How to Change VW Key Fob Battery

Volkswagen vehicles have been manufactured with high-quality materials and expert craftsmanship. However, even the longest-lasting Volkswagen key fob battery will eventually need to be replaced. If you’re getting ready to head out to Overland Park and you try to unlock and start your Volkswagen but nothing happens, there’s no need to fret. It’s likely that your key fob needs to have the battery replaced. But what if you don’t know how to? Bud Brown Volkswagen has you covered. Today, our service team is going to go over:

• What kind of battery you need for your VW key fob
• How to open a VW key fob
• How to change a VW key fob battery
• How to start your Volkswagen with a dead key fob
• Where to get a key fob replacement

Different Types of Volkswagen Key Fob Batteries

Before we go over how to change the battery in a VW key fob, it’s important that you know which key fob you have. This is because depending on the model year of your Volkswagen, the key fob battery needed could vary. If you find that you don’t have the right battery, feel free to take the drive from Lenexa to our parts department for assistance. Here are the two main types of batteries your Volkswagen key fob might utilize:

• CR1632 Battery: If your Volkswagen vehicle is a bit older, it’s likely it takes a CR1632 battery. This key fob style looks more like a traditional car key.
• CR2032 Battery: Most newer Volkswagen vehicles made after 1999 utilize a CR2032 battery. This key style has a small pod shape with buttons on the side and a physical emergency key.

Once you’ve determined which battery you need, you’re ready to learn how to change a VW key fob battery!

How to Open a VW Key Fob for Battery Replacement

Whether you drive an older Volkswagen or one of the newer models, the steps on how to open a VW key fob for battery replacement are easy to follow. Most drivers can even do it in their own Shawnee garage, all you need is a small flat-head screwdriver or pry tool. If you’re using a flat-head screwdriver, we suggest you wrap the head with a small piece of tape to avoid damaging your key fob. Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, let’s take a look at how to change the battery in a VW key fob:

1. Release the emergency key on your newer Volkswagen key fob.
2. On your key fob, locate a small seam where you can begin separating the key fob cover with your fingers.
3. Once you have a large enough space, carefully use your pry tool or screwdriver to slowly separate the two parts.
4. Locate the dead battery and replace it with the new one. Take note of the positive and negative terminals.
5. Snap together the key fob tightly and you should be good to go!

Additional Volkswagen Key Tips

Now that we know how to change the battery in a VW key fob, there are some additional pieces of information you should keep in mind. Let’s take a look at some more Volkswagen key tips:

• If your key fob battery needs to be replaced, you can still start and enter your vehicle. Use the emergency key in the key fob to get access to your vehicle. Once inside, you can put your dead key fob up to the push-to-start button and it will allow you to start your vehicle.
• If you’ve misplaced your Volkswagen key, feel free to get in touch with our parts center for a key fob replacement.

Count on Bud Brown Volkswagen for Assistance!

Whether you need a new Volkswagen key fob or you want other service advice, the team at Bud Brown Volkswagen is here to help. We want to make sure that you’re able to tackle your Olathe drives without a problem. There’s no better team to have behind your back than ours. If you have additional questions, please let us know how we can help!