Introduction
When the battery in your 2001 Volkswagen Passat key fob no longer works, you will not be able to enter the locked car or trunk without using your key for entry. Use this guide to replace the battery in your key fob.
What you need
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Press the release button on the key fob so that key is extended.
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Locate the small indentation in the middle of the key fob.
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Place a plastic pry tool in the indentation of the key fob.
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Apply pressure and rotate the pry tool until key fob begins to separate.
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Using light force, pull the key fob apart.
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Remove the cover on lower part of the key fob and locate the battery.
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Use a spudger to remove the battery.
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Place a new battery in the key fob and press down gently to secure it in place.
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Press the key release button to make sure that the key fob operates correctly.
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Press the lock, unlock and trunk buttons and check for the red indicator light to make sure the key fob working properly.
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My neighbor's key broke off the end for her 2001 Passat. She knowing that I am quite handy, asked me if I would try repairing it. I fixed it twice before. Now, instead of simply applying JB Weld again to the minimal surfaces and temporarily fixing it again, I want to disassemble it and repair the key with silver solder. I need a diagram of taking it apart so I can reassemble it so it functions like a new fold-up key fob should. This is such a handy thing, I just need to a diagram. C'mon, VW? Be a sport?
