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How to Open the Door with the Key on a Volkswagen Passat

Model: Volkswagen Passat B7 - Years 2010-2014
Part: Key

How do you open the door of your car when the remote battery has died? In this video, see how to maintain a Volkswagen Passat. Take your remote and press the button to release the metal key. Once extracted, insert it into the handle slot and lever it until the piece detaches. Insert the key into the lock and open the car door. To close the lock: take the cover and press down on the handle until you hear the locking click. Replace the remote key battery as soon as possible.

Updated on 27 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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