Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - 01 1.9 Battery change in key fob.

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Sat 17 May 2008 08:38
01 1.9 Battery change in key fob. - tarajosh88
Hi anyone know how to change the battery in the key fob for central locking.
Thanks

Edited by Pugugly on 17/05/2008 at 09:15

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Sat 17 May 2008 18:16
01 1.9 Battery change in key fob. - Halmer
You have to break the key fob in half (with the help of a flat bladed screwdriver) one way then split the bit that holds the battery. Both need a bit of force but they do come apart.

I would also make sure that you have the battery available before you take the old one out. It's something like a CR2330 but can't recall exactly. Will find out. Can get from Maplins for £1.99 rather tha daft main dealer price.
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Sat 17 May 2008 18:20
01 1.9 Battery change in key fob. - Halmer
CR2032 I think.
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Sat 17 May 2008 18:21
01 1.9 Battery change in key fob. - Halmer
www.riskin.org/vwkey/
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