscreen. To remove the adhesive, we recommend using a solvent-based spray that will remove the glue without clouding the area.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos