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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[@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

[@VickisFurBabies3]

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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[@samthestitcher]

Watched this once, changed my battery myself. I love a simple no nonsense video. Thanks.

[@cccfreedom9485]

We need more of you , straight to solution no messing quicker than me writing this

[@KeyFobRob]

Lol - I do have a bunch of kids :)

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!!

[@MartinBlackstone]

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

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it was helpful!

[@love_kiwee]

wow thank you! worked perfectly. saved me the $50 install fee :)

[@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 👍

[@VonsterMonster]

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

[@KeyFobRob]

Happy to help!

[@d00dz45]

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

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it was helpful!!

[@MaacAbra]

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

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it was helpful!

[@thakhaoticone]

Straight to the point. No fluff, thanks much

[@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

[@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!

[@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 !!

[@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

[@kubenmoodliar477]

This was an absolutely brilliant simple to follow video that helped me replace the battery and sort out my car locking and unlocking issue. Thank you Rob ❤

[@KeyFobRob]

No problem 👍

[@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!

[@clunker6285]

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

[@KeyFobRob]

You bet! Take care

[@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

[@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!

[@cosimazoch5942]

Thanx a lot! I couldn’t fill up on petrol, and couldn’t believe it was ONLY 🙄 the battery in the fob! Called my mechanic (holidays 😢) and found your video. I’m not a DIY person but I managed an so: ⛽️ 🚙💨💨💨 😅

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it helped

[@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!!

[@ladiisagi7353]

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

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad I could help!

[@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

[@dalelandegent6196]

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

[@KeyFobRob]

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!

[@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

[@craigcraig4996]

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

[@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!

[@williamriley2489]

Thank you! Precise details and good lighting.

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it was helpful!

[@justme8885]

Straight to the point...thanks so much

[@lisaborton5132]

Easy peasy! Thanks Key fob Rob! :)

[@KeyFobRob]

No problem! Glad I could help

[@ScotyOnVR]

That was so easy! I was overthinking it. Lol. Thanks for this very easy understanding video!

[@ScotyOnVR]

I haven't been able to lock my car cuz the battery in the fob died..and the key hole is broken to my door handle so the key literally just spins without locking the door or car.

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad you could get it sorted out!

[@patricksheridan3522]

Short and sweet, Thanks for the good video

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad you found the video to be helpful

[@johnfenner347]

First class. A most excellent tutorial. Splendid. Many thanks, and Kind Regards.

[@andrewmorgan2977]

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

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad I could help you!

[@jjsc4396]

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

[@KeyFobRob]

Happy to help!

[@16rigo]

I watch this video every year. Thank you.

[@KeyFobRob]

Nice! See you again next year :)

[@driftwud]

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

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad you found this video helpful!

[@heathermillar8412]

Thank you done and dusted and works!!!!

[@KeyFobRob]

You're welcome!

[@dimitrisriu2739]

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

[@KeyFobRob]

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[@eimantasm4198]

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

[@KeyFobRob]

Great! Glad I could help

[@JazzyBags]

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

[@KeyFobRob]

No problem 👍

[@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 - ruclips.net/video/LTeWwJyGuzE/видео.html

[@_CMills1]

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

[@KeyFobRob]

You’re welcome 😊

[@AndreaHuser-vx7ik]

Best instructions Ever on RUclips! Thanks!

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad I could help

[@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

[@JoeDplummer_]

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

[@KeyFobRob]

Good stuff! Glad you could get it sorted out.

[@michaelmook7003]

Very Thanks, its all Good 😃👍

[@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 😁

[@melissarose749]

Thank you! So helpful and simple.

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chrishightower77]

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

[@KeyFobRob]

Good stuff! Glad you could get it sorted out.

[@vichovho2881]

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

[@KeyFobRob]

no problem :)

[@LarryKapp1]

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

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it was helpful!

[@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

[@robertfreeman6082]

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

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad I could help!

[@PrimulaCarniolica]

Practical and useful video! Thank you and stay well.👍👌

[@KeyFobRob]

Thank you! You too!

[@carissabarrera7228]

Saved me so much time. Thanks!

[@RandomRedd]

Thank you! Great video!

[@KeyFobRob]

Thank you

[@publicchecker6047]

I have washed my key in washing machine. Your video was 3rd that i have seen. But only you showed two model of keys instead of other authors. Thank you!

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it was helpful

[@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

[@binarym]

Thank you this was perfect. Again much appreciated.

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it helped!

[@Bushmonster12]

Thanks man. Worked nice and easy

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it helped

[@sdsturges2464]

excellent video thank you

[@KeyFobRob]

You are welcome!

[@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?

[@transkodak27]

Key Fob Rob is the Goat

[@KeyFobRob]

Ha! Thanks for stopping in and commenting

[@Alex_Skyyy]

This is what RUclips is all about. Thanks

[@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.

[@SusanKeiserRealtor]

Thanks sooooo much!!!! ❤

[@KeyFobRob]

No problem!!

[@nej945]

thank u king i owe u my life

[@Nobodynowhereneverever]

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

[@KeyFobRob]

You're welcome! Glad the video was helpful

[@justingonzalez1880]

BRO, THANK YOU SO MUCH 😧

[@KeyFobRob]

No problem! Take care

[@1Pueblito]

Just replaced my passat tdi key fob battery, thanks!

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it helped!

[@KiAKaI999]

Thank you for this video. Problem solved

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it helped

[@evan_arch]

thanks key fob rob you helped me out

[@KeyFobRob]

Sweet - Glad you could get it sorted

[@kimconnors6442]

So helpful!!

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it was helpful!

[@fixitFlip]

Good work!

[@KeyFobRob]

Thanks!

[@enniobel2734]

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

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it helped

[@sarahkalumba3792]

Thank you saved my life 😊

[@KeyFobRob]

not all heros wear capes. lol

[@roycejamie8250]

Great vid, thanks for your help mate

[@KeyFobRob]

Anytime. Take care

[@likesoundtoheaven]

thank you my brother, I very much appreciate this

[@KeyFobRob]

No problem

[@egzonvokshi5606]

thank you.Have a nice day..

[@KeyFobRob]

Thank you! You too!

[@mariewestmoreland1709]

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

[@KeyFobRob]

Good stuff! Take care

[@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

[@bakufrank]

Great simple video 👍👍

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad you think so!

[@Richard-xo2uv]

Thanks!

[@KeyFobRob]

You're welcome

[@SaintCharbelMiracleworker]

Thank you, save me money and time.

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad I could help

[@MikeM-tt5fl]

Thanks for very informative and helpful video.

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it was helpful!

[@simonT5man]

Thank god for you just straight to it excellent

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it helped

[@justinclarke2642]

Top Work Rob keep it up 👍

[@AndrewRH]

My 2019 VW key fob takes the CR 2025 battery.

[@fizzie1959]

Cheers mate no nonsense video

[@KeyFobRob]

Cheers!

[@NeuroPulse]

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

[@KeyFobRob]

No problem 👍

[@willfowler2968]

Thanks Rob!

[@KeyFobRob]

You bet!

[@Richard-ik9eb]

Super clear. Thank you.

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it was helpful!