How to Open the Door When the New Magotan Key Fob Battery Dies?
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When the battery of the New Magotan key fob dies, you can open the door using the following steps: 1. Press the upper part of the key fob and pull out the mechanical key by hand; 2. Find a paper card and press it against the lower part of the driver's door handle; 3. Insert the previously extracted mechanical key into the lower part of the door handle; 4. Pry the mechanical keyhole cover loose by gently lifting it outward and then pull the cover off; 5. Insert the mechanical key into the keyhole; 6. Turn the mechanical key toward the front of the car to unlock the door. The New Magotan is a mid-size sedan under FAW-Volkswagen. Taking the 2020 Magotan 280 Comfort model as an example, its body dimensions are: length 4865 mm, width 1832 mm, height 1471 mm, with a wheelbase of 2871 mm. It is equipped with a 1.4T turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 150 PS.
I had the same frustrating experience when my Magotan's key fob ran out of battery – couldn't unlock the door in an emergency. Quickly located the small button on the key fob, pressed it to release the hidden mechanical key (just pull it sideways). The door handle had a plastic cover over the keyhole – easily pried open with a fingernail or coin. Inserted the key, turned counterclockwise, and voilà – door unlocked. Later realized the CR2032 battery typically lasts 1-2 years, but cold winters or frequent remote use drain it faster. Recommendation: always keep spare batteries in the car or check every six months. If stuck, never force it – safer to call roadside assistance. This method works for all modern vehicles – good knowledge to avoid future hassles.
As someone who enjoys studying car features, I don't consider a dead key fob preventing door access to be a major issue. The new Magotan's remote key contains a physical key that can be extracted—usually by pressing the side button to pull it out. Locate the hidden keyhole on the driver's door handle, pry open the cover, insert the key and turn to open the door. If the car alarm sounds, it will stop after unlocking. Most current models come with apps like Volkswagen's We Connect for remote unlocking, but this requires good phone signal. Always replace the battery (CR2032, available at supermarkets for 5 yuan) when noticing slower remote response, and keeping a spare in the glove box is extremely practical.
