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Replacing the Remote Key Battery on Ford Fiesta

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

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Is your remote key not working anymore? Let’s see how to replace the battery in the key. Take your remote key and, using a screwdriver, separate the cover from the metal key: separate the two parts. Once the two parts are separated, remove the plastic piece where the battery is located.

Extract the worn battery, take a new one of the same size and voltage. Rejoin the two cover parts of your remote: fit the metal key into the cover.

Check the operation of the remote key in all its parts after fitting the new battery.


Updated on 7 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


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