How to Replace the Battery in the New Volkswagen Magotan Key?

[LaIvan]

First, pop out the metal head of the Magotan key. Hold both sides of the key with your hands and pull upwards to split it into two halves. Use a small screwdriver to separate them and remove the button battery from the battery compartment. Reassemble the two parts of the control section and press the three buttons: 'Close,' 'Open Trunk,' and 'Open.' If the small light flashes, it confirms the battery is installed correctly. Below are the detailed steps for replacing the battery: 1. Remove the emergency key from the car key. 2. Insert a flathead screwdriver (about 3mm wide) into the emergency key's outer guide on the car key at approximately 12mm along the arrow direction. 3. Turn the screwdriver clockwise until the cover pops up. 4. Push the battery compartment cover along the arrow direction and remove it. 5. Use a suitable thin tool to pry out the button battery from the compartment. 6. Place the new button battery and press it into the compartment against the arrow direction. 7. Reattach the cover and press it onto the car key housing against the arrow direction. The replacement is now complete.

[StXavier]

I just helped my dad replace the battery in his Volkswagen Magotan key fob two days ago, and the whole process took only ten minutes. First, pull out the mechanical key from the shell, and you'll see the seam in the middle of the plastic casing. Use a small flathead screwdriver to gently pry open the key cover—be careful not to use too much force, as it could break the clips. Once opened, you'll see the silver coin battery, which is a CR2032 model. You can find them at any supermarket, but make sure not to grab the wrong model. When installing the new battery, remember to place the positive side facing up, then align the cover and press firmly until you hear a click, indicating it's securely in place. Finally, test the lock and unlock functions to ensure they work properly. If you don't have tools, a coin can be used as a substitute. The difficulty level is just one star.