Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles

How to Replace the Key Fob Battery on a Volkswagen Golf

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf VII, MK 7, Golf 7 - Years 2012-2019
Part: Key

The procedure for replacing the battery in the key fob of a Volkswagen Golf is very simple and does not require special tools. Take the key fob of your car and first press the button located at the top corner of the casing to release the metal key inside the fob. At this point, leverage with your fingers on the edge of the casing, exactly in the side cavity where the key was; this will open the battery compartment. Proceed to remove the exhausted battery and replace it. The required battery model is a flat CR 2025 3V.

Updated on 30 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

Video tutorial

Related tutorials

Volkswagen Golf (2019-2026 / Golf 8, MK 8, Golf Viii) To replace the battery in the key fob of the Volkswagen Golf 8, lower the side switch on the device. This allows you to slide the key out from the bo…
Volkswagen Golf (2012-2019 / Golf VII, MK 7, Golf 7) How do you change the battery in the key fob of a Volkswagen Golf 7? Let's see how to do it. Take the key fob and press the button to release the met…
Volkswagen Golf (2012-2019 / Golf VII, MK 7, Golf 7) The following steps will guide you on how to disassemble and replace the battery in the key fob for the Volkswagen Golf. First, take your key fob and…

Other guides you may be interested in

How to Connect the Cables to the Battery of the Citroen Xsara Picasso?

In this tutorial, you will see how to connect the cables to the battery of the Citroen Xsara Picasso, useful if you need to recharge it or perform an emergency start. First, ensure the key is not inserted, then open the bonnet and move to the front of the left headlamp. Next, locate the bolt just behind the filter box and connect the positive terminal clamp to it. Now you can connect the negative terminal to any point on the chassis, such as the indicated point. Once the operation is complete, ensure you disconnect the negative first and then the positive.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos