Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

How to Open the Trunk on Audi A4 with a Dead Battery

Model: Audi A4 B8 - Years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Part: Checks and maintenance

See other generations:
Video tutorial

How to open the trunk of your Audi A4 if the key battery is dead or broken? Let's see how to open the rear hatch. Open the rear door of the car and remove the rear seat (one piece).

After removing the rear seat, locate a lever with a cable connected to the hatch (if present). Pull the lever to unlock the trunk.

Once the trunk is open, you can repair the key or the trunk lock. Reinstall the rear seat once maintenance is complete.


Updated on 18 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


Related tutorials

How to Manually Open the Trunk on an Audi A4 with a Dead Remote Battery
How to Manually Open the Trunk on an Audi A4 with a Dead Remote Battery
Audi A4 (2007-2016 / B8) In this video, you will see how to manually unlock the trunk of an Audi A4 when the remote battery is dead: in the B8 version of this vehicle, the re…
Replacing the Battery in an Audi A4
Replacing the Battery in an Audi A4
Audi A4 (2014-2024 / B9) In this video, you can see how to recharge the battery of an Audi A4 if it is dead and does not hold a charge; then you need to proceed with its repl…
How to Use the Audi A4 B8 Key When the Battery is Dead
How to Use the Audi A4 B8 Key When the Battery is Dead
Audi A4 (2007-2016 / B8) When your Audi A4 no longer responds to your key commands, it is likely because the battery is dead. However, not everyone keeps a spare battery on h…

Other guides you may be interested in

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • A4 2004-2008 - Where is the AUX cable socket on the Audi A4? Read answer

How to Reset the Tyre Pressure Warning Light on the Jeep Renegade?

To reset the tyre pressure warning light on the Jeep Renegade, inflate the tyres until they reach the recommended pressure: this value is indicated on the sticker attached to the driver’s door pillar. Once the tyres are properly inflated, navigate through the menu that appears on the instrument cluster until you find the tyre pressure option. At this point, press and hold the OK button on the right side of the steering wheel to make the warning light disappear.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos