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How to Repair a Mazda 2 Key Fob Many modern vehicles are equipped with key fobs that help you park your car in a tight area. If these keys fail and break, it can be costly to replace them. Fortunately, most key fobs are repairable cheaply at home. You can purchase a new battery from the local hardware store or big-box stores, and the majority models will require a simple screwdriver to get rid of the old battery. Keys lost or stolen While it's nice that cars have key fobs for keys but they also make it easier for thieves to steal your vehicle. These small electronic devices allow you to open your doors and operate functions from afar. They do this by using radio signals that connect to the car's receiver. Most modern Mazda cars have transponder chips on the key fob, which needs to be programmed, or “paired,” with the vehicle. It's a challenging process, but it's not impossible. Depending on the year and model of your car it is possible to visit a dealer or automotive locksmith to accomplish the task. Certain vehicles require that the code be programmed via the computer in the vehicle, but others can be created by an automotive locksmith without needing to connect to the system of your car. You can find a replacement Mazda key fob at your auto dealership, but that may be an expensive option. Find a locksmith in your area who can work on a variety of models and makes. They will be able to cut the key and program it for you at a lower price. Alternately, you can purchase your own replacement Mazda key fob through an online retailer like We Buy Key Fobs. You can upload a clear picture of your old key fobs for an estimate, and bring them in to have the battery replaced. Buttons that are broken or damaged If the buttons on the key fob do not function it is possible to get it fixed. A damaged key fob could be a frustrating thing to deal with, especially when you're trying to start your car. A broken or damaged button isn't just expensive to replace but also difficult to determine. The car key fob needs to be connected to your receiver of the vehicle in order for it to function properly. The connection could be disrupted through a variety of causes, including physical damage or water. Reprogramming may be necessary if the key fob was damaged by any means. A dead battery in your key fob could cause it to stop working properly. Before you remove the batteries from your key fob, look through the owner's guide to find out if the key fob requires special batteries. Once you've done this you can replace the old batteries with new ones. If you have an additional key fob, try it to determine whether the issue is still there. If it does, the issue is probably related to the buttons on your mazda 2 key fob . They likely need to be pressed in a specific way to function so you'll need to dismantle your key fob and clean it. You can also adjust the buttons, but in a lot of cases, this isn't likely in your favor. Your car will not start It can be frightening when you press the button on your fob, but nothing happens. Fortunately, the majority of the time this is due to the fact that your battery of the key fob has gone bad. This is a common issue. It's an excellent idea to keep a spare battery in your wallet or purse. The positive side is that replacing the battery is relatively easy. Just remove the old battery, and then carefully replace it. Make sure that the new battery is properly seated in the case, and then put it back in place. Another possibility is that your car's receiver is damaged. It's difficult to determine the cause of this issue however, you could try to re-programme your fob and see if this fixes it. Switch on your ignition and then press your locks or unlock buttons eight times in a maximum 10 second period. This will cause the system to resynchronize with your transmitter. If you have a spare key fob, you can use it to start your vehicle. If you don't have a spare key fob, your Mazda owner's guide or the manufacturer's site may have an answer. If you are unable to locate anything to replace the fob, then you may have to replace the whole fob. If this is the case, make an appointment with Holiday Mazda in Fond Du Lac, WI to repair or replace the fob. Replacement We're all familiar with the uncanny ability of car keys to disappear into pockets of coats, under couches and other places where they should not be. In the past, losing a key was not a major issue as you'd simply go to an locksmith or the dealership to purchase a new one. Modern cars have a complex electronic key that can not only unlock and lock the vehicle but also perform cool things like open the windows or call the car from a parking lot. The fobs need the expertise of an auto locksmith to program and replace and program, which is why they're not inexpensive. We spoke with a few dealers to find out how much it will cost to replace fobs in some popular and high-end models. Prices ranged from about $150 to $400, with a few at the highest end of the range. The majority of modern vehicles come with fobs with a transponder chip which needs to be programmed, and these require the assistance of an auto locksmith or dealer. The good news is that the codes for these keyfobs are usually kept in the database of the dealership. This means that, in the event of losing yours, you'll be able to replace it at a low or free of charge. Keep the code number in a secure location (not in your vehicle).