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