Changing the battery in the key fob.

[Ladiesman_317]

Hi, i am aware that this is such a dumb question, but oh well.. lol.
I've recently noticed that my key does lock/unlock the car unless I'm standing right next to the car itself. so i'm thinking of changing the battery inside the key, but how hard is it? is there a time limit set, where it will lose its memory if i dont do it in 30 seconds?
ALSO, does anyone know how much it would cost if i went to the dealers to get it changed? (im abit of a retard, when it comes to dealing with electrical equipment)
thankssss.

[Ben90]

Pop to your dealership, the batteries you buy are only a few quid and they usually fit them for free. This is what I did a year or so ago expecting to be given some BS story about re-synchronising the key but apparently it's a simple change.

If the above ideal story is no longer true, from memory you can buy what you need from any watch shop; 2x CR1620 lithium batteries. I just went to VW first to see what the charge (geddit?) was and ended up getting it done there.

Hope this helps!

[Ladiesman_317]

oh crappppp! before i read your post, i went on ebay and bought a couple of CR2032 batteries!
b*******s.

[Ben90]

I may well be wrong, I just did a quick search to remind me of the type. Crack open your key fob and have a quick look at the batteries, VW may have clumsily printed the battery type on them!

[tchicken]

Sometimes you can find instructions on youtube

[Ben90]

Good find, I'll remember that for next time. Good shout on getting the C2032's Ladiesman! Sorry about that.