How to Open the Door When the Magotan Key Fob Battery Dies?
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Method to open the door when the Magotan key fob battery dies: On the left side of the metal cover of the key fob, there is a hidden button. Press it to release the spare key. After pulling it out and inserting it upside down, use the key to pry open the plastic cover next to the door handle from bottom to top to reveal the keyhole. Turn the key to unlock the door. The Magotan is the first B-segment sedan produced and sold by FAW-Volkswagen. Designed by the team behind the Volkswagen Phaeton, it incorporates design elements from Volkswagen's top luxury sedan, reflecting the understated yet luxurious design language of Volkswagen's premium vehicles in both exterior and interior. For the front axle system, the new Magotan utilizes an optimized version of Volkswagen's B-segment platform front axle system, with reinforced subframe.
Last time I took my Magotan out, the key suddenly stopped working, probably due to a dead battery. I immediately recalled Volkswagen's design—there's a small button on the tail of the key that, when pressed, releases the mechanical key blade. I looked under the driver's side door handle, where a small cover is hidden. I used my fingernail or key to pry it open, revealing the lock cylinder. I inserted the mechanical key, turned it clockwise about 90 degrees, and the door opened. Once inside, the bigger headache was starting the car. If the keyless start failed, I would hold the key close to the start button for a few seconds, sometimes detecting a weak signal. That experience taught me to check the key battery every six months. I buy a CR2032 battery from the supermarket and replace it myself—it's quite simple. In case I'm out without tools, keeping a spare key in the drawer at home is the safest bet, unlike that time when I was sweating bullets in a panic.
Having driven for over three years, I'm quite impressed by the Passat's clever design. When the key fob runs out of battery, don't panic. First, locate the groove at the bottom of the key, use a coin or fingernail to pry open the casing, and extract the mechanical key. Approach the driver's side door handle where there's a hidden plastic cover - gently lever it open with the key edge to reveal a circular keyhole. Insert the key and give it a firm twist; the satisfying click means the door is unlocked. If the car won't start after entering, try placing the key near the steering wheel column or in the cup holder where the signal amplification zone is located. I set a phone reminder to replace batteries every six months, costing less than $10 each time. Preventive measures like keeping spare battery kits in the car prove invaluable during emergencies.
