How to Change the Battery in a VW Key Fob

• New CR2032 or CR1632 Battery
• Small Screwdriver
• Tape

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:

• Press the button on your VW key fob to eject the emergency key.
• Locate the seam between the base and the lid.
• Using your fingers, create a gap between these two components, then slip your screwdriver in between them to pry them apart.
• Remove the old battery, and reinsert the new one in its place. Before replacing the parts and screws, make sure the positive side of the battery is facing downward. 
• Reverse engineer the steps above and put the key back together.

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.

Starting Your VW With a Dead Key Fob

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.

Tab Covers

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.