2021–2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata key fob battery
The 2021–2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata key fob takes a CR2032, a 20 × 3.2 mm 3 V lithium cell. Below: how to open it, what to do if it dies, and the manual we checked.
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Tip: change the spare key at the same time. Both cells usually age together.
Quick facts
Before you start
- Get a new CR2032 cell from a fresh pack.
- Work over a table or soft cloth so small parts and buttons don’t get lost.
- Note which way the old battery faces before you take it out.
- Keep loose coin cells away from children and pets. See coin battery safety.
How to replace the 2021–2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata key fob battery
- Slide the knob and remove the lower cover
- Press the tab to release the upper cover, then pry it off with a tape-wrapped flat screwdriver
- Lift off the cap and remove the old cell
- Fit the new CR2032 with the + side facing up and refit the cap
- Refit the upper cover, then hook the lower cover tabs into their slots and snap it on
Confirmed in the 2021, 2022 and 2023 MX-5 Miata owner's manuals (CR2032 in all).
After you change the battery
- Press lock and unlock from a few metres away. The car should react on the first press.
- On push-button start cars, start the engine once with the fob in your pocket.
- If nothing happens, re-open the fob and check the battery direction and contacts. More fixes: key fob not working after a battery change.
About the CR2032 battery
CR2032 is a 20 mm × 3.2 mm, 3 V lithium cell with a typical capacity of about 225 mAh. The same size is sold as DL2032, ECR2032, KCR2032, 5004LC. A CR2012 or CR2016 or CR2025 has the same diameter but is thinner, so it can fit loosely and runs down sooner. Stick with CR2032.
Photos from Mazda MX-5 Miata owners
No owner photos yet for this generation.
Other vehicles that use a CR2032
2020–2023 Mazda CX-302021–2025 Mazda CX-52020 Mazda CX-52023–2024 Mazda CX-502021–2023 Mazda CX-92020 Mazda CX-92019–2023 Mazda Mazda32020 Mazda Mazda62020 Mazda MX-5 Miata2021–2025 Nissan Rogue
Other Mazda MX-5 Miata years
Questions
What battery does the 2021–2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata key fob use?
1 × CR2032 (smart key).
How many batteries does the 2021–2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata key fob need?
1 CR2032 cell.
Can I use a CR2012 or CR2016 or CR2025 instead of a CR2032?
It has the same 20 mm diameter but is thinner, so it can lose contact and runs down sooner. Use a CR2032.
Which battery names are the same as CR2032?
DL2032, ECR2032, KCR2032, 5004LC are the same size as CR2032.
Do I need to reprogram the key after changing the battery?
Most key fobs keep their pairing when the battery is changed. If the fob stops working, check the battery direction and contacts first; our troubleshooting guide covers the rest.
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