How to Start the Mazda 3 Axela When the Key Fob Battery is Dead?
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When the Mazda 3 Axela key fob battery is dead, place the key in the designated key fob recognition area and press the start button to start the engine. Vehicles equipped with a keyless start system have a specific area inside the car for key fob recognition. If the battery is dead, placing the key fob in this area allows the vehicle to start normally. The Mazda 3 Axela is a vehicle produced by Changan Mazda Automobile. It is the third model to adopt the new-generation SKYACTIV technology and the KODO design theme. This model is equipped with two SKYACTIV gasoline engines: the SKYACTIV-G 1.5L, which was first introduced to the Chinese market, and the high-efficiency SKYACTIV-G 2.0L engine.
I have quite a bit of experience dealing with a dead key fob when starting the Mazda3 Axela. Usually, I use the small metal key that comes with the fob to unlock the car door first. After sitting in the driver's seat, I place the dead key fob close to the start button—like putting it in a pocket or near the steering wheel—then hold it there while pressing the start button. Actually, even when the key fob's battery is dead, the internal chip can still emit a weak signal, and the car can detect it to start the engine. It's a good idea to keep a CR2032 battery in the car for emergencies—replacing it yourself is easy, so you won't have this hassle next time, and it saves time to avoid the awkwardness of rushing to work.
