2 Different Styles of VW Key Fob Battery Replacement - EASY DIY

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In this video I'm showing you the two different styles of VW fobs. They look very similar but the process is a bit different. For the newer style fobs, all you need to do is pop off the back portion and you have access to the battery quickly. For the older style, you will need a screwdriver to dry the two sections apart. Then you will pry the back half apart yet again. Hope this little video was helpful to you!
How to replace a Volkswagen key remote battery. These two fobs are similar looking but getting to the battery are very different. Hopefully this helped you change your dead or low battery in your VW key.

[@KeyFobRob]

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[@vickisnyy]

Thanks for the no BS...Just showing us how..

[@KeyFobRob]

No problem 👍

[@fredonajones8026]

Exactly.1 and done thx

[@letigre5822]

Hell yeah

[@ThaddeusVilain]

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[@deepadixit7839]

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[@MaacAbra]

Best instructional video I’ve seen here about ANYTHING since a loooong time. I’m shocked

[@cactum420]

you’re a real one for this video, my car wouldn’t start cause the battery was dead and i was stuck in a parking lot but i went over to the store and bought a battery and watched your video and now i’m back on the road

[@KeyFobRob]

Good stuff!! Glad you could get it sorted out and get back on the road

[@rexhavoc7263]

Thank you!! I have the older fob and I don't think I could have figured it out myself how to open it without breaking it without your video!

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad I could help!

[@MartinBlackstone]

Thanks for the quick tip. Clear, concise, accurate and didn’t drag on for 20 minutes.
Thank you.

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ginam8233]

Thanks so much. Worked like a charm and saved me some money. Volkswagen charges like $15 to do it for you. 👍🏼

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad I could save you some cash!!

[@VonsterMonster]

You just saved me so much time. I didn’t imagine it’d be so easy. Thank you!

[@KeyFobRob]

Happy to help!

[@thakhaoticone]

Straight to the point. No fluff, thanks much

[@thethriftychickadee7245]

THANK YOU!! My car was dinging every minute or so warning me about my key battery and I had the dreaded thought that I might need a whole new key so finding this was a lifesaver. I bought the batteries and bam, good to go. I appreciate you making this video so much!

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it helped!

[@jonball49]

Excellent instructions: accurate and succinct. It took me less than two minutes to replace the battery (prying the old one out was a bit harder than I expected, or it would have been about one minute).

[@KeyFobRob]

No problem 👍

[@d00dz45]

Really appreciate the straight forward video with no extra banter, made the process a breeze 👍🏻

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it was helpful!!

[@bevbowden9951]

I really appreciated this video. I went to Canadian Tire to buy a new battery and was hoping that they would put it in for me. Unfortunately, they had a costly complaint from someone and no longer will put the new battery in for you. After watching this video,I was able to change the battery without any problem! Thanks again!😊

[@KeyFobRob]

Great! Glad you could get it sorted out

[@audeye2344]

Brilliant, Thank you so much for creating this excellent instruction. It saved me from breaking the key fob trying to work out how to undo it.

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it helped!

[@lafemme113]

Thanks Rob! My car wasn't recognizing my fob - it was just a battery change - thanks so much for walking me through this! Happy Holidays 🙂

[@KeyFobRob]

Great! Glad it was a simple fix for you :) Take care

[@Rnjeepshoelver]

Thank-you !!! My unhandy man told be to ‘take my car to the dealer’ 😳😝, your video and two batteries ( 5.99) for two and as my Grandpa said ‘I am back in business’ THANK-YOU !!!

[@KeyFobRob]

Great job! Glad you could get it sorted out quick and cheap!

[@Rnjeepshoelver]

@@KeyFobRob thanks again !!

[@jeromefredericks906]

Thanks so much for taking the time to show us how to do this. This really saved me a lot of time and effort!

[@KeyFobRob]

You're welcome!

[@nickcounts6754]

I like the pimp flip @1:21 just slings that old battery out. Thanks for help man!

[@KeyFobRob]

lol - yup! Glad I could help

[@frankrosslee2098]

You're a legend mate! Your video helped me to guide my Mom in South Africa to change the battery with me in Australia.👍👍

[@KeyFobRob]

Cheers!!

[@Snowdog216]

Good info, Thanks! Note my 2005 Passat uses the key that is taken apart in two steps. My key fob would lock the doors, but not unlock them. I figured the key fob needed reprograming, but a new battery fixed the problem.

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it helped

[@fabia2009]

Like others said straight to the point. You helped me to open my fob (older style). Thank you a lot.

[@KeyFobRob]

Nice! Glad I could help

[@Starlitwarrior]

Jeeze who had any idea getting the key fob open would be so easy? Thanks a ton!

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad I could help!

[@clunker6285]

Legend! Thanks for posting! Straight to the point, no messing.

