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

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

If your Volkswagen remote key fob is not unlock doors well, the cell battery most likely needs to be changed. Yes, it is possible to change the battery in your remote key fob with our step by step guide. All tools, that you need is explained below.

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Before beginning disassembly key fob make sure that you have all required tools and materials: 1xCR2032 battery and flat head screwdriver.
  • 1xCR2032 battery
  • flat head screwdriver

Step by step instruction

Inside of your key fob installed coin cell battery. Open the key if it is in the keyless entry remote.

Gently try to disassemble your key fob with hands or flat head screwdriver. Change 1xCR2032 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 remote key fob will not work if you place battery wrong way.

After the new battery installed, verify key fob by pressing buttons. If all functions works, assemble your fob’s case in reverse order.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Keyless entry remote of Volkswagen Rabbit require 1xCR2032 batteries. Most CR2032 batteries are under $5 depending on the size packaging, brand and type you buy. Take your old battery to the store, with you to find a proper replacement.

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.

Yes, you can change battery in your 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit key yourself. Most difficult part is to open keyless entry fob's case. It's pretty simple with our guide.

The cost to change the battery in key fob is from $30 to as high as $500 depending on the brand and the service station.

You should replace batteries inside keyless entry remote of Volkswagen Rabbit at least once in 4 years. lifespan of battery differ on usage time, quality and operating conditions. Famous brands cells usually will last longer.

If your car fob's battery more than 4 years old, key fob buttons not working, signal strength reduced or has low key battery indicator on dashboard, it's probably battery replace in remote key fob needed. Currently installed battery is weak or dead with a high probability, but if it's not help to fix issues, remote key fob change or repair required.
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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: NBG92596263
  2. Models: 2006-2009 Volkswagen Rabbit