How to Open Your 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata Key Fob & Change Battery

If your Mazda keyless entry remote is not open doors perfectly, the cell battery most likely needs to be changed. In this article, we explained how to open your keyless entry remote and change your Mazda key battery.
What size battery does 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata remote key fob required
Changing battery in remote key fob require flat head screwdriver and one CR2025 battery. Prepare these materials and tools before opening and make sure to match the type of your fob’s batteries.- 1xCR2025 battery
- flat head screwdriver
Simple steps to change the battery in your car's key fob
Inside of your key fob installed tiny coin cell battery. Delicately try to pry apart your fob with pry tools. Replace 1 CR2025 battery with flat head screwdriver.
Now it's time to install new battery in fob’s case. Be sure to connect the battery the right way around in a circuit. Your key fob will not work if you place battery wrong way.
When the new battery installed, check remote key fob by pressing buttons. If everything is functioning, assemble your fob’s shell in reverse order.
The last thing to do is put your cover back on fob. Gently try to assemble the pieces in place by hands from top to bottom. If your keyless entry remote shell firmly closed, we done. If not, repeat the last step.
How to replace the battery video guide
How To Replace A Mazda Miata MX-5 Key Fob Battery (2006-2013)