A big, big thank you for this. The Skoda Octavia has an identical key design so I was able use your video as a guide for my key fob battery change. The Octavia manual is simply inadequate when it comes to describing the process. And when that little spring popped out as I was reassembling the key fob, your very well lit video guided me to as to how and where it should be refitted.
Same happened me on seat leon key, spring popped out, don't think I have it fixed properly but keys back together, I think it might be one did advantage of using its own key as it's right where the spring is
Mistake: Trying to remove the side with the buttons printed on it - that's the wrong side to get to the battery. This video is correct, I made a silly mistake. Anyway. If the wrong side comes loose it's hard to replace. It's soft plastic, get it close to being re-inserted in the grooves, then rub on a smooth surface while pressing the cover hard and squeeze it back in the grooves.
Thanks! I was concerned that replacing the battery would need some kind of 'pairing' to the car, but this worked exactly as shown! Both fobs now have new batteries 🙂
I kept struggling trying to get the battery out (I don't have a flat head screwdriver), but I found that the little sim card eject pin tool I had around was perfect for popping the battery out as a replacement.
Great video thanks. Be careful the spring mechanism may popup out of place when you open the case. It did for me, but on a couple tries and see in video where it is was able to put it back.
Haha, exactly this happened in my case, much to my annoyance due to not realising this in the first place! A good give-away when this happens is the little nudge popping out when you remove the mechanical key will drop back in the housing. If the spring stays in position, the nudge stays out.
thanks, tried this in the car. i wad bale to get te battery out with a nail. just put your nail on the right top. there is a small space. you can then pull te battery down and take it out.
This was very helpful. However I ran into a little snag. There is a U-shaped spring that is part of the mechanical key release mechanism. When I pried open the black cover I must have dislodged this spring and it fell out unnoticed. Only on reassembling I noticed that the mechanism wasn't working like it did before. Fortunately I found the spring and was able to get it back into its proper place.
I managed to do it with a thin plastic spudger, just tucking that rubber lip around the edge of the key and pressing in at the same time with my thumb... it was stupidly hard to do, it took me an hour, and I never cursed this much in my life... but got that in eventually. There must be an easier way, though, I think the main metal piece must be opening somehow so the electronic part can be removed/popped out a bit, and I think that's when the rubber bit would easily go in. Couldn't figure out how to open the whole key metal clamp though. So the way I've done it is probably lame, but hey I got it.
@johnhodgson8684 tbh when i changed my battery the key fob was still working so i was able to unlock and disable the alarm with the key fob. i think that the car gives a quite early notification you need to change the battery.
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A big, big thank you for this. The Skoda Octavia has an identical key design so I was able use your video as a guide for my key fob battery change. The Octavia manual is simply inadequate when it comes to describing the process. And when that little spring popped out as I was reassembling the key fob, your very well lit video guided me to as to how and where it should be refitted.
Excellent! Glad this video was helpful to you!! Take care
Same happened me on seat leon key, spring popped out, don't think I have it fixed properly but keys back together, I think it might be one did advantage of using its own key as it's right where the spring is
Mistake: Trying to remove the side with the buttons printed on it - that's the wrong side to get to the battery. This video is correct, I made a silly mistake. Anyway. If the wrong side comes loose it's hard to replace. It's soft plastic, get it close to being re-inserted in the grooves, then rub on a smooth surface while pressing the cover hard and squeeze it back in the grooves.
Straight to the point without messing about. Nice!
Great! Glad you found the video helpful!
That was insanely easy .. thank you. I over heard the dealer saying they charge $$$ just to do this…
Yeah - The dealership will be happy to charge you :)
Thanks! I was concerned that replacing the battery would need some kind of 'pairing' to the car, but this worked exactly as shown! Both fobs now have new batteries 🙂
Thank you! Doing a great public service with this video ❤
Good stuff! Glad I could help you get it sorted out
Thanks for this video. I can confirm the European ID4 model has the same battery.
Cheers!
This video tip is great; it works for the ID3 key fob also.
Amazing, I couldn’t figure out how to open this key. 20 second job after your video. Thanks. ❤
Glad I could help!
Thank you for this video! It taught me how to replace my Skoda Octavia's car key battery.
Glad it helped!
Thanks so much! Just wanted to search for a quick vid on how to do this and this was perfect. Really appreciated.
No problem 👍 Glad the video was helpful
I kept struggling trying to get the battery out (I don't have a flat head screwdriver), but I found that the little sim card eject pin tool I had around was perfect for popping the battery out as a replacement.
Nice! Glad you could get it sorted out
Big thanks: you should become the leader of the car manual department at Volkswagen 🎉.
Ha! I'll submit this video for my resume
Great video thanks. Be careful the spring mechanism may popup out of place when you open the case. It did for me, but on a couple tries and see in video where it is was able to put it back.
Thanks for the tip!
Haha, exactly this happened in my case, much to my annoyance due to not realising this in the first place! A good give-away when this happens is the little nudge popping out when you remove the mechanical key will drop back in the housing. If the spring stays in position, the nudge stays out.
Thank you for putting up this video. I was able to replace my battery within minutes.
Glad I could help
Thank you very much, I always come back to this video, 10/10
Thanks again!
Exactly what I needed. Thanks!
Glad it helped!
Be careful! If you use the key to open the back don't push it too far, otherwise you'll break one of the hooks.
A whole channel dedicated to key fobs. Why do you even have all these? Is it a fetish? So many questions. However, very helpful, thanks!
lol - good one. I'm just an everyday dude trying to help people with their fob batteries.
@@KeyFobRob Just thought it was funny, and wondered where you get them all from. Much appreciated!
Thanks a lot very helpful! Changed it successfully.
Glad it helped!
Great video! Straight to the point. 😊
you're welcome. Glad it was helpful!
Cheers buddy , Enyaq year n half old , got the message today to swap out 👍
No problem 👍
Good explanation, quick and easy.
Glad it was helpful!
thanks, tried this in the car. i wad bale to get te battery out with a nail. just put your nail on the right top. there is a small space. you can then pull te battery down and take it out.
This was very helpful. However I ran into a little snag. There is a U-shaped spring that is part of the mechanical key release mechanism. When I pried open the black cover I must have dislodged this spring and it fell out unnoticed. Only on reassembling I noticed that the mechanism wasn't working like it did before. Fortunately I found the spring and was able to get it back into its proper place.
Glad you could get it sorted out. Take care!
Thank you for saving me time & money.
you're welcome! Glad the video was helpful
Skoda Octavia still reports battery is low after changing any idea how to reset this message? Thanks
Thanks a lot, worked for Enyaq iV!
Glad it helped!
thank you for your video and saving me some money
Glad I could help!
Thank you! My skoda appreciated it. =)
Glad it helped!
Thank you! So easy
Glad it helped!
Awesome thanks for being quick to the point
No problem 👍
Thank you for this! super easy and thanks for the link
Glad it was helpful!
Ford Tourneo Grand Connect the same, thanks a lot!
Thank you so much, so easy with your video!
Glad it was helpful!
Thx. Had some ikea batteries left. Can change them 10 times before reaching the charge Skoda would bill. 😅
No problem 👍
I changed it and my car says i still need to replace it
Thanks! Now I don't need to go to an authorized service center. A local store will be enough ;)
Glad to help! Saved you a trip and some cash!!
Awesome, very helpful. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Rob. Any idea how to fix a key fob where the other ‘softer’ side has come away from the main body???
yes please, exactly my issue, how to put that piece of rubber back in?
I managed to do it with a thin plastic spudger, just tucking that rubber lip around the edge of the key and pressing in at the same time with my thumb... it was stupidly hard to do, it took me an hour, and I never cursed this much in my life... but got that in eventually. There must be an easier way, though, I think the main metal piece must be opening somehow so the electronic part can be removed/popped out a bit, and I think that's when the rubber bit would easily go in. Couldn't figure out how to open the whole key metal clamp though. So the way I've done it is probably lame, but hey I got it.
Got the job done using the edge of a credit card thanks so much @adrianek12102008 you gave me the right direction this operation got my nerves
Excellent video, thanks.
Glad it helped!
Great tutorial, thanks!
You're welcome!
Cheers 🍻!
You could make the Amazon link an affiliate link so you can get a little cash when people buy the battery. Just a thought..
I'm looking on the app...it might already be affiliated. 😬😬
Thank you🙏
You’re welcome 😊
Thanks!
You're welcome! Glad the video was helpful
Is there a way of putting the otherside on the keyfob on I peeled it back thinking it would just go back on.
I need to know this too!
Thank you
You're welcome
Great video, thx!
Thanks a lot 💐💐
Most welcome
Thanks for you ☺️👍🏻
Glad it helped!
How to activate the key in Id4
Very handy video! Thank you
No problem 👍
TY
Glad it helped
GOOD VIDEO
👍 Glad you could get it sorted
Thankkk u
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Thank you so much!
you're welcome
Thank you, it's helped.
You're welcome!
Thank you 😊
You're welcome!
Thank You.
You're welcome
Great video, thanks a lot!!!
You are welcome!
Thank you so
Much good sir !!
Most welcome!
Any tips to get the cover on the other side back on as it's come apart and can't seem to get it to start together
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Thank you 🎉
You're welcome
Nice job!
Thanks for the visit
Hi Rob, my Skoda 2021 key fob silicone casing/housing has completely come off. Is there a way to get it back on?
Very nice video. Thanks.
Glad you liked it!
Thank You :)
You're welcome!
🙏🏻 👍🏻 thanks
Welcome!
Thx !
Glad it was helpful!
Life saver, cheers 🍻
Great!
Cheers!
Thumbs up. 😊
Thank you! Cheers!
Thx;-)
no problem
i ve replaced the other side with three buttons and cannot fix it; can u help about?
Hi Sertan, did you find out a way to fix it? I have the same issue!
@@Didorx the dealer fixed it easily but i don't know how.
How long have people gone with the ID.4 before having to change the battery? I'd like to change it regularly to avoid lock out...
Every two years and you should be good to go!
After 1,5 year my caddy just gave the notification the battery is low
@johnhodgson8684 tbh when i changed my battery the key fob was still working so i was able to unlock and disable the alarm with the key fob. i think that the car gives a quite early notification you need to change the battery.
Awesome very helpful!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Rob. What do you do if this key goes in the washing machine?
It's most likely toast. Try soaking it in rice overnight but you're likely going to have to visit your local dealership.
@@KeyFobRob all day and night in rice and the battery out and it’s working!!
@@michaelyeomans that is excellent! Nice work
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Glad I could help!
isn't it a bit stupid you show an energizer battery new in the package but you put a panasonic back.
Thanks for help 🫶🫶
No problem
Thank you
You're welcome
Thank you
You're welcome