[@KeyFobRob]

You bet! Take care

[@jjsc4396]

Thanks! With the second model, I never would have known to pry and slide 🙏🏻 👍🏻

[@KeyFobRob]

Happy to help!

[@heathermillar8412]

Thank you done and dusted and works!!!!

[@KeyFobRob]

You're welcome!

[@justme8885]

Straight to the point...thanks so much

[@MrManicola]

Best video. Thanks for zooming in and showing the two different models.
on the newer model, how do you get to the chip to replace the shell?

[@ladiisagi7353]

Love it straight to the process, I highly recommend!!

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad I could help!

[@JazzyBags]

THANK YOU 🙏🏾!!! I really didn’t want to go to the dealership for this.

[@KeyFobRob]

No problem 👍

[@zoran.matic61]

😁Thanks! I just did it following your instructions, great job!

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it helped!

[@trishreynolds5683]

Thanks for your video. Replace and ready to go!

[@KeyFobRob]

You're welcome!

[@driftwud]

Thanks! Everyone else only shows the new version. Almost broke mine until i saw this

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad you found this video helpful!

[@dalelandegent6196]

Thanks! Just what I needed. I appreciate you making this video.

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad I could help 😃

[@williamriley2489]

Thank you! Precise details and good lighting.

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it was helpful!

[@robertfreeman6082]

Many thanks for the video, I was able to change the battery on my newer key fob

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad I could help!

[@craigcraig4996]

Thanks so much for the battery change .your a legend😊

[@KeyFobRob]

No problem 👍

[@dt3963]

Thank you for this. How do you remove the electronic chip from the newer one?

[@Spongewolf]

thank you so much! also thank you for distinguishing between the old and new key fobs and their differences

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dimitrisriu2739]

So simple , so useful. Thank you very very much , greetings from Greece.

[@KeyFobRob]

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[@HotTakeAndy]

Geesh my dumbass has been taking the fob to the stealership for 10 years because I just assumed it was some proprietary battery. 🤦🏼‍♂️ Thanks for the video!

[@KeyFobRob]

Ha! I feel you. You can absolutely do this yourself

[@lisaborton5132]

Easy peasy! Thanks Key fob Rob! :)

[@KeyFobRob]

No problem! Glad I could help

[@eimantasm4198]

My key was different from most ones in youtube, you helped me much

[@KeyFobRob]

Great! Glad I could help

[@patricksheridan3522]

Short and sweet, Thanks for the good video

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad you found the video to be helpful

[@tinman3505]

Very well done. Thank you

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad you liked it!

[@RV-there-Yet]

Appreciate the post. Ours (2003 VW Vista, mini class C/eurovan engine & chassi)) is not either of these, though looks similar to the older model. Where yours both show VW logos, ours is a blank circle w/a tiny screw~ not sure if I should try unscrewing, or go w/your own method #2, since it does look the same on the side view when the key is popped out of the way? Appreciate your time if you happen to see this~ Sam in AZ

[@buckosoft]

Thank you muchly for the 48 seconds. I see over there in related items, someone has a 15:36 video for the same thing.

[@KeyFobRob]

Absolutely no need for this video to be lengthy at all. Glad it was helpful 😁

[@mwolf7862]

4 years later still helpful 😃
Hint: With the newer one you probably won’t need any tools since I got my battery out quite easily with just pushing the battery in on the right side

[@AndreaHuser-vx7ik]

Best instructions Ever on CZcams! Thanks!

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad I could help

[@ykabbwyso]

I was trying to pop off the wrong side 😭😂🍃 thank you Rob

[@KeyFobRob]

Good stuff! Glad the video could help you get it sorted out

[@16rigo]

I watch this video every year. Thank you.

[@KeyFobRob]

Nice! See you again next year :)

[@enniobel2734]

Thanks, it worked for me on my Golf V remote (old one).

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it helped

[@markusgrinderslevchristens317]

I changed the battery in my key same as your old version. Now the red light is constantly blinking. Do you know why?

[@nej945]

thank u king i owe u my life

[@Epidemike]

my mother just had this done and the guy at the garage said the key needed to be programed or something idk if she got charged extra for it but have you ever heard of the key needing to be reprogramed to be able to start the car?

[@pitbylllson]

do you have to program it after?

[@1Pueblito]

Just replaced my passat tdi key fob battery, thanks!

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it helped!

[@melissarose749]

Thank you! So helpful and simple.

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it was helpful!

[@carissabarrera7228]

Saved me so much time. Thanks!

[@randalalansmith9883]

Mine is one series newer than these (2019: logo in the corner). And it's rare because my year is mostly keyless, though the base models still click. I'll try to find another video.

