how can i replace a battery in zafira key fob?

If you take more than 3 minutes to replace the battery you will need to reset the code.

To do this you can synchronise the key with the ignition by putting the key into the ignition and briefly pressing the lock and unlock within the first 30 seconds.

Henry Root
February 2009

Hold the opposite ends of the key (the bit that fastens to your key ring in one hand and the business end of the key in the other) and pull. This will remove the part with the key teeth on it. You are then left with the alarm part. This then splits into two halves - put the unit on a flat surface with the buttons downward, the either prise the two halves apart with your fingernail or a small screwdriver. As you remove the top section, the battery will be exposed. To reassemble, just reverse these instructions. When reassembling the key part will only fit back onto the alarm part one way so don't force it if it doesn't go first time. There is a slot on the alarm section that the key part has a corresponding lug to. Pretty sure you don't need the key resetting. Good luck!

Chris
October 2007