2016 CX-5 Touring Red Key Warning Light

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Wobbs91

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2016 Mazda CX-5 Touring

• Sep 30, 2016

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Hi everyone. I have a 2016 Mazda CX-5 Touring with just 15k miles. This week the Start/Stop button started flashing amber when I go to start and when the car is running and I get the red key warning light while the car is running. Others have suggested that it could be the key fob battery but I am doubtful as this car is about a year old and locking/unlocking doors with the key is no problem even from a distance. Any suggestions? The car runs good but I want to get rid of this light!

 

mazdadude

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'16.5 Mazda CX-5 Touring

• Sep 30, 2016

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Try your other fob#2 and see what happens?

Then if it works fine, you can be assured that the problem lies within fob#1, most likely the battery. (detect)

 

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robertmazda

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2013 CX-5 Touring

• Sep 30, 2016

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What does the owner's manual say about this? I'm sure this is covered in there and that you did consult that book?

 

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halfast3

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'15 CX-5 AWD, Touring; '11 Golf TDi, bitte halten Sie den Atem

• Sep 30, 2016

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mazdadude said:

Try your other fob#2 and see what happens?

Then if it works fine, you can be assured that the problem lies within fob#1, most likely the battery. (detect)

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Agreed. The fob battery is easy to change. Ours both needed replacement at 2+ years and around 16k miles.

 

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Wobbs91

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2016 Mazda CX-5 Touring

• Oct 1, 2016

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halfast3 said:

Agreed. The fob battery is easy to change. Ours both needed replacement at 2+ years and around 16k miles.

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I will give this a try. I bought the car used and it came with just one key fob so I can't try the other unfortunately. Will swap battery and post update.

 

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Wobbs91

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2016 Mazda CX-5 Touring

• Oct 1, 2016

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Wobbs91 said:

I will give this a try. I bought the car used and it came with just one key fob so I can't try the other unfortunately. Will swap battery and post update.

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Update: New battery. Same problem. Owners manual says to see a dealer. Open to suggestions.

 

minnesotaart

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2014 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD w/Tech

• Oct 1, 2016

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Not covered under warranty? Did you buy it from a dealer? You should have gotten 2 fobs - they are expensive and only the dealer can program them!

 

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Wobbs91

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2016 Mazda CX-5 Touring

• Oct 1, 2016

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minnesotaart said:

Not covered under warranty? Did you buy it from a dealer? You should have gotten 2 fobs - they are expensive and only the dealer can program them!

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I'm not sure if it's covered or not. I bought the car at an insurance auction after it was in a fender bender. I'll have to check once it's registered (finishing up the repair). Was fine for a while but the light started to appear this week.