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Part of driving a Volkswagen is getting to enjoy the many amenities that come with your specific model. One of the major conveniences is the key fob – but when your VW key fob battery goes out, don’t be one of the Arlington owners who just cease using it altogether. It’s not difficult to replace the battery in a VW key fob – a few steps, and you’re done. Use this simple step-by-step guide to learn about the VW key battery change. Keep in mind our parts department has the battery for a VW key fob available for order.
Make sure you have the following items to start the process:
What’s the tape for? Wrapping the head of the screwdriver in tape helps to avoid cosmetic damage, scratches, and stripping to the VW key fob. After preparing your key fob, follow these steps:
Replacing the VW key fob isn’t nearly as difficult as most people think. However, if you’d rather have a professional take care of the job for you, schedule service with one of your maintenance experts at Alexandria Volkswagen.
Many people who neglect to replace the battery just use their keys manually to start their vehicles indefinitely. However, if you’ve found yourself in this situation and panic – don’t worry, you can start your VW manually without having to go directly to a Volkswagen dealer like Alexandria Volkswagen. If you have any difficulties, refer to the owner’s manual.
Certain Volkswagen models have a cap that seals and protects the cylinder lock on the door. Underneath this cap is a notch you can pop off to expose the lock cylinder. If your model has this setup, insert the key into the cutout below the cap on the driver’s side, and pull the cap tab off with your other hand. You should be able to insert the key to open your door.
Certain rare models like the VW CC and the Touraeg don’t use a bayonet key to open the door. Instead, there’s an emergency key hidden inside the fob itself in case the battery dies. Press the button on the side of the fob and tug on the keyring loop. The hidden key should slide right out! It’s worth noting, however, this key will ONLY ALLOW YOU TO OPEN THE DOOR – NOT START THE ENGINE. Use the key fob to start your car once you gain entry.
If you have keyless access and the battery is low or dead, hold the fob against your steering column and press the start button. This always allows you to start your Volkswagen!
If you need help with your Volkswagen key, like replacing a VW key fob battery, the team at Alexandria Volkswagen is ready to help you out. Contact us today on our web form or schedule service to get in touch with the service team.
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