[@KeyFobRob]

Here is my video on that style - czcams.com/video/LTeWwJyGuzE/video.html

[@mariewestmoreland1709]

Thanks just saved my bacon and now I can get into my car 🎉

[@KeyFobRob]

Good stuff! Take care

[@kimconnors6442]

So helpful!!

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RandomRedd]

Thank you! Great video!

[@KeyFobRob]

Thank you

[@vichovho2881]

Thank you dude 3 years later this came in handy!!!

[@KeyFobRob]

no problem :)

[@justingonzalez1880]

BRO, THANK YOU SO MUCH 😧

[@KeyFobRob]

No problem! Take care

[@Alex_Skyyy]

This is what CZcams is all about. Thanks

[@andrewmorgan2977]

I'd never have got the fob open without this video - thank you.

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad I could help you!

[@Bushmonster12]

Thanks man. Worked nice and easy

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it helped

[@LarryKapp1]

Thanks for the video which was concise and to the point .

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MikeM-tt5fl]

Thanks for very informative and helpful video.

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it was helpful!

[@binarym]

Thank you this was perfect. Again much appreciated.

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it helped!

[@JoeDplummer_]

Thank you!.. Your video was a great help 👍

[@KeyFobRob]

Good stuff! Glad you could get it sorted out.

[@_CMills1]

super easy! thank you for a simple & short video 👍🏼

[@KeyFobRob]

You’re welcome 😊

[@AndrewRH]

My 2019 VW key fob takes the CR 2025 battery.

[@likesoundtoheaven]

thank you my brother, I very much appreciate this

[@KeyFobRob]

No problem

[@bradleyduffett4651]

Great video, thank you for sharing 🙌

[@KeyFobRob]

Thanks for watching!

[@chrishightower77]

Great video thanks you made it easy for me!!!

[@KeyFobRob]

Good stuff! Glad you could get it sorted out.

[@barryobrien7935]

Now an even cheaper fob on the 2022 Tiguan. You have to pull an emergency key out of device. Both batteries had to be replaced (by me) after 26 months. One fob was only used when car was serviced (2x total) and my everyday fob in use on a car that hasn’t hit 7500 miles yet.

[@simonT5man]

Thank god for you just straight to it excellent

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it helped

[@bananas7493]

Thank you for such a great tutorial!!

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it was helpful!

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[@evan_arch]

thanks key fob rob you helped me out

[@KeyFobRob]

Sweet - Glad you could get it sorted

[@roycejamie8250]

Great vid, thanks for your help mate

[@KeyFobRob]

Anytime. Take care

[@bakufrank]

Great simple video 👍👍

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad you think so!

[@Richard-ik9eb]

Super clear. Thank you.

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kamspork8408]

Nicely done! Thanks for the info!!

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kamspork8408]

Just changed my 2006 Jetta fob battery. Have been using this fob exclusively since I bought it new in Sept 2005. That is a damn good battery!!! Panasonic. Wasn't completely dead either

[@egzonvokshi5606]

thank you.Have a nice day..

[@KeyFobRob]

Thank you! You too!

[@sarahkalumba3792]

Thank you saved my life 😊

[@KeyFobRob]

not all heros wear capes. lol

[@sherriebennett1619]

I replaced the battery, it turns didnt make it unlock or lock car

[@Nobodynowhereneverever]

Thank you. The guy in the key shop ran out of batteries and told me I should just do it myself via CZcams - saved me £12

[@KeyFobRob]

You're welcome! Glad the video was helpful

[@edengeorgiou9030]

My golf is 03’ the key buttons just stopped working today! But it only has two buttons! Lock and unlock! Will it be like the second/older one in this video? And will the battery you’re suggesting work? Thankssssss

[@KeyFobRob]

Yup! Same process and same battery

[@NeuroPulse]

Thanks mate, mine's the one on the right.

[@KeyFobRob]

No problem 👍

[@fixitFlip]

Good work!

[@KeyFobRob]

Thanks!

[@sarihamzi315]

Hello i put on my key CR2032 its good or i have to put CR2025?

[@KeyFobRob]

Either will work

[@simonachira5960]

Thanks a lot for the video😍

[@KeyFobRob]

My pleasure 😊

[@michaelmook7003]

Very Thanks, its all Good 😃👍

[@transkodak27]

Key Fob Rob is the Goat

[@KeyFobRob]

Ha! Thanks for stopping in and commenting

[@MrCosta1985]

Perfect, thanks 👍🏻

[@KeyFobRob]

No problem 👍

[@sdsturges2464]

excellent video thank you

[@KeyFobRob]

You are welcome!

[@nbnuno88]

I just love you man, you solve my problem :D

[@KeyFobRob]

Ha! Glad I could help

[@jenifersheehy3984]

The newer fobs take a 2025 battery which is slightly smaller than a 2032 fwiw. Same procedure.

[@ingram77331]

Thank you!

[@KeyFobRob]

You're welcome!