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How to change the key battery of the Audi A3

Model: Audi A3 MK 3, 8V - Years 2012-2019
Part: Key

It often happens to press the buttons on the remote control of our car, but not to receive any function signal. Today we are going to replace the battery of an Audi A3 key, which is so simple and quick. First we turn the key on the opposite side to the buttons and we will notice a cap to be removed by levering with a screwdriver. Once the cap has been removed, we will immediately notice the exhausted battery and extract it. After having extracted the battery in question, replace it with one of the same size and voltage and insert it with the right direction in its recess. Finally, we close the cap, and verify the correct functioning.

Posted on 11 June 2022 by ScegliAuto

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