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How to Replace the Key Battery in an Audi Q3

Model: Audi Q3 8U - Years 2011-2018
Part: Key

If the key for your Audi Q3 first edition (2011-2018) has suddenly stopped working and you want to learn how to replace the battery inside, follow these steps. First, locate the small button on the back cover and press it to remove the physical emergency key. Next, use the emergency key to open the cover and locate the dead battery. Finally, replace the dead battery with a new one and reassemble the cover correctly.

Updated on 4 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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