2016 VW Volkswagen and Skoda Key FOB COMPLETE teardown and battery replacement

I couldn't find anyone who had done a full teardown of this key FOB so I made this video. If you intend to open your key, TAKE YOUR TIME...be careful and it'll all work out.
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[@kylewaldner6990]

I know this is an old video but I want to add that the torx bit is a T300 for anyone with a precision driver set. I had an issue with a rapidly dying battery so I disassembled to right before breaking the seal, and hosed the inside with contact cleaner and shook it really hard a few times. This completely resolved the battery dying issue.

[@SuperCochondInde]

Let's eee, the dealership wanted $350, the fob case on ebay cost $15 with shipping, so that's $335 you just saved me. Thank you!!!

[@philliplonergan7581]

Thanks Dean, I needed to replace Fob due to the key blade broke before the pin. Video was great I transferred circuit board and original key blade to a $15 internet Fob and saved me from the dreaded dealers estimate of $450.

[@volleyballurrrr]

Thank you for uploading this. Could not have repaired my key blade without this walkthrough!

[@alexanderswann8575]

Only thing to add is when you reassemble, you need to align the front cover to the spring holding the cover upside down. This ensures the bit of the spring sticking out slots into the front cover properly. Then rotate the front cover anti-clockwise so it is then aligned with the back of the key. This will ensure the spring has tension and the key flicks out properly in the right direction.

[@Anna-op4bs]

Thank you! This was the only helpful video I could find. I was able to do the replacement myself and avoid paying about $400 at the dealer... thanks!

[@jszlatki]

Thanks Dean, I figured out to use a small heating gun additionally (gently)it helped not to break the parts

[@Rockfordealer]

Thanks Dan, I managed to fully disassembly my key and reassembly it after fix without breaking it thanks to your very clear instructions! There was probably a bad contact with the battery. You made my day anyway 😉

[@AlanGreenOne]

Whee! You saved me 800 of my hard earned Aussie dollars. Once i could see the PCB, was an easy fix. Huzzah!

[@capitainelesang]

Thanks! Your video prevent me from total key disassembly)

[@Wariki]

I really enjoyed watching this DIY tutorial video Dean!

[@GIL839]

Great 👍 I will try on my fob key 🔑. Thanks again

[@drexasour]

Thanks man, trying to open my 2019 key for a couple hours...but dang i'm tearing up the plastic. I saw another video which made it look so easy, but now that you mentioned its epoxied I realize how hard this is going to be.

[@kateroche6442]

I love your old man vibes. So endearing. 😀

[@JulianZehr]

You did that so easily. Loved it.

[@KurtMorris]

You can add Audi , Lamborghini and Ducati to the title to this list ... all share this same key setup nice 👍🏽 video ... much needed

[@AlanGreenOne]

Skoda too!

[@aarbee_]

Just watched the whole video and I dont even own a key 😭😭

[@woodenrails163]

Ah yes, the tutorial I needed

[@interkomotobeyin2717]

açıklayıcı ve güzel bir video olmuş, teşekkürler. great thanks.

[@AlasdairGR]

Neistat Bros Tutorials and DIY Fixes. Make it a channel!

[@mariedambrosio4929]

Excellent video loved it!!! Please make more 👍

[@user-mn6kz1pp5o]

Спасибо, очень помогло👍

[@johnduffy9088]

Dean, we all know that the fob fell into the water when you were surfing

[@jpklassen4464]

Any chance you can tell me the part number on the inductor coil (I think thats the name. The black circle copper coil above the battery contacts. Would be much appreciated!

[@tkdonyt]

TIP :
1. Thank you Dean.
2. I could not open the old cover. Almost stabbed myself with a screwdriver a couple of times!!
3.
So I tried a little bit of the heat gun. Very difficult. Because it heats up the key. Also risk of burning the electronics.
4.
MY SOLUTION. -
SMALL HACKSAW.
I simply used a small hacksaw to cut/saw around the seal.
Then I was able to pry it open a lot more easily.
Hope this helps someone else.
Please be careful

[@antoniocarlosslacerda9220]

Obrigado. O seu vídeo ajudou bastante. deu tudo certo.

[@bj0rnen]

Where does one get the replacement button cover? Mine is worn out and I found your video while searching for that replacement part

[@user-wk8he1ok4s]

Torx size 6 for the screw, for anyone stumbling on this.

[@JUNIOR-ot4bb]

thx you

[@MonkeyEmpires]

This was helpful. Thank you!!

[@android-G]

you really helped me. Thanks

[@antoniocarlosslacerda9220]

Aqui no Brasil, não tem vídeos nessa orientação.

[@hasifaiman]

I am lucky to receive a couple of Dean's List from my University. Imagine someone named Dean achieve Dean's List during their studies 😂

[@privateuser77]

Super helpful! Thanks!

[@tshepomogale2214]

Thanks I just changed my case 👍🏽

[@fuzzs8970]

Hi
Thank you. Did you fix it? There are videos showing how to repair a leg of some chip

[@mikegiannikos9318]

Is there a separate transponder chip? Or is it part of the main board? They used to be pill shaped

[@deanneistat3627]

It's all integrated. I had to resolder one of the micro pins on the transponder chip

[@pierreoosthuizen6143]

Thanks for the video Dean. Were you able to locate the RFID chip ?

[@sHpAaKu316]

thank you !

[@cx8397]

Il prezzo delle chiavi delle auto è diventato un insulto all'onestà dei lavoratori.
(ma è un discorso che vale per tante altre realtà).
Grazie per averci insegnato a risparmiare un sacco di soldi e rifiutarmi di pagare questo "pizzo".
(ricatto) 😊🙏🏼🔝

[@rileypart1]

Lucky Dean has a GTI lol 🙃

[@cmphoto_]

Dude this is so weird. I got a battery needs to be replaced on my Octavia, then this pops up.

[@wardcheshire4535]

The screw on my leg required a 000 Philips screwdriver.

[@Zorkz]

sup dean

[@digvijaykadam2244]

Love your shit

[@uastartup]

Dean say hi

[@digvijaykadam2244]

Dean fucking upload a video

[@deanneistat3627]

I am a slave to the 4th wall.

[@motomason]

@@deanneistat3627 Those Moto vlogs were the hit!! The trip across America was dope!!

[@ashishpatil1651]

fucking upload another video dean