How to Replace the Battery in a 2004 Volkswagen Golf Key Fob
If your Golf key fob is no longer working correct, the cell battery more likely needs to be changed. It's not difficult to change the battery in your key fob with our guide. All tools, that you need is explained in this post.
What type battery keyless entry remote require
Before beginning open remote key fob check all that you need: 1xCR2032 battery and flat head screwdriver.- 1xCR2032 battery
- flat head screwdriver
Step by step guide
Inside of your keyless entry remote installed button battery. Open key before you try to pry apart the remote key fob.
Carefully try to open your fob with hands or flat head screwdriver. Remove 1xCR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.
Replace old battery with fresh one CR2032. Every battery has a negative and positive side and if you put the wrong connector down, the charge cannot go into your circuit board and make it work. Check position on battery, by "+" mark.
Before assembling keyless entry fob's case, check that everything working good by testing buttons on circuit board.
At this point squeeze fob’s back cover together. Line your body two halves together and assemble it together by hands from top to bottom. Check your keyless entry remote case for gaps. If it is not tightly closed try to repeat last step.
Video of remote key fob opening
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