VW key remote fob battery change - "How to"

How to replace a Volkswagen key remote battery.

[@winemeister]

Brilliant! So easy when you know how! This VW Polo is 11 years old now and I took it over from my mother-in-law a couple of years back, and this is the first battery change. I'm very impressed!! Thanks for this info, well done.

[@mschdk]

Excellent instructions!
This is one of those things that is dead easy when you know how... When you don't, it's nice with help like this! Thanks for sharing!

[@rebeckak2]

You ROCK! I put this off for years, I was so afraid I'd mess up and have to bring it to the dealer. It took 5 minutes, including watching the video through one time.

[@tekn0m4n]

2:46 Newer style key with Black/Silver VW logo

[@chipmoatz6168]

Great, simple, easy-to-follow, accurate instructions and demonstration!!!! Thank you so very much!

[@andreae.5221]

Thank you so much!! I do have the new key and would never have guessed on my own how to open it....!!! Everything as explained and showed perfectly, thanks again.

[@raefmakhlouf8802]

Thank you so much this video is so helpful and easy. I didn't know there was two kind of remote "New and OLD" and when I watched the others video I ended up damaging the shell but you method was easy and efficient. Thank you again

[@bjjmo5457]

Thanks, you saved me a trip to the dealer. Would've felt silly going there to replace a battery.

[@HundredR3asons]

Simple to follow and well put together. Thanks very much!

[@frankmorgan6457]

Second video worked a treat for my 2011 Yeti Key - can't believe how simple it was (when you know how...) Thanks

[@menapien]

Great, concise, and easy to follow instructions. Thank you guys, took me 3 minutes (VW=blue) to install in both remotes!

[@Craftypics]

Great stuff. Always good to see how its supposed to come apart before you start prying and breaking bits. My Remotes back working again

[@turr520]

Thank you. Saved me a lot of trouble. 2008 VW Beetle.

[@vghizelini]

Very simple but somebody has to show you how. Thank you guys.

[@howieb38]

Good for UA-cam to have videos like this. Worked great.

[@sapphiregirl9]

Thanks for the informative video! Very helpful! I'm glad to have my key-less entry working once again!

[@Forestperson01]

Thanks for taking the time to share this with us.

[@mabwas]

He actually corrected the mistake at 2:19. Thanks.

[@KK-gs4jb]

Thank you for the video. I managed to replace my R-Line key battery.
Thank you the post.

[@oceancolours]

For the old style fob. If you don't want to damage the side of the fob by using a metal screwdriver then instead run an old credit/ phone card along the groove on the back of the fob to pry the two sides apart.

[@gabefurai5763]

Very helpful and logical steps to replace the battery.

[@patrickjsmyth]

Great video - really clear & simple. My fob now working again :)

[@ThePeasAZ]

Great video guys. Found the exact answer I needed. From Chicago USA! Cheers!

[@julietgarrett250]

Thank you! Worked perfectly.

[@davidbagshaw8019]

Thanks, glad others goof as to getting things upside down., made me check it carefully. Couldnt find the detail in the original instruction booklet, only how to see it isnt working, and dispose the battery in a friendly manner.!!

[@benrawles5356]

Thank you! Incredibly easy with your help.

[@FrenchMastiff]

Thank you !
This was a very helpful tutorial !

[@markofranken7939]

Thanks, very helpful, I was about to use force....

[@kzin66]

Thanks for clear and accurate instructions

[@Anna17teas]

Thank you this was a massive help!!

[@ttmumbiya]

Life saver! Thank you.

[@rzorNvme]

this was helpful. thanks for posting this how to.

[@DJEvillincoln]

Lifesaver... thanks a lot my man.

[@frazgard]

Thanks for the video, came in very handy :)

[@CRTgameplays]

Great video! I do have one more question though, how do i replace the whole case for the new style key fob?

[@28Bonnie]

Excellent thank you - would never have found it

[@UR50SLO]

Thank you for the useful information!

[@a.elmarioud2111]

Excellent this explanation . Many Thanks .

[@ExplosiveTrickShots]

This worked perfectly although the first 20 seconds or so of trying it the car didn't respond but now it does lol cheers :)

[@hybridskeeter]

Thanks for the informative video, this is just what I needed. BTW, did you notice that at 2:11 you mentioned to ensure that you put the battery +ve side down, but then in the video, proceeded to put it in -ve side down? I mention this just in-case it confuses someone.

[@Mohammed-lo7xr]

Great stuff.very clear instructions

[@birdzb1063]

Great vid , thanx for the help!!

[@jwchenard1]

Thank You! Off to Walmart. The original lasted 6.5 years --- not bad!

