How to Replace the Battery in the Latest Porsche Key?
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The steps to replace the battery in a Porsche key are: 1. Prepare the Porsche car key that needs a battery replacement; 2. Turn the Porsche car key over, and you will see the sliding lock on the back, slide it to the right; 3. After unlocking the sliding lock, hold it and slide it upwards to remove the metal part of the car key; 4. After removing the car key, look from top to bottom to see a gap, lift upwards from the gap to open the cover; 5. Then you can see the battery part, remove and replace it. Porsche is a luxury car brand under the Volkswagen Group, headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Its main models include the 911, Boxster, Cayman, Panamera, Cayenne, and Macan.
I recently changed the battery for my Porsche key and found it quite simple. Generally, newer Porsche keys use a CR2032 coin cell battery, which you can replace yourself. First, use a thin plastic sheet or a small screwdriver to gently pry open the casing from the edge—avoid metal tools to prevent scratches. Once open, you'll see the battery compartment; carefully remove the old battery without touching the circuit board. New batteries are available at convenience stores or online for just a few bucks. When inserting the new battery, make sure the positive side faces up, then close the casing and press it firmly. The whole process takes less than 5 minutes. I recommend changing it every two years, as a sluggish key can slow down unlocking. Doing it yourself saves you the cost of a dealership visit. Just be careful—handle it gently to ensure everything goes smoothly, and keep a spare battery handy just in case.
