DIY - How to replace remote fob battery in Audi A4, A5, Q7 and TT

[@KeyFobRob]

Energizer Battery - CR2032 - amzn.to/2DecUq6

[@amygreenwell3825]

😊😊😊😅

[@TickerSymbolYOU]

3 years later this video is still a life saver

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad I the video could help you out! Take care!

[@hjr_official]

You mean 5 years later 😉

[@jleaks9696]

@@hjr_official 6 haha

[@JJ-zy3zv]

Thanks man. This is literally a perfect "how to" video. Simple, clear, to the point, but takes the time to actually show the steps. thanks

[@KeyFobRob]

I appreciate that!

[@hassanrahman6502]

Agree. No trying to over complicate things like some KZbinrs. Thanks again

[@amandadaering]

Agreed!

[@McNealyReilly]

Love this, thanks Key Fob Rob. Only thing I'd add is one mistake I was making -- I was squeezing the sides hard in when using just the key to drive the battery slot out. Wound up scratching up the key fob (still works). However, when you squeeze the sides AND push the slot out with the same hand in one motion, then only a minimal amount of key pressure needed. No needle nose pliers needed! Thanks again.

[@Sazyua]

You’re a life saver, thanks for the tip. It worked instantly in one go. The key method was a bit too hard and I also ended up scratching a little also.

[@abhiabhi5116]

This is the perfect addition the the video. Indeed doing it with just hand was much easier than trying with the key!

[@souljazzguitar]

Same. Couldn’t do it with the key. But worked instantly with @Sazyua one-hand suggestion. This video helped a lot though. Pointed me in the right direction. Thanks!

[@chemopia]

Good tip. The key is thicker than the space he’s poking the key into, and I broke it.

[@ripseeze_the_second5590]

Thank you! It wasn't working until I read this

[@mssmssmssmss]

Thanks! I bought a certified pre-owned Audi, and one fob failed almost immediately and the other about 8 months later. The technique you show is exactly how it works, but mine were not quite so easy to remove. Maybe my thumbs are too weak. But now I know how to do it rather than driving 20 miles to the dealership and embarrassing myself.

[@KeyFobRob]

Strong thumbs are a must! These things get really stuck. That's why I used the mechanical key to assist with sliding the tray out.

[@stakaB]

Thiss was so useful! I’ve avoided the “your key battery is low” message to the point it barely works anymore haha, thank you lots

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it helped! No more annoying message for a couple years

[@mssmssmssmss]

I didn't get a warning, and it failed in the parking lot when I was running errands. I read the owner's manual, struggled for a while, and drove back home.

[@rookie1760]

5 years, and I was able to replace the battery of a client that came in thanks to your help

[@ChestnutProducts]

Clear, simple and to the point. Perfect 'how-to' video, thank you!

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad I could help ;)

[@desmondlew7244]

Thanks! Your trick to use the physical key to pry it out made it so much easier!

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it helped!

[@FayeIL]

Thank you so much for this! I've had my A4 for a few years and this is the first time I was able to change the batteries myself, without asking someone.

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it helped!

[@MariaMauntel]

I, too, struggled to slide out battery as the key tip was scratching into the plastic. The wiggle people suggested worked! When I tried using the soft part of my thumb & finger tips, I wasn’t getting enough squeeze & pull pressure. I then squeezed 2 buttons more with the first joints below nail of my 2 fingers, wiggled and pulled all at same time & that finally worked! Thanks for video and all the tips!

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it finally worked out!

[@garypastore6246]

Your a rock star! TY TY TY, I destroyed my other fob cost me$646+ tax, Really appreciate your time. Gary P

[@KeyFobRob]

You are welcome!

[@asrikant7238]

Worked! Thanks. Getting the tray out was a bit more difficult than I thought it would be, but managed eventually.

[@KeyFobRob]

Nice work!

[@AncientAussie]

Best video I have seen showing how to change the battery in the Audi key fob

[@KeyFobRob]

Great! Glad it was helpful

[@MichaelStanwyck]

Thanks! I'd never have figured this out. My tray didn't pop out this easily, though. I had to use needle nose pliers

[@KeyFobRob]

No problem. I'm pretty certain they don't make it really straightforward to keep the customers coming back to the dealership for even simple fixes. The newest for Audi makes is even more ridiculous.

[@thefadden]

Good tip about the pliers. I couldn't get mine to budge just using fingers.

[@esapirttinen7116]

Thanks man! Just saved a lot of money as both keys were on low battery. Also liked that You went straight in to the business without any long intros and so on.

[@KeyFobRob]

Awesome! Glad I could help you out

[@mqadoc1]

It is an excellent and easy video to follow. The only problem is that you didn't tell us how difficult it can be to get that battery tray out. I had to have another person hold the fob while I manipulated the tray. I wasn't stron enough or dextrous enough to do it myself. You made it look easy!

[@KeyFobRob]

It can be pretty tough to get out. Glad you were able to get it sorted out

[@CDMVIDZ]

Hahaha, same! :) But yes, this video was excellent and just what I needed, thank you!

[@chetw5372]

Thank you for posting this video. It was short, straight to the point and extremely helpful. I lucked out and had CR2032’s on hand. Same FOB as my 2018 A5.

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad I could make you're day just a little bit easier ;)

[@silversleeper484]

Hello Key Fob Rob, Bro thank-you very much for posting this up. I have a 2019 A4 Avant and I just could not have figured out how to remove/replace the battery without your help.

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad I could help you out!

[@Luckerz_-]

oh my gosh your KZbin name is perfect and I'm sure you just saved me hundreds of dollars from scheduling a service appointment at my local audi dealership, thank you so much sir! lol

[@KeyFobRob]

Nice! Glad you could get it sorted out

[@maggie32summers60]

Thanks! If I hadn't seen this video I would have broken my key fob trying to open it ! So thanks again!

[@KeyFobRob]

You are welcome!

[@iainrussell4586]

Short, clear and to the point unlike a lot of similar videos!

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad you found the video helpful

[@thesilenthero422]

When I got the low battery alert I thought I would have to send it in for some special battery replacement. What a relief to find I could do it myself with batteries I already had

[@KeyFobRob]

Absolutely! You got this

[@kimbobimbo1975]

Thanks for the vid.. saved me a few quid. I bought 6 of the batteries for a quid at my local pound shop. After chipping 3 finger nails used a hair grip to get the tray out it was pretty stuck in there.

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it helped

[@Lyra348]

Thank you so much for this video. Struggled a bit but thanks to your video I could do it finally !!

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it helped!

[@AllSingingAllDancing]

Thank you for posting this. I couldn’t figure out how the heck to replace the battery. You rule!

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad I could make your day just a little bit easier

[@tstrauss33]

Thanks! I did this, but found that squeezing while trying to pull out the battery actually PREVENTED the battery from coming out. Skip that and you're golden. Great video - thanks!

[@dusan9684]

Simply perfect explanation. Great video, changed my battery in a minute. Thanks!

[@KeyFobRob]

Great to hear!

[@faizanrehman1688]

Literally a life saver dude! Thank you so much beats going to the dealer and getting ripped off 👌🏽👍🏽

[@KeyFobRob]

That is fantastic! Glad the video could make your day just a little bit easier!

[@frederickmackay2234]

This tray release is unnecessarily difficult, trust AUDI to make it a pain to remove a battery, thanks to your video Rob, your tip to use the key solved the problem. My other car (BMW) is so much easier compared to this design.

[@KeyFobRob]

You bet! Glad I could help make your day a little bit easier!

[@Daniel_Bentley]

Use a fork when trying to get battery thingy

[@charliejeane]

Hey, great video and well explained. Just changed my A4 key battery. Blessed and grateful for your content ❤

[@KeyFobRob]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@neilfrost5630]

Great guide. Only thing I would add is try to avoid touching the faces of the new battery with your fingers as the oils on your fingers can affect the connection.

[@Boidboy]

Thx. I too had to use needle nose pliers for removal of battery pack. Video helpful. Went from dead fob to alive fob. Have not yet started the A4 yet, tho.

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad I could help you out!

[@lilliantorres1240]

Thank you! You made my life much easier with this simple how to video!

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it helped!

[@ricardomontanari2124]

Amazing, thanks so much. I was trying to figure it out for ten minutes prior to watching this lol I think the squeeze bit was a bit jammed on mine. Many thanks for the upload.

[@KeyFobRob]

You're welcome. The tray can definitely be difficult to slide out.

[@jennettcrawley]

Done & dusted! Both keys, thanks Rob! I did need more help in the form of some spiky scissors to get the tray out though. Bonus I didn’t break a nail 😅

[@KeyFobRob]

Ha! Nice work

[@brandonfountain835]

Great video rob , id do a follow-up video eliminating that last step where you use your key to tear up the bAck of the remote lol . Once you squeeze the two tabs together, use about 3 pounds of pressure and you battery slides right out 👍🏼👍🏼

[@KeyFobRob]

Eh, they aren't all that easy to get out. I do have some videos with this same fob. For instance - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoDIhoqbmLR1mq8si=xBsIVUTCXaD1R7JY

[@wheelsdiecast8325]

Thanks to your tutorial I was able to do my key 🔑. Your Awesome bud!!!

[@KeyFobRob]

Great to hear!

