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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: DEEN on 20 January 2008, 08:44
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Found out how to change the battery on my Mk V golf locking remote (Australian model) by reading Graham's query on his Mk IV posted July 15th 2004... thanks.
The battery is a Sony lithium 3V, CR2032 for those who want to buy a replacement first
To take the thing apart,
the flip spring-loaded bit with the metal "key" (front half) and the key-ring (back half) pull apart. You need to flip the key out, grip the front half and get a good grip of the back half and just pull. (http://[img])[/img]
To assist the process (which takes a bit of force) flip open the key and put a small flat driver into the 3mm recess.
Note: you do not need to flick off the VW logo and unscrew the tiny screw inside as you cannot get to the battery compartment from there.
Good luck :cool:
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Yep same as my dads passat - I would try and avoid using the screwdriver to "assist" the process as it leaves some nasty marks :sick: