Once the battery is changed you may have to re-sync the keyfob or it will not operate. You may not have a key entry into the vehicle.....it is hidden! The drivers side door handle will have a small slot under the handle cover. Look under the handle & you will see it. Insert your key into the slot & gently prize the cover off. This will now reveal the key insert. Insert your key into the lock & turn clockwise to unlock position. Remove the key & press the unlock on the fob. The doors should open. If the alarm sounds enter the vehicle, insert your key into the ignition & turn on. The alarm will stop & your key is re-synced. Whatever happened to simplicity!
Which side of the door handle: inside or outside the car? Does it have to be the car key that prizes off the cover underneath the door handle. And, is it the actual key ( the metal bit ) you use to prize open the door, not the fob. I am asking those questions based on your instructions. I am nowhere near a car so I am more or less asking blindly. Excellent video. Thanks.
@@suee-charles4186 Sue, look under the drivers door handle outside of the car. On the left you will see an aperture to put your car key into, gently prise off the plastic cover on the door handle without scratching paintwork. When removed you will see a key entry. Press unlock on your key fob & immediatly insert your key into the key entry, turning clockwise to unlock car. Open door, insert key into ignition & turn on. Push the plastic cover back onto the door handle. Job done!
Man I just changed the battery and of course it didn’t work. Thanks to you I removed the cover and followed your guide. And of course it didn’t work either. Just before my head was going to explode I remembered I didn’t remove the tape from underneath the battery. Now it works just flawless and I didn’t have to reprogram the key. ✌️✌️
I used this video to help me decide what battery to get while at the store without opening my key fob. Got home and yes it was the 2025 battery (I have a USA 2015 mk7 golf S). A 2032 may fit since they’re the same diameter and voltage, but it’s thicker so it might be a tight fit. You could try that if it’s all you had available otherwise buy the 2025 it calls for. I get about 3 yrs use from the battery until replacement .
I've been at this for over 2 hours with my 2016 Golf GTI . I rather stupidly had'nt removed the sticker off the back of the Duracel battery ! Yours was the only video that mentioned this minor fact so many thanks for that ! All good and no re-sync needed . Thanks again .
Vince..you saved me. BOTH of my fobs would not work on my GTi. I couldn't get in ir start the car. I called the AA and they put brand new batteries in both fobs. But only one worked. They said I'd need to take the other one to the dealer to do a full reset. But I noticed the red light was working on the one that worked so I figured the battery was not working in the second fob even tho he put a new one in. I followed your instructions and cleaned and replaced the battery...and it worked and was synced. Saved me a trip to the dealer. Thanks.
Thank you, it worked! As many commenters indicated, my 2015 Polo also needed re-sync: after changing the battery it didn't work. I just opened the car manually, then removed the key from the door, pressed the open button on the fob, and from there on it worked.
Cheers, Vince. This guide was spot on. I didn't realise you had to peel off the safety sticker at first, so thanks for making that clear. A lot easier and less fiddly than I anticipated.
Just changed the battery on the key of VW Caddy no issues. I'd have still been looking at it and wondering how to get to the battery without this useful video. Many thanks.
Many thanks. I sold my 2015 golf to my girlfriend and couldn’t remember how to change the fob battery for her (I drive a 15 year old Toyota Tacoma which doesn’t have a fob). Made short work of this little job and even provided the correct battery size and explanation. Well done
2015 Polo with both keyfobs dead for 4+ weeks (first time in 9 years) - this video worked perfectly 👌. No need to re-sync - just standing next to the car pressing at first they didn't work and then after a couple of presses they both started working. Brilliant and no need for expensive Timpsons (£25 per keyfob!).
Thanks Vince, changed both mine today. Old batteries measured about 2.9V, one wasn't working, the other was working but the car kept telling me to change the battery. First key worked fine, the second didn't work at all, even the red light on the key didn't flash. I had the batteries in & out a few times and then discovered that if you press the open and close buttons together, it does some kind of reset and the key started working again. No resync needed even after all the messing.
Great video, my Golf R warning message kept telling me the keyfob battery was low. Watched your video and luckily had the correct battery cell to hand. Soon had it changed and working perfectly.
It's late 2022 and I just did this for my 2017 Golf Alltrack key fobs. Works perfectly, and no issues with re-synching. Thanks for a great little tutorial!
I changed the battery and the fob wasn't working. Thought I had to re-synch but turns out I hadn't removed the plastic sticker from the battery terminal... duh
Many thanks for taking the time to share this video with us. My wife has a 2016 Polo and I followed your simple, quick and easy video guide and within a matter of seconds had changed the battery, with a minimum of fuss.
The best video. I really was hesitant to change the battery and it alerted me 6months prior. It eventually died ahaa. Now it took me as long as it took you. How cool ! Thanks.
Long time viewer and randomly searched UA-cam for a solution and saw your video and it is amazing how more well explained you are compared to others on this subject. So glad you have been successful on UA-cam because it is will deserved
Thank you very much just purchased my first Volkswagen 4 days ago & got the replace key fob battery had a load of 2032’s because that’s what I used in the fords but managed to find a 2025 that I had spare for an iPod doc remote just gone out to the car & it works 👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿
For Mk 7 golf, you may have to re-sync the key after battery replacement otherwise key won't lock and unlock remotely. In order to re-sync the key, press unlock button on the key fob and unlock the driver's door manually (by putting the key into the handle on the driver's door and turn it clockwise). that's all, key is re-synced and it will lock and unlock remotely
the knife tip really helped lol lots of videos of people opening it super fast and easy but when a tried it was "NO WAY this thing is opening"! Cheers, thanks for the video!
I'm so happy for two reasons: first, you give me a big aid with battery replacement of my key ( Octavia 2013), Second I' m trying to learn English and in this video, I understand all! You get clear accent!
Thank you so much! You saved me some money by not having to take it to my car salon where they always charged me far more then just the cost of the battery .
This is such a clear, plain English, and helpful video that's just saved me $AU340. Thanks so much, especially for the close video and clear, simple explanations.
another site said that a CR2032 would also work. I just successfully used a CR2032 as a replacement in my 2014 Golf key. battery won't stay down while open, but replacing the cover does work and keeps the battery in
Thanks, friend. My buddy's GTI key fob battery died tonight on the shittiest, snowiest storm of the year while his stupid ass was out on a date. When I showed up with a spare battery he didn't even know how to open his fob. So you saved the day.
Hi all, I did it for my golf 7, and changed the battery as soon as I got the info on the dashboard « key low battery « and no issue; on the other hand on the passat, I did not get the info on dashboard because the car was older and I needed to resync via the method below. Thanks for the nice video
Hi Vince. I hope you get to read this comment on this old video. I have subscribed to your channel a while ago after I started watching you repair random stuff. Just want to say you are awesome for what you are doing. You don't push any "like", Sub" down the viewers mouth. You voice is nice and calm and you make watching the repairs worth while. I am commenting all the way from South Africa and I generally don't comment on YT, but if you ever down in Cape Town I hope you have a blast and find some fun stuff to repair here. Cheers Mate.
excellent work. had to try and open this because my car randomly told me the key fob battery was low, but I opened it up and checked it - its 3v, its fine. the car is wrong. cheers
this was the best explanation how to change the battery on my VW fob. Thanks for making this video, so simple when you can watch someone talk you though it.
Hi Vince thank you this has been very useful and prevented to make scratches to the key trying to open it without knowing exactly where the opening was.
The 2025 battery on my 2016 R kept failing. I replaced it with a 2032 (larger capacity) and it is much better. The 2032 will flip up at an angle and so as you replace the cover, push the battery with a small screwdriver to hold it flat. Works perfectly and same price as a 2025.
I have a bunch of 2032s and was about to stop and order some 2025s when I read your comment. I used a 2032 and it seems to work fine. Thanks for the tip!
Thank you so much. Timpsons changed my car key battery last time it needed it, and charged me about £12 for the privilege. They certainly saw me coming 🙄. Cost me £1.99 to do it myself. 👍
Thanks for your clear guide to replace VW key fob battery. I followed it to the letter and your directions worked fine. However I did decide to use a thicker pry in the key gap and carefully levered open the cover. It did not mark or leave marks to the fob. I had my replacement CR2025 immediately available to a make fast replacement and had no sync issues. I’m assuming sync issues may be encountered if long duration is left when the battery is not immediately exchanged.
Great video, thanks. One dealer's website says use 2032, they got lots of feedback telling them they're wrong, but they've left it up and I wound up buying the wrong battery.
Thankyou very much Vince. I hadn't thought about re sync ing the car, never thought about that, though not surprised. Nothing straight forward anymore. So, thankyou for that too. Ps. You'd have to be very assertive to guess all these things.
Great tutorial thanks. I ordered 2032 batteries by mistake. They're 32mm instead of 25mm but they work fine. It's fiddly to get them in because they're thicker but being an octopus helped.
2032 is 3.2mm thick instead of the 2025 which is 2.5mm thick. I've tried a 2032 and its goes in the slot but doesn't depress far enough to lock the battery in place correctly. It will stay in place when the cover is pushed on but the battery will keep popping out of its slot without it. Energizer comparison CR2025 = 170 mAh 20x2.5mm (correct coin cell for VW fob) CR2032 = 235 mAh 20x3.2mm
Thank you.... wish I seen this before I bashed it against the floor. My method works but I can’t help but feel like your method won’t scratch the key fob.
Nice vid, used it the first time I had to do the Sportwagon key...it goes through batteries way faster than expected. However, I got a deal on 2032's at an industrial store for some other things in the house and decided to see how bad the fit is. It goes in...won't sit flat on it's own but the lid presses it down with no resistance and it locked/unlocked the car from inside the house through the door into the garage. So 2032 is possible so far. That and it allegedly lasts longer with a bit more capacity...but we'll see about that.
This video is really helpful! Others I watched showed larger holes the prize open the fob or had other different models. Thank you for this as it was the only one I could find for my VW fob make!
Great tutorial . I fitted a 2032 instead, but it kept popping out. I was able to close the casing over it and it works, however could this damage the key, using a battery that doesnt quite fit? Thanks!
merci beaucoup cela m'a beaucoup aidé j'ai réussi à me passer du garage pour changer ma pile de clef pour la première fois, et il s'agit bien du bon modele de pile pour les 2016 encore merci
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Once the battery is changed you may have to re-sync the keyfob or it will not operate. You may not have a key entry into the vehicle.....it is hidden! The drivers side door handle will have a small slot under the handle cover. Look under the handle & you will see it. Insert your key into the slot & gently prize the cover off. This will now reveal the key insert. Insert your key into the lock & turn clockwise to unlock position. Remove the key & press the unlock on the fob. The doors should open. If the alarm sounds enter the vehicle, insert your key into the ignition & turn on. The alarm will stop & your key is re-synced. Whatever happened to simplicity!
Which side of the door handle: inside or outside the car? Does it have to be the car key that prizes off the cover underneath the door handle. And, is it the actual key ( the metal bit ) you use to prize open the door, not the fob. I am asking those questions based on your instructions. I am nowhere near a car so I am more or less asking blindly. Excellent video. Thanks.
@@suee-charles4186 Sue, look under the drivers door handle outside of the car. On the left you will see an aperture to put your car key into, gently prise off the plastic cover on the door handle without scratching paintwork. When removed you will see a key entry. Press unlock on your key fob & immediatly insert your key into the key entry, turning clockwise to unlock car. Open door, insert key into ignition & turn on. Push the plastic cover back onto the door handle. Job done!
I’ve e always used the 2032 I have a 2017 model, works and fits absolutely fine.
Man I just changed the battery and of course it didn’t work. Thanks to you I removed the cover and followed your guide. And of course it didn’t work either. Just before my head was going to explode I remembered I didn’t remove the tape from underneath the battery. Now it works just flawless and I didn’t have to reprogram the key. ✌️✌️
I used this video to help me decide what battery to get while at the store without opening my key fob. Got home and yes it was the 2025 battery (I have a USA 2015 mk7 golf S). A 2032 may fit since they’re the same diameter and voltage, but it’s thicker so it might be a tight fit. You could try that if it’s all you had available otherwise buy the 2025 it calls for. I get about 3 yrs use from the battery until replacement .
Short sharp and to the point, no long crappy introduction, clear and concise instructions.
Subscribed.
I've been at this for over 2 hours with my 2016 Golf GTI . I rather stupidly had'nt removed the sticker off the back of the Duracel battery !
Yours was the only video that mentioned this minor fact so many thanks for that ! All good and no re-sync needed . Thanks again .
I come here every couple of years, it’s a precious youtube tutorial.
Thank you Vince.
Vince..you saved me. BOTH of my fobs would not work on my GTi. I couldn't get in ir start the car. I called the AA and they put brand new batteries in both fobs. But only one worked. They said I'd need to take the other one to the dealer to do a full reset. But I noticed the red light was working on the one that worked so I figured the battery was not working in the second fob even tho he put a new one in. I followed your instructions and cleaned and replaced the battery...and it worked and was synced. Saved me a trip to the dealer. Thanks.
When 600 pages VW Manual fails you and well worth watching 2.50 minutes saves your day. Thanks man.
Literally did it in 30 seconds for my mk7. Thank you, and no need to re-sync. Thank you my man! 🙌🏽
Yes This is a good video , but I Uesd 911Fix KeyASAP
Thank you, it worked! As many commenters indicated, my 2015 Polo also needed re-sync: after changing the battery it didn't work. I just opened the car manually, then removed the key from the door, pressed the open button on the fob, and from there on it worked.
Wonderfully clear , step by step instructions , in a video less than 2 mins long . Couldn't have been any clearer ! .Many thanks Vince !
worked great for a 2018 Golf. You're video is much more clear than the one that looks like it's the official VW site
I'm currently spending £6.70 at the dealership replacing batteries on what must be a faulty system somewhere. Thank you so much for this.
Cheers, Vince. This guide was spot on. I didn't realise you had to peel off the safety sticker at first, so thanks for making that clear. A lot easier and less fiddly than I anticipated.
Just changed the battery on the key of VW Caddy no issues. I'd have still been looking at it and wondering how to get to the battery without this useful video. Many thanks.
Many thanks.
I sold my 2015 golf to my girlfriend and couldn’t remember how to change the fob battery for her (I drive a 15 year old Toyota Tacoma which doesn’t have a fob).
Made short work of this little job and even provided the correct battery size and explanation. Well done
2015 Polo with both keyfobs dead for 4+ weeks (first time in 9 years) - this video worked perfectly 👌. No need to re-sync - just standing next to the car pressing at first they didn't work and then after a couple of presses they both started working. Brilliant and no need for expensive Timpsons (£25 per keyfob!).
Since UA-cam has removed your way of knowing if this is a good tutorial, I’m here to tell you that this is a good tutorial
Thanks bud
I was able to make 2032s work. But I thank you for this 7 year old video it was just want I needed !!!
Thanks Vince, changed both mine today. Old batteries measured about 2.9V, one wasn't working, the other was working but the car kept telling me to change the battery.
First key worked fine, the second didn't work at all, even the red light on the key didn't flash. I had the batteries in & out a few times and then discovered that if you press the open and close buttons together, it does some kind of reset and the key started working again. No resync needed even after all the messing.
I've been quoted £600 for this! So pleased I found you.
Great video, my Golf R warning message kept telling me the keyfob battery was low. Watched your video and luckily had the correct battery cell to hand. Soon had it changed and working perfectly.
Was on my way to Volkswagen...stumbled on your vid saved me 10 pound right there! Useful vid! 👌🏾
Very clear and easy to follow video, and I didn't have to re-sync the key. Thank you.
It's late 2022 and I just did this for my 2017 Golf Alltrack key fobs. Works perfectly, and no issues with re-synching. Thanks for a great little tutorial!
I changed the battery and the fob wasn't working. Thought I had to re-synch but turns out I hadn't removed the plastic sticker from the battery terminal... duh
Many thanks for taking the time to share this video with us. My wife has a 2016 Polo and I followed your simple, quick and easy video guide and within a matter of seconds had changed the battery, with a minimum of fuss.
The best video. I really was hesitant to change the battery and it alerted me 6months prior. It eventually died ahaa. Now it took me as long as it took you. How cool ! Thanks.
SOOOOO CLEAR so simple when explained like that👍. No bla-bla-bla. Short and efficient. U saved me 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Long time viewer and randomly searched UA-cam for a solution and saw your video and it is amazing how more well explained you are compared to others on this subject. So glad you have been successful on UA-cam because it is will deserved
Thank you Jason 👍👍👍
Super instruction. Have just replaced the CR2025 battery in my Golf key fob. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you very much just purchased my first Volkswagen 4 days ago & got the replace key fob battery had a load of 2032’s because that’s what I used in the fords but managed to find a 2025 that I had spare for an iPod doc remote just gone out to the car & it works 👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿
For Mk 7 golf, you may have to re-sync the key after battery replacement otherwise key won't lock and unlock remotely. In order to re-sync the key, press unlock button on the key fob and unlock the driver's door manually (by putting the key into the handle on the driver's door and turn it clockwise). that's all, key is re-synced and it will lock and unlock remotely
Does the LED on the key fob stop working when the fob has lost sync with the car?
Thanks - just what I was looking for. Job done
Mk7 remote battery swap worked fine - no issues
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Swapped the battery however the Info System still shows "Change Key Battery". Any Ideas?
the knife tip really helped lol lots of videos of people opening it super fast and easy but when a tried it was "NO WAY this thing is opening"! Cheers, thanks for the video!
Each time that I need to change my key battery I have a look at this video, as it's extremely useful and concise. Thanks!! 👏👏👏
That is so true, I hope he keeps it posted.
@@ParArdua 👍👍👍
Just use this to change battery for 2015golf and worked first time. Many thanks. Nice and easily demonstrated.
Thank you! Life saver 🤗
I'm so happy for two reasons:
first, you give me a big aid with battery replacement of my key ( Octavia 2013),
Second I' m trying to learn English and in this video, I understand all! You get clear accent!
Thank you.
Thank you so much! You saved me some money by not having to take it to my car salon where they always charged me far more then just the cost of the battery .
Oh you made my life that much easier. Wasn't sure what I was going to need to do and didn't want to go to the dealers!!! Thank you so much
This is such a clear, plain English, and helpful video that's just saved me $AU340.
Thanks so much, especially for the close video and clear, simple explanations.
another site said that a CR2032 would also work. I just successfully used a CR2032 as a replacement in my 2014 Golf key. battery won't stay down while open, but replacing the cover does work and keeps the battery in
Many thanks. The garage wanted a lot of money. But I did it with your help. ❤❤
Still helping people in 2021. Thanks Buddy! Works perfect.
Thanks Vince. 2015 Tiguan is a very slightly different shape and takes a 2032 but otherwise all the same and your video helped.
Thanks, friend. My buddy's GTI key fob battery died tonight on the shittiest, snowiest storm of the year while his stupid ass was out on a date. When I showed up with a spare battery he didn't even know how to open his fob. So you saved the day.
Hi all, I did it for my golf 7, and changed the battery as soon as I got the info on the dashboard « key low battery « and no issue; on the other hand on the passat, I did not get the info on dashboard because the car was older and I needed to resync via the method below. Thanks for the nice video
Bits of this video I needed:
- how to remove the cover
- how to get the battery out
- “remove the safety label” 😄
Thank you!
Hi Vince. I hope you get to read this comment on this old video. I have subscribed to your channel a while ago after I started watching you repair random stuff. Just want to say you are awesome for what you are doing. You don't push any "like", Sub" down the viewers mouth. You voice is nice and calm and you make watching the repairs worth while. I am commenting all the way from South Africa and I generally don't comment on YT, but if you ever down in Cape Town I hope you have a blast and find some fun stuff to repair here. Cheers Mate.
Thanks so much, it is nice to read this :-)
this video was more helpful than a VW video - thank you
excellent work. had to try and open this because my car randomly told me the key fob battery was low, but I opened it up and checked it - its 3v, its fine. the car is wrong. cheers
I never knew that's what the numbers stood for. Thanks.
Thanks a lot. Took me like 28 secs to replace for my VW POLO diesel/2015! Perfect video!
You saved me from a melt down this morning 🤪 thankyou so much!!!
well done mate. I call this part of UA-cam USEFULL Tube
Thank you :-)
this was the best explanation how to change the battery on my VW fob. Thanks for making this video, so simple when you can watch someone talk you though it.
Gave a like for explaining what the battery numbers mean - learnt something new today. cheers
Merci beaucoup Vince. Your training is short, easy to understand and
effective. Thank you very much.
Wicked instructions. Straight to the point.
We all watched this video because we all had this prob
Today is my day;thank u
Hi Vince thank you this has been very useful and prevented to make scratches to the key trying to open it without knowing exactly where the opening was.
CR2032 will work too (these are more commonly available). It will not click in place with the clip, but it will stay in place because of the lid.
Just watched this video and replaced by battery key. So good.
same. thanks for the vid!
Wonderful tutorial. A great help! Thanks Vince. I'm not usually good at replacing this kind of item but this time, I made it in no time!
The 2025 battery on my 2016 R kept failing. I replaced it with a 2032 (larger capacity) and it is much better. The 2032 will flip up at an angle and so as you replace the cover, push the battery with a small screwdriver to hold it flat. Works perfectly and same price as a 2025.
i did the same thing when you have push button start the 2025 dont last for crap
I have a bunch of 2032s and was about to stop and order some 2025s when I read your comment. I used a 2032 and it seems to work fine. Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for that useful info. Just tried the 2032 type battery which I had spare and it works perfectly 👍
Run a 2032 and you'll eventually crack the circuit board and have a US $300 key fob replacement due.
Oh, thanks for the tip! Took some time to get it in but worked fine
Thank you so much. Timpsons changed my car key battery last time it needed it, and charged me about £12 for the privilege. They certainly saw me coming 🙄. Cost me £1.99 to do it myself. 👍
Thanks for your clear guide to replace VW key fob battery. I followed it to the letter and your directions worked fine. However I did decide to use a thicker pry in the key gap and carefully levered open the cover. It did not mark or leave marks to the fob. I had my replacement CR2025 immediately available to a make fast replacement and had no sync issues. I’m assuming sync issues may be encountered if long duration is left when the battery is not immediately exchanged.
Well, it is 2021 now and I am very glad to have found this tutorial. Thank you so much❤️
Great video, thanks. One dealer's website says use 2032, they got lots of feedback telling them they're wrong, but they've left it up and I wound up buying the wrong battery.
I’ve returned to this vid in last minute desperation several times now throughout the years - thank you.
Thank you! very well explained! No problem anymore to change my key battery!
Simple & effective clip, and no need to synchronise the fob. Thanks for uploading 👍🏾
Thankyou very much Vince. I hadn't thought about re sync ing the car, never thought about that, though not surprised. Nothing straight forward anymore. So, thankyou for that too.
Ps. You'd have to be very assertive to guess all these things.
Very helpful. Just bought a mk7 golf not very long ago and the spare key fob was dead. Straight to the point and helpful
Great tutorial thanks.
I ordered 2032 batteries by mistake. They're 32mm instead of 25mm but they work fine. It's fiddly to get them in because they're thicker but being an octopus helped.
2032 is 3.2mm thick instead of the 2025 which is 2.5mm thick. I've tried a 2032 and its goes in the slot but doesn't depress far enough to lock the battery in place correctly. It will stay in place when the cover is pushed on but the battery will keep popping out of its slot without it.
Energizer comparison
CR2025 = 170 mAh 20x2.5mm (correct coin cell for VW fob)
CR2032 = 235 mAh 20x3.2mm
@@andrebonastre4597 It still works fine so......
Thank you.... wish I seen this before I bashed it against the floor. My method works but I can’t help but feel like your method won’t scratch the key fob.
Thanks a bunch mate! Took me 2 minutes to replace the battery :D
Thanks! Same key fob as my Octavia. Was about to take to Halfords & pay £5 as I couldn’t see where to open it!
Thanks very much. Didn't want to go out into the cold to get the handbook so this did the trick just nicely!
Perfect. Thanks Vince. Didn't even break anything 😀
Thanks mate! This is brilliant! You saved me so much trouble and cash!
Excellent, thank Jules. I really appreciate that 👍👍👍
Thank you! You helped me get the 2017 version off in 2 seconds! 😊😊😊
Simple, clear. What else could I ask for...? Nothing. Thanks!!!
Nice vid, used it the first time I had to do the Sportwagon key...it goes through batteries way faster than expected. However, I got a deal on 2032's at an industrial store for some other things in the house and decided to see how bad the fit is. It goes in...won't sit flat on it's own but the lid presses it down with no resistance and it locked/unlocked the car from inside the house through the door into the garage. So 2032 is possible so far. That and it allegedly lasts longer with a bit more capacity...but we'll see about that.
I’ve just tried the 2032 and agree with your comment on the way it just fits. We’ll see how long it lasts.
I did use A 2032 too instead of 2025, it was harder to get it in, but it works
Thank you man, that was quickly solved because of you and save me trip to the garage.
For me this short video was very helpful. Thank For your efforts.
Thanks, for some reason i always thought coded keys needed dealer attention. Thumbs up!
Mate I was so confused with the dash sign but this video helped me out a lot.💪🏾
Appreciate this as just bought a second hand golf.
Many thanks for simplifying what appeared to be an awkward task, 👍👍👍
Brilliant clear and concise information thanks for your explanation
This video is really helpful! Others I watched showed larger holes the prize open the fob or had other different models. Thank you for this as it was the only one I could find for my VW fob make!
Superb video. Clear and concise, many thanks.The re-sync instructions below are also helpful.
Cheers worked no problem on VW Troc. Found some of these batteries in a draw so free fix.
Really helpful, changed battery in moments
Extremely helpful Thankyou
Thanks so much for this. I managed to change the battery easily. Really clear instructions and took it slowly so t was easy to follow.
Great video. Thx heaps. Took 2 minutes to swap.
Thanks
short and correct
Great tutorial . I fitted a 2032 instead, but it kept popping out. I was able to close the casing over it and it works, however could this damage the key, using a battery that doesnt quite fit? Thanks!
Same problem
Thanks for the video! Dealer was asking for 30€ to do that! 😂
Aw wtf
Daylight robbery!
Thank you Vince. Your instruction video was clear and concise and helped me immensely.
Super clear even for a technophobe like me. THANK YOU!
Also works for Key Fob from Tiguan 132TSi 2017. Thanks Vince! Same battery.
merci beaucoup cela m'a beaucoup aidé j'ai réussi à me passer du garage pour changer ma pile de clef pour la première fois, et il s'agit bien du bon modele de pile pour les 2016 encore merci