How to Replace the Battery in a 2008 Volkswagen R32 Key Fob

How to Replace the Battery in a 2008 Volkswagen R32 Key Fob

Remote key fob allow access to your auto. Once the keyless entry remote battery is weak or dead you will not to be able close trunk or doors from distance. In this case, you’ll benefit from knowing how to disassembly your keyless entry remote and replace a discharged battery yourself. If you choose to do it at home near R32, use this instruction, but first make sure you have tools and materials required.

What type battery keyless entry remote use

Replacing battery in key fob require 1xCR2032 battery and flat head screwdriver. Prepare these materials and tools before opening and make sure to match the type of your fob’s batteries.
  • flat head screwdriver
  • 1xCR2032 battery

Simple steps to change the battery in your R32's key fob

A tiny button battery installed inside the your keyless entry remote. Open the key if it is in the key fob.

Carefully try to pry apart your fob with pry tools. Replace CR2032 battery with flat head screwdriver.

Change old battery with fresh one CR2032. Be sure to connect the battery the right way around in a circuit. Your keyless entry remote will not work if you place battery wrong way.

Before assembling fob’s case, check that all functions works by pressing buttons on circuit board.

The last thing to do is put your cover back on fob. Accurately try to assemble the two halves together by hands from top to bottom. Inspect your key shell for gaps. If it is not tightly closed try to repeat last step.

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FAQ

Key fob of Volkswagen R32 use 1xCR2032 batteries. Price for CR2032 batteries are under $5 depending on the size packaging, type and brand you buy. You can take old battery to the store, with you to find a proper replacement.

Remote key fob in most of cases reprogramming not needed after battery change. If your remote key fob not working, recheck new battery voltage. Otherwise, read user's manual or contact local dealer.

Changing your key fob battery is easy to do in 2008 Volkswagen R32. Most of car manufacturers think about customers and make a special hole for keyless entry remote open.

Dealer service price for change the battery in key fob is $50-600 depending on the brand.

You should replace batteries inside key fob of modern cars at least every three or four years. The term of battery differ on their amount of use, operating conditions and quality. Lithium cells usually will last longer.

These signs will warning you that it's possible time to change battery in your 2008 Volkswagen R32: key fob buttons not working, multiple clicks to unlock or lock doors required, you didn't change battery more than 4 years and low key battery indicator on dashboard.
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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: NBG92596263
  2. Models: 2008 Volkswagen R32