[@dobbyoutuber]

Short simple and perfect form of "how to" 👍

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad you liked it!

[@sergioamador4729]

How cool that my car told me a heads up that the battery was running low. Thanks to the video just swapped out batteries.

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it helped

[@RoySmith-j8i]

We struggled with this until we read the comment about pressing in the release buttons “C” and at the same time pushing the thumbs forward to slide the battery tray forward and out. It helped to wiggle it from side to side a little . Then it slid out nicely.

[@emilio8179]

Muchas gracias 😊😊😊 hoy tuve que cambiarla y busque en KZbin y me salió usted muchas gracias por la explicación que es de lo mejor

[@KeyFobRob]

Muy feliz de poder ayudar a hacer tu día un poco más fácil

[@Schuey_M]

I’ve changed the battery but keep getting the low battery message on the dash. Do I need to reset something in the computer in the car?

[@daughterofthesun]

Thank you so much for this easy to follow video! Took me about two minutes from start to finish!

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it helped!

[@Ashkanfive]

Does all data disappear when a battery is changed? I remember hearing that you have to pair the car key again.

[@kennethbooker2777]

Thanks for sharing this. Saved me from breaking mine.

[@KeyFobRob]

Excellent! Glad I could help

[@unixkid3000]

Perfect for what I needed. Thanks a million!

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it helped!

[@jfrog4800]

Is there a better how to video on this?? I think not! Thank you! Quick and easy!

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad I could help you out

[@zekelucente9702]

I just replaced the battery on my 10 year old A5. I should say my daughter did God love her.

[@KeyFobRob]

Nice!! Glad she could help you :)

[@sarfz87]

Hi. Do you lose the configuration of the key fob to your car when replacing the battery?

[@KeyFobRob]

Nope

[@luisnunes3758]

Thank you! Straight to the point ! Love that !

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it helped!

[@GrindelwaldProductions]

Perfect demo Rob, many thanks, my battery tray was sticky though with 6 years of use!

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it was helpful!

[@naroimsong3174]

Wahoo !!!! This video saves my day !!! Thank you for sharing!

[@KeyFobRob]

You're welcome!!

[@Disventure_queen]

Wow! So simple! Helpful video for my A4

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it was helpful!

[@glennmelrose607]

This works exactly the same for a 2018/2019 S4. The only difference is cosmetic; the backside of the fob has the large "S" emblem on it. The internal stuff is the same.

[@KeyFobRob]

Awesome! Thanks for the info.

[@fresorger]

For those struggling to get the battery tray to slide out, I found it better to wiggle it firmly with my fingers while pushing the two buttons in. The wiggle action frees it quickly. I had a hard time using a metal instrument because i had to push so hard it damaged and scrapped the plastic.

[@KeyFobRob]

Great tip! These can get pretty stuck

[@timbailey2521]

Hey, thanks for the video! Slight issue with it though, the car is still saying the battery is low? Any advise would be great! Thanks 👍🏻

[@KeyFobRob]

Try doing both fobs?

[@timbailey2521]

Robbie TwoScraps I will try and let you know tomorrow lol

[@timbailey2521]

Hi, tried the spare key and that one doesn’t come up with the light anymore, it might just be a faulty battery so I will try another one, thanks 👍🏻

[@romankingswell8314]

Thank you 😊 so helpful, I would never figure that out 😀

[@KeyFobRob]

You’re welcome 😊

[@jdrukman]

The tray can be really hard to get out. I recommend using a jeweller's screwdriver - it fits in a lot easier than the edge of the key. Be careful: I ended up popping the tray out with such force that it went shooting across the room.

[@JohnRayD]

you are the best in the west bro!

[@KeyFobRob]

Appreciate that! Take care

[@stanj1099]

For my 2023 A4, I had to really wiggle the slide with the battery to get it out. Using the key for leverage did not work. Another video said to wiggle the slide.

[@A.Lewisfilms]

2 Million views with a affiliate link, genius sir, pure genius.

[@KeyFobRob]

Cheers!

[@polehuggermusic]

Do you have to pair it or something cuz I put new batteries in and it's not working anymore

[@KeyFobRob]

No need to reprogram - Try some fresh batteries - CR2032 - amzn.to/2DecUq6

[@polehuggermusic]

@@KeyFobRob it finally worked lol thanks so much! It's too bad that Audi makes the Fobs out of thin plastic. Very easy to break but it works again for now! Thanks again

[@ATrueNaturesChild]

Thanks Robbie.. easy-breezy with your instructions..

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it helped you!

[@jeffhaley5469]

Worked like a charm. Thanks!

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it helped!

[@rachelanderson505]

I love your videos they are the best

[@KeyFobRob]

Thanks! Very kind of you to say 🙂

[@Knoy7151]

Thank you for saving me a trip to the dealer!

