Audi and Volkswagen Videos: Handling Dead Key Fob Batteries

How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Audi and Volkswagen Vehicles

We now have 21 videos offering help to Audi and VW drivers who’s key fobs or remote controls have gone dead

This video covers A3 and Q3 models, 2020 and newer, hiding the key hole.

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This demonstrates replacing the battery in a late model VW flip key key fob.

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This is a 2022 update of Volkswagen with new start procedures in new model, including the ID.4.

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This one updates (in 2020) Volkswagen using a new Atlas model. The start procedure is changed somewhat and we cover difficulties encountered when trying to get at the key hole in an Atlas and a Golf.

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This video covers replacing the battery in a Volkswagen key fob. This one features an embedded mechanical key.

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Here we have a 2020 update for the Audi Q7.

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This video consolidates all we have on Audi models — through 2018.

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So, we did the compilation above and Audi creates a new key fob and new back up locations. Q8 up first.

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This video covers the new Audi A5, which features a new back up start location.

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Fixing an Audi flip key remote that won’t work after replacing the battery.

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This one covers the battery replacement in flip key key fobs.

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Here is the latest (2018) Q5 and A5 procedures. New back-up spot.

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This video handles Audi A3 and Q3 through 2019 models introduced to North America in the 2015 model year.

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This video covers the 2017 Audi Q5, which stays old school. It holds our first view of an Audi emergency key.

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Video help for Volkswagens, including help with a hidden key hole.

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This one covers most pre-2016 Audi models.

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A video exclusive to the new Audi Q7.

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A video of us replacing the battery in an Audi dead key fob or remote control.

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Replacing the battery in an updated Audi key fob or remote control.

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This one covers replacing the battery in a new generation (2019) key fob from Audi.

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Replacing the battery in a VW flip key dead key fob or remote control.

Models covered include the Beetle, CC, e-Golf, Eos, Golf, Jetta, Passat, Toureg, GTI, Routan, Tiguan, Arteon, Atlas, A3, A4,A5, A6, A7, A8, Allroad, Q3, Q5, Q7, R8, RS, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ7, SQ8, TT, TTS,e-tron, and Q8.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.