How to Open Your 1994 Mazda MX-6 Key Fob and Change Battery

How to Open Your 1994 Mazda MX-6 Key Fob and Change Battery

Remote key fob allow access to your auto. If the keyless entry remote battery is dead or weak you will lose your keyless entry fob's ability to use remote opportunities. Yes, it is possible to change the battery in your remote key fob by yourself. All tools, that you need is explained in this article.

What kind of battery key fob require

Before going to disassembly remote key fob be sure that you have all recommended tools and materials: flat head screwdriver and CR2016 batteries.
  • flat head screwdriver
  • 2xCR2016 batteries

Step by step instruction

Inside of your keyless entry remote installed coin battery. Accurately try to pry apart your remote key fob with flat head screwdriver. Remove 2xCR2016 batteries with flat head screwdriver.

Replace old batteries with fresh one CR2016. Battery must be installed with the same polarity as was a previous. Your remote key fob will not work if you by mistake put battery wrong way.

Before assembling fob’s case, verify that all is functioning by pressing buttons on circuit board.

The last thing to do is put your cover back on fob. Accurately try to assemble the pieces together by hands from top to bottom. Inspect your fob shell for gaps. If it is not firmly closed try to repeat last step.

Video of key disassembly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Key fob of Mazda MX-6 use 2xCR2016 batteries. Most CR2016 batteries are under $5 depending on the size packaging, type and brand you buy. You can take old battery to the store, with you to find a proper replacement.

Keyless entry remote in most of cases reprogramming not needed after battery replace. If your key not working, recheck new battery voltage. If it is not help, read user's manual or contact local dealer.

Replacing your keyless entry remote battery is simple to do in 1994 Mazda MX-6. Most of car manufacturers think of the customers and make a special hole for key fob disassembly.

Dealer service pricing for replace the battery in remote key fob is from $30 to as high as $500 depending on the brand.

Key fob batteries in Mazda MX-6 should be changed every 3-4 years, also this will vary based on frequency of use and quality. If your key fob reduced signal strength, you should replace batteries before it stop close doors and make problems for you.

These symptoms will warning you that it's possible time to replace battery in your Mazda MX-6: key fob buttons not working, multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors required, you didn't change battery more than 4 years and signal strength reduced.
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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: GQ43VT7T
  2. Models: 1994-1997 Mazda MX-6