Volkswagen Caddy key battery
Mk5 (SA)
2020–2024How to change a flip remote battery
- Fold the blade in. On many flip keys the remote section unclips from the blade section, so look for a small slot along the seam.
- Wrap the tip of a small flat screwdriver in tape or a cloth, put it in the slot and twist gently to part the case. Keep it off the circuit board and contacts.
- Note which way up the old cell sits before you lift it out. It varies by key, so don't assume + is up.
- Fit a new CR2032 the same way up, holding it by the edges. Leave any grease on the contacts.
- Clip the case back together and test the buttons at the car. Most keys work straight away with no reprogramming.
- Keep new and old cells away from children. A swallowed button battery can cause serious injury within two hours.
How to change a smart key battery
- Slide the release catch and pull out the emergency key blade.
- Wrap the tip of a small flat screwdriver in tape or a cloth, put it in the slot the blade leaves and twist gently to part the case. Keep it off the circuit board and contacts.
- Note which way up the old cell sits before you lift it out. It varies by key, so don't assume + is up.
- Fit a new CR2025 the same way up, holding it by the edges. Leave any grease on the contacts.
- Clip the case back together and test the buttons at the car. Most keys work straight away with no reprogramming.
- Keep new and old cells away from children. A swallowed button battery can cause serious injury within two hours.
Mk3 facelift (2K)
2015–2020- Flip remoteCR2032
How to change a flip remote battery
- Fold the blade in. On many flip keys the remote section unclips from the blade section, so look for a small slot along the seam.
- Wrap the tip of a small flat screwdriver in tape or a cloth, put it in the slot and twist gently to part the case. Keep it off the circuit board and contacts.
- Note which way up the old cell sits before you lift it out. It varies by key, so don't assume + is up.
- Fit a new CR2032 the same way up, holding it by the edges. Leave any grease on the contacts.
- Clip the case back together and test the buttons at the car. Most keys work straight away with no reprogramming.
- Keep new and old cells away from children. A swallowed button battery can cause serious injury within two hours.
2K facelift (Mk3 facelift)
2010–2015- Flip remoteCR2032
- TransponderNo battery
A key with no buttons has no battery. It starts the car using a chip that needs no power.
For locksmiths · Mk5
- KeysFlip remote · Smart key
- Tools confirmed7
- Transponder chipSubscribers
- Programming procedureSubscribers
Questions
Volkswagen Caddy key battery questions
Mk5 (2020–2024): CR2032 in the flip remote; CR2025 in the smart key. Mk3 facelift (2015–2020): CR2032 in the flip remote. 2K facelift (2010–2015): CR2032 in the flip remote.