What battery do I need for my VW key fob?

By Lexie Tanner 5 years ago

What battery do I need for my VW key fob?

CR2032 battery
Volkswagen Key Battery Replacement: What You’ll Need One new CR2032 battery.

How do you replace the battery in a VW key fob?

Changing a VW Key FOB Battery

  1. Flip open the key by pressing the metal button.
  2. Locate battery panel of key, right beneath the Volkswagen logo.
  3. From the now-empty key cavity, push up on the panel.
  4. Remove battery panel.
  5. Locate battery.
  6. Insert prying tool into slot, apply force.
  7. Set aside old battery.

How do I change the battery in my VW Beetle key?

How do you open a Volkswagen Beetle key?

Find a small screwdriver, a new CR2032 battery and a piece of tape. The flathead screwdriver can be wrapped in tape to help minimize damage to the fob. Once you have these items, you’re ready to go. Hold the button on your Volkswagen key fob until the emergency key pops out.

How do I change the battery in the key fob?

Use the device to gently pry apart the two halves of the key fob. Remove the green circuit board out of the back of the case using your device. The back of the circuit board houses the battery. To change, gently pry out the battery and replace with a new CR 2032 3V battery, negative side down.

What kind of battery do I use in my key fob?

Your car’s key fob battery powers the fob that makes taking your car for a drive much more convenient. It operates your vehicle’s power locks, remote start, and sometimes it may be needed to drive the vehicle at all. The most common types are CR2025 and CR2032 3-Volt batteries.

Do all key fobs have batteries?

Most key fobs do at least have batteries that last a long time and aren’t in continuous use, so some car owners can go for years without having to worry about changing them. Some car owners buy and sell their cars again without ever having to touch the inside of a fob.

What kind of batteries do key fobs take?

The type of key fob you get indicates the battery needed. An INFINITI Key Fob requires a CR2025 type battery, while a key fob designed for the INFINITI Intelligent Key requires a CR2032 battery.