Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing ignition key battery

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / General body repairs, exterior / Front door, central locking / Central locking / Removing and installing ignition key battery

Removing

–	Folding out key bit -1--arrow a-.

–	Use a small screwdriver -3- to raise the cover of battery compartment -2--arrow b-.

Removing and installing ignition key battery

–	Use a small screwdriver -3- to lift battery -1- out of battery compartment -2--arrow-.

Installing

Note

Before installing battery, always press any key once.

This resets the transmitter unit, so that it can now recognize a new battery.

Ensure correct polarity and mounting position when installing battery. The positive pole is marked.

Removing and installing ignition key battery

–	Insert battery -1- into battery compartment -2- by pressing slightly -arrow a-.

–	Assemble cover of battery compartment -3- and transmitter unit -arrow b-.

–	The ignition key must be synchronised now → Anchor.

Synchronizing ignition key

Removing and installing ignition key battery

–	Remove cover cap for lock cylinder -3- → Chapter.

–	Hold ignition key -2- on lock cylinder -1-, and press “Open” button.

–	Unlock vehicle with the ignition key -2- via lock cylinder -1- within a minute.

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