Replace Key Fob Batteries

How to Replace the Battery in a 1999 Volkswagen Passat Key Fob

How to Replace the Battery in a 1999 Volkswagen Passat Key Fob

If your car keyless entry remote is no longer working properly, the battery most likely needs to be replaced. Yes, it is possible to replace the battery in your key fob, and it’s easier than you think. All tools, that you need is outlined below.

What size battery does 1999 Volkswagen Passat remote key fob required

Before going to disassembly key fob make sure that you have all recommended tools and materials: 2xCR1620 batteries and flat head screwdriver.
  • 2xCR1620 batteries
  • flat head screwdriver

Step by step guide

Inside of your keyless entry remote installed coin cell battery. Carefully try to disassemble your keyless entry remote with hands or flat head screwdriver. Replace 2 CR1620 batteries with flat head screwdriver.

Change old batteries with fresh one CR1620. Battery must be installed with the same polarity as was a previous. Your remote key fob will not work if you mistakenly place battery wrong way.

Before assembling keyless entry fob's case, verify that all is functioning by testing buttons on remote key fob.

The last thing to do is put your cover back on fob. Gently try to put the two halves together by hands from top to bottom. Check your fob case for gaps. If it is not firmly closed try to repeat last step.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Remote key fob of Volkswagen Passat require 2xCR1620 batteries. Price for CR1620 batteries are under $4-6 build upon the type, brand and size packaging you buy. You can take old battery to the store, with you to find a proper replacement.

Key fob in most of cases do not require to be reprogrammed after battery change. If your keyless entry remote not working, recheck new battery voltage. If it is not help, read user's manual or contact local dealer.

Yes, you can change battery in your 1999 Volkswagen Passat key fob yourself. Most hard part is to open fob’s case. It's pretty simple with our instruction.

The cost to replace the battery in key fob is $50-600 depending on the car and the service station.

You should replace batteries inside key fob of Volkswagen Passat at least every three or four years. The lifetime of battery differ on usage time, quality and operating conditions.

These symptoms will warning you that it's perhaps time to replace battery in your Volkswagen Passat: low key battery indicator on dashboard, key fob buttons not working, you didn't change battery more than 4 years and multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors required.
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Contents:

  1. Battery Size and Tools
  2. Replacement Guide
  3. Video Instruction
  4. FAQ

Other Volkswagen Models:

Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: NBG 8137 T
  2. Models: 1998-2002 Volkswagen Passat