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How to replace the key battery of the Volkswagen Golf

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf IV, MK 4, Golf 4 - Years 1997-2003
Part: Key

When the key remote no longer seems to receive commands, it is likely that its battery is dead; here’s how to replace the key battery of the Volkswagen Golf. First, take the remote and begin to remove the physical key from it by prying and pushing it forward; then, leverage the slot of the remote to open it into two parts, accessing the electronic board and the battery, as shown in the video. Now, remove and replace the battery with a new one of the correct type and the same specification, reassembling the key!

Updated on 10 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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