How to Replace the Battery in a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle Key Fob

How to Replace the Battery in a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle Key Fob

If your Volkswagen keyless entry remote is no longer working well, the cell battery surely needs to be changed. In this article, you will benefit from knowing how to open Volkswagen key fob and replace a dead battery DIY. If you decide to do it at home near Beetle, use this instruction, but first make sure you have everything you need.

What type battery does 2009 Volkswagen Beetle key fob take

Prior to disassembly keyless entry remote be sure that you have all recommended tools and materials: flat head screwdriver and CR2032 battery.
  • flat head screwdriver
  • 1xCR2032 battery

Simple steps to replace the battery in your car's keyless entry remote

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

Carefully try to open your remote key fob with pry tools. Replace CR2032 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 current cannot go into your circuit board and make it work. Check position on battery, by "+" mark.

When the new battery installed, verify keyless entry remote functionality by pressing buttons. If everything working properly, assemble your keyless entry 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. If your remote key fob case tightly closed, we done. If not, repeat the last step.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Key fob of Volkswagen Beetle require 1xCR2032 batteries. Most CR2032 batteries are under $5 build upon the brand, size packaging and type you buy. Take your old battery to the store, to find a proper replacement.

Key fob in most of cases do not require to be reprogrammed after battery change. If your remote key fob 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 2009 Volkswagen Beetle key fob yourself. Most difficult part is to disassembly keyless entry fob's case. It's pretty simple with our guide.

Auto repair shop's pricing for replace the battery in remote key fob is from 50 to 600 dollars depending on the make.

You should replace batteries inside key fob of Volkswagen Beetle at least once in 3-4 years. lifespan of battery differ on their amount of use, quality and operating conditions. Lithium cells usually will last longer.

These symptoms will alert you that it's possible time to change battery in your 2009 Volkswagen Beetle: low key battery indicator on dashboard, key fob buttons not working, you didn't change battery more than 4 years and signal strength reduced.
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Fob Compatibility:

  1. FCC ID: NBG 735868 T | NBG92596263
  2. Models: 2002-2010 Volkswagen Beetle