[@Mikepup065]

Thanks for this video....you made it helpful.

[@IgorKupriyanchik]

Very good video instructions

[@sebastianklima]

Great guide, does changing the battery reset your key tho? That's the concern I have from doing it.

[@davehorne7207]

Thanks for the post!

[@Mtanica]

cheers! You helped so much

[@ErnieVanVeen]

Thank you! Mystery solved...

[@franklinnwankwo9442]

Nice one. Easy does it. Love VW

[@WiesiekM]

thx

[@rogergreenwood]

Hi thanks for this informative video, I have two keys for my skoda on of which opens, closes and arms/disarms the alarm the correctly. However recently the other key will only lock the car and arm the alarm. it does not disarm the alarm or open the car anymore. Is this a battery issue ?

[@JimBard]

Perfect instructions

[@WookieTurner]

Very useful. Many thanks

[@Lord5638]

Cheers for this.

[@ryanhealy3940]

very helpful thanks

[@BartzAJohnsonJr]

Just thank you!

[@henriklauridsen9686]

Thank you very much

[@billasquith7411]

ive brought new casing for my mk4 golf - took it apart to try change it over but the battery size was diferent so tried to change back to old one but now cant get it to work at all - what do you suggest????

[@TheTransporter100]

FYI it can say DL 2032 it doesn't have to be CR 2032, As long as the number is correct and it also says 3V it will work just fine

[@FrapsYou]

Hi thanks for showing that. Do you know where I can buy the whole casing because my fob is all scratched. I am thinking of replacing the whole case.

[@julijazeimiene8864]

Thanks, very usefull video

[@hedo]

Thank You!!!!

[@tonysolo333]

thanks for the help

[@rondijcks9162]

You don't need a screwdriver to remove the battery. Simply push firmly down at the very edge of the battery closest to the "VW" icon on the Key Fob, and it will "Pop" right out!!. This is a NITPICK, but if you don't have a screwdriver, NO WORRIES!

[@PObermanns]

Very helpful video. Thanks.

[@user-wv6yt2er3h]

Thanks for help

[@christianmarpuri7397]

Thanks mate

[@johnmcneil7374]

Oddly, my fob has a blue logo yet opens as shown for the newer style. Many thanks nonetheless!!

[@goodunkyle]

Thank You this was awesome

[@HIXNN]

By changing the battery would I also need to reprogram the key? Or could I just put in the new battery and use it straight away?

[@user-ky6vw5up9m]

Thank you

[@28Bonnie]

Excellent thAnks

[@wijmasterflex]

Thanks!

[@monkigodmagic]

cheers dude.

[@duncan14077]

Thank's !

[@HoschtonBoy]

Thank you, worked for me, I am subbing.

[@LiT0308]

i have the old key (blue) which opened with the new method(black)....strange

[@jmart1uk]

Thanks...

[@sarag.2724]

success!

[@sheepshagger111]

My fob has stopped working on my central locking / isn't opening the doors anymore unless I use the key manually. But when I press the buttons the red light still flashes, so presumably the battery isn't dead. Does that mean my fob isn't synched up to the car or something like that now? Just stopped working out of nowhere.

[@VWGenuineParts]

Sounds like there's an issue with your remote :(
The red light indicates that the battery is okay. A trip to your dealer will sort it...

[@Walkwith]

what vw cars come with a fob key? I want a polo but it seems it does not come with it.. or does it? or can I get it fitted or programmed? Im a bit lost, help please.

[@VWGenuineParts]

Hi, thanks for your question. Most Volkswagens in the last 5-7 years would have remotes apart from S trim level models. Going back further than that, you would need to check on the vehicle you're looking to buy. Hope that helps. Kindest regards, Team VWGenuineParts.co.uk

[@Walkwith]

thank you for getting back to me so quickly, great... so for example a polo made in 2008 should have one build in right?

[@VWGenuineParts]

Yes, it should have as long as it's not an S trim model.

[@bluehatway]

Hi, What does FOB actually mean?

[@jeupham]

I've been "reliably" informed that there is a time limit on how long the battery may be removed from the fob before being replaced. Is this nonsense or is there any truth in it?

[@VWGenuineParts]

Hi John, we've only ever taken a battery out and fitted a new one straight away but I can't imagine it's an issue. Customers bring remotes to us that have been flat for ages and they're fine and don't need recoding. A dead battery is the same as no battery as far as I can see. If you're still concerned just have your fresh battery ready and swap them straight over. Hope that helps Sir! Kindest regards, Team VWGP

[@777elicious]

mine have 2 battery

[@MichaelSmith-xy7ff]

Thank you