[@KeyFobRob]

Happy to help!

[@arnoldtm31]

Just changed mine. 2021 A5 coupe. Thank you.

[@KeyFobRob]

Nice!!

[@jasmingill240]

Thks do much saved me a lot of money 💰 no need to go to dealership

[@KeyFobRob]

Great news!! Glad I could help you save a trip and some cash!

[@matthewj16]

How do you do it for an S3 fob? Mine doesn’t look like that fob?

[@KeyFobRob]

Try this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6e8fWyOpd1gd6s

[@matthewj16]

@@KeyFobRob thanks

[@4696885415]

Hells Bells !!! Watching from Oak Cliff, TX ❤

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad you could get it sorted out

[@Ramiz_Zmaj1996]

Hello from Croatia and Thanks you help me 🥂👌

[@KeyFobRob]

No problem 👍

[@martinjackson1071]

Thank you, easy to follow 👍

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it was helpful!

[@motlatsimolefe1077]

Told my wife it’s easy she must figure it out, only to realize I can’t myself 😜 thank you so much

[@KeyFobRob]

Ha! Glad I could help ;)

[@tilenvodenik9645]

D best how to video online ❤️

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad you liked it

[@jjpreme4220]

Can you make a video on how to replace a battery for an Audi key?

[@KeyFobRob]

Ehh... that's what this is

[@darrenchapman256]

Thanks for the video. It makes these tasks simple.

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it helped

[@DavidGutierrez-td2hg]

PERFFECTO!!!!!thanks a million!!!!

[@KeyFobRob]

You bet! Glad I could help make your day a little bit easier!

[@Getlost55]

Glad i watched this video because I was about to break my key fob in half not knowing any better.

[@KeyFobRob]

Ha! Glad you could get it sorted out

[@raquelclayton3287]

Not all heroes wear capes. Thank you!!

[@ronaldschnellbacher1639]

Thanks! I got a message to replace my battery, but did not know how to do it.

[@KeyFobRob]

You're welcome!

[@mikelobb8849]

Thank you! Worked perfectly!

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it helped!

[@JustMe99999]

Thank you! I couldn't for the life of me figure out how to get the stupid thing open!

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad the video was helpful

[@ww-sd9pz]

Is the original battery rechargeable or standard?

[@KeyFobRob]

The original battery is not designed to be recharged

[@hectorvillanueva8807]

thanks for this. ive literally been using the emergency key for the car and get embarrassed as the alarm goes off almost every time i go in

[@katiescott7286]

Thank you!! They were going to charge me $40 at the Audi dealership 🤣

[@KeyFobRob]

Great! Glad you found the video helpful!

[@Suprawagers]

Thanks. I was definitely about to break mine trying to split it apart 😂

[@KeyFobRob]

No problem 👍

[@59mitsuko]

So simple...thank you!

[@KeyFobRob]

You're welcome!

[@roryusa77]

Saved me a trip to the dealership! TY

[@KeyFobRob]

You're most welcome

[@RussellEdwards-l7d]

Using the key to lever out the battery cradle is risky, as you might damage the cradle. The cradle comes out readily if you simply jiggle the cradle while pulling it gently. No levering with the key

[@judgedread9253]

Many thanks! Saved a few quid..

[@KeyFobRob]

Excellent! Glad the video was helpful

[@mikeogorman5986]

Result. Very helpful. Many thanks

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad it helped

[@mcr001388]

OUTSTANDING thanks bud

[@KeyFobRob]

No problem 👍

[@kimkendall2842]

Perfect how to video!

[@KeyFobRob]

Glad I could make your day just a little bit easier!

[@jimc2676]

Thanks for the video, managed to do it but it wasn't easy. Not the best design.

[@KeyFobRob]

Agreed! Glad you got yours sorted out

[@HollandProductions_CA]

Thank you, Mr.TwoScrapes

[@KeyFobRob]

Anytime

[@neezus3123]

Lifesaver thanks a lot. The audi dealership near me are douchebags, they charge 6 times the amount for changing the batteries and insisted only they can do it.

[@KeyFobRob]

You're welcome! Glad you could get it sorted

[@benmorales3446]

Mine is diferente remote, how can I see different shapes of remotes?

[@KeyFobRob]

Check one of these other videos I made: kzbin.info?search_query=key+fob+rob+audi

[@guangye]

Not necessary to use the key blade to pry out the tray. Though it might be slightly easier, but high risk of scratching the tray. Slowly wiggle out. Patience is the key.

[@dingdong2103]

slip some silicon grease to the sides and next time it will slide out nicely :)

[@lwilliams3547]

This is how all “how too” videos should be