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Remote Key Battery Replacement

Model: Vauxhall Astra Astra F - Years 1991-1998
Part: Key

A common issue is the breakage of the remote key cover, especially around the opening and closing buttons; you can purchase just the cover aftermarket to restore the key. Remove the remote part by pulling it back; then open the two halves of the old cover to extract the circuit board to insert into the new cover. Also, apply a new battery, close the halves, and insert the remote back into the original key. In just a few minutes and at a low cost, you will have a practically new key.

Updated on 8 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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