Volkswagen Golf key battery
Every Volkswagen Golf remote key we cover, 1997–2024, takes one CR2032.
Mk8
2020–2024- Smart keyCR2032
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 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.
Mk7 / Mk7.5
2012–2020How 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 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.
Mk6 (5K)
2008–2013Mk5
2003–2008- Flip remoteCR2032
Mk4 (1J)
1997–2004- Remote head keyCR2032
- TransponderNo battery
A key with no buttons has no battery. It starts the car using a chip that needs no power.
For locksmiths · Mk8
- KeysSmart key
- Tools confirmed16
- Transponder chipSubscribers
- Programming procedureSubscribers
Questions
Volkswagen Golf key battery questions
Mk8 (2020–2024): CR2032 in the smart key. Mk7 / Mk7.5 (2012–2020): CR2032 in the flip remote and smart key. Mk6 (2008–2013): CR2032 in the flip remote and smart key. Mk5 (2003–2008): CR2032 in the flip remote. Mk4 (1997–2004): CR2032 in the remote head key.