Volkswagen Golf Quiz
General body repairs, exterior

Removing and installing ignition key battery

In this manual: General body repairs, exterior
General body repairs, exterior — 230General body repairs, interior — 279General information, paint — 133Vechile- specific paint information — 27Heating, air conditioning — 156Auxiliary heater — 58Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a — 1297- speed dual clutch gearbox 0CW — 544- cylinder injection engine(1.4 1 direct inction. turbocharger) — 182Fuel supply system - Petrol engines — 59Running gear, axles, steering — 221Brake system — 92Wheels and Tyres guide — 12Guide for using trailers — 11Wheels and Tyres Guide - General Information — 121Brake system (hybrid) — 73Electrical system — 326Communication — 65Electrical system, general information — 111
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Removing
  • Folding out key bit -1--arrow a-.
  • Use a small screwdriver -3- to raise the cover of battery compartment -2--arrow b-.
Removing and installing ignition key battery
  • Use a small screwdriver -3- to lift battery -1- out of battery compartment -2--arrow-.

Installing

Note
Before installing battery, always press any key once.
This resets the transmitter unit, so that it can now recognize a new battery.
Ensure correct polarity and mounting position when installing battery. The positive pole is marked.
Removing and installing ignition key battery
  • Insert battery -1- into battery compartment -2- by pressing slightly -arrow a-.
  • Assemble cover of battery compartment -3- and transmitter unit -arrow b-.
  • The ignition key must be synchronised now → Anchor.

Synchronizing ignition key

 N57-10557
Removing and installing ignition key battery
  • Remove cover cap for lock cylinder -3- → Chapter.
  • Hold ignition key -2- on lock cylinder -1-, and press “Open” button.
  • Unlock vehicle with the ignition key -2- via lock cylinder -1- within a minute.

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