How to Replace the Battery in a 2017 Mazda 6 Key Fob

How to Replace the Battery in a 2017 Mazda 6 Key Fob

If your 6 keyless entry remote isn't working perfectly, the cell battery most likely must to be changed. In this post, we described how to open your keyless entry remote and replace your Mazda key battery step by step.

What type battery does 2017 Mazda 6 remote key fob take

Before going to disassembly remote key fob be sure that you have all required tools and materials: 1xCR2025 battery and flat head screwdriver.
  • 1xCR2025 battery
  • flat head screwdriver

Step by step guide

A small button cell battery installed inside the your keyless entry remote. Move the key out of the way if it is in the keyless entry remote.

Delicately try to pry apart your remote key fob with hands or flat head screwdriver. Change 1 CR2025 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Replace old battery with new one CR2025. Be sure to connect the battery the right way around in a circuit. Your keyless entry remote will not work if you place battery wrong way.

Before assembling keyless entry fob's case, check that everything working fine by testing buttons on key fob.

The last thing to do is put your cover back on fob. Carefully try to put the pieces together by hands from top to bottom. If your keyless entry remote shell tightly closed, we done. If not, repeat the last step.

Video of remote key fob opening

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Frequently Asked Questions

Keyless entry remote of Mazda 6 use 1xCR2025 batteries. Most CR2025 batteries are under $6 depending on the brand, size packaging and type you buy. Take your old battery to the store, with you to find a proper replacement.

Often, after key fob battery replace, reprogramming not required. Key fob reprogramming procedure often described in user's manual of your vehicle.

Yes, you can change battery in your 2017 Mazda 6 key yourself. Most hard part is to disassembly fob’s case. It's pretty simple with our instruction.

The cost to replace the battery in remote key fob is in range $50-600 depending on the car and the service station.

You should change batteries inside remote key fob of modern cars at least every 3-4 years. lifespan of battery differ on their amount of use, quality and operating conditions.

These symptoms will alert you that it's probably time to change battery in your 2017 Mazda 6: you didn't change battery more than 4 years, low key battery indicator on dashboard, multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors required and signal strength reduced.
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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: WAZSKE13D01
  2. Models: 2013-2018 Mazda 6